- Divorce
- DUI/DWIWhen these accidents happen, it’s important to immediately contact the police. Drunk driving is a serious offense. And drunk drivers need to be held accountable for their actions. But doing so can often turn out to be extremely complicated. That’s why we want to help.
- Wrongful DeathYou may file a wrongful death lawsuit if you are a dependent of the person who died. If you represent their estate or serve as the executor of their estate, you may file suit. Speak to your lawyer about who is eligible to file the lawsuit and how the money will be dispersed after winning your case.
- Traffic ViolationsSpeeding drivers often cause car accidents. In fact, speeding remains one of the leading causes of auto accidents throughout the country. That’s because speeding drivers simply don’t have time to slow down and avoid crashing into another car.
- Hit and RunOne of the most frustrating – and complicated – types of car accidents we deal with at our law firm are hit-and-run accidents. Leaving the scene of a car accident is against the law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and most other states across the country. But that doesn’t stop some drivers from fleeing the scene of a crash.
- Corporate LawTheresa, an equity partner at Villari, Giannone and Matteo, graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1992, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with high distinction. She then went on to the Widener University School of Law, where she received her law degree with honors in 1995. While attending law school Theresa was named a member of the prestigious Delaware Journal of Corporate Law, first as a member of the staff and later as a member of the board.
- Premises LiabilityNicole attended Villanova University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2007. During her time at Villanova, Nicole interned at several prestigious law firms, including here at Villari, Giannone and Matteo Nicole worked with attorneys at numerous stages of the litigation process, interviewing clients, conducting legal research, and drafting legal documents. Through these internships Nicole gained valuable experience in medical malpractice, civil rights, class action, automobile and premises liability litigation.
- Property DamageIf the driver is logged into the Uber app and is awaiting a ride request, the driver must have bodily injury liability coverage of at least $50,000 per person, $100,000 per accident, and property damage liability coverage of at least $25,000 per accident.
- Personal InjuryWe are highly experienced Philadelphia personal injury lawyers dedicated to helping victims of negligence and malpractice recover the maximum compensation for their loss. But that’s just one part of what we do at Villari, Giannone and Matteo
- Medical MalpracticePeter is a member of the Philadelphia County, Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Associations and the Birth Trauma Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice. He was certified as a Trial Advocate by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in 1989, and teaches courses for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute regarding issues ranging from medical malpractice/birth trauma to tractor-trailer accident litigation.
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAngela Urofsky joined the firm In February 2018 as a litigation paralegal. She has over twenty years of professional experience working as a paralegal at various law firms in the Philadelphia area, specializing in personal injury law. In her free time she volunteers with Wills for Heroes, providing estate planning documents for veterans, first responders, active military, police officers and firefighters.
- Wills
- BankruptcyUpon graduating from law school, Theresa was selected to serve as a law clerk to the Honorable James N. Diefenderfer, President Judge of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas (retired). As a law clerk for two years Theresa gained extensive research and writing experience and played a key role in helping draft civil court opinions and rulings. Theresa next worked as an associate at a small general practice firm, where she gained a wide range of legal experience, including in the areas of bankruptcy law, family law, and divorce proceedings, but worked primarily in the area of plaintiff’s personal injury litigation.