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David Schwager
Biography
A Fellow of the prestigious American College of Real Estate Lawyers and listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Mr. Schwager maintains an active general business, commercial litigation, and transactional practice with particular emphasis in the areas of real estate, property tax assessment appeals, mortgage foreclosure and creditors' rights, business formation and governance, and business litigation.
Mr. Schwager served as the 126th president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and as chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. He has been named a Super Lawyer each year since 2010, the only real estate practitioner in Northeastern Pennsylvania to receive that recognition.
Mr. Schwager has an "AV Rating" from Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. An "AV Rating" is the organization's highest honor, and is bestowed only on those who have reached the height of professional excellence. Click here to see his Martindale-Hubbell® Rating.
In 2018, Mr. Schwager was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). ACREL is a nonprofit association of lawyers established in 1978. Its members are elected to the College by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as real estate attorneys. All ACREL members have made substantial contributions to the field of real estate law through writing, teaching and bar leadership activities.
Schwager has served as a member of Pennsylvania's Joint State Government Commission Advisory Committee on Real Property Law. This is a standing group of attorneys and judges from across the Commonwealth who assist the General Assembly by recommending improvements to Pennsylvania's laws dealing with real property and related matters.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Eminent Domain, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
Collections
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Chair Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Year: 2017 - 2018
Description:
Professional Associations
American College of Real Estate Lawyers Fellow (2018 - Current)
Middle District (PA) Bankruptcy Bar Association Treasurer (1997 - 2019)
Pennsylvania Bar Association 126th President (2020 - 2021)
Pennsylvania State Bar Member (Current)
American Bar Association (1984 - Current)
Publications
Numerous Publications Pennsylvania Bar Association
Awards
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Presodent's Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association 2020.0
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Feloow
American College of Real Estate Lawyers 2018.0
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Special Achievement Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association 2017.0
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AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell 1997.0
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Frances P. Nork Award
American Cancer Society 1999.0
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Top 20 Under 40
Northeast Business Journal 2002.0
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President's Award
Pennsylvania Bar Association 2015.0
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Superlawyer - Real Estate
Superlawyers - Philadelphia Magazine 2010.0
Education
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Dickinson School of Law J.D. (1988) | Law
Year: 1984 - 1988
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Lafayette College B.A. (1984) | Economics and Government
Year: 1980 - 1984
Honors: McKelvey Scholar, George Wharton Pepper Prize Nominee Activities: Editorials Editor, The Lafayette Newspaper Member, College Admissions Committee Executive Board, Alumni Association Class Fund Manager All College Reunion Chair Member, Student Government
Speaking Engagements
Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Lecturer, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Certifications
- Fellow: American College of Real Estate Lawyers 2018
Websites
183 Market Street, Suite 100, Kingston, PA 18704
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(570) 227-1330