Richard C. Sokorai
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Richard C. Sokorai
Biography
Rich Sokorai is a Partner at High Swartz LLP. Rich concentrates his practice in trials, appeals and related advice on behalf of business entities, municipalities and individuals in municipal, commercial, and tort matters. Significant cases that Rich has handled include disputes over control of closely held corporations, franchise disputes, claims for breach of fiduciary duty for both non-profit and for profit corporations, construction disputes, ordinance validity challenges, and large tort cases.
Rich has tried cases in state courts, federal courts and boards of view, as well as administrative courts such as the Environmental Hearing Board and the Public Utility Commission. He has served as Township Solicitor for Newtown Township, Delaware County, and continues to serve as special counsel for litigation and land development matters. Additionally, Rich represents soldiers in military employment and reemployment rights cases and represents individuals in protection from abuse actions.
Rich is a Judge Advocate in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Rich received his B.A. from Temple University and his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he is a member of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, the Pennsylvania, Montgomery and Delaware County Bar Associations, the Pennsylvania National Guard Association, the National Guard Association of the States and the United States Armor Association.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Municipal Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Environmental Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Associate Attorney High Swartz LLP
Year: 2003 - 2006
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Partner High Swartz LLP
Year: 2007 - Current
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Associate Attorney Abraham, Bauer & Spaulding, P.C.
Year: 1997 - 2003
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Professional Associations
Montgomery Bar Association Member (2003 - Current)
Pennsylvania Bar Association Member (2003 - Current)
Delaware County Bar Association Member (2011 - Current)
Pennsylvania National Guard Association Member (1989 - Current)
United States Armor Association Member (1997 - Current)
Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) Member (Current)
Awards
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Top Attorney - Civil Litigation
Main Line Today 2019.0
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Personal Injury Litigation
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
Education
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Temple University Beasley School of Law J.D.
Year: 1997
Honors: Cum Laude
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Temple University B.A. | Political Science
Year: 1993
Websites
http://www.highswartz.com/
High Swartz Montgomery County Law Firm Website
High Swartz LLP
40 East Airy Street, Norristown, PA 19401
(610) 275-5290