Lawyers in Lansdale, PA

Finding a lawyer in Lansdale

Lansdale is a borough in Montgomery County, in the North Penn region northwest of Philadelphia. Cases that arise here are heard in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, based in Norristown. The borough grew up as a rail stop and still functions as a commercial hub for the surrounding townships, which brings a mix of homeowners, commuters and small business owners into local law offices.

Legal issues people in Lansdale bring to lawyers

Real estate lawyers in Lansdale handle home purchases, refinancing and landlord-tenant questions for the borough's older housing stock and the newer developments around it. Estate planning and probate attorneys draft wills and trusts and guide families through the Montgomery County Register of Wills.

Family and divorce lawyers take on custody, support and separation cases filed in Montgomery County's courts. Business lawyers work with owners of the shops and offices along Main Street on leases, formation and contract disputes. Personal injury and car accident attorneys pursue claims from crashes on the busy roads linking Lansdale to the rest of the county, usually on a contingency fee. Employment lawyers handle wage and termination disputes for residents who commute to jobs throughout the Philadelphia suburbs.

Choosing a law firm in Lansdale

Check any attorney's license through the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's online search, which shows current status and any public discipline on record. Ask how often the firm appears before Montgomery County judges and who at the firm will actually handle your file day to day.

Put the fee arrangement in writing before work starts. Pennsylvania firms commonly bill personal injury work on contingency, while family, real estate and business matters are usually hourly or flat fee. A written agreement spells out what is included and what costs extra.

Free and low-cost help

PALawHelp.org, run by the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, connects income-qualifying Lansdale residents with the legal aid program covering Montgomery County for housing, family and benefits issues. The Montgomery County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service for a reduced-cost first consultation, and anyone facing criminal charges who cannot afford counsel is entitled to a court-appointed public defender.

For a specific case type, see real estate lawyers in Lansdale or family lawyers in Lansdale. Nearby, lawyers in Norristown also serve Montgomery County.

Lawyers in Pennsylvania

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Pennsylvania attorney about your situation.