Jon is a nationally recognized attorney. He continually receives awards and recognition for his outstanding legal work and compassionate client representation.
Among his accolades include membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum; fewer than one percent of U.S. lawyers are members. Jon is a member of the National Trial Lawyers 'Top 100 Lawyers,' an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state. Jon was chosen as a 'Best Lawyer,' endorsed by US News and World Report. He is an 'Honorary Fellow' of the America Bar Foundation. This honor is granted to lawyers in the top one-percent nationwide and these selections are directly made by other lawyers. Jon was sworn into the United States Supreme Court by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This and other recognition exemplifies the reputation Jon has built among his peers and within the legal community.
Sworn into the United States Supreme Court by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Avvo Client Choice Award: 2012 to Present
Member of the National Trial Lawyers' Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Member of the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
AV Preeminent rating though Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings
Honorary Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Retired Executive Board Member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Jon and his wife Amy are the parents of three amazing children: Adrienne, Ethen and Charlie.
Jon is highly active in his community and across PA, supporting various local and statewide causes. However, Jon's proudest philanthropic legacy is the charity that he and his wife Amy founded in 2009. While Jon and Amy were visiting the horribly impoverished regions known as 'townships' surrounding Capetown, South Africa, they fell in love with the children in this region and realized that they could make a huge difference in their lives. Soon after, they started Love To Langa, a 501(c)(3) charity, that is focused on educating and supporting children in these same townships. Amy has committed herself full time to Love To Langa as the Executive Director and Jon remains an active Board Member and co-founder.
A Montessori School is under construction and funded entirely by Love To Langa. At least 200 children at a time will be able to obtain an education in this beautiful new school scheduled for completion in 2021.
Construction of a swimming academy, where children learn how to swim, in the township of Philippi, completed in 2017. Drowning is the second largest cause of death for children in South Africa.
Building a large annex onto a school in the township of Philippi, which was completed in 2016. This early learning center helps impoverished children get on an education track at a very young age, dramatically increasing their chance of staying in school and off of the crime and drug infested streets in Philippi.
Building an annex and garden at an orphanage in Langa township.
Funding outreach programs for teenagers in Langa township.
Funding scholarship and enrichment programs for hundreds of children, paying their tuition and supporting their education.
Funding teacher training programs.
Providing safe transportation for children to get to school each day.
Judge Pro Tem in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Arbitrator/mediator of matters throughout southeastern PA
Past Member of esteemed Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Executive Board
Honorary Member of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
An active member of the community, Jon is a 'Master Of The Bench' of the Inn of the Courts at the Kline School of Law in Philadelphia, PA, where he mentors young lawyers and law students.
Honored on behalf of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund for his free representation of 9/11 victims and families
Regular sponsor/supporter of AIM academy, a renowned school and research center in Conshohocken, PA, focused on educating children with various reading challenges and learning disabilities
'Master Of The Bench' for the Inn of the Courts at the Kline School of Law in Philadelphia, PA, where he mentors young lawyers and law students
A featured speaker to lawyers on various topics, including representing victims of bus and truck crashes, utilizing law firm technology
Taught classes or been invited to appear as a featured speaker at universities in Pennsylvania and South Africa
Sworn into the United States Supreme Court by Ruth Bader Ginsburg