Whether a partner, associate or of-counsel, our attorneys pride themselves on not just their professional achievements but also their diverse backgrounds. Orphanides & Toner, LLP, can provide clients with sound advice, can resolve their complex problems and is able to serve as the valued partner needed for success only because of the talent and background of our attorneys.
Paul is an established practitioner at every level of Pennsylvania state and federal court systems. Paul is an active member of the Pennsylvania bar, as well as the bars of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Read moreSince 2005, David has guided over 500 projects through the Philadelphia zoning process. Before entering private practice, David served as assistant solicitor for the City of Philadelphia where he advised the Department of Licenses & Inspections on matters such as code enforcement and claims.
Read moreMichael P. McIlhinney focuses his practice on real estate development with an emphasis on zoning and land use matters, real estate, real estate litigation, and complex real estate transactions.
Read moreAmanda J. Dougherty is an experienced commercial litigator who focuses primarily on real estate-related litigation and property tax assessment appeals. BACKGROUND Amanda is a tenacious litigator with on-the-ground experience leading bench trials, jury trials, and state and AAA arbitrations. She began her practice with a brief stint in the Montgomery County Office of the District Attorney, then moved on to get extensive experience in Philadelphia courts during her time in the Tax and Claims Units of the City of Philadelphia Office of the City Solicitor. From there, she launched into private practice where she leverage her experience representing governmental entities, including the Commonwealth and City and School District of Philadelphia, to benefit her private clients. Following several years working at a well-known, midsize Philadelphia firm known for its real estate practice, Amanda was appointed by the Philadelphia Board of Judges to sit on the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes. After leaving the BRT, she worked as in-house counsel for a small suburban developer before returning to a Philadelphia-based practice at Orphanides & Toner, LLP. Amanda keeps a blog on Philadelphia real estate assessment appeal law that she regularly updates with legal analysis at www.phillypropertytax.com.
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