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Mary Kay Brown

Biography:

Mary Kay’s practice is focused on business litigation. She has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts throughout the country and in private and industry arbitrations and mediations. Her practice covers a wide range of business matters including general commercial contract disputes, real estate-related litigation and financial institutions litigation. Mary Kay handles corporate governance and control issues such as shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, and director and officer as well as other professional liability claims. Mary Kay also regularly handles theft of trade secrets, unfair competition and covenants not to compete. She also has a depth of experience in defamation, fraud and civil rights matters.

Mary Kay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English from Douglass College, graduating with high honors. She obtained her Juris Doctor from Rutgers University Law School with high honors and, upon graduation, served as a law clerk for the New Jersey Supreme Court. Mary Kay is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Mary Kay is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee. For the last 19 years, Mary Kay’s peers have selected her as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer®, an honor conferred upon the top 5% of lawyers in Pennsylvania (2005-2024).

Representative Matters:

  • Prosecution of fraud, civil conspiracy and aiding and abetting claims against two Am Law 100 law firms and a global appraisal firm in connection with a multi-million dollar investment in real estate.
  • Represented major real estate developer in defense of fraudulent transfer litigation seeking recovery of $20 million arising from the Arthur D. Little bankruptcy case in Massachusetts.
  • Successfully defended of multi-million dollar claim against supplier of commercial goods under Article 2 of the UCC, and secured judgment against plaintiff on counterclaim.
  • Prosecuted confession of judgment action and defense of lender liability claim resulting in complete recovery of debt as well as an award of $500,000 in attorneys’ fees.
  • Successfully defended a restrictive covenant claim in nuclear power consulting field.
  • Successfully prosecuted breach of contract claim in favor of clinical research organization against foreign sponsor of clinical trial and recovered full judgment amount.
  • Successfully prosecuted claim of financial advisor against former employer for $1.1 million in commission and capital in the business.
  • Defeated a motion for preliminary injunction sought by W.L.Gore & Associates in U.S. District Court in Maryland against a former employee alleged to have misappropriated trade secrets.
  • Represented University Dean in securing severance benefits.
  • Successfully represented national IT staffing company in action against former president who sold his company to the client and then formed and “incubated” directly competitive businesses by stealing key management personnel and utilizing company resources.
  • Successfully represented clients in major copyright cases, securing both monetary settlements and a consent order that client owned and had validly registered its copyright and was the original author of the infringed work.
  • Represented maker of automotive parts in a $53 million replevin action to obtain critical tooling necessary to prevent shut down of vehicle manufacturing lines.
  • Represented financial institution in borrower lawsuit alleging breach of contract and conversion which concluded with the voluntary withdrawal of the complaint against the bank.
  • Successfully defended Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Act cases for a number of companies, including those located both inside and outside the Commonwealth.
  • Achieved favorable settlement for investors in real estate transaction where $1 million deposit was wrongfully released from escrow and the deal never closed.
  • Successfully defended construction manager of school project whereby manager was not only released from all claims but also indemnified by plaintiff school board for attorneys’ fees incurred in defending case.
  • Obtained favorable arbitration award for founder of financial investment business who was the subject of a majority shareholder freeze out.
  • Achieved significant settlement for Maine jewelry artist against national jewelry company for copyright infringement

Jasmin Johnson

Biography:

Jasmin Johnson is a paralegal at Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC. She assists with all aspects of the firm’s real estate and corporate law practice. Her main course of work focuses on commercial and residential real estate sales and acquisitions, land use, real estate disputes that result in litigation and entity formations and dissolutions. Her duties also include preparation of purchase agreements and related real estate conveyance documents, due diligence review, and organization and assistance with seamless transaction closings.

Jasmin has over ten years experience as a paralegal. Prior to joining Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC, she was employed for four years at a boutique Center City law firm and real estate brokerage, Toppin Law, P.C. As Jasmin’s career blossomed at Toppin Law, so did her expertise in real estate law. She became a go-to resource within the firm for matters related to property sales, acquisitions, zoning regulations, contract negotiations and decedents estate matters.

Prior thereto, Jasmin worked many years as a litigation paralegal at a prestigious trial law firm in Philadelphia, Tucker Law Group, LLC. In this paralegal role, Jasmin focused on complex civil litigation, including catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, general liability defense, police excessive force and civil rights matters.

Jasmin received her Associates degree in Paralegal Studies. Determined to excel in the real estate field, Jasmin pursued further education and licensing at Temple’s Real Estate Institute.

As the real estate industry evolved, Jasmin embraced technology and sought innovative solutions to streamline her work. She championed the integration of digital tools for document management, communication, and research, making the entire process more efficient and cost-effective. Through her remarkable journey, Jasmin exemplifies the profound impact that a dedicated paralegal can have on the legal profession and the clients she serves.

Kayleen Daley

Biography:

Kayleen Daley is a seasoned paralegal with over ten years’ experience. Kayleen is the firm’s Sr. Litigation Paralegal and has been with the firm for over five years. Her responsibilities include supporting the firm’s partners and litigation attorneys in all aspects of litigation practice, including complex real estate and financial disputes, prosecution and defense of collection and asset execution actions including commercial foreclosures.

Kayleen attends trials and assists with the preparation of such. She also assists with the preparing and filing of pleadings in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and California State, Federal, Appellate and Bankruptcy Courts.

Kayleen holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and has become a Pennsylvania licensed notary.

Kayleen is known for her exceptional attention to detail, strong research skills, and ability to work well under pressure. She is a master at drafting legal documents, managing case files, and organizing complex legal information. Kayleen is also well-versed in the latest legal software and technology, making her an invaluable asset to our legal team.

In her free time, Kayleen enjoys spending time with her family and volunteering with her husband at their son’s many school and sporting events.

Deborah M. Howard

Education:

Cardinal O’Hara High School
Brandywine Junior College

Biography:

Debbie Howard is a paralegal at Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC. She assists with all aspects of the firm’s real estate and corporate law practice. Her responsibilities include supporting the firm’s attorneys with commercial and residential development projects, commercial, residential, and multi-family acquisition and sale transactions, and commercial loan and other real estate financings. She assists with the preparation of purchase agreements and related real estate conveyance documents, due diligence review, and organization and assistance with transaction closings. In addition, Ms. Howard is responsible for entity formations, governance and maintenance of entity records for the firm’s clients, as well as on-line research and drafting of business related agreements.

Ms. Howard has over 30 years experience in the legal field. Prior to joining Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC, she was employed for over ten years at O’Neill Properties Group, a large real estate developer located in King of Prussia, PA, serving as both a paralegal and as human resources coordinator. Prior thereto, she worked at the law firm of Kassab, Archbold & O’Brien in Media, PA for many years, starting as legal assistant to the firm’s founder and managing partner and moving into a corporate and leasing paralegal position. Prior to working at the Kassab firm, she was employed by the law firms of Cunningham, Albritton, Bee, Lenzi & Schiller in Marathon, FL and by Duane, Morris & Heckscher in their Paoli, PA office.

At times throughout her career, Ms. Howard has been a member of the Montgomery County Paralegal Association and was credentialed as a Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal as sanctioned by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations.

William T. Dion

Biography:

Mr. Dion concentrates his practice in real estate matters including the acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, entitlement/land use, construction and litigation arising from or related thereto. He advises clients in all aspects of real estate development including the evaluation of construction budgets/timelines, due diligence, environmental matters, yield analysis, planning, zoning and all federal, state and local permits/approvals.

Mr. Dion joined Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC after almost thirty years of experience in real estate through his representation of numerous governmental agencies along with both public and private developers. He ran the land department for a national home builder where he oversaw the acquisition, entitlement and construction of thousands of residential units. He then went on to privately develop in excess of two million square feet of commercial/retail space.

Mr. Dion’s experience in representing governmental agencies, public and private developers; running a land department and privately developing commercial/retail space uniquely qualifies him to guide his clients through the nuances and challenges of developing all types and manner of real estate.

Mr. Dion is admitted to practice before the state courts in Pennsylvania and before the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Villanova University and obtained his Juris Doctor from Pennsylvania State University, The Dickinson School of Law.

Representative Practice:

  • Defended various governmental agencies against challenges to land use and zoning regulations.
  • Represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in the acquisition, sale, leasing, entitlement and construction of hundreds of development projects.
  • Developed over 3,000 residential lots, including multi-family, in the Tri-State area.
  • Developed in excess of two million square feet of commercial/retail space valued at over 475 million dollars.

Joshua E. Beldner

Biography:

Joshua E. Beldner is an associate attorney with the firm. He concentrates his practice on commercial real estate transactions, with particular experience in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. Joshua routinely represents developers, investors, lenders, landlords and tenants in all aspects of their real estate activities. Joshua also possesses significant experience in residential real estate and title insurance matters.

Mr. Beldner joined Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC after working for several years as an associate attorney at Lerner & Holmes PC, a boutique commercial real estate law firm in Boston. At Lerner & Holmes PC, he worked for a wide range of developers, investors, investment advisers and institutional owners in all aspects of their real estate and development activities.

Mr. Beldner holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Physics from Boston University and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts. He lives in Audubon, Pennsylvania with his wife and daughters.

Kevin D. McGowan, Jr.

Biography:

Kevin D. McGowan, Jr. focuses his practice in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. Kevin’s practice is complimented by his experience as a law clerk in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division. In the context of his clerkship, Kevin was heavily involved in drafting of decisions, opinions, and orders, as well as conducting extensive legal research. In addition to his clerkship, Kevin has experience in the public sector with the Philadelphia Housing Authority, as well as experience with intellectual property law as a law clerk for Eckert Seamans, Cherin, & Mellot, LLC in their intellectual property group. Kevin is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, as well as federal practice in the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania.

Kevin earned his law degree from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2017 where he was a Rising Advocate Scholar. He graduated with honors in his Business and Entrepreneurship law concentration. In addition to this Business and Entrepreneurship law concentration, Kevin completed a wide range of intellectual property coursework, covering trademarks and trade secrets, copyrights, and patents.

Kevin attended Saint Joseph’s University for his undergraduate education where he earned a B.S. in psychology with a heavy focus in life sciences. While at Saint Joseph’s, Kevin co-founded the first collegiate level and university recognized Gaelic Football team in the nation and was an executive member of the men’s and women’s basketball booster clubs. After graduation, he coached the Gaelic Football team in a volunteer capacity for a number of years. He is still active in the alumni association at Saint Joseph’s, being a member of the Law Alumni Affinity Chapter of the alumni association. In addition to his activity in the Law Alumni Affinity Chapter, Kevin is also a member of the Brehon Law Society.

Kevin grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, and currently resides in Ardmore, Pennsylvania with his wife.

Genevieve McCormack

Biography:

Genevieve McCormack is a senior associate attorney for the firm. Genevieve’s professional experience includes complex commercial litigation, government contract disputes, international human rights litigation, labor and employment law, environmental litigation, nonprofit 501(c)(3) experience. She has expertise in a wide range of motions practice, and is involved in drafting extensive briefs and pleadings in both federal and state courts. Genevieve also serves as a volunteer for the Pennsylvania branch of the Wills for Heroes program where she drafts testamentary documents for first responders and their loved ones throughout Pennsylvania.

Genevieve’s experience includes the general litigation and white collar criminal defense departments of major national and international law firms, including Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP; Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Beveridge & Diamond PC; and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.

Genevieve has been a professor of advanced legal methods at Widener University School of Law. She has also held prestigious federal clerkships with the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Genevieve graduated cum laude from Princeton University, where she was awarded the Caroline Picard Memorial Prize in Politics. At the University of Virginia School of Law, Genevieve was a member of the Virginia Law Review, a Dillard Fellow, and the recipient of the Bracewell & Patterson prize for outstanding oral advocacy.

Steven T. Hanford

Biography:

Mr. Hanford’s practice is concentrated in general business and corporate law, real estate transactions, asset-based lending and corporate finance, creditors’ rights, and environmental law. Mr. Hanford also specializes in healthcare-related transactions, including acquisition and finance of long term care facilities and surgical, dialysis and imaging centers throughout the northeastern United States.

Mr. Hanford has also lectured on a wide variety of corporate and real estate related topics, including the Pennsylvania realty transfer tax, landlord-tenant law and the formation and operation of “captive” insurance companies.

Mr. Hanford joined Silverang, Rosenzweig & Haltzman, LLC after twenty-three years of solo law practice. Prior to starting his own firm, he was an associate at Fox Rothschild O’Brien & Frankel’s Philadelphia office and at Pelino & Lentz.

In addition to his legal affiliations, Mr. Hanford has been a member of Committee E-51, Environmental Standards and Practices, of the American Society of Testing and Materials, and has been actively involved in many non-legal business ventures, including as a founder and developer of the Royal Oaks Golf Club in Lebanon, Pennsylvania and several residential real estate developments in Central Pennsylvania, as principal of Land Settlement Services, Inc., a real estate title insurance agency, and as President of Lebanon Screen Printing, Inc., a textile printing and finishing company.

Mr. Hanford is admitted to practice before the state courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and before the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and its Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Business Law and Environmental Law Sections.

Mr. Hanford holds a B.A. in English, cum laude with Honors, from Tulane University and a J.D. from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law.

Representative Matters:

  • Negotiated and closed the acquisition of four nursing facilities from a nursing home chain in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
  • Successfully argued before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in a case of first impression that established real estate tax exemption for all components of a non-profit, continuing care retirement community.
  • Co-counsel in the acquisition of thirteen magnetic resonance imaging centers in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
  • Borrower counsel in the corporate restructuring, partial divestment and refinancing of a multi-modality imaging center business
  • Purchaser counsel in the acquisition of eighteen magnetic resonance imaging centers in Florida.
  • Negotiated and drafted a design and intellectual property agreement between a high-end, custom kitchen manufacturer and several well-known restaurant chefs for installation of chef “signature” custom kitchens.
  • Designed and implemented a development financing facility using the income stream from a private issue municipal bond as collateral.
  • Negotiated the settlement of a multi-million dollar environmental liability claim for less than ten percent of the claim; successfully negotiated defense and indemnity coverage under an 18 year old “occurrence” insurance policy.

William C. Katz

Biography:

Bill is a pragmatic problem solver and trusted advisor with a proven track record of success, helping his clients navigate complex disputes, or, ideally, avoiding them.

Much of Bill’s practice focuses on litigating high stakes commercial disputes in state and federal courts throughout the country, as well as a before commercial arbitration panels, with a particular focus on real estate, construction, and shareholder disputes.

Bill is also highly skilled in transactional real estate, providing clients with comprehensive support on property acquisitions, development projects, lease agreements, and financing arrangements. He also serves as outside corporate counsel to a number of businesses in a variety of sectors.

Prior to joining the firm Bill was a partner with a prominent New Jersey firm, and prior thereto, an associate with a Boston, Massachusetts firm.

Bill received his bachelor’s degree from Emory University, and his Juris Doctorate from Temple University. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Massachusetts (inactive).