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John Lachall concentrates his practice in the areas of civil and criminal litigation. His trial work in Federal and State courts covers a broad range of areas including personal injury (auto accidents, etc.), banking, business, and real estate litigation. John received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Joseph's University and his Juris Doctor Degree from Temple University School of Law.John L. Lachall is a founding partner of the firm. He has been practicing law since 1972.

John represents clients in personal injury cases such as automobile accidents, slip and fall, professional and medical malpractice, as well as commercial and real estate litigation. He has secured substantial civil recoveries, including personal injury settlements in excess of One Million dollars.

John has successfully represented clients charged with criminal offenses from summary offenses to misdemeanors and felonies in both State and Federal courts. John’s practice has run the gamut from driving under the influence (D.U.I) to homicide trials. Additionally, John handles private detective applications, license suspension appeals, represents leading security firms within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as representing minors in juvenile proceedings. Finally, John has experience appearing before both State and Federal appellate courts.

You can contact John at jlachall@lcslaw.com or at 610-436-9300 to discuss your legal needs

H. Michael Cohen is a founding partner of the firm. He has been practicing law for more than 30 years. Michael concentrates his practice in the areas of family law (divorce, etc.), wills, trusts, estate planning as well as the probate and administration of estates. Additionally, Michael's practice includes real estate and business law.

His family law expertise includes divorce, support, and custody proceedings as well as adoption matters. He is frequently involved in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial agreements. Michael represents individuals and business owners in estate planning and business succession planning. He has provided legal counsel and advice for small businesses in the Chester County area since 1977.

You can contact Michael at mcohen@lcslaw.com or at 610-436-9300 to discuss your legal needs

Arthur L. Sagnor, III joined the firm as an associate in January 1983, becoming a partner in 1987. Art concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of real estate, business, banking and municipal law (zoning and land development and subdivision). Art has a broad and successful range of experience in these areas of law.

Art’s real estate practice includes representing builders and developers as well as buyers and sellers of real estate in both commercial and residential transactions from the letter of intent or agreement of sale to settlement. Art represents lenders involved in the financing ofreal estate in addition to representing buyers and sellers. Art's areas of practice also include successful handling of complex real estate tax assessment appeals. Art’s expertise in representing banks includes loan preparation, collections, workout agreements, and forbearance agreements. In the commercial real estate leasing area, Art has represented both landlords and tenants.

Art represents various small businesses. He provides business advice as well as assisting both buyers and sellers of businesses. Art incorporates and organizes corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnerships. His business practice includes filing the registration documents as well as negotiating and drafting shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and limited partnership agreements. Additionally, Art negotiates and drafts employment contracts as well as independent contractor agreements. He has appeared before planning commissions, boards of supervisors (commissioners and councils) as well as zoning hearing boards throughout Chester and Delaware Counties.

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You can contact Art at asagnor@lcslaw.com or at 610-436-9300 to discuss your legal needs