LAW OFFICE OF
JOHN H. KIEFEL
Focused on the practice of commercial, real estate, municipal, non-profit entity and construction law
PRACTICE
AREAS
COMMERCIAL LAW
REAL ESTATE
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
CONSTRUCTION LAW
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
YOUTH SPORTS
ABOUT THE FIRM
For over twenty five years, Mr. Kiefel has provided legal services to project owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, design professionals, and surety companies.
Mr. Kiefel has also served as a solicitor, and special counsel to governmental bodies and non-profit organizations. In addition, he handles serious head trauma cases.
The services provided include support in contract negotiations, early dispute resolution, collection of delinquent accounts, formation of corporations and partnerships, as well as representation in zoning matters, mediation, arbitration, and litigation, including advocacy in the appellate courts.
The Law Office strives to provide high quality legal services at a reasonable cost.
Admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of Connecticut, Mr. Kiefel is also a member of the bar of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for Connecticut, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal and Third Circuits.
Mr. Kiefel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lebanon Valley College in 1985, and a Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center of the Louisiana State University in 1988.
ATTORNEY
JOHN H. KIEFEL
BIOGRAPHY
Law Office of John H. Kiefel-Owner
April 1994 – Present
As the Sole Owner of the Law Office of John H. Kiefel, Mr. Kiefel is responsible for client development, office management, and providing legal services.
Sheffy, Mazzaccaro, DePaolo & DeNigris, LLP
166 North Main Street
Southington, CT 06489
2002 – Present
Of Counsel position servicing Connecticut based clients in construction industry disputes and commercial transactions.
East Caln Township-Solicitor
1997 – Present
Solicitor for the Township's Zoning Hearing Board.
Kiefel Memorial Youth Sports, Inc.
President
2010 – Present
Founder and President of Kiefel Memorial Youth Sports, Inc., which is a non-profit corporation supporting youth sports.
Keystone Region Volleyball Association
General Counsel
2012 – Present
General Counsel for USA Volleyball's Keystone Region.
Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation
Director
2019 – Present
Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation, Inc.
REPORTED CASES
With The Law Office of John H. Kiefel:
Louis Dolente & Sons v. United States Fid. & Guar. Corp., CIVIL ACTION NO. 02-8226, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 252 F. Supp. 2d 178; 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4918, March 24, 2003, Decided, March 24, 2003, Filed. -Briefs Only.
Nippes v. Lucas, No. 786 Eastern District Appeal 2002, SUPERIOR COURT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 2003 PA Super 10; 815 A.2d 648; 2003 Pa. Super. LEXIS 12, October 9, 2002, Argued, January 10, 2003, Filed. -Argued.
ATAP Constr. v. Liberty Mut. Ins. Co., CIVIL ACTION No. 97-6079, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1998 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9384, June 25, 1998, Decided, June 25, 1998, Filed; June 26, 1998, Entered. -Argued.
Belfi Bros. & Co. v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Am., CIVIL ACTION NO. 94-0844, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15442, October 27, 1994, Decided, October 28, 1994, Filed. -Briefs Only.
Spring Garden Assocs., L.P. v. Resolution Trust Corp., CIVIL ACTION No. 93-205, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 860 F. Supp. 1070; 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11370, August 15, 1994, Decided, August 15, 1994, Filed, Reconsideration Denied September 13, 1994, Reported at: 1994 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13109.-Briefs Only.
Spring Garden Assocs., L.P. v. Resolution Trust Corp., No. 93-1323, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT, 26 F.3d 412; 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 13283, February 28, 1994, Argued, June 6, 1994, Filed. -Argued.
With Silverman, Clark & Van Galen, PC:
Alliance Elec., Inc., v. Safeco Ins. Co., CIVIL ACTION NO. 91-3441, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1993 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10317, July 27, 1993, Decided, July 28, 1993, Filed; July 28, 1993, Entered. -Briefs Only.
Gittens-Altman, A.M.A. v. HCB Contractors, CIVIL ACTION NO. 90-6908, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6779, May 15, 1992, Decided, May 15, 1992, Filed; May 18, 1992, Entered. -Briefs Only.
Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology, No. 90-1859, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT, 939 F.2d 91; 1991 U.S. App. LEXIS 16526; 15 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (Callaghan) 1, April 8, 1991, Argued, July 29, 1991, Filed. -Briefs Only.
Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology, No. 89-1867, UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT, 912 F.2d 643; 1990 U.S. App. LEXIS 14839; 12 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (Callaghan) 343, March 12, 1990, Argued, August 27, 1990, Filed, As Amended. As Corrected October 31, 1990.-Briefs Only.
Step-Saver Data Systems, Inc. v. Wyse Technology, Civil Action No. 89-7203, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 752 F. Supp. 181; 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13806; 13 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (Callaghan) 700, October 15, 1990.-Briefs Only.
Clement Communications, Inc. v. American Future Systems, Inc., Civil Action No. 89-6280, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9165, July 19, 1990, July 19, 1990, Filed. -Briefs Only.
Kirk Bros. Mechanical Contractors, Inc. v. United States, Dep't of Navy, Civil Action No. 90-0486, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7866, June 25, 1990, June 26, 1990, Filed. -Argued.
Step-Saver Data Sys. v. Wyse Tech., Civil Action File No. 89-7203, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA, 1990 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 7709, June 21, 1990, June 21, 1990; Filed. -Briefs Only.
CONTACT
US
ADDRESS
721 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Email: jkiefel@verizon.net
Telephone: 610-873-4140
Fax: 610-873-9942
