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David John Glatthorn
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Pros
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Highly professional and knowledgeable attorney who is experienced in civil trial law
“Mr. Glatthorn is a very knowledgeable and experienced civil trial lawyer and will not hesitate to take a case to trial should it be deemed necessary to achieve what is best for you.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness, keeping clients well-informed throughout the process
“He kept me abreast of important issues throughout my case. I was encouraged to call him if I had questions, which I rarely did because he was so thorough.”
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Personable and down-to-earth attorney who cares about his clients
“He is a very down to earth, personable and professional attorney. He kept me abreast of important issues throughout my case.”
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Achieves excellent results and settlements for his clients
“He fought like a bulldog for me, always with the highest ethics and professionalism, until achieving an excellent resolution of my case.”
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Highly recommended by satisfied clients
“If you are ever in need of a Personal Injury Attorney you could choose no better than David Glatthorn. Excellent attorney in every aspect. Highly recommend!”
Cons
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Isolated incident of poor client communication and unethical behavior
“He told people details of my case and also referred to my mother with a racist slur. After he was fired with good cause he requested money and after my case settled he asked for more money.”
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Potential hesitation to take on cases that may not have a strong legal basis
“At first I had attempted to hire a lawyer to help represent us that is commonly seen on local television and radio. When this lawyer declined to take our case, I was left confused and upset.”
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16 Jan, 2020 by Dylan
Mr Glatthorn took my case after other lawyers basically told me I experienced something tragic but don’t have much of a case. My first lawyer barley called me back or even seemed interested in helping me. So switching lawyers still hoping for the best I was still hesitant to trust my new lawyer (David Glatthorn). I lost my life savings from not being able to work and spent all my savings on bills. My medical bills where more then the cost of buying a new home. And I was in the process of losing my home by the time I got to Mr Glatthorn. But sitting with them and switching to there team and working with them for just a week I could see a complete difference from my first lawyer. To there professionalism, perseverance, always answering the phone and calling me back, and They’re always more then happy to answer my questions because this whole process is very foreign and confusing to people that have never experienced something like this before. I know it was for me. And Mr Glatthorn and his amazing team of paralegals are as experienced and knowledgeable as it gets. And are more then happy explaining these complicated insurance policies and any questions you might have. I wish I went to him first because by the time I got to his team I was already in the process of losing my home. But through there guidance and hard work, they got my outstanding medical bills paid. They got the right medical attention for me that I was seeking for my injuries. With more then enough money left over to put in my pocket and repair old debts from when my accident occurred. Sometimes life can take you for surprise regardless of your success and you being careful. I was in a work vehicle as a passenger and the driver fell asleep behind the wheel on the high way. I was lucky to survive but my injuries are long lasting and permanent. And will effect me the rest of my life. I’m just thankful I had David Glatthorn and his amazing team to help me through it getting me the money and medical help that I deserved. I hope these kinds of situations and tragedies happen to no one. But if they do, we are lucky enough to have people like David Glatthorn to help us through it and give us the right advice and fight for what we deserve. Which I can say Mr Glatthorn has fought hard for me since the day I came into his office and signed paper work for him to be my new lawyer. If something tragic like this was to happen to me again, or family member or close friend. Thers no other person that I would suggest then Mr David Glatthorn and his amazing team of paralegals.
15 Oct, 2019 by Anonymous
I'm so happy to have found an excellent attorney like Mr. Glatthorn and his staff. I never received so many calls from an attorney like I did from Mr. Glatthorn. If I wasn't available during the week, he will do a phone conference with me on the weekends. I knew I chose the right attorney when I received a phone call on Sunday to discuss my health and injures. This is not my first auto accident. My first auto accident. My first accident, I never spoken with the attorneys or seen them until the day I picked-up my check. But Mr. Glatthorn, I talk to him ALL the time and his staff. If you want an attorney to treat you like a person and not a number, CALL DAVID GLATTHORN. I DID and I'm glad I made that choice.
22 Jun, 2017 by Anonymous
David did a good job on my case. And looked out for my best interest. Him and his team did a great job
23 May, 2017 by Anonymous
I hired Mr. Glatthorn because he came highly recommended by my girlfriend's aunt. At first I didn't won't to deal with an attorney from Palm Beach County because I reside in Pompano Beach. But after I did, I was very happy with my decision and the end results. Most people complain about not speaking with their attorneys during the process of their claim, I didn't have that problem. Once every month until the settlement date of my case, Mr. Glatthorn will have either an in person or over the phone meeting with me. His staff also kept me in the loop of my case and it's progression. I was never told that I had to wait to speak with a particular person in order to get information regarding my case. All of his staff was knowledgeable with my case. If you want a professional attorney who will fight hard for you, contact David Glatthorn and his staff. I promise you that you will not be disappointed.
Mr. Smith
28 Mar, 2017 by Denise
David Glatthorn was referred to me by another attorney I knew personally, I had never been involved in an injury causing accident and had no idea what to expect. I was involved in a health debilitating accident on April 10th 2015 , he and his staff especially paralegal Sylvia walked me through the process, set expectations and followed through with all they said they would. They handled the other person's insurance litigator with expertise and deft swiftness, despite there many attempts to undermine my case and offer me a $10,000 settlement. David and his associates were having none of that despite the numerous efforts the other insurance company made I was awarded full settlement in the case.in the amount of $300,000. I highly recommend him and his team if you are considering and Accident attorney I promise you that you will not be disappointed they are friendly, professional, caring and have full knowledge of accident law. They were beyond fully competent and I cant thank them enough for what they did for me in a very trying time in my life dealing with the excruciating pain I was in.
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20 Apr, 2021 by Michael
It seems that I have known David forever. I have retained him over a number of years from time to time and been very happy with the results that he was able to obtain for me. My first experience with him as an attorney many years ago was when my father retained him to pursue a fire damage claim to our family’s seashore summer house in New Jersey. In the offseason, workmen were renovating the interior of the house and, specifically, installing a new kitchen. After they had left for the weekend, a fire started in the house in the middle of the night and there was significant fire damage. David had the moxie to retain the retired Fire Marshall for the City of Philadelphia as an expert witness who confirmed David’s suspicion as to the cause and origin of the fire. Before they had left for the weekend, the workmen had decided to have a party in the living room to celebrate the end of the work week. Along with the empty beer cans, one of the workers inadvertently dropped a lit cigarette inside the living room couch to smolder for several hours resulting in the fire. In proving the origin and burn pattern of the fire, David was able to secure a sizable and unexpected settlement from the insurance carrier for the renovation company.
The latest matter that David handled for me was the administration of the estate of my late mother who owned personal and real property in the States of New Jersey and Florida. His administration of the estate in those separate jurisdictions was seamless. His particular knowledge of New Jersey income tax procedure saved me tens of thousands of dollars that my accountant was prepared to have me hand over to the tax authorities in that State. Even when the Florida estate administration became complicated by the homeowners association action to foreclose on the Florida house for alleged non-payment of HOA fees, David was able to have that matter resolved and dismissed.
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16 Apr, 2021 by Phil
I am a CPA in the suburban Philadelphia are, and have known David personally for over 50 years and professionally for more than 30 years. If I have a particularly complex estate or trust matter which may or has included fiduciary litigation, income, gift or estate taxation, and has litigation between beneficiaries, creditors or as against the Internal Revenue Service, I have David on my speed dial. Ultimately, these matters are referred to him, and our office has retained him on any number of related files.
Not only a good friend by his deeds, I once had to explain to my father that the reason we were good friends was that he was and is fearless, no matter the adversary in and out of business. So it was no surprise to me when he took on the fifth largest law firm at the time in Philadelphia and beat them representing a contestant in a will contest over a several million dollar estate even though his adversaries had the advantage financially and with a far more extensive staff at their disposal.
I would enthusiastically recommend him to any potential client.
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