Who We Are
We are primarily trial lawyers, and while any trial lawyer worth his salt loves a good fight, client welfare often dictates that compromise and avoidance of conflict is the better path. For that reason, we take very seriously our responsibility to counsel our clients and to help them reduce the possibility of costly and time-consuming litigation through proper management of their personal, professional, and business affairs.
Most importantly, we firmly believe that any client is entitled to feel comfortable with his or her choice of lawyers. We strive to offer prompt attention to concerns, appropriate communication and sound advice, so as never to give our clients reason to perceive that they or their legal matters have been lost within the size or the ego of their law firm.
Andrew L. Braunfeld
Attorney, mediator, and arbitrator
Since his graduation from Villanova Law School in 1968, Andrew has maintained an accomplished trial practice throughout the state and federal courts of Eastern Pennsylvania. He represents professionals in practice dissolution, malpractice, and disciplinary disputes, is experienced in general tort matters, and handles a variety of business litigation involving unfair competition, restrictive covenant enforcement, and commercial disputes.
He regularly counsels professionals and companies in health care and insurance matters.
Andrew is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (Zone 9 delegate 2000 to 2001) as well as the Montgomery Bar Association. He has served the Montgomery Bar Association as a Director, and as chair of the Bench-Bar Liaison Committee, as well as the Medico-Legal, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Civil Trials, and several ad hoc committees.
Andrew is proud to serve the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County as a Discovery Master, hearing arguments on discovery motions and recommending disposition for the judges.
Academically, Andrew is a frequent course planner and lecturer on civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution topics for several C.L.E. providers.
Andrew has been designated a Super Lawyer by Philadelphia Magazine and Law & Politics, and his AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, as established by his peers and the judiciary, is the highest possible rating in both ability and ethics.
In 1993, he was elected Fellow of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers and served on its state committee for two years.
During the latter half of his practice years, Andy’s creativity and ability to resolve disputes has made him one of the most sought-after mediators in the region.
Michael Braunfeld
Attorney
Michael J. Braunfeld represents clients in a variety of civil matters including contract disputes, employment disputes involving restrictive covenant enforcement and trade secret lawsuits and personal injury. He secured his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 2005 and is admitted to practice before the state courts of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Professionally, Michael is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association as well as the Montgomery Bar Association. Further, he is the Director of the Prestigious Philadelphia Folk Festival and is a past Vice-President of the Philadelphia Folksong Society. He is a performing songwriter in the folk, country and Americana genres with national visibility.
Michael plays guitar and enjoys alpine skiing, hiking, tennis and cooking.
Michael and his wife Alexis reside in Villanova with their two children.
Richard K. Masterson
Retired
Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1959 following his graduation from Villanova University School of Law in 1958. Mr. Masterson was for many years the partner in charge of the firm’s litigation work and remains Counsel to the Firm.