John T. Dooley, Partner

Jack Dooley has represented individuals, municipalities, and businesses, for the past 40 years.

During that time, Jack has provided counsel on strategic, as well as the day-to-day operational issues, that his clients face including transactional, employment, contract negotiations, contract litigation, construction, and regulatory compliance matters. Jack has also done extensive work in estate planning and administration providing to his clients assurance that their wishes will be fulfilled and that their estates will pass on through generations.

Jack believes that the law goes far beyond technical legal matters. His goal is to make the law work for the people and companies he represents because results matter to Jack. His approach to law provides clients with a top tier legal analyses combined with a thoughtful and caring approach in order to fully understand his clients' positions, needs and goals.

Jack is a frequent lecturer before professional, civic and community groups. Please contact him if your organization would be interested in his participation.

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 1979

• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1981

• U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1981

• U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1981

• U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1986

• U.S. Supreme Court, 1992

• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Education

• Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania – J.D. – 1979

• Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania – B.A. – 1976 – Major: History

Representative Clients

• Haberle Steel Inc.

• Towamencin Township

Honors and Awards

• John Jacobs Humanitarian Award

• Philadelphia Magazine’s Super Lawyers

• Legal counseling at North Penn Senior Center

• Vice President, Board, “North Penn United Way”

• United Way of Pennsylvania

Professional Associations and Memberships

• North Penn United Way, Board of Directors, 1979 – 2018

• North Penn United Way, Campaign Chair, 2005

• North Penn United Way, President, 2011 - 2013

• North Penn United Way, Member Executive Committee, 2003 - 2018

• United Way of Pennsylvania, Board of Directors

• Montgomery County Bar Association, Chairman-Land Use Committee

• Montgomery Bar Association, Member

• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member

• Real Estate Land Use Committee, Member

• Kiwanis Club of Lansdale, President, 1984 – 1985

Pro Bono Activities

• North Penn Senior Center, 1979 – Present

Client Testimonials

I want to express our appreciation for your guidance and assistance through the estate process. Especially with covid, we never could have navigated the process without you.

— Maureen J.

“I just wanted to thank you for expediting the process of drawing up our wills before our upcoming travels. I feel more at peace now. It was such a joy to meet you. Who would have thought that talking about death and our final wishes could be so pleasant?! Thank you for being who you are and providing such a valuable service.”

— Joan O.

“We wanted to thank you for all your hard work and dedication over the past couple of years. Your work has had a direct effect on making our business better and personally changed our quality of life. We couldn’t have gotten to the finish line without you and we look forward to working with you in the future.”

— Karleigh B. & Marisa B.

“I really appreciate your help in getting my affairs settled in a more effective and efficient form. All three of us enjoyed talking with you and learning what would work well within Pennsylvania laws. We appreciate your ideas and helping us talk through the possibilities so that we would each have the same information. You are a very considerate person to work with and I found your way of explaining options very helpful.”

— Florence N.

“Thank you for all you have done for our family. You are an outstanding lawyer with a truly unique personality. You make a client feel safe and secure and very comfortable. You were always there for support and questions. Your staff is amazing too.”

— Laura & Matt

“You made the process of the estate settlement comfortable, we felt no stress whatsoever, and after having just lost both parents, this stress-free time with you was very much appreciated. We had a lot of questions which were quickly answered…It was clear to us what each step involved and you walked us through each one seamlessly.”

— Karen M. & Mary Ann A.

“Thank you for your most kind and professional help with my estate planning. I appreciate your guidance in keeping this process relatively simple and straight forward. I will be most happy to recommend your services to others.”

— Kim S.

“Thank you all for your excellent service. You made the process simple and painless.”

— Nina W.