Joseph J. Kalkbrenner, Jr., Esq.

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Joseph J. Kalkbrenner, Jr. is an experienced civil and commercial litigator representing individuals and businesses in the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas and the United States District Courts, including mediations, arbitrations, trials and appeals. His commercial and construction litigation practice includes construction disputes, mechanic's lien claims, collection cases, shareholder and business disputes and landlord and tenant matters. Mr. Kalkbrenner is experienced in the formation of new business entities, including general and limited partnerships, limited liability companies and corporations, and in the preparation of partnership, limited liability company and shareholder agreements. He represents and counsels management for various types of businesses, including technology companies, real estate investment and construction companies and a shortline railroad. Mr. Kalkbrenner's family law practice includes pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, divorce, custody conciliation and mediation, child and spousal support and equitable distribution. Mr. Kalkbrenner also practices in the area of estate planning and administration.

Before entering private practice, Mr. Kalkbrenner served as an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 1982 to 1988, prosecuting and overseeing thousands of criminal cases, and ultimately achieving the position of Chief of the Trials Division. He has been an associate and partner of the firm since leaving the District Attorney's Office in 1988.

Admissions to State and Federal Bars:

  • Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Montgomery Bar Association (Director 2004 - 2006)
  • Former Editor - General Practice Manual for Montgomery County
  • Member - Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association
  • Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor, Montgomery Township, Montgomery County, PA

Education:

  • LaSalle University 1979 - B.S. Finance (cum laude)
  • Widener University School of Law 1982 - Juris Doctorate

Professional Experience:

  • Assistant District Attorney for Montgomery County, PA 1982-1986
  • Chief of Trials Division of the District Attorney's Office of Montgomery County, PA 1986-1988
  • Associate in the firm of Kaufman & Hughes 1988-1995
  • Partner in the firm of Hughes & Kalkbrenner, LLP, now Hughes, Kalkbrenner & Ozorowski, LLP 1995 to the present