Michael A. Raffaele

Michael A. Raffaele is a founding partner of the Firm. Mr. Raffaele is a life-long resident of Delaware County. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep, Lehigh University and the Temple University School of Law. He has served the Delaware County Court System as a Juvenile Court Master and Custody Master. Mr. Raffaele was appointed by the President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Delaware County to serve as a Judge Pre Tem in a program adopted to decrease the Court backlog. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Delaware County Bar Association and as Chairman of the Bar Association’s Fee Dispute Committee. Mr. Raffaele was the first recipient of the Eric D. Turner Award, which was presented by the Family Law Section of the Delaware County Bar Association for “ his dedication, professionalism, and integrity, along with his substantial contributions to improving the practice, elevating the standards, and advancing the cause of matrimonial law.”

Mr. Raffaele has obtained the highest possible rating from Martindale Hubble, the National Legal Directory. He has recently been voted by his peers as one of Pennsylvania’s “Super Lawyers” and one of “America’s Outstanding Lawyers”. Mr. Raffaele brings years of courtroom experience and practical insight to all practice areas. He has served as Zoning Hearing Board Solicitor for the Borough of Sharon Hill and for Newtown Township. He has been appointed as Special Counsel to the Zoning Hearing Board of Tinicum Township and currently serves as Solicitor for the Borough of Ridley Park.