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For almost 40 years, people throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey have relied upon criminal and civil trial attorney Edward F. Chacker for his expertise in achieving positive outcomes for our injured and incarcerated clients. He has obtained millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims who were unable to work or pay their medical bills. Our record of successful criminal defense and personal injury verdicts and settlements demonstrates the effectiveness of our legal strategies and trial tactics.
Attorney Chacker is well known for providing comprehensive legal representation, which begins with an in-depth meeting at the Philadelphia law office of Gay Chacker & Mittin, P.C. He will listen to your concerns, explain the process, and provide sound legal counsel regarding the best course of action and the possible outcome for your case. Regardless of your circumstances, you will be treated with respect and courtesy by the legal professionals at our law firm.
Frequently, attorney Chacker is invited to speak at seminars around the country about his advanced courtroom techniques. He has been recognized by many prestigious professional organizations, and he is highly-respected within the legal community.
Attorney Edward F. Chacker has established a solid reputation for his ability to achieve outstanding results through tough negotiation and formidable trial skills.
About Edward Chacker
Law School: The University of Toledo College of Law
Admitted: 1973, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: www.gaychackermittin.com/Attorneys/Edward-F-Chacker.shtml
Honors and Awards:
- Indigent Through Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (VIP) Program, Recognition of the Firm's Professional Leadership and Commitment to Equal Rights for All
- Community Legal Services, Recognition of Outstanding Service
- Philadelphia Bar Association/VIP Chancellor's Award, 1991 - 1994
- Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society, For Service to the Bar and to the Community, 1993
- Community Legal Services, Equal Justice Award, 1995
- Pennsylvania Legal Services Ambassador for Justice Award, February 25, 2003
- Philadelphia Bar Association/VIP Chancellor's Award, 2003
Bar/Professional Activity:
- PTLA, Annual Sponsorship of the "Breakfast of Champions"
- SEPTA Injury Hotline
- Membership Committee, Golden Slipper Charities, 1995 - Present
- Solicitor, Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, Lawyers Section
- Board of Directors, Adath Jeshurun Synagogue
- Master, Temple Inn of Court
- Director, Lawyers' Club of Philadelphia
- Board of Directors, Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society
- Assistant Secretary, Tau Epsilon Rho Law Society
- Member, Executive Committee, Lawyers for Consumer Rights
- Board of Governors, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, House of Delegates, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Hearing Officer, The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1992 - 1996
- Chair, Hearing Committee, The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 1996 - 1998
- Federal Prisoner Rights Litigation Panel
- Arbitrator (Compulsory Arbitrations), U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Mediator, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Assistant Secretary, Recruitment of Law Firms to Participate in the Voluntary IOLTA Program, 1987 - 1988
- IOLTA Coordinator, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 - 1998
- Board of Directors, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 1984 - Present
- Vice-President, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 1989 - 1990
- President-Elect, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 1990 - 1991
- President, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, 1991 - 1992
- Volunteer Arbitrator, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, M-PER Program
- Mediator, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1995 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Judge Pro Tem (Day Forward Program), 1996 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Settlement Master (Day Backward Program), 1992 - Present
- Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Judge Pro Tem (Day Backward Program), 1993 - Present
- Arbitrator, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1974 - Present
- Charter Member, Andrew Hamilton Circle, Philadelphia Bar Foundation
- Fund Raising Committee, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP)
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), Community Legal Services
- Recruitment Committee, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), 1994 - 2002
- Development Committee, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), 1995 - 2002
- Standards and Monitoring Committee, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), 1993 - 2002
- Board of Directors, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (VIP), 1991 - 2002
- Coordinator, Mid-Year Bench Bar Conference, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1985 - 1986
- Annual Conference (Bench Bar) Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1982 - 1991
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Arbitration Program Criminal Justice Section, 1978 - 1981
- Compulsory Arbitration Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1980 - Present
- Subcommittee on Philadelphia Motion Court Practice, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - 1992
- Civil Judicial Procedures Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1980 - Present
- Long Range Planning Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - Present
- Homeless Advocacy Project, Board, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - Present
- Charter and Bylaws Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - Present
- Finance Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - 1997
- Civil Rights Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1988 - 1992
- Minorities in the Profession Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1992 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Public Interest Section, 1994 - Present
- Women's Rights Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1992 - Present
- Mentor, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1995 - Present
- Women in the Profession Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1992 - Present
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Chancellor's Century 3 Commission, 1996 - Present
- Amicus Curiae Subcommittee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1989 - Present
- Chair, Fee Dispute Arbitrations, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1982 - Present
- Fee Dispute Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1979 - Present
- Nominating Committee (Ex-Officio), Philadelphia Bar Association, 1994 - Present
- Budget Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1995 - Present
- Board of Governors, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1987 - 1990
- Member of Cabinet, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - Present
- Assistant Secretary, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991 - 1994
- Secretary, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1994 - 1997
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1973
- President, Cheltenham Little League, 1984
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Subcommittee on Program Selection, 1987
- Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1987
- Recruitment of Law Firms to Participate in the Voluntary IOLTA Program, Chair, Justice Michael A. Musmanno Awards Dinner, 1990
- Subcommittee on New Judicial Calendar, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1990
- Federal Claims Court, 1990
- Co-Chair, 200 for the 200th Fund Raiser, Philadelphia Bar Foundation, 1991
- Joint Bench Bar Civil System Planning Committee, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1991
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention, 1992
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Lawyers Fund for Equal Justice, 1996
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Business/Chancery Task Force, 1996
- Philadelphia Bar Association, Gender Fairness Task Force, 1996
- Chancellor Elect, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1998
- Chancellor, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1999
- Vice President, Philadelphia Bar Foundation, 2003
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
- President, Philadelphia Bar Foundation, 2004
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Lecturer, "Insurance Claims Seminar", National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Lecturer, Pennsylvania Defense Institute/Philadelphia Area Claims Forum
- Implementing the Anti-Fraud Measures of Pennsylvania's New Auto Insurance Law, Roscoe Pound Institute, Temple University
- Lecturer, Luncheon Seminar Series, Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania
- Lecturer and Course Planner, "Nuts and Bolts for Young Lawyers", Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- "What's It Worth and How to Get It", Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Speakers Bureau, Member, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- Speaker, Mid-Year Meeting, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- "Hot Tips in Auto Law", Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Law Update, Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association
- "Breakfast with the Judges: Update on CCP Major Jury Programs," Moderator Young Lawyer Division Basic Legal Practice Seminar, Philadelphia Bar Association
- New Arbitrators Seminar, Philadelphia Bar Association
- Fee Disputes Program, Philadelphia Bar Association
- Presenter, "Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims", Pennsylvania Bar Institute, 1986 - Present
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1995
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 1999
- Mediation Training Seminar, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, 2003
Educational Background:
- Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.S., 1969
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