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High Swartz LLP

Corporate/Commercial

USA: Spotlight Guide 2026 : Philadelphia


High Swartz LLP

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High Swartz LLP advises privately held businesses, mid-market companies, nonprofit organizations, and national franchises across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic. With offices in Norristown, Doylestown, Wayne, and Feasterville, the firm provides comprehensive corporate and transactional services, combining regional accessibility with practical business insight.

The firm regularly assists in business formation, governance, and regulatory compliance, guiding clients through structuring LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofit entities. Attorneys draft and negotiate operating and shareholder agreements, bylaws, and other foundational documents. The team also supports ongoing operations with contract negotiation, commercial leasing, and licensing.

On the transactional side, High Swartz represents buyers and sellers in mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales, as well as joint ventures and reorganizations. Corporate attorneys work closely with the firm’s real estate group on matters involving office, retail, and mixed-use developments. The team also advises franchise operators in the health, fitness, and wellness sectors on regional and national expansion.

The firm facilitated the transfer of one of the world’s largest natural product libraries from a private pharmaceutical company to a nonprofit biomedical institute. Attorneys frequently coordinate with the litigation team to resolve business disputes involving contracts, enforcement actions, and unfair trade practices.

Industries (11)

  • Public Entities and Authorities
  • Infrastructure and Public Projects
  • Franchise and Distribution
  • Education
  • Construction
  • Real Estate and Development
  • Healthcare and Life Sciences
  • Retail and Consumer Goods
  • Fitness and Recreation
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Transportation and Logistics

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What the Team is Known For

High Swartz LLP focuses its corporate practice on representing clients throughout the full lifecycle of their business. The Norristown-based team handles the full gamut of work, including business formation, contract negotiation and M&A. The group offers additional services in IP registration and enforcement to support their clients, based around Southeastern Philadelphia and outside the US.

Notable practitioners

Joel Rosen is the firm’s Managing Partner and a key contact for the corporate practice.

Members

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  • Joel D. Rosen

    Head of Department

  • Richard C. Sokorai

  • Donald Petrille

  • Kevin Cornish

  • Mark R. Fischer

  • Vincent A. Guarna

  • Michael A. Luongo

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