Offit Kurman’s Philadelphia office serves as a strategic legal partner to businesses, professionals, and individuals throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Located in the heart of Center City, the office delivers practical, responsive counsel across commercial litigation, business law, estate planning, real estate, employment, family law, education law, insurance, construction law, and intellectual property.

The office is particularly known for its commercial litigation capabilities, representing clients in complex business disputes, contract enforcement, partnership matters, employment-related claims, and fiduciary litigation. Attorneys regularly appear in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration forums, handling high-stakes litigation with efficiency and strategic focus.

In business and transactional matters, the team advises startups, privately held companies, and family-owned businesses on entity formation, governance, M&A, commercial contracts, and succession planning. Clients benefit from industry-informed guidance and access to Offit Kurman’s full-service capabilities, including corporate, tax, IP, and employment counsel.

The Philadelphia office also offers deep experience in estate planning and administration, helping individuals and families manage multigenerational wealth, charitable giving, and tax-sensitive trusts. The team provides comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to business owners, executives, and high-net-worth families.

Construction and insurance law are also key areas of focus. Attorneys advise contractors, developers, and design professionals on contract negotiation, risk mitigation, project disputes, and claims resolution. The office also handles complex insurance coverage matters, including disputes involving general liability, professional liability, property damage, and insurance recovery. The firm’s insurance recovery practice helps policyholders maximize the value of their coverage in disputes with insurers, including claims involving business interruption, environmental liability, cyber losses, and professional services.

Employment law services in Philadelphia include compliance counseling, policy development, executive contracts, workplace investigations, and defense of claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage issues. The office also provides preventive guidance to help employers navigate regulatory changes and reduce litigation risk.

The intellectual property team helps clients protect and commercialize their innovations, brands, and creative works. Services include trademark registration, copyright protection, trade secret counseling, and IP licensing and litigation. Clients span a wide range of industries, including technology, media, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

Real estate clients rely on the team for transactional, development, and dispute resolution services across residential and commercial matters. Family law and education law are additional areas of strength, with attorneys handling matters such as custody, divorce, support, school discipline, special education, and civil rights claims. The team regularly represents students and parents in disputes with public and private educational institutions.

Offit Kurman and the Philadelphia office have received numerous accolades, including recognition in Best Lawyers in America and Best Law Firms for family law, commercial litigation, insurance law, and technology law. The firm has also earned a place in the 2025 Legal 500 US elite rankings for its work with private companies and mid-market clients, and is featured in Chambers USA for multiple practice areas and its dedication to client service.

With deep roots in the Philadelphia business and legal communities, Offit Kurman’s local team combines practical insight with national reach—delivering high-quality legal solutions tailored to the region’s professionals, families, and enterprises.