1. Murray S. Eckell
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1959
College: Dickinson College, B.A., 1956
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1959
Practice Area: Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Orphans Court Practice
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association (Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 1973 Economics of Law Committee, 1979-1982 Member, House of Delegates, 1980-2001 Judicial Administration Committee, 1986 Judiciary Committee - Appointed as one of a two-member subcommittee to evaluate the… Read more Pennsylvania Bar Association (Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, 1973 Economics of Law Committee, 1979-1982 Member, House of Delegates, 1980-2001 Judicial Administration Committee, 1986 Judiciary Committee - Appointed as one of a two-member subcommittee to evaluate the qualifications of a sitting justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for endorsement by the Pennsylvania Bar Association for statewide retention election in 1987 Draft Committee, 1987 Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, 1988-1990 Committee for the Alternate Dispute Resolution for Lawye

2. Jonathan E. Becker
Title: Associate
Law School: LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School, J.D. Ohio Northern University College of Law
College: Syracuse University
Admitted: LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law School, J.D. Ohio Northern University College of Law
Practice Area: Estate Administration ?Estate Planning ?Estate Litigation ?Wills
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3. Daniel R. Coleman
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University School of Law, summa cum laude
College: Yale University
Admitted: Widener University School of Law, summa cum laude
Practice Area: Daniel is an associate in the Trusts and Estates Department of Eckell Sparks in Media, PA. Daniel joined Eckell Sparks in July of 2016.
Membership: ?Delaware County Bar Association ?Delaware County Orphans’ Court Rules Committee ?DCBA Young Lawyers’ Section ?Guy G. DeFuria Chapter of the American Inns of Court ?Yale Club of Philadelphia

4. Melanie E. Tunaitis
Title: Associate, Family Law Department
Law School: Widener University, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2015
College: Widener University, BS, Paralegal Studies, 2010; Delaware County Community College, AAS, Paralegal Studies, 2008
Admitted: Widener University, School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2015
Practice Area: Joining Eckell Sparks in May of 2018, Melanie is an Associate in the Family Law Department. Prior to joining Eckell Sparks, Melanie practiced family law with firms in Delaware County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia County.
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5. Stephen J. Polaha
Title: Attorney
Law School: Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 1972
College: Villanova University, B.A., History, 1969
Admitted: Villanova University School of Law, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Real Estate, Municipal Law, Business, Banking Law
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association Delaware County Bar Association Pennsylvania School Boards Association Pennsylvania State Association of Township Solicitors.

6. Matthew J. Bilker
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University, School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
College: The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 2007
Admitted: Widener University, School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice, Automobile Accidents, Premises Liability, Insurance Litigation, Products Liability, Family Law, Business and Contract Litigation, Real Estate
Membership: Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bar Association.

7. W. Donald Sparks
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 1958
College: Drew University, B.A., 1955
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 1958
Practice Area: Family Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Law
Membership: Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.

8. Leonard A. Sloane
Title: Chair, Litigation, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice
Law School: Villanova University, J.D., 1975
College: Villanova University, B.A., 1970
Admitted: Villanova University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability, Insurance, Toxic Torts, Construction Accidents, Automobile Accidents and Injuries, Railroad Accidents and Injuries, Slip and Fall, Sexual Abuse, Dog Bites, Wrongful Death, Automotive Products Liability, Automobile Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Premises Liability, Professional Liability, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Law
Membership: Delaware County (Chairman: Civil Education Committee, 1983— Chair, Legislative Committee, 1983-1986, 1992-2005 Chairman, Lawyers' Advice & Help Committee Co-Chairman, Civil Procedural Rules Committee, 1982-1983 Treasurer, 1988-1990 Member: Civil Trial Practices Committee,… Read more Delaware County (Chairman: Civil Education Committee, 1983— Chair, Legislative Committee, 1983-1986, 1992-2005 Chairman, Lawyers' Advice & Help Committee Co-Chairman, Civil Procedural Rules Committee, 1982-1983 Treasurer, 1988-1990 Member: Civil Trial Practices Committee, 1980— Board of Directors, 1991— Secretary, 1993 Vice President, 1995 President-Elect, 1996— President, 1997), Pennsylvania and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Member, Membership C

9. Joseph E. Lastowka, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, Juris Doctor
College: Yale University with a B. A. in Economics & Mathematics
Admitted: The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, Juris Doctor
Practice Area: Joe Lastowka is a lifelong Delaware County resident who earned his Juris Doctor degree from The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania after graduating from Yale University with a B. A. in Economics & Mathematics. During his years of practice, Joe has prepared Wills or Trust documentation for more than 6,500 individuals and has served as legal counsel for the settlement of more than 1,300 estates or trusts. He was featured nationally for the first court decision forcing the IRS to pay a taxpayer’s legal fees. Joe is an elected fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He has been identified as a Super Lawyer™ in the fields of Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, and also has been included in the listings of Best Lawyers in America™ in those fields of practice.
Membership: Joe has chaired the Delaware County Orphans’ Court Rules Committee and the Delaware County Orphans’ Court Education Committee. He has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Widener University where he developed and taught the Estate Planning and Administration introduction for the Widener University Paralegal Studies Program. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Delaware County Bar Association. His talks have included presentations on estate planning and related topics to the International Conference of the National Association for Hospital Development, the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations, the Delaware State Tax Institute, the Delaware and Chester County Estate Planning Councils, the Delaware and Chester County Life Underwriters Associations, many community groups, and at Bar Association seminars. Joe currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. His other community and professional involvement includes service as a board member for Associated Services for the Blind, Chester-Wallingford Chapter of the American Red Cross, Crozer-Chester Foundation, Delaware County Bar Association, Delco Blind/Sight Center, Delaware County Community Foundation, Delco Memorial Foundation of Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Delaware County Legal Assistance, the Del-Chester Chapter of the American Lung Association, the Delaware County Estate Planning Council, and the Hedgerow Foundation. He has served as solicitor for the Delaware County Head Start Program and the Delaware County Housing Authority.

10. Patrick T. Henigan
Title: Associate
Law School: Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1987
College: Saint Joseph's University, B.S., Industrial Relations, 1983
Admitted: Rutgers University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Business Counseling
Membership: Delaware County Bar Association (Member: Civil Legal Education Committee, Civil Practice Committee) Pennsylvania Bar Association Guy DeFuria Inn of Court.

11. Craig B. Huffman
Title: Associate
Law School: Widener University, J.D., 1998
College: University of Delaware, B.A., 1995
Admitted: Widener University, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Litigation, Domestic Relations, Personal Injury, Probate Litigation, Appellate Litigation
Membership: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association American Inn of Court (Officer of Family Law Section of Delaware County Bar Association Chairperson of Orphans' Court Rules Committee).

12. David E. Auerbach
Title: Shareholder, Chair - Family Law
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, LL.B., 1963
College: Muhlenberg College, B.A., 1960
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, LL.B., 1963
Practice Area: Family Law, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Premarital Agreements, Municipal Law
Membership: Delaware County Bar Association (Member, Board of Directors, 1974, 1987) Pennsylvania Bar Association Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.

13. Joseph L. Monte, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1963; Temple University, LL.M., Taxation, 1976
College: St. Joseph's University, B.S., 1960
Admitted: University of Pennsylvania, J.D., 1963; Temple University, LL.M., Taxation, 1976
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Wills, Probate, Contested Wills, Trusts and Estates, Charitable Giving, Business Law, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Limited Liability Company Law, Professional Practices
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association Delaware County Bar Association Delaware County Attorney/CPA Forum (President, 1986-1987).

14. Guy F. Matthews
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Temple University, J.D., 1979; Villanova University, LL.M., 1990
College: Widener University (B.A., 1974; M.B.A., 1978); American College (Chartered Financial Consultant, 1987; Chartered Life Underwriters, 1989)
Admitted: Temple University, J.D., 1979; Villanova University, LL.M., 1990
Practice Area: Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business, Corporate Law, Partnership Law
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15. Michael J. Davey
Title: Associate, Chair, Employment Law Department
Law School: Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 2005 Senior Editor, Pennsylvania State University International Law Review; Member, National Moot Court Trial Team - Regional Champions, 2004-2005 National Finals Participants, San Antonio, Texas; Inductee, Order of Barristers; Who's Who - American Law Students, 23rd Edition
College: University of Maryland, B.A., Government/Politics, 2001 Public Leadership Citation; College Park Scholars; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society; Golden Key National Honors Society; University of Maryland Capitol Hill Internship Program; ADR Society, 2003-2004 Executive Board Treasurer; Student Body Association Budget Committee, 2004-2005 Board
Admitted: Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 2005 Senior Editor, Pennsylvania State University International Law Review; Member, National Moot Court Trial Team - Regional Champions, 2004-2005 National Finals Participants, San Antonio, Texas; Inductee, Order of Barristers; Who's Who - American Law Students, 23rd Edition
Practice Area: Litigation, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Employment Law, Employment Discrimination, Automobile Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Slip and Falls, Insurance Litigation, Contract Litigation
Membership: Pennsylvania Bar Association New Jersey State Bar Association Pennsylvania Association for Justice American Association for Justice Delaware County Bar Association Delaware County Trial Lawyers Association.

16. Sam S. Auslander
Title: Department Chair, Municipal Law
Law School: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1975
College: Temple University, B.A., Political Science, 1972
Admitted: Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Domestic Relations, Workers Compensation
Membership: Philadelphia Bar Association Delaware County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association.