Legal Services & Lawyers

John J. Ferry, Jr. earned an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Technology and Management at the Pennsylvania State University in 1986. After working for several years in the poultry industry, he went on to pursue his legal education at the Dickinson School of Law, where he earned a juris doctorate degree in 1995.

Mr. Ferry was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and other courts in Pennsylvania, in 1995. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Supreme Court. He concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, general litigation, bankruptcy, criminal law, wills & estates, and real estate law.

Mr. Ferry attends the Palmyra Brethren in Christ Church, where he has served as a Trustee and Board Member. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Lebanon County 4H. He and his family reside in Lebanon.

In May 2007, Mr. Ferry founded the Law Offices of John J. Ferry, Jr., with offices at 931 Cumberland Street, Lebanon, PA 17042.

Deanna R. Pealer has been delivering quality legal services to to citizens of Columbia and Montour counties since 1979. Her mission is to meet the regular the legal needs of individuals and small businesses.Her practice includes personal injury litigation, civil litigation, family law, wills and estates, real estate, bankruptcy, forming corporations and LLC's and a lot more.

Born and raised in the suburbs of New York, Joshua was the oldest of four children. Born to two educators and raised in an open-minded and caring environment, Joshua was raised to prize open-thought, demand answers to questions left unanswered, and debate issues until resolved. As eldest son, his natural has always been to protect and demand justice.

There was never a question in the family of teachers that Josh would succeed in college and he did not disappoint, excelling in his majors of Psychology and Political Science at Rutgers University. It was no more than a natural progression from Rutgers to enrollment in law school at Widener Law School, where he again excelled in the class room while meticulously expanding his practical legal knowledge with a three year clerkship with Lee A. Ciccarelli.

Josh earned his Juris Doctor degree from Widener Law School. Immediately following his graduation, he passed the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar exams and was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Supreme Courts. Josh' practice includes, civil and criminal litigation and family law cases, having vast experience in these areas from his three year clerkship with Lee Ciccarelli.

Whether you are looking for a divorce or family law attorney, consider Joshua Janis. Consider Joshua Janis as your Chester County divorce and family lawyer serving West Chester, Kennett Square, Exton, Downingtown; as well as divorce and family law in Delaware County & Montgomery County. Mr. Janis's other areas of practice include Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense and Wills & Estates.

Joshua Janis is always willing to meet you in any of our locations including our main locations in Chester County including West Chester, Kennett Square and Exton. Contact him today whether you need help on a family or divorce law matter or personal injury and automobile accident case. Contact Joshua A. Janis for advice on your divorce, family law, custody or support question at (610) 692-8700.

Date of Birth - December 4, 1952 (Downingtown)
Married - Wife: Beth E. Valocchi
Children: Twin Daughters - May 26, 1989
Alexandra - American University
Anastasia - St. Joseph's University

Born and Raised in Downingtown
One of Eleven Children
Parents: Ben A. & Amina C. Valocchi
Residence of E. Brandywine since 1985
Member of St. Joseph's Parish

Former Assistant District Attorney / Former DUI Prosecutor

Martricia McLaughlin graduated magna cum laude from LaSalle University in l976 and from Rutgers School of law in December 1978. She has been actve in her profession and community especially regarding non-violence, education and family safty. She is married for over 30 years and has three children.

Terence earned his undergraduate degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 1998. Terry began his legal career soon after garduating from Penn State. His professional experiences prior to and during law school include positions as a trial technology technician at a national litigation support firm in Washington D.C, as a paralegal for a Philadelphia defense firm, as a paralegal for staff counsel for one the largest insurers in North America, and as a law clerk at a Plaintiff’s firm in Chester County.

While working full time as a paralegal, he attended the Widener University, School of Law, where he earned a Certificate of Achievement in Constitutional Law and several Deans List honors. After graduating from law school in 2006, he gained experience at a Plaintiff’s firm in Chester County handling a variety of cases, including criminal, personal injury, consumer advocacy and home owner assistance.

Before starting his own practice, Terry primarily represented defendants at large insurance defense firm from 2007 through 2009. His practice then focused on premises, motor vehicle, product and construction defect liability matters.

Terry is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the United States District Court of New Jersey. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Chester County Bar Associations. He is also a member of the Young Lawyers Division and the Civil Litigation Section of the Chester County Bar Association.

My Promise

While a lawyer can never guarantee the outcome of any case, I promise that my clients will have the full extent of the required knowledge in order to make an informed decision about their case. Even minor convictions can result in consequences that affect an individual's rights to vote, work, or maintain other qualities of life. Likewise, minor accidents affect an individual’s ability to perform even the smallest mundane tasks. That's why I make sure to educate clients on all of the factors involved in each case. I am committed to a thorough and aggressive approach that is best for my clients and their families.