Media, PA Law Office Serving Delaware County

When a legal problem affects your business, property, finances, employment decisions, or family wealth, it can be difficult to know what needs attention first. Gibson & Perkins, PC represents individuals and organizations in Media and throughout Delaware County in a broad range of civil, transactional, tax, estate, real estate, employment, and litigation matters.

Because our office is located in Media, we serve clients close to the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas and the county government center. Whether you are trying to prevent a dispute, complete an important transaction, respond to a claim, administer an estate, or prepare for litigation, our attorneys can help you understand the legal issues involved and decide what to do next.

Legal Services for Media and Delaware County Clients

Many legal matters overlap. A business transaction may involve real estate and tax consequences. An estate dispute may involve fiduciary duties, property, and financial records. An employment decision may lead to litigation. Gibson & Perkins, PC handles several related areas of law so clients can evaluate the larger legal picture instead of treating each issue in isolation.

Business Transactions and Business Law

Our Media business attorneys work with owners and companies on matters involving business formation, contracts, operating agreements, ownership issues, management rights, transactions, partner disputes, business succession, and dissolution.

Legal advice can be especially useful before owners sign an agreement or take an action that may affect ownership, control, liability, taxes, or the long-term future of the company.

Commercial Litigation

Business disputes may involve contracts, unpaid obligations, ownership disagreements, management conflicts, or other commercial relationships. Our commercial litigation attorneys help clients evaluate negotiation, settlement, litigation, and other possible ways to resolve those disputes.

A useful litigation strategy considers not only the legal arguments but also available evidence, costs, timing, business disruption, and the client’s larger goals.

Real Estate Law

Real estate problems can arise before closing, during ownership, or when a property is sold or transferred. Our Media real estate lawyers assist with purchase and sale agreements, deeds, title matters, liens, financing, foreclosures, boundaries, zoning concerns, closings, and property disputes.

Delaware County includes dense residential communities, commercial corridors, historic properties, rental housing, and redevelopment areas. The rights affecting a particular property may depend on its municipality, title history, agreements, zoning rules, and intended use.

Landlord-Tenant Law

Our landlord-tenant lawyers assist with residential and commercial landlord matters involving lease drafting, unpaid rent, lease violations, notices, possession proceedings, property damage, and other rental-property disputes.

The proper legal process depends on the lease, the reason for the dispute, and the circumstances of the tenancy. Taking action without reviewing those requirements can create additional problems for a property owner.

Employment Law

Our employment law attorneys counsel employers regarding hiring and termination decisions, discrimination complaints, wage-and-hour concerns, employee leave, workplace policies, and other employment-related issues.

Employment matters often become more difficult when a major decision is made before the employer reviews applicable policies, agreements, documentation, and legal requirements.

Estate Planning

Our estate planning attorneys assist clients with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, planning for incapacity, wealth transfer, and other estate-planning concerns.

An estate plan should reflect the client’s actual family circumstances, property, financial goals, and wishes rather than relying on documents that were never tailored to the person’s situation.

Estate Administration and Probate

An executor or other fiduciary may be responsible for identifying estate assets, dealing with creditors, addressing taxes, maintaining records, completing probate requirements, and distributing property. Our estate administration lawyers help fiduciaries understand and carry out those responsibilities.

Estate and Trust Litigation

Disputes involving wills, trusts, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, estate accounting, capacity, undue influence, or fiduciary duties may require court involvement. Our estate litigation attorneys assist clients when these disputes cannot be resolved informally.

Tax Controversy

Tax problems can involve audits, unpaid tax liabilities, administrative proceedings, liens, collection activity, and other disputes with taxing authorities. Our tax attorneys work with individuals and businesses facing state and federal tax concerns.

Legal Malpractice

When an attorney’s alleged mistake causes financial or legal harm, determining whether a malpractice claim exists can require careful review of the attorney’s obligations, the underlying legal matter, causation, and damages. Our legal malpractice lawyers evaluate these claims.

Accounting Malpractice

Professional accounting errors can affect taxes, transactions, financial reporting, and important business decisions. Our accounting malpractice attorneys assist clients with claims involving allegedly deficient accounting services.

Civil Appeals

An appeal is not a new trial. Appellate courts generally review the existing record and preserved legal issues to determine whether an error warrants relief. Our civil appellate lawyers assist clients and referring attorneys with appellate research, briefing, strategy, and argument.

Personal Injury Matters

Gibson & Perkins, PC also represents people who have been injured because of alleged negligence. Our personal injury attorneys can evaluate accidents and other injury claims, available evidence, insurance issues, and the legal options that may apply.

Legal Matters in the Delaware County Court System

Delaware County is Pennsylvania’s 32nd Judicial District. The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas is located at 201 West Front Street in Media and handles major civil, criminal, family, and other trial-level matters within its jurisdiction.

Delaware County also has a network of Magisterial District Courts. These courts handle matters assigned to them under Pennsylvania law, including certain civil and landlord-tenant cases, traffic matters, and preliminary proceedings in criminal cases.

Media Borough, Swarthmore Borough, and Nether Providence Township are served by Magisterial District Court 32-1-28, which is also located in Media.

The correct court depends on the type of dispute, where it arose, the parties involved, the amount in controversy, and other jurisdictional rules. Clients should not assume that every Delaware County matter begins in the same court or follows the same procedure.

Why Local Procedure Matters

Pennsylvania law applies throughout the Commonwealth, but individual judicial districts also maintain local rules and procedures. Filing requirements, scheduling, motions, estate proceedings, and other procedural matters can vary depending on the type of case and the court handling it.

That is one reason it can be useful to work with attorneys who regularly handle Pennsylvania matters and understand how state law, local procedure, contracts, and the facts of the individual case fit together.

Serving Communities Throughout Delaware County

From our office in Media, Gibson & Perkins, PC serves clients throughout Delaware County, including Media, Springfield, Swarthmore, Newtown Square, Broomall, Upper Darby, Havertown, Ridley, Glen Mills, Aston, Brookhaven, Chester, Marcus Hook, and surrounding communities.

Some legal problems require immediate court action. Others can be addressed through planning, negotiation, contract drafting, mediation, or another approach before litigation becomes necessary. The right strategy depends on the specific problem and the client’s goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Matters in Media and Delaware County

Where is the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas?

The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas is located at 201 West Front Street in Media, Pennsylvania. Delaware County is Pennsylvania’s 32nd Judicial District.

Does every Delaware County legal dispute go to the Court of Common Pleas?

No. The proper court depends on the type of matter and applicable jurisdictional rules. Delaware County also has Magisterial District Courts that handle certain civil, landlord-tenant, traffic, and criminal matters.

Can Gibson & Perkins help before a dispute becomes a lawsuit?

Yes. Many of the firm’s practice areas include preventive and transactional work. An attorney may be able to review a contract, business decision, real estate transaction, employment issue, estate matter, or developing dispute before litigation begins.

Can Gibson & Perkins handle both business transactions and business litigation?

Yes. The firm assists with contracts, entity and ownership matters, operating agreements, transactions, partner disputes, and commercial litigation. The appropriate approach depends on the business relationship and the problem involved.

Does the firm handle probate and contested estates in Delaware County?

Yes. Gibson & Perkins, PC handles estate administration as well as estate litigation. These matters may involve probate, executors, trustees, beneficiaries, creditor claims, estate accounting, will contests, trust disputes, and fiduciary responsibilities.

Can the firm help with Delaware County real estate and landlord issues?

Yes. The firm’s real estate practice includes transactions, title matters, deeds, liens, boundaries, zoning concerns, property disputes, and related issues. The landlord-tenant practice assists with lease drafting, possession matters, unpaid rent, notices, and other landlord concerns.

Do I need to wait until someone files a lawsuit before contacting an attorney?

No. Speaking with an attorney before signing an agreement, transferring property, terminating an employee, distributing estate assets, responding to a tax problem, or taking another significant legal step may help you understand your obligations and available options before a dispute becomes more difficult.

Does hiring an attorney mean my legal matter will go to trial?

No. Depending on the issue, representation may involve advice, drafting, negotiation, mediation, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions, litigation, or appeal. Court is one possible path, not the only one.

Law checked as of October 1, 2026.

Call Our Media, PA Law Firm

If a legal matter is affecting your business, property, employment decisions, finances, estate, or other important interests, contact Gibson & Perkins, PC. Our Media attorneys can review the circumstances, explain the issues involved, and help you evaluate the next steps available for your Delaware County matter.