Richard C. Sokorai - Norristown, PA
Attorney at High Swartz LLP
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in Norristown, PA
40 East Airy Street Norristown, PA 19401
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Norristown Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Franchise Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Personal Injury/Civil Litigation
- Employment Issues
- Environmental Law
- Estate Litigation
- Contract & Business Litigation
- Employment Litigation
- Zoning and Land Development
- Solicitor Services
- Municipal & Government Law
- Real Estate Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Litigation
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Richard C. Sokorai is an equity partner at High Swartz and concentrates his practice in trials, appeals and legal advice on behalf of business entities, municipalities and individuals in municipal, commercial, and tort matters. Significant cases that Rich has handled include disputes over control of closely held corporations, franchise disputes, claims for breach of fiduciary duty for both non-profit and for profit corporations, construction disputes, ordinance validity challenges, zoning and land use appeals and large tort cases. Rich has tried cases in state courts, federal courts and boards of view, as well as administrative courts such as the Environmental Hearing Board and the Public Utility Commission.
Rich serves as Township Solicitor for Newtown Township, Delaware County, and has handled special counsel and hearing master roles for multiple municipalities in litigation, zoning and land use matters. Additionally, Rich represents soldiers in military employment and reemployment rights cases and represents individuals in protection from abuse actions. Rich received his B.A. from Temple University and his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law. Rich is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Main Line Today Top Attorney - Civil Litigation, 2018-present
- Best Lawyers in America - Personal Injury Litigation, 2018-present
- Super Lawyers - RS, 2006-2008, SL 2020-Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard C. Sokorai
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Temple University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1997
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Temple University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1997
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Non Legal Education
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Temple University,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1993
B.A.
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Temple University,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1993
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Montgomery County Legal Access Project
- Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, Ombudsman
- Marple Newtown School District, Budget & Finance Committee Chair
Representative Cases
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Chester Upland S.D. v. 103 Commerce Drive, LLC, Cmwlth. Court No. 1272 CD 2022
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Fort Joy Development 2, L.P. v. Newtown Township, Cmwlth Court No. 53 CD 2021
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In Re: Vacation of Paper Mill Road, Newtown Township, Cmwlth Court No. 701 CD 2017
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1997
- New Jersey, 1997
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1998
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1998
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Member
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member, 2003-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Member, 2003-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Trial Lawyer Section, Member, 2003-present
- Montgomery Bar Association, Fee Dispute Committee, Chair, 2017-2018
- Delaware County Bar Association, Member 2011-present
- United States Armor Association, 1997-present
- Pennsylvania National Guard Association, 1989-present
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Contact
40 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-275-0700
Email: Send a message
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https://highswartz.com/
- https://highswartz.com/legal-insights/ (Legal Insights)
Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm M-F
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