Stephen I. Baer - Pottstown, PA
Attorney at O'Donnell, Weiss & Mattei, P.C.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Pottstown, PA
1503 Sunset Drive Suite 201 Pottstown, PA 19464
Pottstown Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Wills & Trusts
- Estate Administration & Probate
- Criminal Defense
- Mediation & Family Law
Litigation: 70%
Attorney Information
Overview
- Born and raised in Phoenixville.
- Represent clients in the practice areas of Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate Administration & Probate, Mediation and Family Law.
- Award winning attorney, “Expertise- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Reading- 2021”, “Main Line Today- TOP LAWYER-2019”.
- Designated an “Advanced Practitioner” Member of the Association of Conflict Resolution.
- I am committed to providing compassionate, zealous, and outstanding representation to my clients and care deeply about our community.
Client Testimonial:
“Stephen’s attitude and his years as an experienced attorney helped give me confidence as I walked my husband and daughter through unfamiliar territory. I knew my family was in good hands with Stephen as our attorney.” Alice B.
Peer Talk/Review:
“Stephen is calm, cool and collected and gets the job done.” David Megay
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Award winning attorney, “Expertise- Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Reading", 2021
- Main Line Today- TOP LAWYER, 2019
- Pro-Bono Award, Chester County Bar Association, 2007
- Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association, 2015
Education
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Legal Education
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Temple University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1978
J.D.
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Temple University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1978
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Non Legal Education
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University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 1974
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
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University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania, 1974
Current Employment Position(s)
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Senior Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro-Bono Award, Chester County Bar Association - 2007
- Access to Justice Award, Chester County Bar Association - 2015
- Chairman of the Criminal Defense Section of the Chester County Bar Association - 2015-2010
- Board of Directors, New Century Bank, Member - 1992-2002
- Board of Directors, Chester County Bar Association - 1986-1996
- Solicitor for the Borough of Spring City - 1983-1996
- President of the Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center - 1982, 1983 and 1986
- Chairman of the Judicial Evaluation Committee, Chester County Bar - 1986-1988
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1978
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1981
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1984
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member - Current
- Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member - Current
- Pennsylvania Council of Mediators, Member - Current
- Doris Jonas Free Family Law Inn Court, Member - 1992 - 1998
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2007-2025Steve is an excellent attorney.he is a straight shooter.Steve is a no hold straight to the point attorney very respectful sorry it’s right on time and attorney. That will also call you back within minutes of your phone call. He’s attorney who you can call after he’s there for he stands 100% behind you Steve is an excellent excellent attorney. I couldn’t say anything more about him other than excellent. I have used Steve several times and my outcomes. Have all been excellent. I would recommend Steve to anybody because the man knows his lol he doesn’t play. He has no holes no play no circus games nothing he’s a straight shooter and he gets done what he has to get done
Contact
1503 Sunset Drive
Suite 201
Pottstown, PA 19464
Phone: 610-323-2800
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 5:00PM
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