The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is pleased to announce that its founder, Michael T. van der Veen, was selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List for his work in criminal defense. The “National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers. Membership is by invitation only and extended to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state or region who demonstrate superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and public profile measured by objective and uniformly applied standards in compliance with state bar and national Rule 4-7.” 

The founder of the Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen, Michael T. van der Veen represents the rights of people in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and its surrounding towns and counties. He focuses his practice on criminal defense and handles cases involving sex offenses, forgery and fraud, murder, white-collar crimes, drug offenses and vehicular homicide. He is currently serving a one-year term on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. Active in the community, Mr. van der Veen has served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia chapter of the American Diabetes Association. He was active on the local YMCA Board and served on the Board of Trustees of the Montgomery School. He currently serves as a member of the Board of the Washington Square West Civic Association. A 1985 graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University, Mr. van der Veen attended Quinnipiac University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 1988. He continued his study of the law, first at the National Criminal Defense College and second, at Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he earned a Master of Laws in 1995 with highest honors. 

The Law Offices of Michael T. van der Veen is considered one of the premier criminal defense and personal injury law firms serving individuals and families across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. With decades of experience fighting for clients, and a history of outstanding litigation success, the firm is pleased to have earned a much-deserved reputation as one of Pennsylvania’s toughest, hardest-working law firms. For more information, visit the firm’s website: www.mtvlaw.com.