Richard Sokorai

Rich Sokorai is a Partner at High Swartz LLP. Rich concentrates his practice in municipal law, as well trials, appeals and related 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, 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 Upper Dublin Township, Montgomery County. Rich served in the Pennsylvania National Guard for over 31 years, including as an armor officer and a judge advocate. He has since assisted soldiers in various military related matters, including employer violations of the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Rich received his B.A. from Temple University and his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law.