For over 50 years, Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Toddy, P.C. has developed a reputation for expert legal services and strong client commitment. Our team of highly skilled attorneys and dedicated support staff understands the needs of our clients and strives to meet each and every one of them.

Zarwin Baum unites a dedicated team of professionals with a unique blend of legal expertise and business experience. Understanding issues and how to quickly resolve problems, we provide quality representation for all our clients.

• The Women of Themis present: "Virtual but not Invisible"
  June 15, 2020
• Join Ted Schaer for a Magna Legal Services Webinar: COVID-19: Impact on Jury Research
  June 10, 2020
• Here Comes the Sun: The End of the Ongoing Storm Rule in New Jersey
  April 13, 2020
• To our community
  March 16, 2020
• Zarwin Baum Cancels 18th Annual March Madness Event
  March 11, 2020
• A Tribute to Norman P. Zarwin
  March 10, 2020
• Lisa Slotkin to Speak at the NJSBA's 2020 Legal Malpractice Update
  March 6, 2020
• Ted Schaer to Speak at the 2020 CLM Annual Conference
  March 4, 2020
• We're moving up! Make note of our new location!
• Chris Mavros Selected for the American Lung Association of Philadelphia's Leadership Board
• Fluctuating Workweek Method of Pay Rejected by PA Supreme Court
  December 2, 2019
• Obtaining Evidence & Getting It Admitted
• David McComb Elected Lower Merion Township Commissioner For Ward 9 In Bala-Cynwyd
  November 7, 2019
• The U.S. Department of Labor Announces New Federal Overtime Rule
  October 14, 2019
• Chris Mavros Speaks at NBI's CLE Seminar on "Advanced Trial Tactics"
  August 23, 2019
• Matthew Kessler Discusses "Direct and Cross Examination" at a New Jersey CLE Seminar
  June 14, 2019
• Anthony Twardowski and Eitan Blanc Secure Judgment for Client in Consumer Protection Class Action
  May 3, 2019
• Dawn Tancredi to Speak at PBI’s CLE Seminar on “Understanding Philadelphia Zoning - 2019"
  April 10, 2019
• Chris Mavros to Speak at the NBI's CLE Seminar on "Top 10 Evidence Mistakes to Avoid"
  April 10, 2019
• NJ Supreme Court Limits Boardable Medical Expenses Where Plaintiffs Elect Reduced Coverage Auto Policies
  April 3, 2019
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Named 2019 Influencers of Law by The Philadelphia Inquirer
• Ted Schaer to Speak at the Dispute Resolution Institute’s 21st Annual Personal Injury Potpourri
  March 29, 2019
• Matthew Kessler Discusses "The Benefit of Using a Medical Billing Expert on Your PI Case" at a New Jersey CLE Seminar
  March 28, 2019
• Lisa Slotkin to Speak at the NJSBA's 2019 Legal Malpractice Update
  March 7, 2019
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 8th Annual National Cyber Liabilities Insurance ExecuSummit
  March 7, 2019
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference in Florida
  March 7, 2019
• Shareholder Ken Fleisher Discusses Real Estate Law on Legal Eagles Podcast
  January 22, 2019
• Zarwin Baum Hosts Advanced Movie Screening
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: The City of Philadelphia's Council Passed a New Law Impacting Businesses with Over 250 Employees
  January 2, 2019
• Alert: Philadelphia's "Good Cause" Eviction Bill
  January 2, 2019
• Attorney Spotlight: Scott E. Goldstein
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: Philadelphia's "Good Cause" Eviction Bill
• ALERT: PRESERVE EVIDENCE OR RISK SERIOUS SANCTIONS
  January 2, 2019
• ALERT: New Regulations Issued on Taxable gifts Made Between 2018 and 2025
  January 2, 2019
• Chris Mavros Will Lead a National Teleconference on Gun Injury and Firearm Accident Cases
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with 'The Dark & Dirty Little Secrets of Cyber Insurance Coverage'
  December 18, 2018
• Chris Mavros to Speak at the NBI's CLE Seminar on "Building Your Civil Litigation Skills"
  December 7, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with "The Dark & Dirty Little Secrets of Cyber Insurance Coverage"
• Christopher Mavros to Speak in Two CLE Seminars Hosted by the National Business Institute
  November 8, 2018
• ALERT: Snap Removals by Forum Defendants
  November 6, 2018
• ALERT: MTK Food Services v. Sirius Am. Inc. and Choice of Law Conflict between NJ & PA
  November 5, 2018
• Don’t Discover Too Late That Your Investigator’s Notes and Statements May Be Discoverable
  November 5, 2018
• ALERT: Don’t Forget to Speak Out About Confidentiality Clauses
  November 5, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Hosts a Guest Chef Night at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
• High School Junior Shadows Zarwin Baum Shareholder Dawn Tancredi
  November 5, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys to Speak at the National Business Institute's CLE in December
  November 5, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at Alliant's Cyber Seminar in NYC
  October 26, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at the PLRB Regional Adjusters Conference in Connecticut
  October 26, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents at a Continuing Professional Education Series for CPA’s on ‘Surviving A Cyber Attack’
  September 24, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks in Chicago on "How Exposed is Your Bottom Line? Digital Disruption of Business Operations"
  September 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘Shifting Your Cyber Risk to Protect Your Bottom Line’
  September 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Shifting Your Cyber Risk to Protect Your Bottom Line'
  September 5, 2018
• Alert: The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act
  September 4, 2018
• Tax Savings from Investments in Qualified Opportunity Zones
  September 4, 2018
• "As-Is" Sales of Residential Real Estate and the Duty to Disclose: Let the Seller Beware
  September 4, 2018
• EMPLOYERS NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE CONCEPT OF CONSTRUCTIVE DISCHARGE
  September 4, 2018
• Zarwin Baum’s 6th Annual PHILAlympics Raises Over $48,000 for Philadelphia’s Ronald McDonald House
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Represent 2 Leading Wholesalers in Their Sale to a Global Producer of Wigs and Custom Hair Systems
  August 15, 2018
• Christopher Mavros to Speak at the National Business Institute's CLE in August
  July 25, 2018
• ALERT: “Pinged” Cell Phones and Discovery Issues in PA, NJ, and DE
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Insurance Producer Malpractice Claim
  July 25, 2018
• Philip Odett’s Client Found Not Liable at Arbitration
  July 25, 2018
• Greg Mallon Successfully Had 11 Claims Transferred by the Court From Philadelphia to Berks County via Preliminary Objections
• Attorneys Ted Schaer and Beth Fitch Named Co-Deans of CLM School of Cyber Claims for the Third Consecutive Year
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Events: What Officers, Directors and Owners Don’t Know and Why They Can Be Personally Liable for Damages’
  June 21, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Events: What Officers, Directors & Owners Don`t Know and Why They Can Be Personally Liable for Damages'
  June 19, 2018
• Joe Toddy's Case Published in the New Jersey Jury Verdict Review & Analysis
  June 14, 2018
• Philip Odett Obtains Dismissal with Prejudice by Way of Summary Judgment
  June 4, 2018
• Attorney Spotlight: James Molinari
  May 3, 2018
• HIPAA AND LEGAL CONCERNS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
  May 3, 2018
• Alan Wohlstetter Serves as Pro Bono Counsel to the West Belmont Civic Association
  May 3, 2018
• SCOTUS Expands the FLSA Exemptions
  May 3, 2018
• Joe Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 1, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Artificial Intelligence: Robots, Monsters, or Helpful Friends?
  April 30, 2018
• Estate Tax Basic Exclusion Amount Increased From $5 Million To $10 Million
  April 18, 2018
• Christopher Mavros to Speak at the National Business Institute CLE
  April 17, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Continued Its Breakfast Series with ‘How Exposed is Your Bottom Line? Digital Disruption of Business Operations’
  April 17, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks at the 7th Annual Cyber Liability Insurance ExecuSummit
  March 20, 2018
• Zarwin Baum’s March Madness Event Raises $300,000 for Philabundance since 2010
  March 16, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on “The Roundabout: Reptile Edition”
  February 21, 2018
• Charity Denim Day Supports The American Heart Association
  February 16, 2018
• Ted Schaer Presents to Brokers, Underwriters and Claims Professionals at Lloyds of London
  February 8, 2018
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Cybersecurity: Battling the Threat to Your Company
  January 18, 2018
• Trial Verdict for Zarwin Baum in Commercial Case
  January 10, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Successfully Defend a Health Care Professional in Whistleblower Case
  January 9, 2018
• FINRA Arbitration Win
  January 8, 2018
• Zarwin Baum Packs Over 5 Tons of Food at Philabundance’s Hunger Relief Center
  December 12, 2017
• Joe Toddy Speaks at The Institutes Brandywine Valley CPCU Society Chapter Meeting
  December 12, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Dawn M. Tancredi to its Philadelphia Office
  November 3, 2017
• Paul M. Schmidt to Speak at the National Business Institute CLE
  November 2, 2017
• Ted Schaer Speaks on Managing Cyber Issues on the Job
  October 6, 2017
• Ted Schaer Speaks on "How to Avoid a Cyber Attack and What to do WHEN it Happens to Your Business"
  September 12, 2017
• In Commercial Lawsuit Joseph Toddy Secures Victory for Keystone Freight Corp Against Employment Law Firm
  August 10, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2017
  August 2, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Secures Dismissal of Landlord for Fraternity in Social Host Liability Matter
  July 27, 2017
• Schmidt’s Article "Developing Distressed Property: Desirability and Viability” Published in The Legal Intelligencer
  July 25, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Secures Defense Verdict in Negligence Action on behalf of National Bus Carrier
  July 18, 2017
• Kenneth Fleisher and Anya Morrison Davis Represent Lender in Financing Land Acquisition to be Developed into Townhouses and Condominiums
  July 1, 2017
• Darwin Beauvais Secures Approval for Schuylkill Yards Development for Brandywine Realty Trust
  June 22, 2017
• Joseph M. Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 24, 2017
• Joe Toddy Secures Favorable Verdict in Defense of a Regional Supermarket
  May 24, 2017
• Zarwin Baum’s Zoning and Land Use Co-chair, Stephen G. Pollock, is leading the charge to stimulate major development along the Delaware River.
  May 16, 2017
• Philadelphia’s Energy and Water Use Benchmarking Program – Creating Obligations and Opportunities for Owners and Tenants of Commercial and Multi-Family Buildings
  March 10, 2017
• Water and Sewer Bonds: A Low-cost, Low-risk Way to Fund Water Infrastructure
  February 28, 2017
• Zarwin Attorneys Obtain Dismissal of Legal Malpractice Claim
  February 28, 2017
• Neil Rubin Negotiates Purchase of Multiple Parcels for Multifamily Development
  February 28, 2017
• Neil Rubin Successfully Negotiates Commerical Lease
  February 24, 2017
• Zarwin Baum Obtains 1% Liability Verdict in Historic Market Street Collapse Trial
  February 21, 2017
• Zarwin Attorneys Aid Multi-million Dollar Refinance Apartment Project
  February 9, 2017
• ALERT: New City Wage Equity Law
  January 30, 2017
• Regulatory Resolution
  January 30, 2017
• Schaer Conducts Cyber Liability and HIPPA Training for North American Society of Periodontist
  January 20, 2017
• ALERT: Changes to the Pennsylvania Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 Regarding the Death of a Tenant
  January 18, 2017
• Tony Twardowski Reduces Six Figure Tax Assessment To Zero
  January 18, 2017
• Anya Morrison Settles Federal Tax Lien with IRS
  January 18, 2017
• Ted Schaer Discusses the Threat Ransomware Poses
  January 3, 2017
• ALERT: Spoliation of Evidence
  December 21, 2016
• Slotkin Granted Dismissal with Prejudice in Professional Liability Action
  December 19, 2016
• ALERT: The Changing Landscape of Crane Accident Litigation
  December 16, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Eitan D. Blanc to its Philadelphia Office
  December 14, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Continues its Breakfast Series with ‘Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities: How Exposed Are You?’
  December 7, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney Matthew P. Kessler to its Jersey City Office
  December 7, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Little Smiles Foundation
  December 2, 2016
• Paul Schmidt Appointed to Board of Pennsylvania Resources Council
• Ted Schaer to Speak at IMC Cyber Risks Seminar
  November 16, 2016
• Mitchell Kaplan to Speak at Diversity and Inclusion Conference
  November 3, 2016
• Ted Schaer to Speak at The Cost of Cyber Resiliency Seminar
  October 25, 2016
• Joe Toddy Presents at Mac Risk Conference
  October 25, 2016
• Don’t Forget the Money- Why Distressed Properties are Increasingly Attractive
  October 18, 2016
• Expect More Whistleblower Claims
  October 18, 2016
• Pennsylvania Supreme Court Precludes Claims Against Agents of Contracting Parties Under the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act
  October 18, 2016
• Deone Powell's article "Diversity in the Profession"
  October 18, 2016
• Ted Schaer Speaks With KYW on Fed's Warrant Requests
  October 17, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)
  September 30, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys Aide a Large Nonprofit, Allowing their Services to Continue in Philadelphia
  September 30, 2016
• Paul M. Schmidt Quickly Resolves Penalties for Alleged Stormwater Erosion Control Violations at Construction Site
  September 29, 2016
• Ken Fleisher's Article "Bullish About Philadelphia" in Philly Biz Magazine
  September 29, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys to Speak at Accident Investigation Seminar
  September 23, 2016
• Ted Schaer to Speak at EDIC Risk Control Workshop
  September 20, 2016
• ALERT: Sixth Circuit Finds Standing Despite Lack of Hacked Info Use
  September 16, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Continues Its Breakfast Seminar Series with ‘Anatomy of a Data Breach: Defending Against an Invisible Threat’
  September 13, 2016
• Schaer’s Article ‘Defining Attorney-Client Relationships In The Electronic Age’ Published in Law360
  August 29, 2016
• Deone Powell Receives Philadelphia Business Journal Minority Business Leader Award
  August 25, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Ronald McDonald House
  August 18, 2016
• The Attorney-Client Relationship in the Electronic Age
  August 9, 2016
• The Largest Data Breach of All Time: Is Your Business Prepared
  August 3, 2016
• Second Circuit Pushes Overseas Data Beyond Feds’ Reach
  July 18, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Co-Founder to Continue Serving as Honorary Consul General to the Republic of Korea Until 2021
  July 18, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports Philadelphia Children's Alliance
  July 15, 2016
• Proliferation of Video Heightens Privacy Paradox
  July 14, 2016
• Limits On Warrentless Surveillance of Your Front Yard
  July 13, 2016
• Ted Schaer Speaks at The International Association of Defense Counsel's Insurance Conference in Bermuda
  July 12, 2016
• Zarwin Volunteer Day at S. Weir Mitchell School
  June 27, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the S. Weir Mitchell School
  June 23, 2016
• ALERT: New Jersey Coverage Letters Must Set Forth Decisions Unequivocally to Properly Protect Insurers’ Bargained-for Limitations Periods
  June 22, 2016
• Attorney Spotlight: Charity Heidenthal
  June 20, 2016
• ALERT: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Issues Notice to Users of Home-Sharing Services for Failure to Collect and Remit Taxes
  June 14, 2016
• Lead in Drinking Water – Why Coverage Determinations are Not as Easy as You Might Think
  June 13, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports Face to Face Germantown Legal Center
  June 9, 2016
• Pennsylvania Court Rules No Right to Counsel During Neuropsychological Testing
  May 31, 2016
• New Jersey Superior Court Deals Blow to Efforts to Limit Future Medical Costs Based on Application of Affordable Care Act
  May 27, 2016
• Recent Common Pleas Court Decision Calls into Question Defense Attorneys Ability to Sue for Frivolous Litigation
  May 27, 2016
• Gary Zlotnick Represents Litigation Support Services Company in Acquisition
  May 27, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports the Adult Congenital Heart Association
  May 26, 2016
• White House Increases Overtime Eligibility:
  May 23, 2016
• Technical Harm Not Enough for Standing: SCOTUS decides Robins v. Spokeo
  May 16, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Anti-Defamation League
  May 12, 2016
• Attorney Spotlight: Paul Schmidt
  May 10, 2016
• Could a Marijuana Operation Set Up In Your Neighborhood?
  May 8, 2016
• Jumpstarting Private Securities Offerings: Internet-Based Advertising and General Solicitation Under Rule 506(c)
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Obtained Summary Judgment in Philadelphia Civil Action
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Secured Voluntary Dismissal in Wrongful Death Lawsuit
  May 6, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Secured Summary Judgment of Music Venue
  May 6, 2016
• 6 Steps Companies Can Take to Avoid a Drinking Water Lead Fiasco
  May 5, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Favorably Settles Claims By Medical Provider In Novel Lawsuit Against Management Company For Multiple Independent Facilities
  May 3, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Hosts Take Your Child to Work Day
  May 2, 2016
• ALERT: Bad Boy Guarantees and the IRS
  May 2, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Welcomes Attorney J. Fred Lorusso to its Philadelphia Office
  May 2, 2016
• Ted Schaer Talks Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Liability Trends at Cyber Armageddon Webinar
  April 28, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports St.Jude's Math-a-thon
  April 28, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Prevails at Trial in Action Challenging Validity of Mortgage
  April 27, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Obtains Summary Judgment on Behalf of Real Property Purchaser
  April 27, 2016
• Zarwin Baum Negotiates Settlement on Behalf of Title Insurer in Action Against Closing Agent
  April 27, 2016
• Ken Fleisher Represents NJ Landlord in Negotiation of Major Shopping Center Retail Leases
  April 25, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Anya Morrison Davis Represent Lender in Refinancing Multiple Properties in Delaware
  April 22, 2016
• Zarwin Attorneys Close $389 Million Bond Deal for the PA. Turnpike Commission
  April 19, 2016
• Alan F. Wohlstetter and Scott E. Goldstein Successfully Closed a $19 Million Bond Financing for Philadelphia University
  April 19, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports One Day At A Time (ODAAT)
  April 15, 2016
• Sharlenn Pratt Presents at DRI's 18th Annual Personal Injury Potpourri
  April 12, 2016
• ALERT: The Third Circuit Chips Away at the Four Corners Rule, Adding Nuance to Coverage Disputes
  April 6, 2016
• ALERT: Substantial Changes to the Montgomery County Court Civil Rules
  April 6, 2016
• ALERT: Did Tincher Change How Product Liability Cases in Pennsylvania Should Be Defended?
  April 4, 2016
• Charity Denim Day Supports The Katz Family Charitable Trust
  April 1, 2016
• Defense Summary Judgment In Philadelphia Fire Escape Collapse
  March 4, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Refinancing Office Building in California
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Closes Major Shopping Center Lease in NJ
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Tenant in New Office Lease
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Developer in Financing of Multiple Construction Projects
  February 18, 2016
• Gary Zlotnick and Kenneth Fleisher Represent Borrower in Multi-State Financing of Numerous Commercial Properties With Consortium of Lenders
  February 18, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Apartment Finance Transaction
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Shopping Center Construction Loan
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Construction Loan for Suburban NJ Office Building
  February 17, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Lender in Multi-Loan Facility Provided to NJ Owner/Operator of Business and Real Estate
  February 16, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher Represents Lender in Line of Credit
  February 16, 2016
• Kenneth Fleisher and Scott Goldstein Represent Lender in Multiple Apartment Complex Loans
  February 16, 2016
• Werley Secures Defense Verdict for Client in Face of a Multi-million Dollar Demand
  January 7, 2016
• Zarwin Charity Denim Day Supports Little Smiles
  December 7, 2015
• Zarwin Charity Denim Day Supports CHOP's Buddy Walk
  August 21, 2015
• Schaer Defeats a Motion For a New Trial Before a NJ Appellate Court
  July 21, 2015