About Us
Awards & Credentials
We are a law firm with unparalleled credentials.
Jerry Russo was included in the Central Penn Business Journal Power List for Law, 2023 & 2024
Jerry Russo was selected as a Martindale Hubbell “AV® Preeminent”, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence.
Brian Perry received the highest distinguished peer-review for high professional achievement from Martindale-Hubbell®.
Brian Perry was selected to the National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
Stephen D. Colafella was selected to the National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Brian Perry was selected to the American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer
Brian Perry was selected for the Lawyers of Distinction, Top 10% in the United States
Brian Perry was selected for the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 10 Best
Brian Perry was also selected for the Pennsylvania Top 10% Client Satisfaction Award
Brian Perry was selected for the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Premier 100 Trial Attorney
Brian Perry was selected for the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nation’s Top 1%
Members are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
• Jerry Russo
is a member
• Barbara Zemlock
is a member
Wes Mishoe is a member,
YLD Co-Chair (2018-2020),
Secretary (2021-Present)
Barbara Zemlock is a Member of the Board for the Association of Government Risk Pools
- Brian Perry is the former chair of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Criminal Procedural Rules Committee (2014 – 2020)
- Barbara Zemlock is a Former Hearing Committee Member serving The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- Barbara Zemlock also Served as a member on Advisory Committee on Indigent Defense to the Pennsylvania General Assembly Joint State Government Commission
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Barbara Zemlock is the Past President of PACDL (2011-2013)
• Barbara Zemlock is also the recipient of PACDL’s Charles P. Gelso President’s Award (2016)
• Jerry Russo received the Alan Jay Josel Advocacy Award, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2003)
• Wes Mishoe is a General Member and Member of Amicus Committee
• Brian Perry is a member
• Jerry Russo is a member
• Casey Shore is a member
• Wes Mishoe is a member
• Brian Perry is a member
• Jerry Russo is a member
• Casey Shore is a member
• Barbara Zemlock is a member
Jerry Russo and Brian Perry spoke to the PA state FOP (fraternal order of police) yearly convention in Harrisburg on use of force and criminal investigations on October 15, 2021. Over 200 law enforcement personnel were in attendance.
Jerry Russo, Brian Perry and Casey Shore are on a list of select attorneys that are approved to represent police officers charged in criminal cases across the Commonwealth through the FOP Legal Defense Plan (insurance for cops who get charged with crimes). They are 3 of 29 approved attorneys statewide.
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• Brian Perry is a member and the Current Chairman of the Criminal Law Committee
• Wes Mishoe is a member
• Jerry Russo is a member
• Casey Shore is a member
• Barbara Zemlock is a member
• Barbara Zemlock – Dauphin County General Authority, Chair of Board
• Casey Shore – Dauphin County Pretrial Services, Board of Directors (2001-2012)
• Brian Perry – Dauphin County Pre-Trial Services, Board of Directors (2001-2012)
Brian Perry was selected for Philadelphia Magazine’s, Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania
Brian Perry was selected for Harrisburg Magazine’s, Reader’s Choice Award for Criminal Defense Attorney (6 times)
Brian Perry was recognized as a Power 30 for Law & Lobbyists in the Central Penn Business Journal.
Casey Shore and Brian Perry were selected to the Susquehanna Style Magazine’s Select Lawyers