Biography
As co-chair of OWM’s Business Planning Group, I work with clients to address their legal needs. Whether it is helping them to form a new start up business, representing a thriving ongoing business, or helping them sell their business, I look forward to the opportunity to advise my clients. I also assist my clients with preparing estate plans and administering the estates of their loved ones. I look at each one of these as a chance to help my clients navigate what can be difficult times.
Client Testimonial:
“Thank you so much, you are amazing!!!!” – A.P.
"Jim Kovaleski is excellent! I am the beneficiary and executor of an estate. This is all very complicated for me. Jim has gone out of his way to make this easy. He answered my questions and explained things in a way I could understand. He is very professional, efficient, gets right back to you, and is super friendly as well!" -Tony L.
Peer Talk/Review:
“A careful and thoughtful lawyer who sees clients and their problems as opportunities to help.”- Joe Koury
Quote I live by:
“Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value.” – Albert Einstein
Education
- Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania
- LL.M. - 2004
- Major: Taxation
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- J.D. - 2003
- Shippensburg University
- B.A. - 2000
- Major: Economics
Certified Legal Specialties
- Title Agent Licensed by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bar Association
Pro-Bono Activities
- Member, Board of Trustees, Phoenixville Hospital
- Past President and Member, Phoenixville Borough Council representing the West Ward
- Past Member, Board of Directors, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
- Past President, Board of Directors, The Clinic
- Past Director and Past Vice President of Board of Directors, Petra Community Housing
- Past Director, Phoenixville Senior Center
- Past Director, Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce
- Member and Past President, Kimberton Area Lions Club
- Past Director, Schuylkill River Heritage Center
- Member and Past GK of Knights of Columbus, Mont Clare Council
Current Employment Position
- Principal
Classes & Seminars
Representative Clients
References
Past Positions
Languages
Ancillary Businesses
Published Works
Fraternities or Sororities
Practice Areas
- Wills and Estate Planning
- Business Planning and Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Probate and Estate Administration
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2004
Honors
- I have the honor and privilege to serve as the elected Magisterial District Judge for Court 15-2-01, which covers the Borough of Phoenixville, Schuylkill Township and Charlestown Township