Becoming Wilkinson John Adam Di Pietro had an interesting law career in the northeast. He dove headfirst into uncharted territory around 1990 by representing an orthopedic surgeon who was immediately fired by a Catholic hospital after he tested positive for HIV.
John Adam Di Pietro
John earned his J.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame. In addition to being a civil litigator for most of his career, he also brought in excess of four decades of experience in real estate, title, zoning, land use, litigation, business and municipal law to The Danek Law Firm.
He has served as solicitor for many municipalities and zoning and planning boards. In addition to representing local governments, he has acted as legal counsel for real estate developers, general contractors and financial institutions. He has also served a five-year term as in-house underwriting counsel and marketing agent for a national title insurance company.
John was a panel participant in numerous legal seminars for members of the Pennsylvania Bar and for various professional organizations, including the National Business Institute. Some of his presentations have been at the following seminars:
- “Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” Philadelphia, PA March 14, 2016;
- “Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” King of Prussia, PA September 16, 2015;
- “Title Law From Start To Finish” Philadelphia, PA April 28, 2015;
- “Title Workshop: From Examination to Commitment: March 10, 2014;
- “Title Law in Pennsylvania” Philadelphia, PA July 10, 2013;
- “Practical Guide To Zoning and Land Use Law” Philadelphia, PA October 1, 2013; and
- “Legal Issue in Local Government” Philadelphia, PA March 2, 2012.
He was often a guest columnist on legal issues in a variety of internet media outlets. As a member of the Pennsylvania, Montgomery and Philadelphia County Bar Associations he practiced before several U.S. Federal District Courts. As an appellate attorney he has also represented clients before the Commonwealth’s appellate courts.
He is fluent in Italian and French and has represented clients abroad in various business matters.
John was also active in local politics. In 1979, he was elected as councilman-at-large to Wilkes-Barre City Council for a four-year term.
Community service includes Chairperson of the East Norriton Township Zoning Hearing Board and member of the Human Relations Commission of East Norriton Township. He is also a member of the Independence Business Alliance of Philadelphia.
Past Solicitorships:
- Luzerne County Institution District;
- Borough of Conshohocken; 1992 – 2004;
- North Wales Borough;
- Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board;
- Springfield Township Civil Service Commission;
- Special Counsel to Borough of Conshohocken;
- Special Counsel to Ambler Zoning Hearing Board.
John is married to his husband Rich and now enjoys a busy life of retirement in Palm Springs, California.
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