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- Since 1986
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Sandra L. Knapp represents clients in West Chester, Pennsylvania across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Sandra L. Knapp
Named “Female Business Leader of the Year” by the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Sandra L. Knapp is a member of the Business Department at Gawthrop Greenwood and practices in the fields of Business Law, Commercial Transactions, Admiralty/Maritime Law, Real Estate Law, and Banking and Finance. She represents clients in a broad range of transactional and general corporate matters, including asset-based lending transactions, mergers and acquisitions, marine finance and vessel documentation, U.S.-based joint ventures for international companies, real estate, sale-leaseback transactions, construction contracts, leases and charters. She is frequently involved in multimillion-dollar financing and acquisition transactions for companies both nationally and internationally. In addition to financing matters, Sandy advises on maritime transportation regulatory matters, particularly on the coastwise trade of the United States and citizenship requirements. She has practiced in the Philadelphia area for over 35 years, representing clients throughout the United States and abroad.
Sandy is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States, past Chair of its Marine Finance Committee and formerly a member of its Board of Directors. She is is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States.
Sandy is active in the port community as well as the local Chester County community. In 2019, Sandy was named by the March of Dimes as a Chester County Woman of Achievement in Business.
Since joining the firm, Sandy has served two, three-year terms as chair of the Gawthrop Greenwood Management Committee. Prior to joining Gawthrop Greenwood, she was the managing partner of Knapp McConomy Merlie LLP.
Credentials
Education
Villanova University
JD · 1986
Lehigh University
BA International Studies · 1981
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
New Jersey
1987 · ACTIVE
Pennsylvania
1986 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Admiralty and Maritime Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry Female Business Leader of the Year 2022
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Main Line Today
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers 2014 - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Local News
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyers 2021 - 2023
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who of Shipping and Maritime Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — March of Dimes - Chester County Woman of Achievement, Business Award 2019
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brava! Women Business Achievement Award 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SmartCEO Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Women's International Trade Association - Woman of the Year Award
2026
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Gawthrop Greenwood PC
17 East Gay Street
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19381
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What areas of law does Sandra L. Knapp practice?
Sandra L. Knapp focuses on Maritime.
Where is Sandra L. Knapp located?
Sandra L. Knapp primarily serves clients in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with an office at 17 East Gay Street.
How experienced is Sandra L. Knapp?
Sandra L. Knapp has 40 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1986.
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