Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis

Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis, Business Attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Over 29 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Family Law, and General

Of CounselatLamb McErlane PC

West Chester, PA

Practicing business in West Chester since 1997.

29+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis is an of counsel based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Stephanie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.

Based in
West Chester, PA
Experience
over 29 years
Known for
Business · Family Law · General
  • Handles Business, Family Law, and General matters from West Chester, PA.
  • Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis: Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis is an of counsel based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Stephanie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Stephanie takes on

Stephanie concentrates on business, family law, general, prenup, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Stephanie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Stephanie takes business matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephanie agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Stephanie takes family law matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephanie agrees to represent you.

General cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Stephanie takes general matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephanie agrees to represent you.

Prenup cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Stephanie takes prenup matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephanie agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in West Chester, Pennsylvania

Stephanie takes trusts matters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Stephanie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis — business lawyer in West Chester

Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis is an of counsel based in West Chester, PA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and General. Stephanie has over 29 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lamb McErlane PC.

Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis concentrates her practice in Estate Planning and Estate and Trust Administration and Wealth Transfer and Succession Planning at Lamb McErlane’s West Chester, PA location.

Stephanie has assisted her clients find personalized solutions to meet their estate planning goals through the use of wills, trusts, gifting and legal agreements. Pre and Post Marital Agreements and Co-habitation Agreements and trusts are often utilized to effectuate planning goals, as well as matters unique to non-traditional families.

Ms. Kalogredis also provides counsel to trustees and executors so they can properly carry out their fiduciary responsibilities and to beneficiaries with respect to their rights to inheritance under wills, trusts and the intestacy laws of Pennsylvania.

Stephanie lectures frequently for professional groups and organizations. She was the featured speaker at the October 2011 Haverford Trust Company’s Women’s Speaker Series presentation “Using Trusts to Address Life’s Challenges.” A video of the presentation can be view in its entirety at here. Stephanie also authored and presented “Gifting, Benefits and Other Taxation Issues Estate Law Update and “Wills vs Trusts” in July 2010 for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s continuing legal education programs.

Stephanie currently serves on the Wealth Management Division Advisory Board of Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation. She is a past president of the Chester County Estate Planning Counsel and has served on the Governing Council for the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and on its special committee reviewing proposed amendments to the powers of attorney act. Stephanie was named a Pennsylvania Rising Star Lawyer for three consecutive years for estate planning.

RECOGNITION:

• Named a 2016 Main Line Today Top Lawyer

COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS:

• Bryn Mawr Trust Wealth Management Division Advisory Board

• Member, Board of Directors, Chester County Community Foundation

Stephanie's approach to business cases

Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis concentrates her practice in Estate Planning and Estate and Trust Administration and Wealth Transfer and Succession Planning at Lamb McErlane’s West Chester, PA location. Stephanie has assisted her clients find personalized solutions to meet their estate planning goals through the use of wills, trusts, gifting and legal agreements. Pre and Post Marital Agreements and…

Clients Stephanie works with

Stephanie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and general matters in West Chester and the surrounding Pennsylvania area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Villanova University School of Law J.D.

  • Widener University B.S. Secondary Math Education

Jurisdictions

Stephanie's state bar admissions

  • Pennsylvania

    1997 · ACTIVE

Stephanie studied at — in Villanova University School of Law J.D. and — in Widener University B.S. Secondary Math Education.

Law school and academic background

Stephanie completed — in Villanova University School of Law J.D. and — in Widener University B.S. Secondary Math Education. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Stephanie runs in Pennsylvania is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis's office in West Chester

Stephanie's primary office is at 24 East Market Street, West Chester, PA, 19381. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lamb McErlane PC

24 East Market Street

West Chester, PA 19381

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Hiring guide

How to hire Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Stephanie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Stephanie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephanie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Stephanie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in West Chester, Pennsylvania

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Stephanie

Stephanie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Stephanie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Stephanie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Stephanie Pahides Kalogredis

  • How much does it cost to hire Stephanie for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Stephanie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Stephanie offer a free consultation?

    Stephanie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Stephanie's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Stephanie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Pennsylvania typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Stephanie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Stephanie take my case if I'm outside West Chester?

    Stephanie is licensed in Pennsylvania. Matters governed by Pennsylvania law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Stephanie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Stephanie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Stephanie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Stephanie accepting new business clients right now?

    Stephanie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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