Fowkes ♦ Rodkey

U.S. Supreme Court Confirms Second Amendment Applies To States

• By jrodkey
• 30 Jun 2010
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The U.S. Supreme Court holds in McDonald, that the ruling of Heller applies to laws passed on municipal levels (in addition to those on a federal level such as those in Washington, DC), by confirming that the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms must be ensured within local and state laws (per the […]

Attorney Rodkey Sues Petco; Failure to Warn: Tropical Fish Tanks and Salmonella

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 30 Jan 2010
• 0

While the CDC and others, including the American Veterinary Medical Association have reported the on the risk of contracting multidrug resistant Salmonella several years ago, it seems major U.S. pet stores ignored the data and have failed to warn consumers of the hazard. See CDC Emerging Infectious Diseases and AVMA Article. Attorney Rodkey has brought […]

Fraud, Whistleblower, False Claims Act – Qui Tam Law

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 27 Jul 2009
• 0

If you believe that you have been the victim of a scam, securities fraud, mortgage loan fraud or other unlawful scheme to steal your money, make the right call to Fowkes Rodkey for a free consultation regarding your legal rights. Also, if you are aware that your company, business, college, university or medical office is […]

Joseph F. Rodkey, Jr.

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 12 Apr 2009
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With over 17 years of experience in courtrooms in over 25 counties across Pennsylvania and in state and federal courts all over the U.S., Joe Rodkey takes the extra effort to provide businesses, individuals, families and professionals throughout Western and Central Pennsylvania with the highest quality legal services at reasonable rates. Joe’s practice includes providing […]

Michael G. Winklmann

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 12 Apr 2009
• 0

For over 25 years, Michael Winklmann has practiced law in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, concentrating his practice in Allegheny and the surrounding counties before the various Courts of Common Pleas and District Courts, as well as the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts. Mike’s practice focuses on Wills and Estates, Criminal Law, Real Estate, Corporate, Contract and Business […]

Matthew Junker

• By jrodkey
• 12 Apr 2009
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Matthew Junker joined Fowkes Rodkey in September 2011. His primary practice areas are Contract and Business Law and Employment Law. Matthew provides litigation services to clients and has extensive experience with general and complex commercial litigation. Before joining Fowkes Rodkey, Matthew completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton where he graduated magna cum […]

George E. Fowkes

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 12 Apr 2009
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First Amendment Press Access

• By Fuzzie Vohs
• 4 Mar 2009
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The lawyers at Fowkes Rodkeyare also experienced First Amendment practitioners.  Joe Rodkey has represented media outlets in a number of high profile press access to court proceedings and records cases, including high profile case involving the federal prosecution of the famed former Allegheny Coroner and forensic pathologist, Cyril Wecht in U.S. v. Wecht, 484 F.3d 194 […]

Injunctions

• By jrodkey
• 1 Mar 2009
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Joe has extensive experience in equity injunction and preliminary injunction practice.  Joe has represented many plaintiffs and defendants in courts all over the United States involving requests for preliminary injunctions relating to intellectual property, non-competition agreements, trade secrets and other matters.  It has been said that the request for a preliminary injunction is tantamount to […]

Gun Ownership Law

• By jrodkey
• 1 Mar 2009
• 0

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”  (U.S. Const. Amend. II). Likewise, the Pennsylvania Constitution provides that “The right of the citizens to bear arms in the defense of themselves and the State shall not […]