Small Business Law

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Small Business Attorney in Media, PA

Running a small business means making decisions every week that carry legal weight: who you sign with, how the company is set up, what you owe at tax time. The Law Offices Of John A. Novello gives owners in Media and Kennett Square the advice they need to make those decisions with confidence. Attorney Novello assists with everything from business formation to contract drafting.

Getting a Business Off the Ground

The early choices about a new company shape a lot of what comes later. How the business is structured affects who is responsible for its debts, how it is taxed, and how easily ownership can change hands down the road.



Attorney Novello helps owners get their businesses up and running on solid footing. He walks through the options for forming the company, explains how each one fits your plans, and handles the formation work so you can get back to the part of the business you started it for.

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Gathering the Record

Malpractice cases depend heavily on documentation, and patients usually have access to more of it than they realize. Request copies of your medical records from each provider involved. Keep the bills for any additional treatment, and note the dates you missed work because of the injury.


It also helps to write out a timeline while your memory is clear: which providers you saw, when, what you were told, and when you first noticed something was wrong. Attorney Novello can work from that outline when he reviews the case with you.

Representation From a Single Attorney

Your case stays with attorney Novello from the first meeting forward. He listens to your account one-on-one, reviews the details, and researches the facts behind what happened. With that groundwork in place, he prepares a legal strategy and pursues compensation, whether at the negotiating table or in court. No other attorney takes over partway through.


He brings over 38 years of experience as a personal injury attorney to this work. Malpractice claims are part of the same injury practice that serves Media and Kennett Square, which also covers people hurt by unsafe or defective products.

Patients Across Delaware, Chester and Lancaster Counties

The firm represents clients throughout Delaware, Chester and Lancaster counties. Patients from Swarthmore, Rutledge, and Upper Providence Township meet with attorney Novello at the Media office on North Olive Street, while others use the Kennett Square location. Other practice areas are listed on the main page for The Law Offices Of John A. Novello.

Medical Malpractice FAQ

  • Is every bad medical outcome considered malpractice?

    No. A malpractice claim involves care that fell short and caused an injury, such as a missed diagnosis or a surgical error. Attorney Novello reviews the details of your treatment to see whether a claim fits.

  • What records should I collect before meeting with an attorney?

    Gather copies of your medical records from each provider, bills for any additional treatment, and the dates you missed work. A written timeline of your care is also useful.

  • Is there a deadline to file a malpractice claim?

    Pennsylvania's filing period for personal injury claims is two years. Ask attorney Novello about the deadline in your specific situation, and call soon so there is time to obtain records.

  • What losses can a medical malpractice claim address?

    A claim can seek compensation for the cost of additional treatment the injury required and for wages lost while you recovered.

  • Who will work on my case?

    Attorney Novello works on it personally. He meets with each client one-on-one and does not hand cases off to another attorney.