About Law Offices Of Eugene P Tinari · Philadelphia
The Law Offices of Eugene P. Tinari (also known as The Tinari Law Firm, LLC) is a Philadelphia-based criminal defense and personal injury law firm led by attorney Eugene P. Tinari, Esq. Admitted to the bar in 1988, Mr. Tinari has spent more than 37 years representing individuals in state and federal criminal matters throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and federal courts, and has also secured personal injury awards in excess of $1,000,000 for catastrophically injured clients. The firm's main office is located at 1313 Race Street in Center City Philadelphia, with a second office in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Mr. Tinari's father, Nino V. Tinari, is also a Philadelphia criminal defense attorney, and Eugene began his career as a young associate working in his father's practice.
Eugene P. Tinari was born in Philadelphia in 1963 and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond, double-majoring in political science and criminal justice, before going on to receive his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law in 1988. He was admitted to the bars of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey that same year. As a young associate working for his father, Nino V. Tinari, he honed his skills as a trial lawyer and quickly developed what the Philadelphia Daily News described as a 'distinctively aggressive courtroom style,' noting that he had 'followed in his father's footsteps to become one of the busiest criminal defense attorneys in the City of Philadelphia by age 33.' The Tinari Law Firm, LLC operates as a two-office practice serving clients across Philadelphia, Delaware County, Chester County, Montgomery County, and Bucks County, as well as the State of New Jersey and federal courts. The criminal defense practice covers virtually every category of state-level charge — homicide, robbery, corruption, racketeering, extortion, kidnapping, aggravated assault, sex offenses, drug trafficking, DUI, vehicular manslaughter, weapon offenses, and tax evasion — along with federal matters including insurance fraud, carjacking, drug trafficking, RICO, and Hobbs Act robbery. On the civil side, Mr. Tinari represents injured individuals in motor vehicle accidents, traumatic brain injury cases, wrongful death claims, paralysis, permanent disfigurement, and medical malpractice. He specializes in jury trials and is well known for handling high-profile and complex matters, with a career-spanning track record described by the firm as having 'an unusually high success rate.'
- In business
- Since 1988 (over 37 years)
- Owner
- Eugene P. Tinari, Esq.
- Serves
- City of Philadelphia and surrounding counties (Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks); State of New Jersey; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey; federal courts generally
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About Eugene P. Tinari
Eugene P. Tinari was born in Philadelphia in 1963. He attended the University of Richmond, where he earned his bachelor's degree after double majoring in political science and criminal justice. Following graduation, he attended Villanova University School of Law where he earned his law degree in 1988. As a young associate working for his father, Nino V. Tinari, he honed his skills as a trial lawyer and began a very successful career defending the rights of people in Philadelphia and its surrounding counties. During his early career, he also gained extensive experience handling criminal matters in federal court and the State of New Jersey. Almost immediately after he began to practice law, Mr. Tinari developed a distinctively aggressive courtroom style. He has tried countless high-profile cases and was once noted by the Philadelphia Daily News as having 'followed in his father's footsteps to become one of the busiest criminal defense attorneys in the City of Philadelphia by age 33.' Mr. Tinari is dedicated to obtaining the best possible result for every client that he represents, and he is well known for handling high-profile and complex matters. He specializes in jury trials, which require intensive, intricate preparation and skill so as to surface reasonable doubts within the facts each case. Over the course of his career, Mr. Tinari has tried countless jury trials in multiple jurisdictions with an unusually high success rate.
Education and Bar Admissions
Mr. Tinari's formal legal training combines a liberal-arts foundation in political science and criminal justice with a J.D. earned in 1988. He was admitted to multiple bars the same year he graduated from law school, giving him immediate access to both Pennsylvania and New Jersey state courts as well as the federal trial courts in each state.
- B.A., University of Richmond — majors in political science and criminal justice (1985)
- J.D., Villanova University School of Law (1988)
- Pennsylvania Bar — admitted 1988
- New Jersey State Bar (#034591988) — admitted 1988
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania — admitted 1988
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey — admitted 1988
- Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board Attorney ID: 54512 (current status: Active)
Criminal Defense Practice
For over 37 years, Mr. Tinari has represented individuals in every aspect of criminal defense. The firm's website states that 'if you have been charged with a crime, no matter how severe or minor, The Tinari Law Firm can provide you with experienced and aggressive representation.' Cases are handled in the City of Philadelphia, the surrounding counties of Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks, the State of New Jersey, and in federal court.
- Homicide cases
- Robbery
- Corruption
- Racketeering (RICO)
- Extortion
- Kidnapping
- Aggravated assault
- Sex offenses
- Drug trafficking
- DUI
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Weapon offenses
- Tax evasion
Federal Criminal Defense
Mr. Tinari has more than twenty years of experience representing individuals charged by the federal government. His federal practice has included complex, multi-agency prosecutions in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey, as well as matters venued elsewhere.
- Federal insurance fraud
- Federal carjacking
- Federal drug trafficking
- Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO)
- Robbery of businesses involving interstate commerce (Hobbs Act)
Personal Injury Practice
In addition to being highly skilled in the art of criminal defense, Mr. Tinari has represented numerous individuals in serious personal injury matters. He has obtained awards for injured individuals in excess of $1,000,000.00 in multiple jurisdictions. The firm's civil practice handles a wide variety of claims from motor vehicle accidents to medical malpractice. According to the firm, 'we strive to be every client's strongest possible advocate when they or someone dear to them has been injured.'
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Wrongful death
- Paralysis and permanent paralysis
- Permanent disfigurement
- Catastrophic injuries
- Medical malpractice
Offices and Contact
The Tinari Law Firm, LLC maintains two physical offices in the greater Philadelphia region. The main office is located in Center City Philadelphia, with a second location in Radnor, Pennsylvania serving the Main Line. The firm's mailing, phone, and fax contact information is consistent across listings.
- Main Office: 1313 Race Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
- Radnor Office: 150 N. Radnor Chester Road, Suite F 200, Radnor, PA 19087
- Tel: (215) 569-2551
- Fax: (215) 405-2561
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: www.etinarilaw.com (also www.tinarilawfirm.com)
Notable Cases and Press Coverage
Mr. Tinari is regularly retained in high-profile and complex criminal matters across the region, and his cases have been covered by regional press. In April 2014, for example, he represented Tiffany Goldwire, a West Philadelphia mother sought in connection with the fatal shooting of her 11-year-old daughter by a toddler, telling reporters she would surrender to face an involuntary manslaughter charge and arguing that the shooting 'was an accident and not a criminal act.'
- Represented Tiffany Goldwire in 2014 Philadelphia involuntary manslaughter case (per The Reporter / AP coverage)
- Profiled by the Philadelphia Daily News for high-volume criminal defense work
- Reported high success rate in jury trials across multiple jurisdictions
Professional Standards and Insurance
Mr. Tinari maintains an active status with the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board (Attorney ID 54512). In accordance with Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 1.4(c), he confirms that he maintains, either individually or through his firm, professional liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 in the aggregate per year.