John F. Cordisco, founding partner of Cordisco & Saile, is recognized nationally for his expertise in personal injury law and for his tenacity as a litigator. John is a civic leader and former Pennsylvania State Representative, serving three consecutive terms from 1981 to 1986. John chaired the House Committee on Veterans Health Care and sponsored multiple successful pieces of legislation to provide assistance to veterans. He was also a member of the Judiciary and Labor Relations Committee.
He has been recognized for his accomplishments by the United Vietnam Veterans Organization, the American Legion, the VFW, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, and other organizations. He is a member of both the Pennsylvania and National Trial Lawyers Associations.
He was nominated and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to serve on the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board. There he served as Vice Chairman and Finance Chairman of the Disciplinary Board. As the Finance Chair, John was responsible for the oversight of the Board’s finance and personnel. As Vice Chair of the Board, he directed several hearings and oral arguments.
John was the founder of Have a Heart Foundation, which provided funding for the construction of two special needs parks in Bucks County. Have A Heart is also responsible for creating and managing a summer program for special needs children in Bucks County for several years. John has also partnered with Food for the Poor, a non-profit organization, aiding the poor in Central America and Haiti. For the last two decades, they have built schools, orphanages, housing, medical clinics, and water sources in that region. He has also provided funding and supplies to local non-profits, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to local hospitals and agencies during the pandemic.
Recently, John was appointed by the Bucks County Commissioners to serve on the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority. Currently, this authority is one of the largest water and sewer systems in the Commonwealth, valued at approximately 1.4 billion.
John was appointed unanimously by the Commissioners to represent Bucks County on the SEPTA Board. Upon appointment, John was immediately selected by Chairman Deon to serve on the Administration and Pension Oversight Committees.
In addition, John was appointed by former President Joe Biden to serve as a commissioner for the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad. The commission is tasked with overseeing cemeteries, monuments, and historic buildings in Eastern and Central Europe that are associated with the heritage of U.S. citizens.
Education
- B.A. Rider College, 1977
- J.D. Temple University School of Law, 1986
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice Law
- Pennsylvania
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Bucks County Bar Association
- American Trial Lawyers Association
- Pennsylvania Association for Justice
- Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
- Asian Federation of the United States
Honors & Awards
- The National Trial Lawyers – Brain Injury Top 25
- Recognized by National Institute of Trial Advocacy
- Named one of the “Top 100 Lawyers” by the American Trial Lawyers Association
- Included in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list in 2007 and 2008 for litigation
- Excellent rating on AVVO
- Contributing author to the Pennsylvania Law Monitor
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyer (2007 – 2008, 2017 – 2024)
John Cordisco was in charge of my car accident case. He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also understanding and caring. He helped me understand the legal process that was necessary for my case, so I could feel comfortable moving forward with it. Mr. Cordisco also make sure to accommodate any request I had and did so in a timely manner. Overall, Mr. Cordisco did a great job with my case and secured compensation for my accident.
After a 2 year long car accident case, John and his staff worked professional and effectively in handle each challenge along the way. His office was always available with any questions and concerns thru out the whole case. Keeping the lines of communication was very important to me and helping guide me thru my case.
Thank You John Cordisco for your professionalism and expertise. We will recommend Cordisco & Saile LLC without hesitation to family or friends. John, you and your staff made our experience easy with the care and concern that was shown.We appreciate them and you for your experience and knowledge which was needed and made the difference in our case.
- Car Accident
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Slip and Fall Accident
- Workplace Accident
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Wrongful Death
Case Results
Our client, a local tow truck driver was working in an Emergency response Zone on the side of a disabled tractor trailer when he was struck by another truck driven by an improperly trained driver.
Our client, a 30 year-old male, was seriously injured when the driver of a corporate box truck crossed over both through lanes of eastbound traffic on Street Road in Bensalem, blocking our client’s lane of travel resulting in the crash.
John Cordisco was in charge of my car accident case. He was not only professional and knowledgeable, but also understanding and caring. He helped me understand the legal process that was necessary for my case, so I could feel comfortable moving forward with it. Mr. Cordisco also make sure to accommodate any request I had and did so in a timely manner. Overall, Mr. Cordisco did a great job with my case and secured compensation for my accident.
After a 2 year long car accident case, John and his staff worked professional and effectively in handle each challenge along the way. His office was always available with any questions and concerns thru out the whole case. Keeping the lines of communication was very important to me and helping guide me thru my case.
Thank You John Cordisco for your professionalism and expertise. We will recommend Cordisco & Saile LLC without hesitation to family or friends. John, you and your staff made our experience easy with the care and concern that was shown.We appreciate them and you for your experience and knowledge which was needed and made the difference in our case.
- Car Accident
- Truck Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Bicycle Accident
- Pedestrian Accident
- Slip and Fall Accident
- Workplace Accident
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Wrongful Death