Brad is the founder of Shuttleworth Law P.C.. He is an experienced criminal defense, personal injury, and copyright infringement defense lawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and South Jersey. He practices in both state courts and in federal courts.
His areas of practice include:
Education
Brad attained a B.S. degree in Business Administration at the LeBow College of Business of Drexel University in 2000.
In 2004, he received a Juris Doctor from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University (Temple Law). He is also an adjunct professor of law at Temple Law School, teaching legal research and writing and professional responsibility to the next generation of lawyers.
Practice Experience
Brad served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Joseph A. Dych in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas before opening a law practice in Center City Philadelphia.
Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he is proud to serve a broad client base throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
He has been active in the Philadelphia Bar Association since he began practicing. For example, he has served many roles on the Association’s Board of Governors (he Chaired the Board in 2015), its Criminal Justice Section, and on its Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention (as a member and investigator).
Summary of Awards and Recognition
As an award-winning criminal defense and personal injury lawyer, some of his awards and recognition demonstrate his passion and commitment to deliver on results:
- Named as a SuperLawyer in PA’s SuperLawyers Magazine from 2017 to the present
- Named Rising Star Eight Times by PA’s SuperLawyers Magazine before his designation as a SuperLawyer
- Recognized for serving as a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors (2012 – 2016)
- Chaired the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors in 2015
- Stanford Schmuckler Award for serving as Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section
Curriculum Vitae
Admissions/Licensure and Education
Admissions to the Practice of Law:
Licensed to Practice Law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey (2004)
Court Admissions:
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania (2004)
- Supreme Court of New Jersey (2004)
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education:
- Juris Doctor – Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law – Philadelphia, PA (2004)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting – Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business – Philadelphia, PA (2000)
Experience
- Shuttleworth Law P.C. – Owner – Criminal Defense Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Other Civil Litigation such as Copyright and Trademark Cases (e.g., Strike 3 Holdings Cases)
January 2006 – Present - Alva & Shuttleworth, LLC – Criminal Defense Litigation, Civil Asset Forfeiture Litigation, Civil Rights Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation
March 2009 – June 2021 - Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph A. Dych
September 2004 – September 2005
Teaching Experience
- Adjunct Professor of Law – James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University (Legal Research and Writing, Professional Responsibility)
- Adjunct Professor – Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business: Foundational Business Courses, Leadership, Ethics and Negotiations (2003-2009)
Presentations / Participation in CLE Panels / Speaking Engagements
- Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program (Philly VIP): Civil Asset Forfeiture Training (2014)
- PBI-CLE: Who’s Watching You: Privacy in the Age of Terror and Twitter (2014)
- Philadelphia Bar Association Leadership Retreat: Board Resolutions (2012)
- PBI/Philadelphia Bench-Bar Conference-CLE: Criminal Discovery Court (2011)
- PBI-CLE: Bullying – Public Policy Series (2011)
- PBI-CLE: Self Defense: Defending Your Person and Your Property Under the Law (2009)
- Criminal Law Presentation – People’s Law School, Sponsored by the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association (2009)
- Business Launch: Jumpstart Your Business – Women’s Business Development Center (2008)
- PBI-CLE: Young Lawyer Mentoring Summit (2008)
Affiliations / Memberships / Service
- Philadelphia Bar Association
Board of Governors, Honorary Member (2016)
Board of Governors, Chairperson (2015)
Board of Governors, Elected Member, (Served 2013 through 2015)
Board of Governors, Criminal Justice Section’s Representative (2012)
Criminal Justice Section, Chairperson (2011)
Criminal Justice Section, Chair-Elect (2010)
Criminal Justice Section, Treasurer (2009)
Criminal Justice Section, Executive Committee Member (2008)
Member of the Association (2004 – Present) - Philadelphia Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
Member (2011)
Criminal Justice Section Designate (2012)
Investigator (2013 through Present) - Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
Pro Bono Publico Volunteer (Various/Multiple Times) - Philadelphia Criminal Law American Inn of Court
Treasurer (2015-2016)
Member (2015-2016) - Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Member (2013-Present) - Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Criminal Procedural Rules Committee (2009-2010, 2012)
Member (2005-Present) - National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member (2011-2012)
