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CGA Law Firm is a full-service law firm built on decades of experience, collaboration, and a commitment to client success.

Helping People with Their Legal Needs in York and Adams Counties for More Than 55 Years

Jon C. Countess, Gary M. Gilbert, and Peter R. Andrews founded CGA Law Firm in 1967. Since then, the Firm has provided legal services to businesses, individuals, municipalities and school districts. Now, CGA Law Firm a well-respected fixture in downtown York, Pennsylvania.

Our team of approximately 70 professionals offers depth of experience, passion and skill. Although CGA is based in York, the Firm serves clients throughout South Central PA, often as a more convenient and cost effective alternative to “big city” firms. When you hire a CGA attorney, you gain the expertise of all attorneys within our Firm. That factor sets us apart from our competitors. Since we are a full-service law firm, there is no need for the additional time or expense involved in coordinating multiple counsel. In fact, our motto is:
One Firm, All the Law You Need.℠

Reasons to Choose CGA Law Firm

CGA Law is a Mission Driven Law Firm with These Core Values:

Mission

Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services to individuals, businesses and local government and to be a force for good in our community.

Vision

To be the preeminent legal resource for and valued partner of our clients, while collaborating with fellow stakeholders to build a stronger community.

Core Values

  • Integrity – We are honest, ethical and hold ourselves accountable in everything we do.
  • Excellence – We provide exceptional legal service to our clients and treat them and each other with respect.
  • Responsiveness – We respond to our clients quickly and understand their individual circumstances.
  • Service – We believe in serving others by giving back to our community.
  • Care – We demonstrate support, compassion and concern for our clients and employees.
  • Creativity – We utilize our creativity to provide innovative solutions to our clients’ problems.

Rooted in Our Community

Our mission is to provide exceptional legal services to individuals, businesses and local government and to be a force for good in our community.

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  • “At our first meeting, [Attorney Brent Diefenderfer] interviewed me thoroughly about my problem. He made suggestions and explained the fee structure. I felt that my decision to work with CGA and especially Brent was solid. Brent and his staff worked diligently throughout the case. I got my desired result. Top class lawyer, top class staff, top class firm!”
    Christine

In Memoriam

In remembrance of the colleagues who will always be part of CGA Law Firm’s legacy.

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Peter D. Solymos

(1943-2022)

Peter D. Solymos had over 40 years of experience in all types of civil litigation including accident, products liability, malpractice, corporate, personal injury, social security and workers’ compensation.

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Peter R. Andrews

(1939-2022)

Peter R. Andrews was one of the founding shareholders of CGA Law Firm. He began practicing with the firm in 1967, which was formerly known as Laucks & Monroe.

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Gary M. Gilbert

(1940-2022)

Gary Gilbert, Jon Countess, and Pete Andrews founded Countess, Gilbert, Andrews in 1967.

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Jon C. Countess

(1934-2014)

Jon Countess was one of the founders of CGA Law Firm and practiced law for 50 years. Immediately after graduating from Dickinson law school in 1965, he began practicing with Laucks & Monroe, which eventually became CGA Law Firm.

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