Our Team
Our Attorneys
Our attorneys and professional staff have distinguished themselves in the legal profession and are leaders in the community.
Partner
Stephen M. Hladik
“Bringing a creative approach to issues and matters greatly benefits our clients and keeps my practice fresh and exciting.”
Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire, is a principal in Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP. Formerly a Deputy Attorney General in charge of the Harrisburg office of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Consumer Protection, Steve brings a broad range of experience to his mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, tax sale and UDAAP legal practice.
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David C. Onorato
“I most enjoy helping to shape the community in which I live and work and helping my clients meet their needs.”
David C. Onorato, Esquire is a principal in Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP. He is a Lansdale native and received his law degree from the University of San Diego after being encouraged by a business law professor to consider a legal career while attending college at Arizona State University.
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Partner
Thomas M. Federman
Thomas M. Federman, Esquire, a principal in Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, and has been in the residential mortgage default industry for most of his professional life. He began in the early-1980s, performing on-site property preservation. Following law school, Tom moved to Italy, where he worked for three years as an associate in the Rome office of the law firm of Dobson & Sinisi. Upon his return to the U.S., he joined Federman and Phelan, LLP, eventually becoming an equity partner. In 2007, Tom founded his own firm, Federman & Associates, LLC, which he recently merged with Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP.
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Our Team
Of Counsel
Steven Horne
Steven Horne is an attorney admitted to the bar in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. He received his Juris Doctorate from George Washington University and Bachelor Degrees in Economics and English from Emory University. In the mortgage industry, Steven has been instrumental in the success of four hyper-growth companies. As founder of Wingspan Portfolio Advisors, he partnered with the top financial institutions in the U.S. and garnered many awards including multiple appearances on the Inc. 500, numerous technology awards, and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.
Previously, he was also a partner with Sherman Financial Group and its servicing affiliate Resurgent Capital Services. During his 9 years there, Sherman emerged as the largest purchaser of distressed assets in the world.
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Admitted to the bar in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Attorney
Danielle Boyle-Ebersole
Danielle Boyle-Ebersole is an Associate Attorney at the Pennsylvania office of Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP, specializing in bankruptcy, creditors' rights litigation, and mortgage foreclosure law. Danielle brings 25 years of bankruptcy and default servicing experience to the firm. She has represented lenders and mortgage servicers in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy matters throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Michigan, and Maryland. Danielle has presented seminars at numerous Bankruptcy CLE conferences throughout Pennsylvania on a variety of bankruptcy issues from the creditor perspective.
Danielle is a member of the Middle District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Bar Association and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including all three Federal Bankruptcy Courts in Pennsylvania. Danielle is also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Michigan, Western District of Michigan, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
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Admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, including all three Federal Bankruptcy Courts in Pennsylvania. Also admitted to the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Attorney
Richard DePonte
Rick has dedicated the last 30+ years fighting for personal injury victims. Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1987. In addition, he is admitted to the United States District Court, District of Arizona. He received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire in 1987. Prior to that Mr. DePonte graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology (magna cum laude) in 1976 and received a Masters of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University in 1980. Practice areas include personal injury, civil litigation, municipal law and criminal law.
Much of Rick's spare time involves community service. He has been active in Rotary International since 1992, serving as club secretary, past president and board member in various clubs. He is a board member for Wings for Warriors (2012 to present), Gift of Life (2012 to present), and the Ahwatukee YMCA (2011 to 2012). He was also an adjunct instructor at Phoenix College in the Paralegal Studies Department.
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State Bar of Arizona, 1987. U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1987.
Attorney
Robert W. Williams
Mr. Williams has extensive experience in Creditors' Rights and Litigation. His practice currently focuses on Mortgage Foreclosure, Real Estate and Mortgage Related Litigation, and Appellate Practice.
Mr. Williams represents residential and commercial banks, mortgage servicers, title insurers and agencies, and individuals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey in actions for foreclosure, ejectment, equitable subrogation, interpleader, quiet title, contractual disputes, and FDCPA, TILA, & RESPA litigation.
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania, District of Maryland. United States Court of Appeals — Third Circuit.
Attorney
Athena J. Aitas
Athena J. Aitas is the Michigan Managing Attorney with Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP.
Athena has years of experience in Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights. She is a member of the State Bar of Michigan and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
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State Bar of Michigan. U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan.
Attorney
Jeffrey Rappaport
Jeffrey Rappaport is an attorney at the Laurel Springs, New Jersey office. He joined the HOF Law Group in 2024. Jeff earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Kean University in Union, New Jersey and his Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Following law school, Jeff joined his brother Dave in private practice for over 20 years representing clients in the areas of personal injury, workers compensation, criminal law and real estate. Jeff also spent several years at a Creditor rights firm where he practiced in the areas of foreclosure and bankruptcy. Jeff and his wife, Stephanie have two children, Marisa and Hayden, both Blue Hens at the University of Delaware.
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Senior Associate
Ian Redmond
Ian Redmond is a Senior Associate with Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP.
Growing up in a small town, Ian personally knew many local business owners and witnessed firsthand the way their businesses were extensions of themselves. Ian passionately helps businesses succeed and avoid legal pitfalls.
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Admitted to practice in the State of Michigan.
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