Gordon W. Prince

Corporate Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

West Chester, Pennsylvania

6+ years experience

Gawthrop Greenwood PC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

610-696-8225

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17 East Gay Street, Suite 100, West Chester, PA 19381

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Bio

Gordon W. Prince is a business law attorney who joined Gawthrop Greenwood shortly after graduating number one in his class at Widener University Delaware Law School. He focuses his practice in the firm’s Business Law Department and supports a broad range of transactional and general business entity matters including business formation, the drafting and negotiation of contracts and merger agreements, business compliance with state and federal law, and real estate and corporate governance. He is particularly attuned to the needs of local businesses, supporting mid-sized business clients with his authorship of Gawthrop Greenwood’s Guide to Buying and Selling a Business.Gordon was named to Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch 2024, after undergoing rigorous review and confidential evaluations by top attorneys in his field. He has been named annually to Super Lawyers Rising Stars as well as Main Line Today‘s Top Lawyers and the Daily Local News’ Top Lawyers. In addition, Gordon serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Chester County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the Maritime Law Association of the United States.Gordon has served on the Delaware Supreme Court as a Wolcott Fellow to Chief Justice Strine, participating first-hand in the adjudication of cases that have a significant impact on the corporate world. In addition, he has spent time as a law clerk in multiple Philadelphia law firms that focused on criminal defense and insurance and subrogation law. As a former Class II patrolman for the Ocean City Police Department who also worked police security detail within the Ocean City Municipal Courthouse, Gordon has gained a unique operational understanding of the law and court system.A former captain of the Gettysburg College football team, Gordon stays involved in sports and is a resident of West Chester, where he enjoys walking his dog around town and attending local events with his wife. In addition, Gordon serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of the Chester County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, as well as the Maritime Law Association of the United States. Gordon has served on the Delaware Supreme Court as a Wolcott Fellow to Chief Justice Strine, participating first-hand in the adjudication of cases that have a significant impact on the corporate world. In addition, he has spent time as a law clerk in multiple Philadelphia law firms that focused on criminal defense and insurance and subrogation law. As a former Class II patrolman for the Ocean City Police Department who also worked police security detail within the Ocean City Municipal Courthouse, Gordon has gained a unique operational understanding of the law and court system. A former captain of the Gettysburg College football team, Gordon stays involved in sports and is a resident of West Chester, where he enjoys walking his dog around town and attending local events with his wife.

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Corporate Law
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law
Practice Area: Transportation Law
Practice Area: Land Use and Zoning Law
Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Practice Area: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022 - present
Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2020 - present
Daily Local News Top Lawyers 2022 - present
The William J. Connor Memorial Award for Administrative Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024

Education

Widener University – Delaware Law School, J.D., graduated 2019
Gettysburg College, B.A., graduated 2015

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Reviews

Stephanie Garcia

2 weeks ago

Expert guidance through our business acquisition

Gordon Prince provided exceptional counsel during our recent acquisition of a local competitor. His deep understanding of corporate law and M&A, honed from his top-ranked graduation at Widener, was immediately evident. He navigated complex due diligence and contract negotiations with precision, ensuring a smooth transaction. His recognition in these practice areas is well-deserved. Gordon’s professionalism and ability to explain intricate legal concepts in clear terms made us feel confident at every step. The entire process at Gawthrop Greenwood was seamless, resulting in a positive outcome that perfectly positioned our business for future growth in West Chester.