SCRANTON/PHILADELPHIA, PA and PRINCETON, NJ, Jan. 7, 2026 – Stevens & Lee announced today that Peter J. Adonizio, Jr., Alexander V. Batoff and Jonathan E. Mayer have been named Shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Peter J. Adonizio, Jr. focuses his practice on commercial and appellate litigation. He represents businesses, municipal entities and individuals in litigation in state and federal courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution forums. Mr. Adonizio litigates business, construction, banking, real estate, catastrophic casualty, public utilities matters, insurance coverage disputes and Dragonetti Act claims. He has handled appeals before all Pennsylvania appellate courts, along with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First and Third Circuits, and original jurisdiction matters before the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania. Mr. Adonizio earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Villanova University School of Law and his B.B.A., cum laude, from Temple University.
Alexander V. Batoff concentrates his practice in labor and employment law. He counsels employers on federal, state and local employment and discrimination laws, including issues involving discipline, terminations and reductions-in-force, family and medical leave, collective bargaining and unfair labor practices, employee restrictive covenant agreements, reasonable accommodations under the ADA and wage and hour compliance. When necessary, Mr. Batoff defends employers in litigation before federal and state courts and administrative agencies and in private arbitration. He is trained in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and serves as a volunteer mediator with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). His experience extends to writing employee handbooks and policies, employment contracts and separation agreements and affirmative action plans. Mr. Batoff earned his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.A., summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh.
Jonathan E. Mayer assists clients with commercial transactions, leasing and land use matters. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and world-renowned universities to small business owners. He has extensive experience in landlord-tenant litigation. Mr. Mayer also serves as a strategic advisor and resource to banking clients and lenders in a wide range of real estate financings and transactions. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Temple University School of Law and his B.A., magna cum laude, from Villanova University.
