Gregory F. Mitsch
Ottsville,PA
Summary
Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years in litigation, now focused on advocating for legal professional wellness. Combines extensive legal expertise with insights from 11 years of sobriety, aiming to educate and destigmatize mental health and substance use disorders. Seeking to contribute as the Education and Outreach Coordinator for Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers through peer-led support and authentic connections.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Active Member
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Area 59, District 47
01.2015 - Current
- Service Roles: 2025-2026 District Committee Member (DCM) District 47, Panel 75; 2023-2024 ADCM District 47; 2021-2022 Officer at Large/Secretary District 47; 2017-2021 General Service Representative, In All Of Our Affairs Group, District 47; 2017-2019 Treasurer, Doylestown Monday Noon and Doylestown Friday Noon Step Meeting, District 23.
- Meeting Facilitation: Regularly chair and lead recovery meetings, managing group dynamics and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for vulnerable sharing.
- Sponsorship: Provide consistent, long-term 1:1 mentorship to individuals navigating early recovery, helping them integrate sober principles and the 12 Steps into their professional and personal lives.
- Public Witness: Share recovery message to groups of 50+, at AA and treatment facilities, demonstrating the power of vulnerability and the reality of long-term sobriety.
Partner
Benstead, Mabon & Mitsch, P.C.
Doylestown, PA
01.2008 - Current
- Lead Defense Attorney 2000 – Present
- Represented thousands of clients in high-stakes criminal litigation, earning a reputation for empathy and ethical rigor.
- Translating complex legal concepts into relatable narratives for juries, facilitating understanding and engagement during trials.
- Navigated intense adversarial environments, maintaining professional composure and successfully facilitating negotiations under pressure.
- Mentorship: Informally mentored junior associates on managing the "burnout" culture of criminal law, advocating for sustainable work-life boundaries.
Associate Attorney
John M. McClure and Associates
Doylestown, PA
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Managed a heavy caseload while consistently meeting rigorous court deadlines and client expectations.
- Developed a deep understanding of the intersection between the legal system and untreated substance use disorders.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
The Dickinson School of Law
Carlisle, PA06-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05-1993
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Advocacy
- Crisis Intervention
- Peer Sponsorship
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Team leadership
Bar Id
PA Bar 1996-Present
ID#78381
Memberships And Affiliations
- Bucks County Bar Association, Member, 2000-Present
- Voluntary Wellness Committees, LCL volunteer, 2017-Present
- Board of Directors, Doylestown Country Club, Doylestown, PA 2009-2014
Community Leadership And Recovery Advocacy
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Area 59, District 47, Active Member, 01/22/15-Present, 2025-2026 District Committee Member (DCM) District 47, Panel 75, 2023-2024 ADCM District 47, 2021-2022 Officer at Large/Secretary District 47, 2017-2021 General Service Representative, In All Of Our Affairs Group, District 47, 2017-2019 Treasurer, Doylestown Monday Noon and Doylestown Friday Noon Step Meeting, District 23.
Provided consistent, long-term 1:1 sponsorship to individuals navigating early recovery, helping them integrate sober principles and the 12 Steps into their professional and personal lives., Regularly chaired and lead recovery meetings, managing group dynamics and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for vulnerable sharing., Shared recovery message to groups of 50+, at AA and treatment facilities, demonstrating the power of vulnerability and the reality of long-term sobriety.
Timeline
Active Member
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Area 59, District 47
01.2015 - Current
Partner
Benstead, Mabon & Mitsch, P.C.
01.2008 - Current
Associate Attorney
John M. McClure and Associates
01.1996 - 01.2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
The Dickinson School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
The Pennsylvania State University