A leader in Philadelphia’s legal scene is expect to return back to work soon, just a week after he was assaulted with a blunt object, allegedly wielded by the brother of a litigant in a case in which he has been serving as counsel to the receiver.

Attorneys close to Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti say partner Gaetan Alfano, a former Philadelphia Bar chancellor and a well-known attorney in the region, is planning to come back to the office soon, despite the assault, which took place Feb. 28.