New Britain, PA – Christina M. Stephanos, a partner with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP was recently featured as an expert source in an article published by Special Ed Connection. The article, “Don’t Miss a Beat When Conducting Classroom Observations: Review Procedures,” draws on Stephanos’s legal insight to help school districts navigate federal requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In the interview, Stephanos provided practical guidance on who should conduct classroom observations, how to coordinate them effectively with teachers, and what types of student data should be collected to support legally sound eligibility determinations. She emphasized

Lisa A. Bothwell and Melanie J. Wender, partners at the Doylestown-based law firm of Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, will serve as panelists at a Continuing Legal Education program on Thursday, February 12, during the Bucks County Bar Association’s annual “Opening of Assizes.” The annual event marks the installation of new leadership to the BCBA Board of Directors. Bothwell, whose practice focuses on corporate law, and Wender, a family law attorney, will co-present with Sean M. Gresh and Steven M. Jones of Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP. The program will be presented in person at BCBA Headquarters in Doylestown. Titled

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is pleased to announce that Law Partner Elaine Yandrisevits will serve as a panelist for the Bucks County Bar Association’s upcoming continuing legal education program, “Interplay Between Civil Litigation & Orphans’ Court,” on Wednesday, February 11th at 8:30 – 9:30 AM.  To register, visit Bucksbar.org, Calendar. The program will be offered both in person at the BCBA headquarters in Doylestown and virtually via Zoom. The panel will provide practitioners with a substantive overview of jurisdictional considerations, procedural distinctions between civil litigation and Orphans’ Court matters, the impact on business entities, and insights into Judge McGuffin’s

Elizabeth J. Fineman, Partner and Family Law attorney at the law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law) in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, will continue to serve as Co-chair of the Bucks County Bar Association’s Family Law Section in 2026. Elizabeth Fineman concentrates her practice on domestic relations matters and handles a variety of issues, including divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, marital taxation, and equitable distribution matters. She has handled many high-income support cases involving an intricate knowledge of both family law and complex financial issues. To learn more about Family Law services at

Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP has named Andrea Lynne Cola a partner of the firm, a reflection of her valuable contributions to the firm’s growth and success over the last several years. Cola joined Sweet Stevens in 2019 and was promoted to senior associate in 2022. Since that time, she has built a distinguished practice focused on civil rights defense, special education, and student services, earning the respect of colleagues and clients alike for her thoughtful counsel and practical approach to complex legal challenges facing schools today. Her work is bolstered by a multifaceted professional background that includes experience

Attorney Rebekah Van Der Werf has joined Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP as an associate focusing on special education law. Van Der Werf comes to the firm from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, where she managed a substantial caseload of criminal matters, tried cases before both judges and juries, and oversaw the Veterans Treatment Court. Earlier in her career, she gained valuable litigation and client advocacy experience as a certified legal intern with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Temple University Family Law Clinic. “Rebekah brings strong courtroom experience and a thoughtful, client-centered approach to her

Curtin & Heefner LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew P. Griffin to Partner.  Andrew is an experienced attorney who focuses his practice on residential and commercial real estate transactions, including zoning, subdivision and land development approval,  and the purchase, sale, development, use, and leasing of real estate.  He also serves as a municipal solicitor, assisting the firm’s municipal clients with their day to-day legal needs, including the drafting and enforcement of ordinances, statutory and regulatory compliance, litigation matters, and attendance at public meetings. He is consistently named by Thomson Reuters as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Star. 

Four Partners of the Law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law) will serve as committee chairs for the Bucks County Bar Association in 2026.  Lisa Bothwell will serve as Chair of the Women Lawyers Division, Thomas Donnelly will continue as Co-chair of the Civil Litigation Section, Gabriel Montemuro and Megan Weiler will Co-chair the Young Lawyers’ Division. Lisa A. Bothwell advises business clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, business succession planning, business separations, joint ventures, phantom interest plans, and corporate governance. She is a trusted advisor to her clients and acts as outside general counsel to

Several attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP will be playing key roles at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) 2025 Exceptional Children Conference, reflecting the firm’s leadership in special education law throughout Pennsylvania. This year’s event will be held at Central Penn College in Summerdale, PA on Friday, October 24, 2025. Thomas C. Warner, who has served as co-chair of the Exceptional Children’s Committee since 2016, has been instrumental in shaping the conference’s content and direction for nearly a decade. His ongoing leadership helps ensure the event remains one of the most respected forums on special education law in the

Williams Family Law, P.C. has again earned national recognition for excellence in family law, as partners Jeffrey M. Williams, Susan J. Smith, and Robert J. Salzer have been named among the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, a coveted list highlighting the nation’s most trusted and skilled family law attorneys. Lawdragon identifies its honorees through a rigorous process that combines peer recommendations, editorial research, and a review of groundbreaking cases. The editors analyze cutting-edge litigation, track emerging trends in family law, and spotlight attorneys consistently sought for their expert guidance. Editorial advisors specializing in family law work independently to vet