Eastburn and Gray, P.C. is pleased to announce that John P. McShea, IV has been elected a Shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2026. John joined Eastburn and Gray in 2021 where he practices in the areas of litigation, real estate, land use and zoning, and municipal law. He represents clients before zoning hearing boards and municipal governing bodies in land development matters, zoning appeals, applications for zoning variances, special exceptions and conditional use approvals, and substantive and procedural validity challenges. John has litigated on behalf of clients before federal courts, Pennsylvania courts of common pleas and the Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Superior Court decision involving a case litigated by attorney Shauna Quigley of Williams Family Law has been recognized in the Bisel Pennsylvania Domestic Relations Lawsource, a legal reference manual that compiles Pennsylvania state and federal statutes, court rules, and regulations necessary for practicing family law in the commonwealth. The writeup underscores the case’s significance in clarifying how courts may evaluate non‑marital contributions to marital property during equitable distribution. Although issued in September 2024 as a non‑precedential memorandum decision, Mullen v. Mullen was selected for inclusion in the newest edition of the Lawsource as an annotation to 23 Pa.C.S.

Doylestown, PA- Pennsylvania Association of Elder Law Attorneys (PAELA) has named Richard L. Newman, Esquire, as its 2026 Member of the Year, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of elder law and his longstanding commitment to advocacy on behalf of older adults and individuals with special needs. Mr. Newman, an attorney with Rothkoff Law Group, has dedicated more than 20 years to the practice of elder law. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation for compassionate, knowledgeable representation and a deep commitment to serving clients and their families. In addition to his legal practice, Mr.

Hill Wallack LLP is pleased to announce that Noah Marlier has joined the firm as Of Counsel and a member of its Municipal Law Practice Group. He focuses his practice on representing townships, zoning hearing boards, and municipal authorities, advising on governance, compliance, operations, and complex disputes. Mr. Marlier currently serves as the elected Prothonotary of Montgomery County, a role he has held since 2020. He also serves as Solicitor to the Borough of Bridgeport Zoning Hearing Board, the Borough of Jenkintown Zoning Hearing Board, and the Upper Merion Transportation and General Authorities. Previously, he served more than three years as

Attorney Heather A. Hines has joined Williams Family Law, P.C. as an associate, bringing with her a distinguished background in family law, criminal prosecution, and civic engagement. Before entering private practice, Heather spent nearly a decade as an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County, prosecuting cases involving firearms, drug offenses, violent crime, and sex offenses. Her work resulted in multiple awards recognizing successful prosecutions of violent crimes, including a first-degree murder conviction. She also served with the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, where she was chief of the forfeiture unit. Heather later transitioned from government service to public-interest advocacy, joining

AMM Law Partner and Estate Planning attorney Jocelin A. Price joined Brian J. Sharkey, CPA, of Kreischer Miller accounting firm in Horsham, Pennsylvania for a program hosted by Exit Planning Exchange (XPX) Philadelphia Chapter on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The program, entitled “Estate Planning Before the Exit: Why Waiting Until the LOI Is Too Late,” provided an overview of best practices in exit planning for business owners, with a focus on the importance of early, proactive planning for best results in the sale of the business and/or its assets. The session demonstrated why planning must occur well before a transaction

Nash provides a variety of legal services at Grim, Biehn & Thatcher, concentrating in estate planning and estate administration. A Philadelphia native, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Hollins University in Hollins, Virginia, and her Juris Doctor from Drexel University’s Kline School of Law. Nash began her legal career in the United States Air Force as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, commissioning as a First Lieutenant and ultimately achieving the rank of Major. During her eight years of military service, she served in multiple roles advising commanders on military justice, investigations, ethics, and operational law, and also served as

Doylestown, PA (February 18, 2026) – Lisa A. Bothwell, a partner at the Doylestown-based law firm of Antheil, Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, has been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors of Lenape Valley Foundation.  Lenape Valley Foundation provides compassionate, high-quality behavioral health, substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability services to people of all ages across the region. Lisa A. Bothwell  is a partner in the Business & Finance practice group at Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP. Bothwell is an accomplished corporate attorney whose experience includes mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, business succession planning, joint ventures, and nonprofit law. She

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