Doylestown, PA – Henry E. Van Blunk, Esq. was appointed to serve on the Commerce Court Task Force as a representative from the Civil Litigation Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (“PBA”).  The Task Force was formed by the Business Law Section of the PBA in the Spring of 2020 to work on the possible development of a state-wide business or commerce court, both at the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Van Blunk has been an active participant in the PBA and looks forward to taking on this expanded role. Mr. Van Blunk is a Shareholder at Eastburn and Gray,

High Swartz business attorney Don Petrille has been invited to serve on PA Auditor General-elect Tim DeFoor’s transition team. Mr. Petrille will be serving on the Legal Review segment of the team which will examine the status and scope of pending litigation and the extent of the auditor general’s authority. The team will also determine a  legal strategy for the office, review existing legal staff, and pending human resource issues. “I’m anxious to apply my knowledge of state, county and municipal governments to the legal issues faced by the auditor general’s office during a time of transition. Intergovernmental relations, between governmental

JEFFREY BRAHIN presented a seminar entitled “Confessions of Judgment – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” at the 2020 PBI Real Estate Institute on December 4, 2020. This seminar was a comprehensive overview of confessions of judgment, including the drafting and negotiating of the cognovit clause, entering, and executing the judgment, petitions to strike and open the judgment, and appeals. Practical strategies were discussed regarding negotiations, notices, discovery, stays of execution, etc. Comprehensive forms are included with the seminar. This is fifth time that Mr. Brahin has been requested to present at the PBI Real Estate Institute. Mr. Brahin

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers recently announced the 2021 “Best Law Firms” rankings, and Stark & Stark has been recognized on Metropolitan Tiers 1, 2, & 3 in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. According to U.S. News & World Report, rankings are determined by a multitude of factors. First, data is collected from Best Lawyers ballots, which can only be completed by attorneys who are currently recognized by Best Lawyers. Then, all of the quantitative and qualitative data is combined into an overall “Best Law Firms” score for each firm. Because firms are often separated by small or insignificant

Doylestown, PA –  Bucks County family law firm Williams Family Law received national recognition in the 2021 edition of “Best Law Firms,” as compiled by U.S. News – Best Lawyers. The firm received a Tier 1 position – the highest possible ranking – for Family Law in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Firms included in the Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with continually impressive ratings from both clients and peers. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field and review

Elizabeth J. Fineman, a Partner of the Bucks County law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, received a Special Achievement Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association at a virtual luncheon on Thursday, November 19th.  The award recognizes Ms. Fineman for  stepping up to fill a co-editor  position of the PBA Family Law Section’s  Pennsylvania Family Lawyer newsletter, one of the association’s largest section publications. Elizabeth Fineman practices exclusively in domestic relations matters and handles a variety of issues, including divorce, child support, alimony/spousal support, marital taxation, equitable distribution and child custody matters. She has handled many high-income support cases

Doylestown, PA – Erin K. Aronson, Esq., an attorney in the firm’s Doylestown office, served as a presenter at LEGUS’ fall meeting on Monday, November 9, 2020. This year, the conference was held virtually. Ms. Aronson was on the panel entitled, “A Fresh Perspective, Advice From Young Lawyers, For Young Lawyers.” The seminar covered young lawyers perspectives and advice on important topics such as marketing, developing a practice area, the importance of mentorships and professional relationships, the practicalities of practicing law, and ethical considerations. Ms. Aronson concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial transactional law, real estate, and employment

 High Swartz is pleased to announce that Michael B. Prasad has joined the firm as a member of the Family Law team. Practicing out of the Norristown office, Mr. Prasad is licensed in both PA and New Jersey. Michael’s practice is focused on matrimonial matters including divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters. “High Swartz represents a unique opportunity to learn from and contribute to a stellar team of dedicated professionals across multiple practice areas.  The collective knowledge and experience, coupled with the firm’s clear commitment to it’s clients, ensures that when a client retains High Swartz

New Britain, PA – Partner Jane M. Williams of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP was a featured presenter at the 2020 conference of the Pennsylvania Council for Exceptional Children (PACEC), a virtual program held in October, in collaboration with the Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center. Titled “Advocating Equity for All Learners,” the event sought to connect families and professionals to share best practices and resources for students with disabilities and special health care needs. Williams, along with attorney Liliana Yazno-Bartle, presented “Solutions to Challenges of Providing Virtual Special Education Services,” discussing the challenges that virtual instruction introduces

Blue Bell, PA, Nove 10, 2020: Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is pleased to announce that Alex B. Heller, an experienced commercial litigator, has joined the firm.  Alex, a Montgomery County native, is both an attorney and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Prior to joining Wisler, Alex was a partner at a national plaintiffs’ litigation firm and chair of the firm’s Shareholder Derivative Litigation Practice Group. While there, he successfully represented investors in federal and state courts across the country. Prior to that, Alex was an attorney at a Montgomery County law firm where his practice focused on commercial litigation and corporate