Jennifer Courtney announces her approval as a Parenting Coordinator by the Bucks County Family Court after having completed all requisite training under Pennsylvania’s new rule which went into effect on March 1, 2019. Under the rule, a Judge can appoint a Parenting Coordinator, or the parties can agree upon one. As a Parenting Coordinator, Jennifer can address certain custody disputes quickly, effectively and economically. The custody issues are limited and are not major parenting decisions, however, they are issues upon which the parents cannot agree that do need resolution. Parenting Coordination offers an alternative to address issues such as attendance

Council Rock South is looking for an attorney-advisor for one of their mock trial teams for the up-coming year.  This is one of two teams at the school, and the team is very well established with a solid faculty advisor (Tina Jones) and strong student interest.  It’s a great group of hardworking kids, several of whom are returning from a team that advanced to the second round last year.  I had planned to help them again this year, but I am an Army reservist and I am being deployed overseas for 8 months so I can’t help with the team

HARRISBURG—Under Pennsylvania’s Sexual Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA), 8,133 people were sentenced as sexual offenders between 2014 to 2018, and were charged with 36,764 offenses. Of those sexual offenders who were sentenced, 50% were between the ages of 19-35, and 39% were charged with child pornography.  

Hill Wallack LLP Partner Francis J. Sullivan was among a group of panelists for a seminar sponsored by NBI (National Business Institute) on August 21, 2019. The program was held at the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia City Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. The seminar was entitled “The Mini MBA for Attorneys”. Mr. Sullivan presented on Ethical Considerations and discussed the ethical standards and civil liability; the role of the attorney as advisor in LLC formation; conflicts of interest; and confidentiality. About Francis J. Sullivan Francis J. Sullivan is a partner in the law firm of Hill Wallack LLP. He is partner-in-charge of

Amir Stark is an Associate in the firm’s family law practice group. Mr. Stark focuses his practice on high conflict domestic relations litigation including: divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution, annulment, dependency, termination of parental rights, adoption, name change, protection from abuse and other related matters. Mr. Stark has also been recognized for his outstanding generosity and dedication in the pro bono community for representing victims of domestic abuse in Bucks County PFA Court.

Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) held a press conference in the Capitol Rotunda to unveil his plan for School Property Tax Elimination, House Bill 13. Representative Ryan began the press conference by emphasizing that school property tax is Pennsylvania’s biggest issue. He described his plan, House Bill 13, which replaces school property tax with expanded and new taxes in order to spread around the funding of Pennsylvania’s education system and reduce the burden on homeowners. The plan includes: 1.85% increase to the Personal Income Tax (PIT), paid directly to the school district. Overall, PIT would rise from 3.07% to 4.92%. 2.0%

Eastburn and Gray shareholders John A. VanLuvanee, Marc D. Jonas, and Mark S. Cappuccio have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In the 2018 rankings, both Mr. Jonas and Mr. VanLuvanee received “Lawyer of the Year” distinctions in the Philadelphia market. Mr. VanLuvanee was named The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lawyer of the Year for Land Use and Zoning Law in the Philadelphia area. He previously received this distinction in 2014. He has been continuously ranked in this publication since 2007. As one of Pennsylvania’s premier land use

Elaine T. Yandrisevits, an estate planning and administration attorney with Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP in Doylestown, PA  is a course planner and will serve as faculty for Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s upcoming “Administering an Estate in PA: A Step-by-Step Guide” continuing education program in September. The seminar is a comprehensive overview of the estate administration progress in Pennsylvania from beginning to end for attorneys, paralegals, and accountants. Ms. Yandrisevits will be presenting at the live seminar in Philadelphia on September 5. Registration and information on additional dates, including a the live webcast, can be found at www.pbi.org

  High Swartz LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that 9 of its attorneys have been named U.S. News and World Report 2019 ‘Best Lawyers in America.’ Among the highlights and on top of her inclusions as Best Lawyer in Family Law and Family Law Arbitration, Melissa M. Boyd was named Best Lawyers® 2020 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Philadelphia.   High Swartz Best Lawyers® in 2020:   Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants in Doylestown, PA Thomas E. Panzer   Family Law “Lawyer of the Year – Philadelphia

Twelve Obermayer Attorneys Included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America© Obermayer is proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys were included in the 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three of them were recognized for their Doylestown practices. Kellie A. McGowan  – Real Estate Law and Municipal Law Hillary J. Moonay  – Family Law Adam H. Tanker – Family Law This peer-reviewed list is regarded as The Fi rst and Foremost Resource for the Best Legal Talent Worldwide™, and serves as a guide to the best individuals and firms in their fields.