Curtin & Heefner LLP is pleased to announce that Robert D. Sokolove has joined the Firm as a Partner in the Firm’s Litigation Department. Mr. Sokolove, will practice out of the Firm’s Yardley office. For over 40 years he has been providing legal and regulatory advice, has managed all aspects of corporate business and he provided direction to insurance companies, builders and developers and financial institutions  with respect to flood insurance and related risk mitigation. His ability to leverage his knowledge and experience into tangible positive results has made Bob a sought-after speaker at conferences, and an expert witness in

Doylestown, PA – Judy Hayman, Esq. will serve as a panelist at a family law committee meeting at the Bucks County Bar Association on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 where she will discuss ways to obtain child support from retirement assets in situations where there is no income to attach. Ms. Hayman is an attorney in the family law practice group at Eastburn and Gray, P.C. She focuses her practice on all family law-related matters including: adoption, child custody, divorce, equitable distribution, pre-nuptial agreements, property settlement agreements, protection from abuse, and child support. Ms. Hayman regularly litigates matters related to divorce,

Doylestown, PA – Michael E. Peters, Esq. will deliver remarks to the Pennsylvania State Tax Collectors’ Association’s (PSTCA) Annual Conference on October 12, 2019, in York, Pennsylvania. Mr. Peters’ remarks will address current issues facing tax collectors throughout the Commonwealth, and provide an update on pending tax collector lawsuits. Mr. Peters serves as general counsel to the PSTCA and frequently advises the association’s members on matters relating to real estate tax collection. In addition to his efforts litigating cases on behalf of tax collectors across the Commonwealth, Mr. Peters represents municipalities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, as well as private

Curtin & Heefner LLP Partner Paul R. Cohen will be presenting with other faculty members “The Probate Process From Start to Finish for Paralegals” on Monday, November 18, 2019. The program will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Allentown West, 230 Sycamore Road, Breinigsville, PA 18031. The seminar is a paralegal’s guide to help simplify the probate process by developing superior probate skills. Paul R. Cohen is a partner in the law firm of Curtin & Heefner LLP. He is Chair of the Estates, Trust & Tax Department [and is a member of the RealEstate Law, Business & Tax

High Swartz is pleased to announce that Mark R. Fischer, Jr. has been elected a partner at the law firm. Mark R. Fischer, Jr. joined High Swartz in 2009 and has focused his practice primarily on representing businesses in breach of contract, payment collection, construction defect, and consumer protection disputes throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “We are pleased to welcome Mark as the newest partner at High Swartz” said High Swartz Managing Partner Joel D. Rosen. “ His hard work and dedication to his clients and the firm make this a well-deserved achievement.  It’s my pleasure to personally congratulate Mark and

Doylestown, PA – Grace M. Deon, Esq. served as a panelist at the 2019 Bucks County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference where she discussed employment law issues in the #metoo era. The seminar took place on September 27, 2019 at the Seaview Hotel in Galloway, New Jersey. Included in the discussion were applicable federal and state laws governing sexual harassment in the workplace, recommended employer policies and training, best practices for internal investigations of sexual harassment complaints, claims against high profile/executive level employees, how to address office romances and ethical and public relations implications specific to sexual harassment. Additional panelists

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Elizabeth C. Early along with 5 others were appointed to the Subcommittee on Support which serves and reports directly to the Montgomery County Family Justice Advisory Board. The Family Justice Advisory Board (FJAB) of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the second board of its kind in Pennsylvania, was established by the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in October of 2018. The Board makes recommendations to the Court, public policy boards and agencies that affect family law in Montgomery County. Elizabeth C. Early is a family law attorney whose practice areas include divorce, child

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Courts today released Pennsylvania Justice – Understanding the Courts, a fast-paced, animated video that describes the role and work of the courts.   “Facilitating access to justice and protecting the rights and liberties of individuals is the highest priority of Pennsylvania’s courts,” said Court Administrator of Pennsylvania Tom Darr. “The video serves as a refresher on the role and structure of the courts, while enhancing the civics and government curriculum taught to secondary-education students across Pennsylvania.”   Developed and produced by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts, the four-minute video is aimed at a broad audience including

Doylestown, PA – Judy Hayman, Esq. is an approved 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.   The Parenting Coordination program was reinstated by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and allows the Court to appoint a parenting coordinator to resolve parenting issues arising from the custody order issued in a case. The Parenting Coordinator may address issues such as transitions between households; variations from the parenting plan for special events; school issues; child-care arrangements; extra-curricular activities; and other matters related to implementing

Ms. Deon discussed the youth, family and community benefits derived from after school programs similar to the one offered by QCC known as “The Drop”. Some of the benefits include a reduction in youth drug use and criminal behavior; improved school performance, behavior and attendance; and added support for those suffering from depression, anxiety or other mental health issues. “The Drop” is staffed by volunteers between 3:00 and 6:00pm three days a week and it provides a safe haven and welcoming, supportive environment for area youth to enjoy positive peer interaction and age appropriate recreational activities. As a board member