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Grace M. Deon, Esq. Named Highest Recommended Candidate for Judicial Seat

Doylestown, PA – According to members of the Bucks County Bar Association (“BCBA”), Grace M. Deon, Esq. was the highest recommended candidate for a judicial seat on the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County.   The purpose of the BCBA Merit Selection Committee is to inform and educate the public and the press about the judicial races in Bucks County. Judicial candidates were asked to complete a questionnaire and were invited to participate in a live interview at the BCBA. After these two events, members of the BCBA were asked to evaluate each of the ten judicial candidates.  

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Paul R. Sheehan Joins Hill Wallack LLP in Yardley

PAUL R. SHEEHAN JOINS HILL WALLACK LLP AS COUNSEL IN THE TRIAL AND INSURANCE PRACTICE GROUP   MARCH 4, 2019, YARDLEY, PA–Hill Wallack LLP is pleased to announce the arrival of Paul R. Sheehan as Counsel in the firm’s Trial and Insurance Group.  Sheehan, who formerly practiced at Avolio & Hanlon, P.C. in Lawrenceville, N.J., has worked on numerous diverse litigation matters, as well as matters in real estate, business contracts, family law and intellectual property, and will bring his broad-based practice to Hill Wallack. Based in both the Yardley, PA office of Hill Wallack, he will work with clients

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Supreme Court Board and Committee Vacancies

There are currently four vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court boards and committees and they have been posted on the UJS website. The first vacant position is on the Pa Board of Law Examiners. Applicants must be members of the Pennsylvania bar or jurists and be knowledgeable about law school curriculum, legal practice and attorney ethical obligations. Please note – law school faculty may not serve on this Board. Applicants should not apply if, during the term of service, they will have immediate family members who will be taking the bar examination or seeking membership in the Pennsylvania bar. The second

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PRESS RELEASE—2019 BUCKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION JUDICIAL PLEBISCITE

Recently, the Bucks County Bar Association (“BCBA”), an organization of attorneys dedicated to promoting and advancing the legal system and justice throughout Bucks County, conducted a judicial plebiscite to aid in the evaluation of ten attorneys who announced their candidacy for three vacancies on the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, as well as to evaluate four (4) current Judges of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas who are running for retention.   The plebiscite was overseen and administered by the BCBA Merit Selection Committee (“Committee”), with the able assistance of BCBA Executive Director Greg Nardi and the BCBA staff.

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Pennsylvania Courts Collect $483 million in 2018

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania courts collected over $483 million in fees, fines, costs and restitution in 2018, including a record $130 million paid online through PAePay®, more than a 14 percent increase over the previous year.  PAePay® allows people to conveniently make payments via the Internet with a debit or credit card.   The state received $239.2 million of the total $483.4 million collected by the courts. Counties received $158.4 million and municipalities $42.6 million to support local government programs. Crime victims received a total of $39.3 million in restitution, and various entities such as airports, parking authorities and libraries, received

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Wendy Ullman endorses Dianne Magee

We are pleased to announce that State Representative, Wendy Ullman, has endorsed the candidacy of Dianne Magee for Judge of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.     “Dianne Magee is highly accomplished woman with an extensive background in elder law and community commitment with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bucks County. I am confident she will execute her judicial responsibilities with legal acumen, compassion, and wisdom.  Bucks County needs people of her caliber as Judge of Common Pleas, and I support her candidacy. Wendy Wendy Ullman”  

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Open Family Master Position

Master in Family Law  Click for job description – Bucks County Court of Common Pleas is looking to fill one Master in Family Law position.  This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.  The salary is commensurate with experience.  The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have 3 -5 years of Family Law experience, particularly in the areas of child custody and equitable distribution.  Applicants should submit, via mail or email, a letter of interest and resume to: Stephen G.

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Bucks County Elected Officials Endorse Jordan Yeager for Judge

Doylestown, PA—February 25, 2019. Bucks County row officers have joined the growing list of state and local leaders endorsing Jordan Yeager for Judge on the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County. Recorder of Deeds Robin Robinson, Prothonotary Judi Reiss, Controller Neale Dougherty, and Sheriff Milt Warrell are all supporting Yeager in recognition of his experience, temperament, and deep commitment to justice for all.   “Jordan has fought for the people of Bucks County. He’s won landmark victories fighting for environmental rights and defended the Constitution to ensure justice for citizens of the Commonwealth. I am honored to support his

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Dianne Magee Highly Recommended by the Bar Association

We are proud to announce that Dianne Magee is the highest rated Democratic Judicial Candidate for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.  Dianne received the most total votes rated Highly Recommended and Recommended from the Bucks County Bar Association. The full Bar Association ratings are available here: https://bucksbar.org/judicial-candidate-questionnaires/ Dianne responded, “Thank you to the Bar Association and my legal peers on the Merit Selection Committee for their confidence in me.  If elected, I will proudly serve all of the citizens of Bucks County with honesty, integrity and compassion.” Show that you agree with the Bar Association and Highly Recommend Dianne Magee for

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Bucks County Bar Association Members “Highly Recommend” Jordan Yeager for Common Pleas Court Judge

Doylestown, PA—February 22, 2019. The Bucks County Bar Association today released ratings of candidates for the three open seats on the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, and Jordan Yeager received the largest number of “Highly Recommended” ratings of all 6 Democratic candidates. Yeager responded to the news saying, “I am honored to be recognized by my peers in the legal community for having the qualifications, experience, and commitment to fairness that are so important for judges. It is very gratifying to have their trust and confidence.” Members of the Bar Association recognize that integrity, intellect, work ethic, broad

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