Mannion Prior, LLP Co-Founder Named a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mannion Prior, LLP is pleased to announce that co-founder and partner Karl Prior has been elected a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). ACTEC is a nonprofit association of lawyers and law professors skilled and experienced in the preparation of wills and trusts; estate planning; and probate procedure and administration of trusts and estates of decedents, minors and incompetents. Lawyers and law professors are elected to be Fellows based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to

Gina Rubel Presents ‘Social Media: Ethics, Errors and Establishing Guidelines’ for Government Finance Officers of Pennsylvania (GFOA-PA)  DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (March 2018) – Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. President and CEO, Gina Rubel, will present “Social Media: Ethics, Errors and Establishing Guidelines” for Pennsylvania government finance officers at their annual meeting on April 25 in State College at the Penn Stater Conference Center. During the program, Rubel, a marketing and crisis management expert and attorney, will discuss ways that Pennsylvania government finance officers can embrace social media to implement ethical and effective social media tactics. “Municipalities of all sizes are using social media for community

  Philadelphia Media Network Names High Swartz a Winner of the Delaware Valley 2018 Top Workplaces Award Norristown, PA, (March 19, 2018) –High Swartz has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Philadelphia Media Network. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. “Top Workplaces is more than just recognition,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “Our research shows

    Bucks County Bar Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities Doylestown, PA: The Bucks County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Bucks County Bar Association, is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for 2018. Throughout the year, the Foundation holds several events in support of the Thomas E. Mellon, Jr. Scholarship and the William Penn Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded to Bucks County residents pursuing a career in law or a related field. Eligibility requirements include a record of academic excellence and a strong commitment to public service.  Additional criteria along with application details for the scholarships can be found at

Denise Bowman, Esq. Joins Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Denise M. Bowman as a Partner of the firm.  Denise will join AMM’s  Business & Commercial Litigation practice groups.  A highly effective and experienced negotiator, Ms. Bowman brings an impressive skill set and strong strategic advocacy to every client engagement.  Her focus on business and commercial services has afforded her a comprehensive understanding of the complex forces at play across multiple industry sectors.  With a particular passion for reaching practical resolutions to complex business disputes, Denise Bowman is dedicated

Hill Wallack LLP Attorney Michael J. Shavel   Receives Award for Distinguished Community Service  Yardley, PA March 14, 2018 — Attorney Michael J. Shavel has been awarded the Outstanding Eagle Scout Award upon nomination by the Washington Crossing Council, Boy Scouts of America. This award is granted to Eagle Scouts who have inspired others through their actions and have devoted a lifetime to their profession, avocation, community, and beliefs, at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. Mr. Shavel has distinguished himself through his continued service to his community and the Boy Scouts of America. Earning the rank of Eagle

Registers and Clerks: As you know, we are in support of HB1903 which will allow personal representatives to advertise the existence of an estate on the official Register of Wills website, rather than a newspaper of general circulation.  The bill is schedule for a hearing on March 13, 2018. There is some confusion regarding whether this bill would affect county bar association law journals. It is not the intent of this bill, nor of the Registers of Wills and Clerks of the Orphans’ Court Association to eliminate any requirement to advertise an estate in the county law journals.  The bill

Joanne Murray Speaks at CB Chamber Program on Exit Strategies for Business Owners Joanne Murray, a partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn and chair of the firm’s business and finance practice group, will be a panelist at the April 11th Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce panel discussion “Planning for Each Stage of Your Career & Business” sponsored by the Women in Business Committee.  The program focuses on establishing, growing, and planning an exit strategy for your business or career. Other speakers include Glenda Childs, The Doylestown Bookshop; Lisa Fry, Core Financial Outsourcing, Inc.  Barbara Marte, 2 Be Enterprises, LLC, is

High Swartz Welcomes New Real Estate Law Attorney  Norristown, PA, March 1, 2018–  Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate law practice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also counseled small businesses and start-ups on various matters, including business formation, trademark issues, and fundraising. Prior to joining High Swartz in 2018, Stephen was an associate

IPWatchdog’s Survey of “Top Patent Firms” Ranks Volpe and Koenig In the Top 10% PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 1, 2018) – Volpe and Koenig, P.C., is listed in the top 10% of IPWatchdog’s rankings of firms or in-house legal departments based on the total number of U.S. utility patents that issued in 2017. Volpe and Koenig President Jay Halt says, “This ranking is indicative of the firm’s commitment to providing our global clients with exceptional service, including robust patent protection and coordinated, strategic IP counseling. We are pleased to once again be recognized in the rankings and look forward to continuing