Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC Welcomes Two New Attorneys, Lisa A. Shearman and Jeffrey G. DiAmico

(Huntingdon Valley, PA: October 13, 2017)  Suburban law firm,  Semanoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, LLC welcomes two new lateral attorneys, Lisa A. Shearman and Jeffrey G. DiAmico. Lisa A. Shearman has over 25 years experience and concentrates her practice in family wealth management, estate planning, estate administration, tax planning and business succession planning. She is licensed to practice before the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Lisa serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice-President of the Wills for Heroes Foundation, a national organization devoted to providing

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Hon. Robert J. Mellon selected to serve on the Special Independent Prosecutor’s Panel

The Honorable Robert J. Mellon, Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, has been selected to serve as a member of the Special Independent Prosecutor’s Panel established by the Act of November 3, 2016 (P.L. 1016, No. 131).  As required by the statute, the selection was made by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) from a list of all commissioned judges of the Superior Court and the courts of common pleas. The term of membership on the panel is three years from September 11, 2017. For more information, click here to read the letter from Thomas B. Darr,

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Lisa A. Horne, Esq. appointed to the State Roundtable

Lisa A. Horne, Esq. was appointed to the State Roundtable by the Honorable Max Baer, Supreme Court Justice. The State Roundtable is convened by the Hon. Max Baer, and co-chaired by the Administrator of the Office of Children & Families in the Courts (OCFC) and the Department of Human Services (DHS)/Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Deputy Secretary. The State Roundtable also consists of other pertinent state and national leaders that have specific expertise in dependency matters. During this statewide meeting, accomplishments are shared, LR co-chairs report on themes from the seven LRs, updates on initiatives are presented and upcoming

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Williams Family Law Sponsors Kathleen M. Rotz Lung Cancer Research Fund 5K

Williams Family Law Sponsors Kathleen M. Rotz Lung Cancer Research Fund 5K Bucks County family law firm funds water table for runners at local 5K fundraiser DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (October 2017) – Bucks County family law firm Williams Family Law, P.C. was pleased to support a 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Kathleen M. Rotz Lung Cancer Research Fund. Held at Tyler State Park, in Bucks County, on Sept. 30, 2017, the 3rd annual event sought to raise awareness and money for the work of the Dr. Evan Alley and his team at The Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine, which is

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Volpe and Koenig, P.C., Welcomes New Associates

PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 11, 2017) – Volpe and Koenig, P.C., an intellectual property law firm with offices in Philadelphia and Princeton, NJ, announced today that Ankit Aggarwal, Emily A. Denisco and Max S. Morgan have joined the firm. Ankit Aggarwal and Emily Denisco are based at the firm’s Philadelphia headquarters and Max Morgan is based in the firm’s Princeton, N.J., office. Ankit Aggarwal focuses on developing patent prosecution and portfolio optimization strategies for clients in the software, communications, semiconductor, content conversation and information analysis fields. Before joining Volpe and Koenig, P.C., he was senior IP and corporate counsel at a

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High Swartz Welcomes New Family Law Attorney

  High Swartz Welcomes New Family Law Attorney Attorney Brittany Yurchyk brings alternative dispute resolution (ADR) expertise to full-service law firm  NORRISTOWN, Pa. (October 2017) – Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Brittany Yurchyk has joined the firm’s thriving family law practice. With experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), Yurchyk also focuses her practice on equitable distribution, child custody, child and spousal support, abuse and domestic relations. After achieving a certificate in alternative dispute resolution from the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, Yurchyk called upon that training in

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Rachuba Law Offices, P.C. Opens With Offices in Doylestown and Center Valley

Rachuba Law Offices, P.C. opened for business in May of this year with its primary office located in Doylestown (196 W. Ashland Street, Suite 110, Doylestown, PA 18901) and a second office located in Center Valley (Lehigh County – 3477 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034). Shareholder, Anthony S. Rachuba, IV, has been practicing law for over 16 years with a focus on estate/trust planning, estate/trust administration, business formations, business succession planning, special needs trust planning, guardianships and elder law. Anthony frequently presents and writes on matters concerning estate planning, business succession planning, the use of special needs trusts, and  Pennsylvania and New Jersey probate issues. He is

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Hon. Cynthia M. Rufe presides over Naturalization Ceremony at Pearl S. Buck International

The Honorable Cynthia M. Rufe, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of PA, presided over today’s Naturalization Ceremony held at Pearl S. Buck International, Dublin, Bucks County. Dave Truelove, BCBA President, delivered touching remarks sharing some personal family history. Thanks again to Janet Mintzer, President and CEO of PSB, for hosting this special event.  

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Joanne Murray Elected President of NAMI PA Bucks County Chapter

Joanne Murray, a Partner of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, in the firm’s business and finance practice group, was elected President of the Board of Directors of NAMI PA, Bucks County Chapter at their September board meeting.  The organization’s mission is to improve the lives of the citizens of Bucks County who suffer from a serious mental illness or, as family members and caregivers, share the burden of these devastating illnesses. On Sunday, October 22nd, NAMI PA, Bucks County Chapter will sponsor a free community event focused on raising public awareness of PTSD and its devastating effect on veterans, who

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