Author: Emily Norman

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.

Weber Kracht and Chellew Attorneys at Law are pleased to welcome associate attorney Christina Cozzetto to the firm. Cozzetto will focus her expertise on the practice areas of criminal defense, family law, estate planning, real estate, landlord/tenant matters, and civil and commercial litigation. A Huntington, New York native, Cozzetto earned her J.D. from the Villanova University School of Law in 2014. Before that, she pursued a double major at Brown University, earning a B.A. in Biology and a B.A. in Economics in 2010. “Listening, communicating, and problem-solving are Christina’s strong suits,” said Weber Kracht and Chellew partner and chief financial

Four attorneys from Williams Family Law, P.C. have been named to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Founder and Managing Partner Jeffrey M. Williams and Associate Lynelle A. Gleason were named to the Super Lawyers list, a designation awarded to just 5 percent of the attorneys in the state. Associates Melanie J. Wender and Shauna L. Quigley were named to the Rising Stars list, awarded to just 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state.   Jeff Williams has been selected to Super Lawyers annually since 2005. He primarily handles complex high net-worth divorces, alimony/spousal and child support issues, and custody cases. As