Author: Kristen Norcross

Doylestown, PA –  Three attorneys from Williams Family Law, P.C. have once again been named to the prestigious 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Family Lawyers list. Partners Jeffrey M. Williams, Susan J. Smith, and Robert J. Salzer received honors for their exceptional work in family and matrimonial law, as well as domestic relations.  Lawdragon, known for its guides to elite U.S. lawyers, selects honorees through submissions, journalistic research, and editorial vetting by peers. Editors review cutting-edge litigation, as well as trends in family law and identify the lawyers consistently turned to for guidance in those matters. This is the third

Elaine Yandrisevits, AMM Law Partner and Trusts and Estates attorney was interviewed on November 3rd for the new Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Real Property Probate and Trust Section podcast.  In the episode, entitled “A Day in the Life of a Trusts and Estates Attorney”, Elaine talks about her journey into the world of estate planning and provides a behind-the-scenes look at her daily practice. She also discusses how she has navigated the challenges of growing in her field and how her active involvement in continuing legal education has helped deepen her knowledge and gain confidence in her field.  This candid conversation

Chelsey D. Jackman, Marc I. Rickles and Marisa M. Perini Adding decades of experience to the firm in multiple practice areas, such as: Zoning & Land Development, Municipal Law, School Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Estate Administration, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Product Liability.

Obermayer is pleased to announce that Edward Wild and William Benner, formerly of law firm Benner and Wild, have joined Obermayer’s Business & Finance department. Both Wild and Benner will reside in the firm’s Doylestown office.   They will focus on real estate, land development, zoning, subdivision, and general litigation representing a diverse range of clients, including developers, property owners, telecommunications providers, automobile dealerships, national healthcare providers, management companies, and residential homeowners. “Ed and Bill are well respected real estate attorneys, who will bring years of experience to Obermayer’s suburban real estate team.” says Suburban Real Estate Chair, Kellie McGowan, “They

Four attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP will present two sessions at the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) Conference, a premier event for special education administrators, scheduled for November 6-8, 2024 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia. CASE, an international nonprofit organization with over 5,300 members, leads efforts to advance special education through instruction, policy, and advocacy. The Sweet Stevens team, accompanied by a local school district executive, plan to deliver a comprehensive learning experience to attendees through their sessions. Partners Christina M. Stephanos and Jane M. Williams, along with A.J. Kise, the Director

Casandra K. Blaney has joined the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP as Special Counsel. She will focus her practice on solicitor services to school entities, real estate transactions/abstract services, and oil, gas and mineral law. Blaney will work from the firm’s newest office, located at 512B Elmira Street in Troy, PA, the fourth Pennsylvania office of the law firm, which also has locations in New Britain, Hershey, and Pittston. Blaney brings experience in business, commercial, and personal civil litigation. In real estate, she handles contract and property transactions and related abstract services. She will also provide

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Family Law Attorney Caitlin Foley has joined the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) as an advocate. Her involvement reflects a continued commitment to providing legal support to children in need in Montgomery County. Caitlin will handle criminal and dependency cases referred by the courts and various agencies. Her role is to provide legal advocacy for children who are victims of abuse or neglect, ensuring their rights are protected. Caitlin’s dedication to family law and domestic litigation has earned her an empathetic and supportive reputation in the field. Caitlin focuses her family practice

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law)  AMM Family Law attorney Melanie J. Wender was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council at the July 11th Summer meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake in Cambridge, Md. As a member of the PBA family law section council, Wender will be involved in the development and practical working of the law relating to marriage, divorce, support, custody, property, economic matters, and domestic relations generally, as well as laws relating to adoption and juvenile dependency. Melanie Wender is a dedicated and supportive advocate for individuals and families facing the

JEFFREY BRAHIN presented a seminar entitled “Commercial Evictions and How to Avoid Them” for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on June 20, 2024. This seminar was a comprehensive overview of commercial evictions, including self-help, District Justice and Municipal Court actions, Common Pleas lawsuits and Confessions of Judgment. The seminar covered procedure and substantive law considerations. Confessions of Judgment were discussed in detail, including the drafting and negotiating of the cognovit clause, entering, and executing the judgment, petitions to strike and open the judgment, and appeals. Practical strategies were reviewed regarding drafting, negotiations, notices, discovery, stays of execution, etc. Mr. Brahin focuses

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law) is proud to announce that Gabriel T. Montemuro has been selected to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Leadership Institute Class of 2024-25. According to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s website, “The criteria for application is a demonstration of leadership ability in some capacity, a willingness to make the time commitment to the ten-month program and age 40 years or younger or have practiced five years or less.” The Bar Leadership Institute (BLI) participants will learn about the day-to-day operations, governance, resources, and staffing of the Bar Association, and will be introduced to the various leadership