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The law firms of Mannion Prior, LLP, a fiduciary litigation boutique, and Smith, Aker, Grossman & Hollinger, a longstanding leader in Pennsylvania’s probate and estate bar, are pleased to announce that Mannion Prior has acquired from Smith Aker the rights to operate, author, and publish The Fiduciary Review and The Fiduciary Reporter.  For more than 70 years, The Review and The Reporter have served as indispensable resources for estate and tax planners, administrators, fiduciaries, wealth managers, and Orphans’ Court judges and attorneys. As Editors, Smith Aker scoured the Commonwealth for opinions and articles, and provided detailed, sophisticated analysis of judicial and legislative developments affecting “fiduciaries” such as executors

Abigail Bukowski, Esq. Selected Vice Chair BCBA Young Lawyers Division Doylestown, PA – Abigail C. S. Bukowski, Esq. was recently selected Vice Chair of the Bucks County Bar Association (BCBA) Young Lawyers Division. Ms. Bukowski joined Eastburn and Gray in 2021. Her professional practice includes family law, tax assessment appeals, and general civil litigation. Ms. Bukowski earned her law degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia, PA. She received her B.A., magna cum laude, in English and a B.S., magna cum laude, in Entrepreneurship from Grove City College, in Grove City, PA. The BCBA

Doylestown, PA – Eastburn and Gray is pleased to announce that Jean M. Keeler, Esq. joined the law firm effective January 1, 2023. Ms. Keeler is an attorney in the firm’s Business and Corporate Law practice where she will work from the firm’s Doylestown (Bucks County) and Bethlehem (Lehigh County) offices. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Keeler spent close to 25 years working in the healthcare industry where she served in various leadership positions. Initially, she was the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Grand View Health where she provided leadership and oversight for all legal affairs of

High Swartz LLP is pleased to welcome estate administration and probate attorney Bill Benz to the firm. Bill provides counsel for estate planning, business law, business succession planning and real estate transactions. Bill also brings prior experience serving as Magisterial District Judge for Northampton and Upper Southampton Townships. “High Swartz is comprised of highly accomplished and motivated professionals who work together in a friendly and collaborative environment. We have a shared beliefs in truly caring about the clients, while we work together as a team to achieve the best possible results,” says Bill.  Bill works with his estates clients to

Zachary is a Pennsylvania licensed attorney who previously practiced with a Philadelphia firm in the area of trust and estates,.  Prior to his legal career, he served as an Officer in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain and gaining valuable experience in the areas of management, writing, attention to detail and planning/logistics..  Zachary currently lives in Newtown, Bucks County with his wife, volunteers with the Wills for heroes Foundation and serves on the Pennsylvania Army National Guard Reserves. Zachary attended East Stroudsburg University followed by Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he continues to take classes

Gilbert P. High, Jr. Esq. is a namesake at High Swartz LLP. His grandfather, father, uncle, and himself have all graced the halls of our Norristown law office in Montgomery County. On January 11, 2023, High Swartz honored Gil for his service to his clients, his colleagues, and the County over the past 57 years by presenting him with a hand-painted portrait. In attendance were firm attorneys, staff, and members of Gil’s family—Susan his wife, son Penn and his wife Maureen, and son David.  Virtually attending was Gil’s daughter, Amanda as well as High Swartz’s Doylestown law office. The honorary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is pleased to welcome the Honorable Kai N. Scott as a United States District Judge. Judge Scott took the oath of office on January 19, 2023. The Honorable Kai N. Scott was born and raised in Philadelphia. She was educated in the Philadelphia public school system, attending the Julia R. Masterman School and the Philadelphia High School for Girls. Subsequently, she enrolled at Hampton University in Virginia. Judge Scott graduated with honors, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Subsequently, she enrolled at the West Virginia University College

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is pleased to welcome the Honorable Kelley Brisbon Hodge as a United States District Judge. Judge Hodge took the oath of office on December 28, 2022. Judge Hodge was a partner in the Labor and Employment section of Fox Rothschild LLP in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Fox Rothschild LLP, Hodge was elected in 2017 to serve as the 25th District Attorney by the Board of Judges for the Court of Common Pleas for the First Judicial District. Upon her election, Hodge became the first African American woman to

Stuckert and Yates is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin M. Pilchman to Partner. Mr. Pilchman is a 2018 graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law and joined Stuckert and Yates in 2019. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been a dynamic part of the firm’s real estate, estate planning, estate administration, orphans’ court and civil litigation practices. He has also brought his experience in employment law and employment discrimination suits to the firm’s growing practice areas. Mr. Pilchman prides himself on serving individuals and businesses in his hometown community and the

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased to announce that attorney Sean Patrick Duffy has joined the firm as a full-time associate. A resident of Doylestown, Duffy received a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a law degree from Villanova University. Duffy’s area of concentration is municipal law. Prior to joining the firm, Duffy was an active-duty Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Bragg, NC with the 82nd Airborne Division. As a JAG Officer, Duffy provided legal counsel to commanders and staff on issues relating to national security law, fiscal