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For over 40 years, Harold has assisted employers and employees navigate employment contacts, reductions in workforce, non-compete agreements, negotiations, employee handbooks, discrimination claims, and more. Recognized as a Super Lawyer for more than a decade, Harold also holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys ranked for their legal expertise and ethical standards. He has appeared for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and American Bar Institute, while also having multiple professional pieces published in regional and national publications. Harold is also a former Director of the Montgomery Bar Association. He holds an LL.M in

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Judith A. Algeo, Esq. and Donald Petrille, Jr., Esq. have been named partners at the firm. Each exceedingly contribute to the firm’s Doylestown law office and to Bucks County in general. Judith A. Algeo brought her considerable Bucks County family law experience to the firm in late 2020, during the height of the pandemic. Representing individuals in all types of domestic relations matter, she immediately advanced the firm’s family law presence in Bucks. Ms. Algeo also handles both termination of parental rights matters and second parent adoptions. Before her legal career, Judith

 Michael E. Peters, Esq., a Shareholder at Eastburn and Gray, will deliver remarks to the Pennsylvania State Tax Collectors’ Association’s (PSTCA) Annual Conference on October 22, 2022. This year’s conference will take place in Gettysburg. Mr. Peters’ remarks will address current issues facing tax collectors throughout the Commonwealth, and an update on pending tax collector lawsuits. Mr. Peters serves as general counsel to the PSTCA and frequently advises the association’s members on matters relating to real estate tax collection. In addition to his efforts litigating cases on behalf of tax collectors across the Commonwealth, Mr. Peters represents municipalities in Bucks

AMM family law attorney Melanie J. Wender will join the faculty for a virtual continuing legal education program for National Business Institute on Thursday, November 3rd. The program, Legal Obstacles to Adoption, gives an overview of the top pitfalls one may come across during the adoption process.  The faculty will focus on providing insight on how to deal with prominent hurdles such as termination of parental rights, interstate adoptions, and contested adoptions. Melanie Wender is a dedicated and supportive advocate for individuals and families facing the sensitive issues involved in family law matters. Ms. Wender focuses her practice exclusively in

Peter Smith and Lisa Bothwell, corporate attorneys with Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, presented a Continuing Legal Education program at the Bucks County Bar Association’s Business Law Symposium on Tuesday, October 25th in Doylestown.  The Business Law Symposium included three presentations related to corporate governance, business real estate transactions and equity financing for the general practitioner.  Mr. Smith and Ms. Bothwell covered  “LLC Operating Agreements: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly” for one substantive credit at the program. Peter Smith is a Partner at AMM’s business & finance practice group, along with Lisa Bothwell their practice focuses on providing

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Michael A. Luongo, Esq. to the firm’s Doylestown Law office. He will add his diverse skillset to the firm’s business litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, and municipal practices. Michael joins High Swartz after practicing for 4 and a half years in the litigation department at a prominent law firm in Blue Bell, PA. “I’m excited to be part of the litigation team at High Swartz. Their reputation in the Bucks and Montgomery region is well-respected and I look forward to contributing right away,” states Michael. Prior to his time there

Doylestown, PA – Eastburn and Gray’s staff, attorneys and their families showed up to support the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run in Doylestown on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Eastburn and Gray is proud to continue its support of the Travis Manion Foundation’s 9/11 Heroes Run in Doylestown. The 9/11 Heroes Run unites communities internationally with the goal to never forget the sacrifices of the heroes of September 11th and the wars since: veteran, first responder, civilian and military. The 9/11 Heroes Run 5k +1M fun run/walk welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all levels and of all ages. The

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Shari Gelfont Williams, Esq. has joined the firm’s Bucks County office. After working as a solo practitioner at her own firm in Huntingdon Valley, Shari joins High Swartz where she will continue to serve Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Already established in the Philadelphia region as a strong family advocate, Ms. Williams will also assist the firm in criminal matters, PFA hearings, and other litigation. Furthermore, she will assist High Swartz’s estate planning and business practices in drafting and litigation matters. Pro bono work is extremely important to Shari, noted by her

Partner Robert J. Salzer of Williams Family Law, P.C. recently took part in Hockey Helps, a 24-hour annual hockey marathon on Long Island, NY, to raise money for charity. Held over Labor Day Weekend, the event raised over $500,000 for nonprofits that support the Hockey Helps mission to help individuals struggling with addiction or health issues and provide support for children and youth facing economic disadvantages, illness, and related hardships. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $4 million. At the event, Salzer played alongside such former NHL greats as Adam Graves, whose number was retired in 2009

Plymouth Meeting, Pa. – (October 1, 2022) – Melissa (Missy) Boyd and Elizabeth (Liz) Early are pleased to announce the formation of their new law firm, Boyd & Early Family Law LLC, a boutique, full-service family law firm located in Plymouth Meeting and Malvern. Distinguished attorneys and passionate advocates, Missy and Liz are eager to continue to service Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Delaware and Philadelphia county residents involved in a variety of family law matters including divorce, child custody, support, and protection from abuse (PFA) actions. Missy, a former owner and partner, and Liz, a former partner, of High Swartz have