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Doylestown, PA – On May 24, 2022, Grace M. Deon, Esq. facilitated a panel discussion on various aspects of the justice system in Bucks County for the Executive Leadership Program hosted by the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce.  The program featured presentations by Bucks County District Attorney, Matthew Weintraub; Bucks County Sheriff, Fred Harran; and Chief Adult Probation Officer, Christine Shenk. Ms. Deon is a Shareholder, President and CEO of Eastburn and Gray, PC and her law practice includes Employment, Commercial and Special Education litigation. A resident of Northampton Township and a past President of the Bucks County Bar Association,

Partner Andrew E. Faust of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP is back as a featured presenter at Lehigh University’s Special Education Law Symposium held virtually on June 19-24, 2022. Faust will reprise his popular session, “You Be the Judge: Dueling Attorneys, the Facts, and the Law,” on Monday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. “You Be the Judge” showcases a fictitious situation based on common scenarios in special education. Faust will be joined by Jennifer Laviano, a Connecticut attorney who represents parents in Special Education matters, and Ian Spechler, a hearing officer based in the state of

New Britain, PA – Ellis H. Katz and Thomas C. Warner of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP have been selected to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Katz, of counsel to the firm, has been named to Super Lawyers annually since 2009, and Warner, a partner, has been recognized as a “Rising Star” since 2015. Super Lawyers recognizes no more than 5 percent of top attorneys in each state every year. Rising Stars reflects just 2.5 percent of top attorneys in each state who are under the age of 40 or in practice for less than 10 years. Ellis

Shelly Law Office is delighted to announce that on the 10th anniversary of launching her firm, Carol Shelly has been honored by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania, as well as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia. This is the 15th year that Shelly has been named as a Super Lawyer. She is recognized for her work in Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation, including complex medical malpractice and other catastrophic personal injury claims.

Tina Mazaheri, Esquire of Mazaheri Law, LLC is honored to announce that she has been appointed by the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania to serve as a Hearing Committee Member in the District II disciplinary district for a three-year term. Ms. Mazaheri, with a Master’s Degree in Trial Advocacy, and nearly thirty-years of trial experience, focuses her private practice on family law. Her office, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is located within steps of the Bucks County Justice Center. Ms. Mazaheri was born and raised in Doylestown and a proud graduate of the Central Bucks School District.

Elaine T. Yandrisevits has been named a Partner of the law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.  According to Mike Mills, an AMM partner and a member the firm’s executive committee, “Since joining AMM in 2018, Elaine has made indelible contributions to our Trusts and Estates practice group, our firm, and our larger community.  She is not only a very skilled lawyer, but a great colleague.  We’re proud to have her as a partner at AMM.” Elaine concentrates her practice on estate planning, trusts and estate administration and Orphans’ Court matters with a focus on special

High Swartz is excited to announce we’ll once again be hosting our Annual Office Picnic during the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade! The picnic will start at 10am on Monday, May 30, 2022 and feature good eats, good beverages, good vibes, and a great parade! “We are pleased to be in a position to host our 10th Annual Memorial Day Open House/Picnic. We are privileged to have our office and grounds located directly on the parade route for the longest continuously running Memorial Day Parade in the nation. Memorial Day is both a somber and an exciting day for the Doylestown

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce the addition of real estate attorney Sean G. Livesey to the firm. Sean primarily focuses his practice on real estate matters, civil, and commercial litigation. Previously, Sean was a partner in his family practice in Conshohocken, where he advised Philadelphia area start-ups regarding property acquisitions, business structure, and real estate tax liability. Sean also consulted with Montgomery County businesses to analyze zoning and land development proposals. “High Swartz’s real estate practice group shares my passion for representing developers and property owners while improving our communities in Greater Philadelphia. Joining Montgomery County’s oldest law

New Britain, PA – Three attorneys from Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP will lead the legal discussion on special education and pupil services at the 44th Annual Pennsylvania Association of Pupil Service Administrators (PAPSA) conference on April 7-8, 2022. The theme of this year’s conference – to again be held virtually – is “The New Pupil Services Puzzle: Putting the Pieces Together.” Sharon W. Montanye, Thomas C. Warner and Jane M. Williams will update attendees on court decisions, regulations, and best practices, among other topics during the “Paul Stevens Memorial Legal Seminar,” an annual tradition at the conference. Sweet

Julie Merritt Pacaro joins SOGT having over 25 years of experience in the areas of employment law, commercial litigation, and general business counseling. Julie’s practice focuses on all aspects of employment law, including matters relating to workplace harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; wage and hour law and I-9 compliance; OSHA matters; whistleblower claims; and all other areas of legal compliance during the employment life cycle. On the litigation side, Julie routinely defends companies in litigation pending in federal and state court as well as before the EEOC, PHRC, PCHR, NJDCR, DOL, OSHA, and other government agencies. In addition to providing employment law