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  Hershey, PA – Jeffrey M. Williams, founder and managing partner of Williams Family Law, P.C. spoke in January at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Winter Meeting. This historic meeting commemorated the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the Pennsylvania Divorce Code and the future of the practice of family law in Pennsylvania. Williams served on a panel of some of the most notable and prestigious judges and legal figures in family law in Pennsylvania. “Major Milestones in Pennsylvania Family Law,” reviewed significant cases that have been decided since the enactment of the code in 1980, as well

New Britain, PA – Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams has announced promotions for two attorneys of the firm: Christina M. Stephanos has been named partner, and Shawn D. Lochinger appointed senior associate. Stephanos joined the firm in 2012, bringing a multifaceted professional perspective to Sweet Stevens. In addition to her law degree, she holds a diploma in Special Education, certificates in both Reading and Elementary Education and she taught Language Arts and Special Education for six years. Her practice involves ongoing consultation and representation of school districts in a variety of matters; preparing and presenting special education audits with specific

Michael Mills, a Partner of the law firm of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Elaine Yandrisevits, both of the firm’s estates & trusts practice group, presented an estate planning update at the Bucks County Bar Association on February 12th.   The program focused on recent legislation passed in December, 2019 known as the SECURE Act.  This far reaching bill has significant impact on retirement accounts.  The CLE addressed how the SECURE Act affects the treatment of retirement account beneficiaries, including benefits left in trusts.   Michael Mills is a Partner of the firm, focusing in Estates & Trusts,

  Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP is pleased to announce that Breandan Nemec has been elected to partnership in the firm. Mr. Nemec concentrates his practice in the area of personal injury including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, premises liability, dram shop, and construction site accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Mr. Nemec also represents injured workers in Pennsylvania. Mr. Nemec is admitted to the state bars in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania as well as the District Court of New Jersey. Mr. Nemec

With just seven years until the firm’s  150th anniversary, Eastburn and Gray, P.C. is pleased to announce the election of Grace M. Deon as the firm’s new President and CEO. She succeeds D. Rodman Eastburn. Ms. Deon is the first woman to lead a major law firm headquartered in Bucks County. Her Presidency comes on the heels of the election, earlier this year, of two new female shareholders: Erin Kernan Aronson and Sarah A. Eastburn. “We believe strongly in talent and hard work and these three women personify both qualities,” said Mr. Eastburn.  “Grace’s elevation to the Presidency is no

(PERKASIE, Pa.) Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased to announce that Jonathan J. Reiss has been re-appointed to serve on the board of trustees of the Bucks County Historical Society. Reiss is a graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law and Georgetown University and is a member of the Pennsylvania and New York Bar Associations. He has been providing legal services in Pennsylvania and New York for more than 30 years with a focus on real estate law, land preservation, and representing local governments, municipal authorities and planning commissions throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Reiss previously served on

Pennridge School District: Congratulations to Mr. Joe Werner! Mr. Werner, school social worker, has been appointed to the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Task Force. Their mission is to develop best practices that align with research and improve outcomes for youth. The Pennridge School District has two social workers, Mr. Werner and Ms. Alecia Landgraf. The school social worker provides various services to students and families in the district. We are thrilled for Mr. Werner, he is the only school social worker on the task force! Learn more about the Juvenile Justice Task Force: https://www.governor.pa.gov/…/gov-wolf-announces-juvenile-…/

Pritchard Law Offices, the Colmar-based law firm serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties, has welcomed Michael F. Frisbie to the firm. With over 20 years of comprehensive experience, Mike concentrates his practice in estate planning, business counseling, and litigation. He takes pride in helping individuals and businesses protect their assets for generations to come. An active member of the Bucks County Bar Association, Mike is the current Chair of the Orphans’ Court Section of the Bar Association. Previously he served on the Long Range Planning Committee and was past Chair of the Young Lawyers Division. Mike also serves as court-appointed counsel in

YARDLEY, PA – January 28, 2020 – Curtin & Heefner LLP is pleased to announce that Patrice K. Tisdale has joined the law firm as Associate Attorney. In her role with the firm, Tisdale will focus on labor and employment law, municipal law, and general litigation. She will be based in the firm’s Doylestown offices. Patrice Tisdale joins Curtin & Heefner from The National Labor Relations Board in Philadelphia, where she held the position of Field Attorney, serving as lead counsel: prosecuting violations of the National Labor Relations Act, negotiating settlement agreements, and investigating unfair labor practice claims in matters

Gina Rubel Appointed Co-Chair of Law Firm Risk Management Committee by Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Honorable A. Michael Snyder (Ret.) Legal marketing and law firm crisis communications expert to lead the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Law Firm Risk Management Committee for the second year PHILADELPHIA (February 2020) – Furia Rubel Communications, Inc., an award-winning, integrated marketing and public relations agency, is pleased to announce that founder and CEO Gina Rubel has been appointed as co-chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Law Firm Risk Management Committee by the Hon. A. Michael Snyder (Ret.), 2020 Chancellor. The committee advises the organization’s members on