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Vacancies Posted for PA Supreme Court Committees and Boards There are currently two vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court committees and boards and they have been posted on the UJS website. The first is a position on the Appellate Court Procedural Rules Committee. Applicants should be knowledgeable about the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure and experienced in state appellate practice in Pennsylvania. The second is a position on the Minor Judiciary Education board and that appointee must be a member of the Bar of this commonwealth. Applicants should be knowledgeable about the practice and procedure in the magisterial district courts, as

Don Veix Re-elected Chairman of Plumstead Planning Commission Don Veix, a Partner of the Firm, was re-elected Chairman of the Plumstead Township Planning Commission at the Commission’s reorganization session. The Planning Commission is responsible for the administration of all subdivision and land development activity, the land preservation program including an $8 million open space bond, the Plumstead Township Agricultural Security District, and general grants programs. Don has been a member of the Commission for over 20 years. With over thirty years of experience, Don concentrates his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation, Real Estate & Land Use. He

Starting April 9th, the back parking lot of the BCBA will be partially unavailable as work is being done on the patio.  There will be some parking, but it will be limited. It will take approximately 2 weeks (or more) to complete the patio work, and we’ll update you when the work is finished.

Welcome New BCBA Members for March 2018! Rebecca Glenn-Dinwoodie Nina Friel Aimee Schnecker Christopher Bret Alexander, Jr.

Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania Seeks an Executive Director  Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) seeks a new Executive Director to lead this exceptional organization forward. Elizabeth Wood Fritsch, Esq., who served as Executive Director for 20 years, is stepping down on July 31, 2018. LASP is dedicated to the provision of high quality legal services to low income and vulnerable residents of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties. It is the primary provider of legal assistance in the four county region, delivering its services through seven local offices and a centralized phone and online helpline system. In addition to

Mannion Prior, LLP Co-Founder Named a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Mannion Prior, LLP is pleased to announce that co-founder and partner Karl Prior has been elected a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”). ACTEC is a nonprofit association of lawyers and law professors skilled and experienced in the preparation of wills and trusts; estate planning; and probate procedure and administration of trusts and estates of decedents, minors and incompetents. Lawyers and law professors are elected to be Fellows based on their outstanding reputation, exceptional skill, and substantial contributions to

Gina Rubel Presents ‘Social Media: Ethics, Errors and Establishing Guidelines’ for Government Finance Officers of Pennsylvania (GFOA-PA)  DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (March 2018) – Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. President and CEO, Gina Rubel, will present “Social Media: Ethics, Errors and Establishing Guidelines” for Pennsylvania government finance officers at their annual meeting on April 25 in State College at the Penn Stater Conference Center. During the program, Rubel, a marketing and crisis management expert and attorney, will discuss ways that Pennsylvania government finance officers can embrace social media to implement ethical and effective social media tactics. “Municipalities of all sizes are using social media for community

  Philadelphia Media Network Names High Swartz a Winner of the Delaware Valley 2018 Top Workplaces Award Norristown, PA, (March 19, 2018) –High Swartz has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by Philadelphia Media Network. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few. “Top Workplaces is more than just recognition,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of Energage. “Our research shows

    Bucks County Bar Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities Doylestown, PA: The Bucks County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Bucks County Bar Association, is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for 2018. Throughout the year, the Foundation holds several events in support of the Thomas E. Mellon, Jr. Scholarship and the William Penn Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded to Bucks County residents pursuing a career in law or a related field. Eligibility requirements include a record of academic excellence and a strong commitment to public service.  Additional criteria along with application details for the scholarships can be found at

Denise Bowman, Esq. Joins Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Denise M. Bowman as a Partner of the firm.  Denise will join AMM’s  Business & Commercial Litigation practice groups.  A highly effective and experienced negotiator, Ms. Bowman brings an impressive skill set and strong strategic advocacy to every client engagement.  Her focus on business and commercial services has afforded her a comprehensive understanding of the complex forces at play across multiple industry sectors.  With a particular passion for reaching practical resolutions to complex business disputes, Denise Bowman is dedicated