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GREG B. EMMONS NAMED TO SBA TRAINING HONOR ROLL, 2017             Friedman Schuman, PC takes pride in acknowledging that one of its members, Greg B. Emmons, Esq., recently received recognition for his participation in the nationwide SBA training program from Coleman.  Attorney Emmons is certified as a closing attorney for both SBA 7 (a) and 504 Small Business Loans through the United States Small Business Administration. In support of the Financial Services Department at Friedman Schuman, a Jenkintown law firm representing numerous lending institutions, Mr. Emmons has become a tremendous source of knowledge and loan transaction skills that can be

Curtin & Heefner Partner Jordan Yeager to Speak At Yale Law School Jordan Yeager will be speaking at the Yale Law School about Environmental Constitutionalism and the Pennsylvania Experience.  During his talk at Yale, on February 26, 2018, Yeager will address his litigation experience in Pennsylvania, including in the landmark Robinson Township case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  The Robinson Township decision, in which the court adopted Mr. Yeager’s arguments, marked the first time a law had been declared unconstitutional for violating the Pennsylvania Constitution’s Environmental Rights Amendment.  The case has been widely hailed as ushering in a new era

Mark S. Cappuccio, Esq. Reappointed Solicitor of Marlborough Township Blue Bell, PA – Mark S. Cappuccio, Esq. was reappointed Solicitor of the Board of Supervisors and the Planning Commission of Lower Milford Township, Lehigh County. Mr. Cappuccio has served in this capacity since 2009.  Established in 1853, Lower Milford Township is a Second Class Township located in the Southwestern corner of Lehigh County, PA. Mr. Cappuccio is a Shareholder at Eastburn and Gray, P.C. in Pennsylvania, and is the Chair of the firm’s tax assessment appeals group. He is an experienced civil trial attorney with an extensive background in tax

Norristown, PA, February 13, 2018– High Swartz partner, Melissa M. Boyd has been re-appointed Board of the Directors for the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) for a 3 year term. The mission of the MCAP is to end and prevent child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy and education.. To learn more about MCAP, visit their website at www.mcapkids.com Melissa M. Boyd is a partner with High Swartz LLP. She concentrates her practice on family law including, but not limited to, divorce, pre-nuptial and post-divorce agreements, child custody and support, equitable distribution, alimony, adoptions, protection from

Elizabeth Fineman, Esquire, was a speaker at the Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section Meeting on February 7th.  The program discussed the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and the law’s effect on family law practice, including practical tips for tax season. Fineman is part of the Firm’s Family Law Practice group.  She handles all phases of the negotiation and litigation of domestic relations cases, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony/spousal support, equitable distribution, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.    Serving the Philadelphia surrounding communities, Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is a full-service law firm that offers sophisticated, proactive,

It is with great sadness that we advise you that Marijo Murphy died suddenly in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, February 3, 2018.  She had traveled to California for a golf vacation when she suffered an insurmountable medical emergency. On Friday, February 16, 2018 there will be a viewing from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Swartz-Givnish Funeral Home, located at: 323 Washington Avenue, Newtown, PA 18940. On Saturday, February 17, 2018 a second viewing will be held from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, located at:  81 Swamp Road, Newtown, PA 18940; a Funeral Mass

During the month of February, members who bring a non-BCBA member to a CLE will receive a coupon redeemable for a one-hour CLE. Visit BCBA and fill out a chance to win the “Members Only Raffles” weekly raffles. A new raffle, one per (full) week for the month of February. Our business community loves BCBA members too. Using the BCBA App, check out discounts offered by local businesses exclusively to BCBA members. No BCBA App on your smart phone? Use this link and follow directions to download.

Mary Cushing Doherty Named ‘Top Family Law Attorney’ by Suburban Life Magazine Norristown, PA,      – High Swartz LLP, a full service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that partner, Mary Cushing Doherty has been named a ‘2018 Top Family Law Attorney’ by Suburban Life Magazine. The annual list of Top Family Law Attorneys in Suburban Life highlights the best family law attorneys representing anything from divorce and prenuptial agreements to child support and adoption. Mary Cushing Doherty was spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Bar Association to the Pennsylvania legislature to pass no fault divorce

LOCAL ATTORNEY SELECTED TO RECEIVE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NORTH WALES, PA, February 1, 2018 – Steven F. Fairlie, Esquire has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award among America’s Top 100 Attorneys for Pennsylvania which is awarded to less than .5% of all attorneys. Mr. Fairlie has also been selected among America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys and America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators for Pennsylvania in 2017. He is one of just a handful of attorneys to receive all three awards. Steven F. Fairlie, Esquire has been designated a Pennsylvania “SuperLawyer” in both Personal Injury and Criminal Defense by

The Plain English Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar Association has been charged with promoting the use of plain English in the law to bridge the gap between the legal profession and the general public. One of the avenues the committee has chosen to accomplish this task is to award the use of plain language in legal writing by recognizing examples of clear legal writing in documents.  The committee will present the Clarity Awards during the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Bar Association held in Hershey, May 10, 2018.  It is hoped that the publication of these examples of plain English