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High Swartz Named a ‘Best  Law Firm’ for 2018 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers Full-service law firm in Bucks and Montgomery counties recognized for prowess in family law, municipal law, and land use and zoning litigation NORRISTOWN, Pa. (November 2017) – High Swartz LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that it has been named a “Best Law Firm” for 2018 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®, achieving a Tier 1 ranking in the Philadelphia metropolitan area in the practice areas of family law and municipal law, and a Tier

Doylestown and Blue Bell, PA – For the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Eastburn and Gray, P.C. has been ranked in the 2018 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list nationally in one practice area (Land Use and Zoning Law) and regionally in three practice areas (Land Use and Zoning; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning; and Municipal Law). Firms included in the 2018 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals

Williams Family Law Sponsors ‘March for the 22’ in Bucks County Bucks County’s premier family law firm proud to support area veterans DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (October 2017) – Bucks County family law firm Williams Family Law. P.C. was pleased to support the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) of Bucks County through sponsorship of the recent “March for the 22” event on Oct. 22. The event sought to help raise awareness of the high rate of suicide among U.S. military veterans. The “March for the 22” signifies the average number of veterans who commit suicide each day, according to statistics from

Princeton, NJ October 30, 2017 — Four lawyers have recently joined Hill Wallack LLP’s Yardley, Pennsylvania office. Robert A. Stewart is a partner and member of the Trusts & Estates practice group. Bob brings 30 plus years of experience in trusts and estates practice area as well as business succession planning expertise. Bob concentrates his practice in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Trusts and Trust Administration, and Taxation of Estates and Trusts. He focuses on the preparation of wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, dynasty trusts, asset protection trusts, charitable trusts, powers of attorney and living

Doylestown, PA – Grace M. Deon, Esq. was elected to the Bucks County Chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders. Ms. Deon is a shareholder and member of Eastburn and Gray’s management committee. Her practice focuses on Employment, Commercial and Special Education litigation. She is the Immediate Past President of the Bucks County Bar Association. Founded in 1979, NAMI has more than 210,000 members who

Tina Mazaheri, Esquire has been elected to an additional one-year term as President of the Bucks County Bar Association’s Charitable Foundation. The mission of the Charitable Foundation of the Bucks County Bar Association, consistent with its charter and as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity, is to provide support for charitable, law-related projects and programs throughout Bucks County, which are engaged in activities designed to foster respect for the rule of law, the advancement of rights, liberties and protections under the law, as well as activities which have as a principal purpose the advancement of social justice for the individuals, families and

Blue Bell, PA – Zachary A. Sivertsen, Esq. was recently elected to the Board of Governors of Valley Youth House. Mr. Sivertsen’s professional practice at Eastburn and Gray, P.C. includes litigation, construction, real estate, land use and zoning, and municipal law. He frequently represents private and municipal clients in these areas. Mr. Sivertsen received his law degree, magna cum laude, from Temple University Beasley School of Law in Philadelphia. He earned an undergraduate degree, with Honors, in Urban and Regional Studies and a Master of Regional Planning degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Mr. Sivertsen is a regular

Williams Family Law Supports Marine Corps–Law Enforcement Foundation Gala Partners Jeffrey M. Williams and Robert J. Salzer attend event benefitting children of the fallen DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (October 2017) – Bucks County family law firm Williams Family Law. P.C. is pleased to announce its support of the Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF) through sponsorship of its annual Philadelphia Dinner and Gala. Jeffrey M. Williams, Robert J. Salzer, and their respective significant others attended the event at the SugarHouse Casino on Sept. 30, 2017. The MC-LEF provides scholarship and grant assistance to the children of deceased United States Marine Corps and federal

Lawyers Among Us-Advocates. Champions. Neighbors. On Nov. 22, the Bucks County Herald will feature a publication called Lawyers Among Us —Advocates. Champions. Neighbors. — which tells stories of good works carried out by the Bucks County Bar Association and its members.  The piece is the result of a partnership between the Association and the Herald to promote the many projects and programs offered by the Association and its members.  These include pro bono representation, Lawyer Referral & Information Service, legal aid initiatives, a mock trial competition, the Bucks County Bar Foundation scholarship program and programs promoting advancement of social justice. The Herald,

Doylestown, PA – Michael J. Savona, Esq. will deliver his annual address to the Pennsylvania State Tax Collectors’ Association’s (PSTCA) Annual Conference on October 21, 2017, in York, Pennsylvania. Mr. Savona’s remarks will address the proposed referendum to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution regarding homestead property assessment exemptions, statewide litigation concerning tax collector compensation and a recent decision of the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission concerning tax collector certification fees. Since 2013, Mr. Savona has served as general counsel to the PSTCA and frequently advises the association’s members on matters relating to real estate tax collection. Mr. Savona is a Shareholder at Eastburn