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Funding cuts could deny legal services to those of limited means By David J. Truelove Aug 6, 2017 About two months ago, reporter Jo Ciavaglia wrote a compelling article about proposed cuts to Legal Aid funding and the consequences to those in our community whose only access to the legal system exists via Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania (LASP) or a similar program. As members of the Bucks County Bar Association, we are acutely aware of the dire situation facing LASP and similar programs in providing basic legal services to the indigent and working poor. Unfortunately, the legal aid system

Harrisburg, PA – Secretary of State Pedro A. Cortés today reminded Pennsylvania notaries public that changes to the notary law include an education requirement for current as well as new notaries. “We want to ensure that all currently commissioned notaries know they must complete the education component before they apply to renew their commission,” Secretary Cortés said. The Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts (RULONA) will go into effect on October 26, 2017. All current notaries who will be renewing a commission on or after that date must complete a 3-hour notary education course (PDF) within the six months before

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Honorable Lawrence F. Stengel became Chief Judge of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on August 1, 2017. Judge Stengel has served as a federal judge for over thirteen years and follows the Honorable Petrese B. Tucker as the 14th Chief Judge of this district. One of thirteen original federal judicial districts created by the federal judiciary act of 1789, the Eastern District encompasses Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties. Chief Judge D. Brooks Smith of the Third Circuit Court of Appeals stated, “Larry Stengel is

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High Swartz Named ‘Top Attorneys’ for 2017 by Suburban Life Magazine Attorneys named among best in greater Philadelphia area for family law, workers’ compensation and business law. NORRISTOWN, Pa. (July 2017) –   High Swartz LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce that its attorneys have been named among the “Top Attorneys” for 2017 by Suburban Life magazine. The attorneys receiving the honors include Mary Cushing Dougherty, who was recognized for her excellence in the practice area of family law and divorce, Thomas E. Panzer for workers’ compensation, and Joel D. Rosen

High Swartz Family Law Attorneys Speak at Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer Meeting Mary Cushing Doherty and Elizabeth Early talk executive compensation and custody case law updates at annual meeting  NORRISTOWN, Pa. (July 2017) – Pennsylvania family law attorney Mary Cushing Doherty, a partner at High Swartz LLP and the chair of the firm’s family law practice, and Elizabeth C. Early, an associate with the firm, recently acted as speakers during the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section’s Summer Meeting, held July 13 to July 16 at the Omni Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. Many of the sessions at

Plymouth Meeting, PA, July 20, 2017 – Ostroff Injury Law is pleased to announce that Diane M. Sodano, Esq. has joined the firm as an attorney. Sodano has built an accomplished 25-year career as a litigation attorney representing plaintiffs in various types of personal injury matters, and as a law firm director responsible for assuring that firm clients receive the highest level of service and attention. Ostroff Injury Law President Jon Ostroff said: “We are thrilled to add a lawyer with Diane’s great reputation and deep experience in personal injury. Diane is a savvy, experienced, respected litigator who will bring

Jeffrey M. Williams Named President of AAML Pennsylvania Chapter Williams Family Law managing partner leads statewide chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (July 2017) – Bucks County family law firm Williams Family Law, P.C. is pleased to announce that Founder and Managing Partner, Jeffrey M. Williams, has been named president of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Founded in 1962, the AAML is a national group of leaders in the practice area of domestic relations law. With 50 chapters and 1,600 Fellows nationally, it attracts pre-eminent family law practitioners across the country. Formerly the

Regular Members: Janine Ehsani, Esq. Nicole O. Levitt, Esq. Associate Member: Katherine L. DiAmico, Esq. County Members: William David Oetinger, Esq. Office of Public Defender Austin James Soldano, Esq. Bucks County Justice Center

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, a Bucks County-based full-service law firm, is pleased to announce the addition of Jamie M. Jamison to the firm’s Family Law practice group.  Ms. Jamison practices exclusively in the area of family law where she handles all phases of the negotiation and litigation of domestic relations cases, including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, protection from abuse, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.  Jamie M. Jamison, Esq.