High Swartz's Legal Insights
High Swartz to be Presenting Sponsor at the 2019 Legal Aid Golf Classic
The 2019 Legal Aid Golf Classic is a popular annual golf event whose purpose is to raise funds for Legal Aid of Southeastern PA to be held at the 1912 in Plymouth Meeting, PA. High Swartz Law Firm is pleased to again be the Presenting Sponsor at the 2019 Legal Aid Golf Classic on Monday […]
David Brooman, Tom Panzer and Gil High Attend PA Municipal Solicitor's Workshop
High Swartz Municipal Attorneys David J. Brooman, Thomas E. Panzer and Gilbert P. High, Jr. attended the Municipal Solicitors Workshop on May 16, 2019. The Workshop was held at Delaware Valley Trusts in Horsham, PA. On the agenda: The State of Qualified Immunity for Pennsylvania Public - discussed the United States Supreme Court's including constitutional […]
Mary Cushing Doherty leads CLE Training on Helping Clients Achieve Financial Stability After Divorce
On April 17, Mary Cushing Doherty co-led with Michael Fingerman a CLE training providing practical information to those looking for financial stability after the often devastating effects of divorce. The CLE was offered by Philadelphia VIP who utilizes the powers of the community to provide quality legal services to ensure justice to low-income Philadelphians. It […]
High Swartz attorney Thomas D. Rees supports Main Line Art Center's Art in Action Spring Fundraiser
Read about Mr. Rees recent CLE courses and work with the Main Line Art Center. March 2019 High Swartz Partner and Education Law attorney Thomas D. Rees taught a CLE course for the National Business Institute’s “Human Resource Law from Start to Finish” program. Tom provided written materials and presented on an update on employment […]
Joel D. Rosen to MC Hepatitis B Foundation Crystal Ball
On Friday, April 26, Joel D. Rosen, High Swartz managing partner, Corporate Law attorney and member of the board at the Hepatitis B Foundation, will be the MC at the Crystal Ball Gala at the Blue Bell Country Club. The event benefits the Hep B Foundation and will honor Christoph Seeger of Fox Chase Cancer […]
What Are the Rules on Retaliation – Can I Discipline an Employee Who Has Previously Complained About Discrimination?
Being an employer requires multiple hats. Aside from day-to-day business operations and long-range planning, employers have to hire and fire employees, investigate workplace complaints, and discipline employees for improper actions. Throughout each of these tasks and others, it is critical to act consistently with state and federal labor and employment laws. Those who don’t follow […]
Politcal Yard Signs and Your HOA
Political campaign signage and yard signs has always been a point of significant controversy in PA, which has only intensified in the recent years. Because our democracy depends upon the free exchange of ideas, the First Amendment forbids laws “abridging the freedom of speech.” The Supreme Court has long interpreted that the Amendment has a […]
Is Crowdfunding Taxed?
An elderly man beaten with a brick on July 4th in Los Angeles is in critical condition. A German Shepherd is beaten and shot while protecting his young owner during a burglary. Then, there is the little girl born prematurely who needs tests, treatments, doctors and surgeries to survive. In each of these situations, the […]
Today, Marlyn Smith is celebrating 90 years of life and 63 years with High Swartz
Happy 90th Birthday, Marlyn! Loyal, dedicated, and hard working are only a few ways to describe Marlyn Smith. Marlyn joined the High Swartz law firm as an associate in 1956 when he began his work in estate planning, probate, and real estate law. In 1978, he bravely took on the responsibility as the first Managing […]
High Swartz sponsors Montgomery Child Advocacy Project with a “Salute to Heroes”
High Swartz, a law firm located in the Greater Philadelphia Area, proudly sponsors a local Montgomery County organization—Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP). On Saturday, November, 17, 2018, MCAP held its’ 8th annual Salute to Heroes Dinner Dance & Silent Auction, which honored Sarah Klein, the first known gymnast victim of former Olympics Women’s Gymnastics Team […]