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High Swartz Welcomes New Litigation Attorney

High Swartz, a full-service law firm with offices in Norristown and Doylestown PA, is pleased to announce that Samuel T. Cooper Esq. has joined the firm’s litigation team. Practicing out of the Norristown office, Mr. Cooper joins the firm after completing a law clerkship with the Honorable Daniel J. Clifford, of the family court division […]

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High Swartz Partner Thomas E. Panzer and MIRIA Board Pass Quick Response Grants

During its meeting on September 4, 2020, the Military Installation Remediation and Infrastructure Authority (MIRIA) Board of Directors approved more than $2.5 million dollars in “Quick Response Grants” to local water and sewer authorities. The grants will help those authorities pass through reimbursements for surcharges applied to customers relating to the cost of remediating polyfluoroalkyl […]

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IRS Issues Payroll Tax Deferral Guidance – What You Need to Know

Given the sparse guidance, there is currently a lot of leeway in how employers can implement the tax deferral holiday. On August 8, 2020, President Trump declared an optional payroll tax deferral holiday for the employee portion of social security taxes. The IRS issued guidance for employers to implement the deferral program on August 28, […]

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High Swartz Partner Thomas E. Panzer Appointed to Bucks County SPCA Board of Directors

High Swartz, a full-service law firm with offices in Southeastern Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Thomas E. Panzer of its Doylestown Office was appointed to the Bucks County SPCA Board of Directors. With the appointment, Tom continues his over 25 years of service and dedication to the Bucks community. In addition to his municipal, […]

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Is it worth getting Short-Term Limited Duration Health Insurance during the Pandemic?

STLDI coverage was designed as bridge coverage so the consumer has some insurance until better coverage is arranged. The premiums are low and so is the protection. After passage of the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA, often called Obamacare) standards were proscribed for comprehensive major medical insurance policies. STLDI medical coverage is Short-Term Limited Duration […]

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U.S. Supreme Court Further Defines Title VII Protection to Include LGBT

Yesterday, the Supreme Court, in a 6 to 3 decision, ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination in employment against LGBT individuals. In a single day, millions of Americans were provided with protection under Title VII and employers must modify their conduct. Before June 15, 2020, the rights of […]

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Guardianship Tracking System (GTS) Online Workshops for Spring 2020

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is offering a series of online workshops that educate guardians that are court-appointed on how to navigate the newly-created GTS or Guardianship Tracking System. The GTS allows the guardians of incapacitated adults to file annual reports and inventory online. The workshops are accessed online and conducted through an […]

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Mary Cushing Doherty's Observation About PA House Bill 1397

On December 9th, 2019, Mary responded on behalf of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers regarding PA custody statutes. Her presentation was to Representatives Delozier and Davis as well as the sub-committee on Family Law. Thank you Representatives Delozier and Davis for the opportunity to present my observation about House Bill […]

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Bucks County Bar Association to host "Phone Calls with Santa" Event

For a $10 donation,* a member of the Bucks County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division will call your child as Santa Claus! The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the Bucks County Bar Association is conducting a “Phone Calls with Santa” event. The calls will occur the night of Wednesday, December 11 between 6:00 and 8:00 […]

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High Swartz Recognized as a 2020 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.

High Swartz is proud to announce it has received a "Best Law Firm" nod and has been recognized nationally in Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation for 2020. Also, in the Philadelphia Metropolitan region, High Swartz has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in Family Law, Family Law Mediation and Municipal Law. To […]