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Wisler Pearlstine continues to support the pro bono work of its associates by sponsoring the Support Center for Child Advocates’ Annual Benefit Reception and Auction.  The Support Center is celebrating its 35th anniversary and continues to provide pro bono legal … Continue reading →

There is an important income tax benefit provided by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to taxpayers that make contributions to Internal Revenue Code Section 529 Qualified Tuition Programs.  To read the full article click here

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP, is pleased to announce that Megan Dalton has joined the firm. She is an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group.  Ms. Dalton’s primary practice area includes commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction law, representing contractors, … Continue reading →

Adam L. Fernandez, an Associate in the firm’s Estate Planning and Administration Department, recently spoke at a meeting of The Mother’s Club of Upper Merion in King of Prussia on February 20, 2012.  Mr. Fernandez presented on the topic of … Continue reading →

Long time Wisler employee, Pat Pergine bowls a perfect game at age 81!!  We are all proud of our Jack of All Trades, Pat Pergine, who bowled his first perfect game on January 23rd, 2012.  Pat has worked at Wisler … Continue reading →

Ken Roos, Chair of the Education Law Department, recently moderated and presented at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Seminar: School Law: Update on Important Issues, in Philadelphia on December 9, 2011.  Mr. Roos presented on the topic of “The First Amendment … Continue reading →

Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been named as one of the 100 Largest Law Firms in Pennsylvania by PaLaw 2011 magazine’s — Annual Report on the Legal Profession. The Annual Report is … Continue reading →

You and Your Attorney: Your Next Big Relationship.  To read the Client Alert click here

Getting engaged is a life changing event.  Here are some things to consider if you or someone you know just got engaged.  To read the Client Alert click here

If you are going through a divorce, the holiday season can be a special nightmare.  To read more, click here

On November 9, 2011, Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Departments, was a featured speaker at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, entitled, “Insurance Investigation and Litigation of a Fire.”  Although … Continue reading →

The Business Practice Group at Wisler Pearlstine has recently negotiated, documented and closed numerous transactions involving the sale and purchase of defaulted commercial mortgage loans, from financial institutions to private purchasers.  These types of complex transactions are becoming more common … Continue reading →

During 2011 and 2012, individuals who are interested in gifting assets to their heirs may be able to take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make such gifts at a reduced tax cost.  To read the Client Alert click here

On August 26, 2011, Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Departments, was a speaker at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, titled “Litigating to Win through Advanced Trial Advocacy.”  The seminar … Continue reading →

On August 23, 2011, Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Departments, was the featured and sole speaker for a National Business Institute live teleconference, entitled “Construction Defect Litigation.”  The seminar was a nationwide … Continue reading →

Jason J. Herron, a Partner in the firm’s Business Practice Group, has been appointed to the Steering Committee of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Young Professionals Group.  The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is an organization dedicated to … Continue reading →

Wisler Pearlstine was pleased to participate in The Montgomery County Bar Association’s Diversity in Law – 1L Summer Internship Program for the third straight year.  The Program arranges paid summer internships with law firms and legal departments throughout Montgomery County … Continue reading →

Pennsylvania’s Neighborhood Blight and Revitalization Act took effect on April 25, 2011.  The Act provides local municipalities with powerful new tools to clean up abandoned and substandard properties with serious code violations or properties determined to be a public nuisance.  … Continue reading →

The Court is now required to consider fifteen separately enumerated factors, plus “any other relevant factor.”  The Court must consider each one, giving weight to the child’s safety.  Each factor must be applied in connection with “any form of custody” … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that Silvia Diaz has joined the firm as an associate in the firm’s Education Law Group. Mrs. Diaz represents school districts and charter schools in all areas of school law, including special education, employment and … Continue reading →

Ken Roos, Chair of the Education Law Department, will be presenting at the 2011 Pennsylvania School Boards Association School Solicitor’s Symposium on Friday, July 15, 2011 at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Roos will be presenting … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that Claudia L. Huot, an attorney in the firm’s Education Law Department, will be presenting at the Lehigh University Special Education Law Symposium, June 26 – July 1, 2011. Ms. Huot’s presentation is entitled Hot … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that Larry Dodds and Claudia L. Huot, both attorneys in the firm’s Education Law Department, will be presenting on Friday, May 13, 2011, at Lehigh University’s 39th Annual Education Law Conference. Mr. Dodds will present … Continue reading →

Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in Wisler Pearlstine’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation departments, was recently a speaker in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the National Business Institute seminar, “The Mechanics of Pennsylvania Civil Procedure.” Mr. Wallack lectured on responsive pleadings, motions, non-complaint claims and third-party practice. Continue reading →

Partner Jason J. Herron has been elected Chairman of the Planning Commission of East Vincent Township, Chester County. The seven members of the Planning Commission review the sketch, preliminary and final plans prepared by development applicants in connection with residential … Continue reading →

On December 17, 2010, President Obama signed into law The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “Tax Relief Act of 2010” or the “Act”). The Act reinstated the federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes effective for decedent’s dying and transfers made after December 31, 2009 and re-coupled the estate and gift tax exemptions for 2011 and 2012. Continue reading →

Carol Pronzato, assistant to Mason Avrigian, Jr., is headed to the Super Bowl and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Game because of a talented photographer—her son! Michael Pronzato, 17, a student at Archbishop Wood High School, recently entered a … Continue reading →

Joseph Bagley, ShaVon Savage and Joseph Clement gave detailed presentations to the Real Estate Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association on developments under the Right-to-Know Law. Mr. Bagley presented on recent cases in which he has successfully participated pertaining to … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that William L. Landsburg, a partner in the firm’s Private Client Services Department, will be presenting on Thursday, November 4, 2010, on the subject of Federal Corporate/Tax Governance at the “Law School for Non-Profits”. The … Continue reading →

Amy Taylor Brooks has been inducted into the Haverford College Athletic Hall of Achievement. Ms. Brooks was a 1992 graduate of Haverford College where she excelled in volleyball, basketball and lacrosse. She was selected as the most valuable player six … Continue reading →

Joseph Bagley presented at the October 2, 2010 meeting of the Montgomery County Association of Township Commissioners on the topic of Right-To-Know requests seeking emails on the personal computers of township commissioners and other members of municipal governing bodies. Mr. … Continue reading →

On May 17, 2006, President Bush signed the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005 (“TIPRA”) into law. TIPRA included a provision dealing with conversions of traditional individual retirement accounts (“IRA”) to Roth IRAs which would make such conversions available to more taxpayers. Continue reading →

As we discussed in our July Client Alert, The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 made significant changes in several areas of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), many of which are set to expire at the end of 2010 unless Congress acts to extend them. However, as the end of 2010 approaches we believe that it is unlikely that Congress will act before the end of the year and even if it does, making any changes retroactively would face legitimate constitutional challenges. The current economic outlook, historically low interest rates and tax rates set to automatically rise in the near future are all factors which present taxpayers with a golden opportunity to plan gifting strategies that take advantage of the federal tax laws as they stand today. Continue reading →

In 2001, President Bush signed The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (the “Act”) into law. The Act made significant changes in several areas of the Internal Revenue Code, including income tax rates, estate and gift tax exclusions, and qualified and retirement plan rules. All of the 2001 tax cuts are set to expire at the end of 2010 unless Congress acts to extend them. The uncertainty about whether or not Congress will act has left those subject to the estate tax and their advisers with no end of planning considerations. Continue reading →

Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s construction law and commercial litigation departments, was recently elected to a three-year term as a Director of the Upper Dublin Education Foundation. The Upper Dublin Education Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated … Continue reading →

Claudia L. Huot, Esquire to present at Lehigh University’s College of Education 38th Annual Education Law Conference. We are pleased to announce that Claudia L. Huot, an associate in the firm’s Education Law Department, will be presenting on Friday, May … Continue reading →

Marjorie Brown was a guest speaker at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Lower Gwynedd Township. Appearing as part of the Foulkeways weekly speaker series open to all Foulkeways residents, Ms. Brown discussed her past and … Continue reading →

Andrew B. Cantor was recently appointed by Pennsylvania Bar Association President Clifford E. Haines to serve on the PBA Constitutional Review Commission. The Commission will conduct a thorough review of the State’s Constitution and make recommendations to improve the structure … Continue reading →

Michael J. O’Donoghue, Esquire, Co-Chair of the Firm’s Business/Corporate practice group, was recently reappointed by the Montgomery County Commissioners to the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) for a fourth five-year term. SEPTA is a regional … Continue reading →

Larry Dodds, an attorney in the firm’s Education Law Department, will be presenting on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Exceptional Children’s Conference 2009. Mr. Dodds will speak on “Introduction to Special Education” The seminar will be … Continue reading →

We are pleased to announce that Amy Brooks, an attorney in the firm’s Education Law Department, will be presenting on Friday, October 2, 2009 at a Pennsylvania Bar Institute seminar on the subject of “Getting a Child into School and … Continue reading →

Amy P. De Shong, one of our family law partners, will present a program for the Pennyslvania Bar Institute entitled Representing Clients in These Turbulent Times, as part of its Family Law Institute series.

Partners Jim Garrity and Mark Hosterman served on a panel comprised of municipal solicitors to address the Montgomery Bar Association Real Estate Committee. The topic presented by the panel was entitled “Municipal Approvals – The Solicitor’s View”. Mr. Garrity focused … Continue reading →

Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s construction law and commercial litigation departments, was a speaker at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania entitled, “Construction Law Fundamentals: Managing Project Risk.” Mr. Wallack spoke about Overcoming Common Construction … Continue reading →

Megan Shafer and Ken Roos of the firm’s education and employment law departments were guest speakers at a regular meeting of the Eastern Pennsylvania Association of School Personnel Administrators on May 14, 2008, and presented on the topic of “Effectively … Continue reading →

Andrew B. Cantor and Mark A. Hosterman were recently appointed Solicitors for East Coventry Township, Chester County, PA. Mr. Cantor also serves as Solicitor for Collegeville Borough, Collegeville-Trappe Municipal Authority, Cheltenham Township and the Zoning Hearing Boards of Rockledge and … Continue reading →

Jason J. Herron was reappointed to the East Vincent Township Planning Commission and was elected to be its Vice Chairman. The Planning Commission is an advisory body which reviews subdivision and land development plans for compliance with law and conformity … Continue reading →

Joseph M. Bagley was appointed Solicitor to the Zoning Hearing Board of Lower Moreland Township. Mr. Bagley is a partner in the Municipal Law Department of Wisler Pearlstine and focuses his practice on zoning, land development and other municipal issues. … Continue reading →

Michael J. O’Donoghue was extensively quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer article, “Montco’s Next Color: Green,”—published on December 6, 2007. O’Donoghue is cochairman of the Montgomery County Greenhouse Gas Reduction task force, appointed by the Montco Commissioners. The task force, a … Continue reading →

Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s construction law and commercial litigation departments, was a speaker on November 26, 2007 at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania entitled, “Construction Law: What Do You Do When?” Mr. Wallack … Continue reading →

Mason Avrigian, Jr. and Jeffrey P. Wallack of the firm’s Construction Law and Commercial Litigation Departments recently co-authored an article that was published in the Construction Law Supplements of The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly titled, “To Arbitrate or … Continue reading →

Wisler Pearlstine Proudly Sponsors Whitpain Township Community Harvest Festival—For the second year in a row, Wisler Pearlstine LLP is the lead sponsor of the Whitpain Township Community Harvest Festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. … Continue reading →

Ken Roos and Amy Brooks of the Education Law Department recently co-presented at the 2007 Pennsylvania School Boards Association School Solicitors’ Symposium on Thursday July 12, 2007 at the Penn Stater Conference Center, State College, Pa. Mr. Roos and Ms. … Continue reading →

Andrew B. Cantor was appointed to serve as a member of the Montgomery County Committee to explore Campaign Finance Reform. Mr. Cantor is also a member of the Montgomery County Election Board. In addition, he serves on the Boards of … Continue reading →

Jeffrey P. Wallack, a partner in the firm’s construction law and commercial litigation departments, was a speaker on April 19, 2007 at a National Business Institute seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania entitled, “Using a Mechanic’s Lien to Get Your Money.” Mr. … Continue reading →

Megan Shafer, Esq., participated in a televised Panel Discussion on the Sunshine Act http://webpages.charter.net/gdsbmmllp/sunshine.htm sponsored by the Radnor League of Women Voters. The Sunshine Act governs public access to meetings conducted by public agencies, such as School Districts, Townships, Boroughs … Continue reading →