PA Pipeline Construction FAQs
January 15, 2020
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When many Pennsylvania landowners look out onto their backyards, they are unaware of the pipeline system that currently resides under their lawns. Many more are
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High Swartz continues a legacy of Municipal service as Solicitors to townships and boroughs, zoning hearing boards, municipal authorities and other government agencies; bond counsel to government agencies and authorities; contract negotiation and advice on public contract and bidding matters; representation of government agencies on organizational and regulatory matters; drafting of municipal ordinances; land use and zoning matters; and litigation.
The law firm provides Municipal Legal Services and Government Legal Services including:
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- Eminent Domain & Condemnation Proceedings
- Easements and Rights of Way
- Environmental issues
- Employment and Labor Law
- Home Rule Charter Law
- Local Taxation, Enforcement and Collections
- Public Contracting
- Zoning, Subdivision & Land Development
- Municipal Litigation
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- Right to Know
- Real Estate Taxation and Exemptions
High Swartz continues a legacy of public service, as the attorneys serve as special counsel and solicitors to municipalities and municipal authorities in general representation, land use, environmental and organizational issues.
The law firm provides Municipal Legal Services and Government Legal Services including:
- Solicitor Services
- Condemnation Proceedings and Eminent Domain
- Easements and Rights of Way
- Environmental issues
- Employment and Labor Law
- Home Rule Charter Law
- Local Taxation, Enforcement and Collections
- Public Contracting
- Subdivision and Land Development
- Zoning
- Litigation
- Code Enforcement
- Telecommunications
- Right to Know
- Real Estate Taxation and Exemptions
Municipal & Government Law Attorneys
Gilbert P. High Jr.
Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal and Real Estate and Land Use Law.
David J. Brooman
David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in environmental law, zoning and land use development, and environmental litigation.
Kevin Cornish
Kevin Cornish focuses his practice on commercial, civil, and contract & business litigation. His clients include individuals as well as local, regional, and national businesses.
Mark R. Fischer Jr.
Mark Fischer is a partner in the firm’s litigation department. He focuses his practice primarily on representing businesses in breach of contract, payment collection, construction defect, and consumer protection disputes throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Thomas E. Panzer
Workers' Compensation Attorney Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning, land use, and municipal law.
Thomas D. Rees
Thomas D. Rees heads the firm’s Litigation, Employment Law and Education Law Practices. He focuses his practice primarily on employment and labor law and private education law.
James B. Shrimp
James B. Shrimp concentrates his practice in the representation of employers in discrimination cases brought in federal court and state court, and at the administrative level .
Richard C. Sokorai
Richard Sokorai is an equity partner at High Swartz and concentrates his practice in civil litigation, employment, real estate and environmental law.
Kathleen M. Thomas
Kathleen M. Thomas concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law, small business, non-profit law, and civil litigation. Kathleen is also experienced in other areas of municipal law, including Right to Know, land development, zoning, code, and enforcement.
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Dead Tree Removal Laws in PA
July 30, 2019
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With the rapid infestation of invasive tree pests like the Spotted Lanternfly and Emerald Ash Borer in Pennsylvania, many residents are being forced to ask
PA Municipalities worried about the Airbnb trend can rest easier
April 30, 2019
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In a recent decision, the PA Supreme Court reversed the Commonwealth Court’s ruling and in doing so, state that Airbnb-type rentals are against residential zoning
What is a Municipal Authority?
February 15, 2019
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If you live in Pennsylvania, odds are that you’re within the service area of at least one municipal or joint municipal authority. It has been
Politcal Yard Signs and Your HOA
February 8, 2019
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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
How can municipalities control the AirBnB trend within their neighborhoods?
March 27, 2018
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The online marketplace for short term lodging is proliferating well beyond Jersey Shore and Poconos rentals. AirBnB’s are becoming a popular trend in suburban Philadelphia
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Mary Cushing Doherty’s Observation About PA House Bill 1397
December 9, 2019
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On December 9th, 2019, Mary responded on behalf of the
Bucks County Bar Association to host “Phone Calls with Santa” Event
November 2, 2019
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For a $10 donation,* a member of the Bucks County
High Swartz Recognized as a 2020 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®.
November 1, 2019
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High Swartz is proud to announce it has received a
What Women Needs to Know About Divorce: Second Saturday Workshop
October 31, 2019
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This popular workshop offers non-biased financial, emotional and legal divorce
High Swartz is Legal Counsel for Affordable Housing Finance Award Winner
October 10, 2019
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Highland Hall Senior Housing has been chosen as the seniors