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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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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.
Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal and Real Estate and Land Use Law.
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David J. Brooman

David J. Brooman
David J. Brooman has more than three decades experience in environmental law, zoning and land use development, and environmental litigation.
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Kevin Cornish

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.
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Mark R. Fischer Jr.

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.
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Thomas E. Panzer

Thomas E. Panzer
Workers' Compensation Attorney Thomas E. Panzer’s practice areas focus on administrative litigation, including zoning, land use, and municipal law.
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Thomas D. Rees

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.
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James B. Shrimp

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 .
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Richard C. Sokorai

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.
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Kathleen M. Thomas

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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Municipal & Government Law Blog

Stormwater Fees in PA – What You Need to Know

June 29, 2020 No Comments

Property Owners in PA looking to challenge their stormwater fees need to understand the requirements regarding how they are structured and assessed. If you’ve read

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PA Pipeline Construction FAQs

January 15, 2020 No Comments

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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Dead Tree Removal Laws in PA

July 30, 2019 No Comments

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

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PA Municipalities worried about the Airbnb trend can rest easier

April 30, 2019 No Comments

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

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What is a Municipal Authority?

February 15, 2019 No Comments

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

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Politcal Yard Signs and Your HOA

February 8, 2019 No Comments

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

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How can municipalities control the AirBnB trend within their neighborhoods?

March 27, 2018 No Comments

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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Municipal & Government Law News

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Links for Southeastern PA and NJ Residents

January 22, 2021 No Comments

Listed are web links to Southeastern PA and New Jersey

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High Swartz Merges with the Law Offices of Glen-David Schwarzschild, LLC of New Jersey

January 1, 2021 No Comments

We are pleased to announce the firm’s merger with the

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Elizabeth C. Early Elected Partner at High Swartz

January 1, 2021 No Comments

The family law attorney and parenting coordinator has also been

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High Swartz Attorney Don Petrille Joins Auditor General-Elect DeFoor’s PA Transition Team

December 11, 2020 No Comments

High Swartz business attorney Don Petrille has been invited to

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2020 Toby L. Dickman Seminar Offering 3 Substantive CLE Credits

November 23, 2020 No Comments

Parenting in a Pandemic Date: December 16, 2020 | Time:

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