Ransom Estate Planning Lawyers

Co-Founder, Shareholder and Department leader of major suburban-Philadelphia law firm with emphasis on skilled and passionate representation, client responsiveness and productivity, community involvement and dedication to high standards of ethical conduct. I have personally represented individuals and non-profit organizations, government and businesses that range in size and complexity from closely held to Fortune 500, in business and real estate transactions, land use entitlements, environmental and regulatory approvals and litigation.

Adjunct Professor of Law, Real Estate Transactions, Temple University Beasley School of Law

Education

LLM, Taxation, Temple University School of Law, 1986

JD, Temple University School...

Michelle A. Winter left a career as a health professional in the early 1990’s to pursue a life-long dream of becoming an attorney. Upon graduating from Temple Law School in 1996, she worked two years as in house counsel with a major medical malpractice insurance firm. In early 1998, she opened her own law practice where she has focused on the needs of families and businesses in her community. Michelle’s practice currently encompasses several areas of law with a focus on Family Law, including adoptions, divorce, custody, support, Power of Attorney, Wills and Living Wills. The office also stays...

Attorney in private practice since 1981 focusing primarily on elder law and estate planning, real estate investment and transactions, including zoning, and general business matters.

Attorney Douglas Wortman has been practicing law in Eastern Pennsylvania for 10 years. While he is well-versed in a wide variety of legal issues, his main focus has been family law and bankruptcy. Efficient communication with clients is important to Mr. Wortman. He is known for promptly returning telephone messages and correspondence. Attorney Wortman is a military veteran who proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years.

Stephen Wiener concentrates his practice in business, corporate and LLC Tax law and estate planning and administration matters. His business clients include a variety of manufacturers and technology related companies. Steve advises on federal and state taxation and general business issues as well as having experience in bank and loan negotiation and documentation. Estate planning and administration is provided for a range of clients from sophisticated estate plans for the high net worth individuals to simple wills.

Attorney Daly is a lifelong resident of the Lehigh Valley. He received his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Economics from Moravian University (B.A., with honors in Sociology, Alpha Kappa Delta), and then pursued a law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of law. After graduating law school, he began his legal career handling a variety of matters, including civil litigation defense, consumer law, contract law, intellectual property, small business law and estate planning. Over time, Joshua found that assisting families with estate planning and estate administration process (probate), and in particular assisting the aging community, to...

Ethan K. Stone was born and raised in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania prior to moving to Mechanicsburg where he attended Cumberland Valley High School. He is a 2004 graduate of the Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Smeal College of Business. He subsequently received his law degree (Juris Doctorate) from the Dickinson School of Law and is currently admitted to practice law in all jurisdictions in Pennsylvania including the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Cumberland County Bar Association, the Dauphin...

Clayton came to Mooney Law with a wealth of knowledge and experience managing clients estate planning and elder law issues. Since then, he has worked hard to keep his clients informed and prepared for all of the myriad of issues surrounding this practice. Call him when you need someone you can count on.

Mr. Pappas is co-managing member of Vasiliadis Pappas Associates LLC. He practices exclusively in the areas of elder law, trust and estate planning, trust and estate administration, special needs planning, and veterans’ pension benefits planning. Mr. Pappas’ practice encompasses the Lehigh Valley and greater Eastern Pennsylvania.

He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A graduate of the Temple University Beasley School of Law (J.D. 2004), Mr. Pappas received his undergraduate degree in political science from Temple University (B.A. 2001, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha) with a specialization in political economy...

Gardner and Stevens, P.C. is a local general practice law firm with offices in Ephrata and Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. If you need an experienced personal injury lawyer, divorce attorney or need a lawyer for general practice issues, and want to stay local to the Northern Lancaster PA area, look to the Gardner & Stevens law firm.

Misty Toothman is a Chester County native who returned to the Twin Valley area after supporting her husband's career in the U.S. Marine Corps. Misty initially developed her work ethic, resilience, and ingenuity on her family's dairy farm; she continued to develop those qualities as the spouse of a constantly deploying Marine, homeschooling mother of three children, and advocate for wounded veterans and their families. Misty's nontraditional path to becoming an attorney has equipped her with a unique perspective and skillset that she applies to her legal practice. Misty currently lives in a historic stone house in Berks County,...

Representing clients in all aspects of divorce, custody, support and adoption matters for 20 years.

Dale practices in the areas of elder law, estate planning and administration, oil and gas law and real estate. He received his B.A. from Bluffton College and his Juris Doctor from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, where he served on the Appellate Moot Court Board. Upon graduation from Dickinson he received the William H. Dodd Award, given to the senior who best exemplifies the highest ideals of the legal profession.

Dale has spoken to many groups of landowners on the subject of oil and gas law, focusing on protecting the landowners’ rights. He has worked extensively...

Erin Saulino, Esq. spent fifteen years in financial regulation. She started working at the Philadelphia Stock Exchange as an Investigator for Foreign Currency, Equity and Options Trading, quickly working her way up to Director of Options Trading Investigations. Later, she was in charge of Options Trading Investigations at NASDAQ PHLX, and then Associate Director in Options Regulation at FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. At FINRA, she focused on best execution, Reg SHO, market access, customer complaints across the various options exchanges.

Continuing with her passion for helping people, Erin followed her dream of opening her own practice so that she...

A former chief public defender and assistant district attorney, with extensive trial experience, who is dedicated to serving Central Pennsylvanians.

Janine Hallman is an attorney and former special education teacher. She focuses her law practice in the areas of Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Elder Law, Probate, Special Education and Disabilities Law.

Scott Bloom has been an attorney since graduating Widener University School of Law in 1996. He started his firm for the purpose of helping people with family law, elder law and estate planning issues. The firm prides itself on providing a personal touch to help individuals and families. Scott is also here to help you with your Medicaid planning. Furthermore, he is accredited by the Veterans Administration and is able to prepare Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefits applications. Scott is licensed to practice law in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. He has offices in both locations and will routinely meet...

Providing guidance and direction to Clients in Real Estate, Estate Planning, Family Law, Contracts, Business Transactions, Legal Conflicts and Litigation Matters. Representing clients in one or more of these matters to help them in their everyday personal and/or business life. I am focused on providing my clients with the individual attention and the high quality of performance they deserve while always maintaining the degree of integrity and confidentiality required for my client's protection. MY GOALS are my client's goals and that is to reach the objectives they are seeking in whatever area of law or matter I am working on...

Gardner and Stevens, P.C. is a local general practice law firm with offices in Ephrata and Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. If you need an experienced personal injury lawyer, divorce attorney or need a lawyer for general practice issues, and want to stay local to the Northern Lancaster PA area, look to the Gardner & Stevens law firm.

I am a shareholder in the law firm of Leisawitz Heller. I am the only certified elder law attorney practicing in Berks County. I am a graduate of Bucknell University and hold a J.D. degree from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law and an LL.M in tax law from the Villanova University School of Law.
My practice is limited to trust and estate matters, including elder law, estate administration, estate planning, asset protection planning, long-term care planning, guardianships, special needs planning and fiduciary litigation.
I currently serve as a trustee of the Berks Community Trust which is a...

Sean B. Patton is an associate at Schoffstall Elder Law, LLC, a firm dedicated to the practice of elder and special needs planning law, guardianship, estate planning, and estate administration. Sean retired from the USMC in 2022 after over twenty years of honorable service. During his time in uniform, Sean served around the world, supporting both conventional and special operations forces, including combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sean earned numerous commendations during his military career, but he takes great pride in two in particular. First, is the Judge Advocate Association’s Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Award for a “demonstrated...

Zachary Zawarski is an attorney located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Zachary practices in diverse areas of the law including business law, employment law, workers' compensation, landlord-tenant law, and estate planning. We are committed to providing legal representation with a personal touch. Customer service is a priority of ours. At the Law Office of Zachary Zawarski, we're always looking to exceed client expectations through outstanding service.

Gladys Wiles has over 22 years experience in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Real Estate and Business Law. Each case is unique and the laws are complicated, but Gladys takes a comprehensive strategic and personal approach in handling your case working closely with you as well as other experts to achieve the best possible outcome.

A native of the Lehigh Valley, Attorney Wiles received her J.D. from The Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, cum laude, a B.A. from Muhlenberg College and a M.A. from Lehigh University. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Lehigh County Bar Association. Attorney...

After 20 years as a staff attorney representing victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, I have transitioned into private practice at Mogel, Speidel, Bobb & Kershner to represent my clients in broader areas of the law.
I represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, support and Protection from Abuse. I also prepare estate documents and probate documents for estates. I have worked hard to build a good rapport with my fellow attorneys and our local bench and I work hard to achieve the best result possible for my clients.

Charles graduated from the Hill School in 1973 and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Catholic University of America in 1977. He received a Juris Doctor degree from the Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware in 1981. Charles was hired as an Assistant District Attorney in Montgomery County from 1981 to 1985. Charles was admitted to practice before the following Courts: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania - 1981 U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania - 1984 Supreme Court of Florida - 1984 United States Patent and Trademark Office – 1992 He went on to...

The Law Offices of Daniel I. Ward is a boutique law practice that provides specific, sophisticated legal services, in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our focus is on integrated tax, estate and planning for high net worth clients, and an estate administration practice that properly carries out those planning objectives. We address the issues that arise both during life and after death. Clients receive personalized service that caters to their individual needs and concerns. Our firm obtains results that are consisitant with our clients objectives.