Effort Lawyers

As an estate planning practitioner, Jocelin Price knows that the work of developing an estate plan is really all about families, their goals and aspirations, and the legacy they want to leave behind. Whether the focus is, wealth and asset preservation and planning for future generations, safeguarding a family business through succession planning, or identifying health care and end of life preferences, Jocelin takes the time to know her clients and understand the story of their family to guide them most effectively through the estate planning process. Throughout her career, she has been a trusted advisor, helping clients identify the...

Adam focuses his practice on business and corporate law, serving as a valued partner to owners and key leadership of closely held businesses in a variety of commercial and real estate transactions. With experience across the full range of business owners’ legal needs, Adam provides his clients with strategic advice to reduce risk and meet their goals throughout the life cycle of the business. Adam advises businesses on all aspects of corporate and commercial transactions including formation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, joint ventures, commercial agreements, real estate transactions, and business succession planning. Adam earned his law degree from the Rutgers School...

For over 30 years, Tom Donnelly has provided practical, strategic advice to businesses and individuals seeking a skillful and knowledgeable advocate. Tom brings a dynamic style and keen negotiating skills to every engagement. The breadth of his litigation and transactional experience gives Tom a unique perspective from which to address each client’s situation and creatively pursue potential avenues for resolution including, where necessary, litigation and alternative dispute resolution or, where appropriate, agreement. Tom takes the time to understand each client’s objectives so that he can provide responsive, cost effective, yet comprehensive forward- thinking representation. Tom’s practice focuses...

I am a business/corporate attorney with a strong focus on serving closely held businesses and their leadership teams. I work with clients across a wide range of industries, as well as real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and financing. I works with and advise clients on various matters and transactions throughout the business lifecycle including business formation, ownership structure, corporate governance, investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, employment, service and contractor agreements, and succession planning. I am well-versed in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements and regularly guide clients through the due diligence and regulatory compliance process,...

With over twenty-five years of practice in employment law and complex commercial litigation, Patty Collins helps clients successfully navigate the ever-changing legal environment affecting their career and business decisions. In her employment law practice, Patty has a particular focus on advising employees and employers on trade secrets, confidentiality issues and restrictive covenants, such as non-compete agreements and non-solicitation agreements. This includes assisting employers in protecting their business and confidential information and strategies to reduce risk in competitive hiring situations; assisting employees with complying with those agreements and planning their careers; and litigating those agreements on behalf of employers and employees. For employees,...

Lisa Bothwell is a partner in the Business & Finance Department. Lisa has proven herself to be an effective dealmaker who can handle difficult, high-end transactions but can also handle smaller transactions in a cost-effective manner. She has closed dozens of M&A deals on the buy and sell side in the low to middle market. Her corporate practice goes well beyond mergers and acquisitions: Lisa advises business clients on capital raises, business succession planning, business separations, joint ventures, phantom interest plans, and corporate governance. She is a trusted advisor to her clients and acts as outside general counsel to many family-owned...

I represent clients from all walks of life and put their needs first. I generally practice in the following areas: adoption, family law, and debt collection.

Peter Smith is a business lawyer and trusted partner to his corporate clients. He has been solving problems and adding value for business owners for over 30 years. Peter’s practice focuses on corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, contracts, commercial finance, business disputes, non-profit organizations, real estate, and trusts and estates. He counsels businesses involved in manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retail, hospitality, e-commerce, technology, health care, pharmaceutical research, consulting, professional services, real estate and construction. In addition, Peter has experience with start-up ventures, family-owned businesses, limited liability companies and 501(c)(3) public charities. He also represents individuals and...

Megan Weiler is a skilled advocate dedicated to guiding clients and their families through the challenging and emotionally fraught issues of family law. Megan knows what is at stake for people facing divorce, child custody, spousal support/alimony and child support matters – and works to help her clients understand the process and make smart, practical choices to minimize the impact, and get the best possible outcome. Megan’s practice focuses primarily in the area of domestic relations, handling all phases of the negotiation and litigation of cases including: divorce, equitable distribution, marital settlement agreements, child custody and parenting time issues, custody evaluations,...

Melanie J. Wender focuses her practice on all aspects of divorce and family law in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. She is experienced in all issues surrounding the complexities of divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, spousal support/alimony, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and protection from abuse. Ms. Wender has successfully resolved complex equitable distribution matters, such as those with marital estate which involved multiple business entities, and complex custody matters where there are severe mental health challenges. Ms. Wender also represents parents in dependency court through both court appointment and private representation and is well versed in assisting parents...

Mr. Vasiliadis is an attorney with the law offices of Vasiliadis Pappas Associates in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His practice is focused in the areas of Trust & Estate planning and administration, Long-Term Care Planning and Asset Protection as well as Veterans’ Pension Benefits Planning, and special needs planning. Mr. Vasiliadis is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. A graduate of Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, he practices in the greater Lehigh Valley area and surrounding counties.

Prior to his law practice, Mr. Vasiliadis worked as a corporate Medicaid Specialist...

Roger Mattes, JR. President - Mattes & Mattes, P.C., Scranton, PA - 5/89 to Present. Litigation Attorney in a General Practice firm with strong emphasis in Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Law, Commercial Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Family law, and Workers’ Compensation. Trial experience in both State and Federal Courts. Realtor - Hinerfeld Realty - Scranton, PA - 12/84 to 01/89. Real Estate Broker with a strong concentration on commercial and industrial transactions, as well as residential sales. Worked on complex financing including conventional mortgages, MIDAS loans, Sale/Leaseback arrangements, SLIBCO loans, owner financing. Industrial, residential and commercial appraisals. ...

Graduate of Duquesne School of Law- 2003. Private Practice since 2005.