Montour County Lawyers

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...

Experienced defense attorney specializing in criminal matters.

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...

Michael Carrucoli is the founding member and partner of the law firm Carrucoli and Associates. He is a leading DUI Lawyer and focuses on DUI Defense & all other alcohol & drug related offenses. Upon completing his undergraduate work at Rutger’s University, Mr. Carrucoli earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University, Carlisle, PA. Mr. Carrucoli began his legal career at a small law firm Carlisle, Pennsylvanian before becoming a York County Assistant Attorney in York, Pennsylvania. As an Assistant Attorney, Mr. Carrucoli tried numerous cases before judges and juries and also...

Thomas French is recognized as a leading business and corporate trial attorney. He is one of Harrisburg's most experienced commercial litigators, having tried numerous cases to verdict and appeal over the course of his thirty+ year career. He represents prominent area and national companies in their most important business disputes, including intellectual property, patent, trademark, copyright, trade secrets, non-compete and non-disclosure agreement cases. He frequently represents shareholders and other business owners in ownership and control disputes, business valuation issues, commercial fraud cases and disputes arising in connection with the sale of businesses. Counted among Mr. French’s clients...

Ms. Saltzgiver has been a family law attorney for nearly 30 years, concentrating in divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, division of property, prenuptial agreements, legal guardianship, and related matters.

Laurie is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Dauphin County Bar Association and is active in their Family Law Sections. She currently serves as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Dauphin County Bar, where she has previously served as Secretary, Treasurer and Vice Chair. Laurie has served as an author and lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Dauphin County Bar and other professional organizations.

Throughout her...

Attorney John Byrne is a partner at the Scranton law firm, Byrne Neyhart and Higgins. Mr. Byrne truly cares about the well-being of his clients and, in retaining his services, you can trust that you have an attorney by your side that will do all he can to see that your goals are achieved. To learn more about the services offered by Attorney Byrne, be sure to contact his firm today.

Ashley M. Galloway joined Shumaker Williams in October 2007 as an Associate in the Firm's Immigration Section and Corporate and Financial Services Department. Ms. Galloway's practice focuses on assisting immigration clients in both business and family immigration matters. Her clients include individuals such as physicians, engineers, and computer professionals, as well as multi-national corporations and small U.S. businesses seeking specialized workers. Ms. Galloway also assists both large and small businesses with general business matters, regulatory matters, and loan documentation. Among the clients Ms. Galloway assists are individuals and businesses in the automotive, mortgage, hospitality, and financial services industries, among others....

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.

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...

Born in Scranton Pennsylvania but a resident of Lancaster County since infancy, Sam is a graduate of Manheim Township High School in 1966, where he was a member of the County championship tennis team for two years, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Candlelight Singers (a cappella group). He received the Access to Justice Award in 2002 from the Lancaster Bar Association for pro bono work, and was elected President of the LBA in 2006. The LBA judiciary committee rated Sam highly recommended for a judgeship on the Lancaster County Court in 2005 and 2007.

Attorney Helen Stolinas has been practicing in the field of criminal defense and trying cases for over 25 years. She has represented thousands of individuals in matters ranging in seriousness from summary and misdemeanor offenses, up to and including capital homicides.

Helen began her career in the Bradford County Office of the Public Defender, first as Assistant and eventually being promoted to Chief of that office. Helen became involved with the Public Defender’s Association of Pennsylvania, and served as President of that organization.

In January, 2016, Helen joined The Mazza Law Group, where she continues to practice Criminal Defense, as...

Craig chairs the Immigration Section of Shumaker Willaims, PC., where he represents businesses and professionals concerning their immigration needs. Among his clients, Craig represents several major health systems, and has extensive experience with physician, nurse, and other medical professional issues.

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.

Attorney Michael H. Applebaum has tried hundreds of cases and represented thousands of clients in his over 40 years of practicing law in Pennsylvania. His professionalism, conversational style, statesmanlike honesty and tenacious trial methods have earned him the respect of Judges, jurors, clients, associates, and the community as a whole. Perhaps one of the most difficult and best known cases in which Michael H. Applebaum was involved was the murder of a Philadelphia teenager named Eddie Polec on November 11, 1994 about which the book In Eddie’s Name: One Family’s Triumph over Tragedy was written. In 1960, entered...

Attorney Grossi's law firm is dedicated exclusively to the practice of family law. By limiting her practice to one area of law, she is able to offer focused and highly experienced legal representation. She handles all aspects of contested and uncontested divorce, including complicated marital estates and high-asset cases. From custody, spousal support and child support to alimony and division of assets, Attorney will represent you throughout every aspect of your divorce. She also assist families who are seeking to adopt.

I strongly belive that anyone accused of a crime has their entire life at stake and deserves competent and zealous legal representation. I have a wealth of criminal trial experience, ranging from simple misdemeanors to serious felonies. That experience will be put to use in your case where it maters most: in the courtroom. I approach each case with the understanding that each client is more than just a set of charges or a prior record score, and I work with clients to develop a defense game plan that addresses the whole person, not just the current criminal case....

Chris A. Sarno, Esq. is a trial attorney who practices in the areas of civil litigation and criminal defense. Chris began his career as a law clerk to President Judge Joseph C. Madenspacher of the Lancaster County Court of Common Pleas. Next, he became an Assistant Public Defender. After which he then joined the District Attorney’s Office where he focused on prosecuting felony sex offenses, serious physical abuse of children and child homicide cases.

Chris has tried many cases both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. He enjoys trial work the most and always looks forward to getting into the courtroom....

Anthony L. Ciuca, Esquire, is an associate with Hladik, Onorato & Federman, LLP. Tony’s primary areas of practice are DUI and criminal defense in which he represents individuals in Montgomery, Philadelphia and surrounding counties. Tony also represents clients in default servicing-related civil litigation and municipal law matters.

Tony brings extensive public sector and courtroom experience to his work with firm clients. A former Assistant District Attorney for Lycoming County with early career experience at a major Philadelphia law firm, Tony is skilled at protecting clients and positioning cases to secure strong outcomes. Tony has prosecuted thousands of...

Our firm is dedicated to providing you with convenient, trustworthy legal services whether you need a business contract, a will, legal action filed against an employer or have been injured in an accident.

Michelle M. Forsell, a resident of Pennsburg, Montgomery County, focuses her practice primarily on estate planning and administration, elder law, real estate, business law, and Veterans benefits. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and its Pennsylvania Chapter. Ms. Forsell is a past president of the Bar Association of Lehigh County, an American Bar Foundation Fellow, a Master of the Villanova Law Inn of Court, and a Montgomery County Arbitrator. She is active in her community as she sits on numerous boards including Frederick Living, a Mennonite Health Services not for profit continuing care retirement...

Date of Birth - December 4, 1952 (Downingtown) Married - Wife: Beth E. Valocchi Children: Twin Daughters - May 26, 1989 Alexandra - American University Anastasia - St. Joseph's University Born and Raised in Downingtown One of Eleven Children Parents: Ben A. & Amina C. Valocchi Residence of E. Brandywine since 1985 Member of St. Joseph's Parish

Leo P. Jackson, born in Scranton Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 1996, Pennsylvania; Mr. Jackson is in practice with his sister, Janet Jackson with an emphasis in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Automobile Injury, Employment Discrimination, and Unemployment Compensation. Mr. Jackson is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jackson is now certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Attorney Jackson has successfully helped many...