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When do I need to hire a criminal lawyer for a DUI (or why should I?)
Technically, you don’t NEED to hire an attorney in any criminal matter, but it would be foolish in most circumstances not to do so. In criminal cases, such as DUI, you may be subjected to fines and loss of liberty (jail time). You may want to consult with an attorney immediately after your arrest...
I was injured at work. When should I tell my boss?
If you were injured at work. You should tell your boss right away. In Pennsylvania, an injured worker must notify their employer within 120 days of being injured or else the injured employee is not entitled to worker’s compensation benefits. However, if the employee reports the injury within 21...
Does my spouse inherit everything if I die without a Will in Pennsylvania?
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] [/column] by Attorney Ashley Securda Did you know, if you die without a Will in Pennsylvania, your spouse will not inherit everything? Contrary to popular belief, if you pass away and you do not...
What is Schuylkill County Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD)?
[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] [/column] by Attorney J.T. Herber, III Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition, more commonly known as “ARD,” is a program offered to certain criminal defendants. In most circumstances, the...
Guz’s Charitable Project Wins the 2018 Pennsylvania Safety Advocacy Award
On Thursday, April 5, 2018, Attorney Lori Guzick received the 2018 Pennsylvania Safety Advocacy Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Guz’s Charitable Project. This award, new for 2018, is presented to survivor advocates who have made notable contributions to advancing safer...
Reduce Your Debt: Too Good to be True ?
After a great holiday celebration, you may now feel smothered by your credit card bills. A call from someone who says they can reduce or eliminate your debts might sound like the answer to your problems. But in many cases, corrupt people are behind these calls. They don’t have any intention of...
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney allows an individual to appoint someone else to act on his or her behalf. The person signing the Power of Attorney is known as the “Principal” and the individual who is given the power to act is referred to as the “Agent.” A Power of Attorney can be either limited or...
FACEBOOK FIRINGS – WORKPLACE SOCIAL MEDIA USE
On Thursday, October 19, Attorneys J.T. Herber and Ashley Securda, presented a workshop titled, ”Facebook Firings” to members of the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce. In their presentation they highlighted that employees today share gripes and gossip online, as they used to around a water cooler....
Discovery Tactics: the Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous
On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, Attorney J.T. Herber, III presented a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) class in Philadelphia. The course was entitled “Discovery Tactics: the Good, the Bad, and the Outrageous” and was held at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) Philadelphia Conference...
Expedited Eviction of Drug Traffickers Act
There have been many recent discussions on social media about drug problems in various parts of Schuylkill County. One topic frequently being discussed involves situations where drugs are being sold out of various apartment buildings and rental homes. There is a little known, but very powerful...
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