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The Warm Hearts Behind a Tough Business
April 12, 2024PRSGF Employee Spotlight: Office Pets Edition
At Pyfer Reese Straub Gray & Farhat PC, we love our pets! At the heart of our mission lies a commitment: our dedicated legal team endeavors not only to champion the rights of our clients but also to advocate for the well-being of our beloved animal companions. PRSGF has donated to the Humane League of Lancaster County and our team members have adopted pets from local rescues. Despite the challenges we face in the difficult business of law, the presence of our cherished pets brings warmth and joy to our lives every single day. Allow us to share with you the delightful companions who sprinkle happiness into our world, in the hopes that their adorable faces bring a smile to yours as well!
Title Real Estate Correctly for Asset Protection
March 6, 2024Real Estate Title Considerations When Purchasing
It is important to title real estate correctly when purchasing it with an unmarried individual or not jointly with immediate family members. A real estate title is the legal proof of ownership for a property, and errors in titling can lead to issues in the future. Title insurance may also be affected by incorrect or improper titling.
Potential Consequences for Cyberbullying – Pennsylvania Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights
February 19, 2024Victims of cyberbullying or those accused of cyberbullying should seek an attorney for legal advice. It’s not kid’s stuff. It’s a growing issue and the state is taking it quite seriously. And parents, be forewarned, you can also be held accountable, fined and may have to submit to community services.
Understanding Bail: A Pivotal Early Decision in Criminal Cases
January 23, 2024The Criticality of Bail in Criminal Proceedings
Bail determination stands as one of the most critical early issues in a criminal case, often surpassing the gravity of the charges or the defense strategy planned for trial. This decisive moment occurs so early that the accused may not yet have legal representation when bail is set, impacting whether they will remain incarcerated or free while awaiting trial.
Understanding Child Custody Provisions in Pennsylvania
January 3, 2024Child custody provisions in Pennsylvania act as a way to navigate the arrangements for childcare with clear boundaries and legal expectations. Whether you resolve your child custody dispute by agreement or after lengthy litigation in court, you should expect that the resulting custody Order will include many, if not all, of the following provisions:
What Happens To The Engagement Ring If There Is No Wedding?
December 1, 2023Pennsylvania law has been clear for many years. If a person proposes and gives his/her intended spouse an engagement ring (and/or another type of gift) with the promise to marry and the wedding does not occur, the engagement ring, and/or any other gift given in anticipation of the wedding must be returned to the donor. This was because the engagement ring (and/or other gift) was a gift that was conditioned on the promise that a marriage would occur. The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently handed down a case that changed the law somewhat. In Campbell v. Tang, Mr. Campbell proposed to Ms. Tang to give her a diamond engagement ring, a matching pendant necklace, and matching diamond earrings. Ms. Tang accepted his proposal, and the parties began to plan a wedding.
Can You Work While Your Social Security Claim is Pending?
November 16, 2023Working While Your Social Security Disability Claim is Pending
You may have questions as a Claimant for Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) benefits if you are considering working part-time during the long wait for your hearing.
With a free consultation, an attorney at Pyfer, Reese, Straub, Gray & Farhat, P.C. is available to assist you with determining how your work activity will impact your Social Security Disability benefits claim.
Why Naming a Minor Child a Life Insurance Beneficiary is a Bad Idea
November 2, 2023Understanding Life Insurance Beneficiary Provisions
Life insurance companies cannot pay funds directly to a minor beneficiary. If your life insurance beneficiary is a minor when you die and you have not made any type of provisions for a custodian or guardian of the funds, the distribution of funds will be delayed because your County Court will be required to become involved in selecting and appointing a corporate or adult custodian or guardian to manage the funds on behalf of the minor.
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Laws
October 23, 2023In the heart of Pennsylvania, our Keystone State, the laws surrounding workers’ compensation hold unique implications for both employers and employees. In these local circumstances, the legal team at Pyfer Reese stands ready to guide you through the complexities of workers’ compensation, ensuring that you receive the support and compensation you deserve.
Preliminary Hearings
October 3, 2023After police file criminal charges against someone, the first critical stage of the proceedings against them is a preliminary hearing before a magisterial district judge. In Lancaster County, there are two types of cases that have preliminary hearings in specialized central courts—domestic violence and driving under the influence—those central courts will be discussed in a separate blog. The defendant’s decisions on the day of the preliminary hearing can profoundly affect the trajectory of their case going forward, and those decisions should be guided by a skilled, diligent, and experienced lawyer.