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Vol. LVIII Allentown, PA Friday, August 2, 2019 No. 57

THE COURTThe Hon. Edward D. Reibman, President Judge

The Hon. Robert L. Steinberg, Judge The Hon. J. Brian Johnson, Judge The Hon. Kelly L. Banach, Judge

The Hon. James T. Anthony, Judge The Hon. Maria L. Dantos, Judge

The Hon. Michele A. Varricchio, Judge The Hon. Douglas G. Reichley, Judge The Hon. Melissa T. Pavlack, Judge

The Hon. Carol K. McGinley, Senior Judge

LEHIGH LAW JOURNAL (USPS 309560)

Owned and Published by THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF LEHIGH COUNTY

1114 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102 www.lehighbar.org

JAMES J. KOZUCH, President ROBERT P. DADAY, President-Elect

BUDDY LESAVOY, Vice President MICHAEL S. DAIGLE, Secretary

NANCY CONRAD, Treasurer SUSAN G. MAURER, Historian

ZACHARY COHEN, Law Journal Committee Chair RAY BRIDGEMAN, Executive Director

MATTHEW KLOIBER, Case Editor Copyright © 2019 Bar Association of Lehigh County

The Lehigh Law Journal is published every Friday. All legal notices must be submitted in typewritten form and are published exactly as submitted by the advertiser. Neither the Law Journal nor the printer will assume any respon-sibility to edit, make spelling corrections, eliminate errors in grammar or make any changes in content.

The Law Journal makes no representation as to the quality of services offered by any advertiser in this publication.

Legal notices must be received at 1114 W. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102, before 4 p.m. the preceding Monday. Telephone (610) 433-6204. Advance issues $100.00 per year. Single copies $2.00. Payment of annual dues to the Bar As sociation of Lehigh County includes year’s subscription to Lehigh Law Journal.

Printed at 206 S. Keystone Ave., Sayre PA 18840Periodical postage paid at Allentown, PA 18102 and

at additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Lehigh Law Journal, 1114 W. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102.

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LAW CLERK LEHIGH COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

The Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas is seeking a Law Clerk to serve Judge Maria L. Dantos in the Criminal Division of the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas. He or she will assist Judge Dantos in legal research, writing opinions and drafting court orders. Furthermore, the Law Clerk will conduct research and review pleadings and docu-ments to prepare the judge for conferences, hearings and trials. In addition, the Law Clerk will attend hearings, trials and conferences, and provide general support and assistance to Judge Dantos. Law Clerk candidates must be well orga-nized, detail-oriented, capable of independent work and capable of working well with others. Strong legal writing and research skills required. Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample via e-mail to the attention of District Court Administrator Kerry Turtzo at the following e-mail address: [email protected].

This is a full-time position with benefits and the starting salary is $64,438 annually.

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Legal Aid Attorneys Needed—Bethlehem Office

North Penn Legal Services has several open positions. The newest listing is for an attorney with a general civil practice focus. This is in addition to two attorneys needed with a focus in representing victims of domestic violence.

For information on the positions and how to apply, visit www.northpennlegal.org/about/careers. EOE.

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OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Office space available in Victorian at 1248 Hamilton Street, Allentown. Single offices and office suites available on 2nd floor and ground level with separate entrance from rear park-ing lot available. Fully renovated in 2011, featuring hardwood floors, tile, stained glass, ornamental fireplaces. Conference rooms available on each floor. Ground level with separate rear entrance fully renovated with office, conference and storage space. Handicapped accessible, off-street parking, new gas HVAC, wiring, plumbing. Security building moni-tored security alarm, 4 exterior cameras, smoke and CO2 alarms. Internal security camera to be added. Contact John (866) 200-3745, ext. 402. Video tour available upon request.

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The BALC Facebook page is updated regularly with meeting reminders and event notices, and includes photo albums, discussion boards, links, and much more. “Like” us at www.facebook.com/BarAssociationLehighCounty

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SEARCHING FOR WORK

I am looking for a full-time position with a law firm. Before moving back to my hometown of Catasauqua, to assist my family with an elderly mother and a sister in poor health, I worked for a law firm in Denver, Colorado for eight years specializing in family law. I am available to start work im-mediately. You will find me to be a positive asset to your firm with a professional work ethic, timeliness, multitasking and organizational skills, willingness to work overtime or helping someone needing assistance with a higher priority task, all with dedication and loyalty to my profession. Please feel free to contact for resume and referrals. Thank you for your time and consideration, and looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Cynthia Daniels (303) 408-9890 [email protected]

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NOTICE TO THE BAR

Judge Melissa T. Pavlack’s weekly walk-in civil motions court for August 12, 2019 and August 19, 2019 are cancelled.

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KEYSTONE ALLIANCE OF PARALEGAL ASSOCIATIONS FORMS

REGULATION COMMITTEE

In 2016, the American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted Resolution 105, ABA Model Regulatory Objectives for the Provision of Legal Services, which could be used as a guide to assist the state’s highest courts when assessing regu-latory framework related to non-traditional legal service providers. Since that time, many legal organizations within Pennsylvania have written to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and/or passed resolutions asking to participate in this process should the Court begin discussions on this topic, including members of the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations (the “Keystone Alliance”). The Keystone Alliance has re-cently formed a Regulation Committee, consisting of mem-bers of the Keystone Alliance, chaired by Robert S. Hrouda, RP (former President of the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals and National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a paralegal at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin & Schiller in Philadelphia), to investigate ways other states, including but not limited to Washington, Utah and New York, are implementing programs to allow nonlawyers, with proper education and other requirements, to assist in bridging the gap to the access of justice for those underserved by tradi-tional means.

The Keystone Alliance consists of delegates from the Cen-tral Pennsylvania Paralegal Association, Chester County Paralegal Association, Delaware County Paralegal Associa-tion, Lehigh County Paralegal Association, Montgomery County Paralegal Association, the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals and the Pittsburgh Paralegal Association. The President of the Keystone Alliance is Catherine E. Wright, Pa. C.P., of the Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association.

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IN RE: PETITION TO SET ASIDE UPSET TAX SALE

Real Estate Tax Sale Law—Notice— Burden of Proof—Due Process.

The Court set aside a tax upset sale based upon the Tax Claim Bureau failing to provide sufficient notice of the sale. The Court noted that notice provisions must be strictly complied with to ensure the property owner is afforded due process.

In the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsyl-vania—Civil Division. No. 2018-TX-0072. In Re: Petition to Set Aside Upset Tax Sale.

Kevin J. Kelleher, esquire, on behalf of the Petitioner.

samuel a. Falcone, Jr., esquire, on behalf of the Respon-dent.

Johnson, J., May 22, 2019.

I. INTRODUCTION

Before the Court for consideration is the Petition to Set Aside Upset Tax Sale filed on September 26, 2018. A Hearing was held on March 15, 2019. Petitioner is King Realty NY, Inc. (“Petition-er”).1 Respondent is Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau c/o North-East Revenue Service, an agency of the County of Lehigh (“Re-spondent”). Petitioner was the record owner of real property located at 402 W. Juniata Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, PA (“Property”). On September 19, 2018, the Property was exposed to an Upset Tax Sale. Petitioner alleges that no notice of the Upset Tax Sale was received at any time prior to the date of the Upset Tax Sale. Petitioner further alleges that no notice of delinquent taxes was received at any time prior to the date of the Upset Tax Sale.

II. ISSUE PRESENTED

A. Whether the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau Gave Petitioner Proper Notice?

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1Counsel for Petitioner stated on the record at the Hearing held March 15, 2019 that King Realty NY, Inc. is the only Petitioner. Counsel agreed to strike Shaukat Ali as a petitioner in the subject petition.

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III. DISCUSSION

In a tax sale case, the Tax Claim Bureau has the burden of proving compliance with the statutory notice provisions of the Real Estate Tax Sale Law (RETSL). Pitts v. Delaware County Tax Claim Bureau, 967 A.2d 1047, 1053 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2009); 72 P.S. §5860.602. “It is well settled that the notice provisions of the Law [RETSL] are to be strictly construed and that strict compliance with the notice provisions is essential to prevent the deprivation of property without due process.” Pitts, supra. The tax sale laws were enacted with the primary purpose of ensuring the collection of taxes, and not to strip away citizens’ property rights. Rice v. Compro Distributing, Inc., 901 A.2d 570, 575 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2006). The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has also instructed that “[t]he strict provisions of [the Law] were never meant to punish taxpay-ers who omitted through oversight or error ... to pay their taxes.” Id. (citing In re Return of Sale of Tax Claim Bureau (Ross Appeal), 366 Pa. 100, 107, 76 A.2d 749, 753 (1950)). Thus, the focus is not on any alleged neglect of the owner, which is often present in some degree, but on whether the activities of the Tax Claim Bureau comply with the requirements of the statute. Id.

Under 72 P.S. §5860.602(a), the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau was required to:

At least thirty (30) days prior to any scheduled sale the bureau shall give notice thereof, not less than once in two (2) newspapers of general circulation in the county, if so many are published therein, and once in the legal journal, if any, designated by the court for the publication of legal notices. Such notice shall set forth (1) the purposes of such sale, (2) the time of such sale, (3) the place of such sale, (4) the terms of the sale including the approximate upset price, (5) the descriptions of the properties to be sold as stated in the claims entered and the name of the owner.

Testimony by Kim Ciavarella, the office manager of Northeast Revenue Service and agent for the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau, confirmed that they understood that advertising the Prop-erty is a statutory requirement; however, no evidence was pre-

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sented that the Lehigh County Tax Claim Bureau complied with this requirement. Strict compliance with the notice provisions is essential to prevent the deprivation of property without due pro-cess. Therefore, without any evidence to prove that the Property was properly advertised pursuant to 72 P.S. §5860.602(a), the Upset Tax Sale of the Property held September 19, 2018 must be set aside.

IV. CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, the Petition to Set Aside Upset Tax Sale filed by Petitioner on September 26, 2018 is GRANTED and the Upset Tax Sale of 402 W. Juniata Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania 18103 held September 19, 2018 is SET ASIDE.

ORDER

AND NOW, this 22nd day of May, 2019, upon consideration of the Petition To Set Aside Upset Tax Sale filed September 26, 2018, after hearing held March 15, 2019, and for the reasons set forth in the accompanying Opinion;

IT IS ORDERED that said petition is GRANTED and the Upset Tax Sale of 402 W. Juniata Street, Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania 18103 held September 19, 2018 is SET ASIDE.

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LEHIGH LAW JOURNAL

ESTATE AND TRUST NOTICESNotice is hereby given that, in the

estates of the decedents set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters testamentary or of administration to the persons named. Notice is also hereby given of the existence of the trusts of the deceased settlors set forth below for whom no personal represen-tatives have been appointed within 90 days of death. All persons having claims or demands against said estates or trusts are requested to make known the same, and all persons indebted to said estates or trusts are requested to make payment, without delay, to the executors or administrators or trustees or to their attorneys named below.

FIRST PUBLICATION

Benko, John J., dec’d.Late of Whitehall.Executrix: Maureen D. Benko c/o Reich & Furst Law Offices, 121 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite B, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorneys: James L. Reich, Esq., Reich & Furst Law Offices, 121 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite B, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 433-2430.

Deese, Estelle, dec’d.Late of Allentown.Administrator: Jatavia Tim-mons, 1038 W. Wyoming St., Allentown, PA 18103.

DeJarnett, Gregory G., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executor: Maurice O. Gaukler, Jr., 629 Iroquois Street, Em-maus, PA 18049.Attorney: Leighton Cohen, Es-quire, 465 W. Linden Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Dorshimer, Dean Albert a/k/a Dean Dorshimer, dec’d.Late of Allentown City.

Administrator: Howard W. Alte-mos, Jr., 3865 Manchester Rd., Allentown, PA 18103.Attorney: Thomas L. Lightner, Esq., 4652 Hamilton Blvd., Al-lentown, PA 18103.

Funt, Harold J., dec’d.Late of Upper Macungie Town-ship.Administratrix: Carol Ann Funt c/o Timothy J. Duckworth, Esquire, 2045 Westgate Drive, Suite 404, Bethlehem, PA 18017.Attorneys: Timothy J. Duck-worth, Esquire, Mosebach, Funt, Dayton & Duckworth, P.C., 2045 Westgate Drive, Suite 404, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Goyzueta, Bonnie J., dec’d.Late of Lower Macungie Town-ship.Executrix: Amina L. Ghannam c/o Danyi Law, P.C., 133 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.Attorneys: Keven F. Danyi, Esq., Danyi Law, P.C., 133 East Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018.

Harris, Elaine J., dec’d.Late of 2232 29th Street, Al-lentown.Executrix: Valerie Johnson c/o Linda S. Luther-Veno, Esquire, 2204 Walbert Avenue, Allen-town, PA 18104.Attorney: Linda S. Luther-Veno, Esquire, 2204 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.

Hottle, Earl W., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrix: Sallie Stortz c/o Reich & Furst Law Offices, 121 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite B, Allentown, PA 18104.

NewsLine __________________August 2, 2019

Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society

Cordially Invite you to Attend 67th ANNUAL JOINT DINNER MEETING

This year’s presentation is: Telemedicine - The Future of Medicine, It's

Legal Risks and Implications

Exciting Announcement! For the first time, the program has been approved for CJE

& CLE Credits!

Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1114 West Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102

6:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar

7:30 pm Dinner & Program

BALC Members are invited as our Guest, your advance reservation is required by:

Friday, August 30, 2019 Please RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 ext. 12

OR [email protected]

Vegetarian Meal available upon request

Please consider coming out for this longstanding tradition!

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Back by Popular Demand! BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust

Brought to you by The BALC Community Service Committee in conjunction with

YLD Committee

Thursday, September 26th, 2019 Doors open at 5:30 PM…BINGO starts at 6pm

The Barristers Club 1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102

All BALC Members and Guests are Invited for a Night of Entertainment

Don’t play BINGO? No worries! Feel free to Mix and Mingle while you watch the action!

BINGO Player Cost: $20 for Advanced Admission

or $25 at the Door (Includes 1 Player Card per Game,

$1 for each additional card)

Cash and Basket Prizes Additional Activities and

Raffles

For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x12

[email protected] email is the best way to send RSVP)


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Hosted by:

The BALC Community Service Committee in Conjunction with The Young Lawyers Division

$10 Advanced Reservation, $15 at the Door

All Net Proceeds to Benefit The Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust

This Year’s Theme:

Animal and Pet Related Charities Throughout the Lehigh Valley

Wednesday, October 30th Gates open at 5:30 PM

It’s a Doggie Halloween Costume Party!

People & Pet Hors D’ oeuvres and Music!

The Barrister’s Club Outside Courtyard 1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102

RSVP to Karen [email protected] or 610-433-6204 X 12

*YLDs-This will be your October Happy Hour! Please come

out and enjoy the evening.


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The Fall Ball Better known as “Lawyer Prom” is back by popular demand!

FRIDAY, November 15, 2019

6 PM Cocktails and

Hors d’oeuvres

6:45 PM Dinner & Remarks

7:45 PM Music and Dancing

The Barrister’s Club

1114 W. Walnut Street

Allentown, PA 18102

$45 Per Person

RSVP to Karen by 11/8

[email protected] or at 610-433-6204 X12

Music by Local Favorite, DJ Freddie Frederick, Jr.

Catering by Karen Hunter Valet Parking


CLE UPDATE for the week of: August 2, 2019

PBI Simulcast Seminar “The Brain”

Monday, August 5, 2019

From the lab to the legal profession: lessons from neuroscience The complicated, multidisciplinary and quickly developing field of neuroscience is not only leading to life-saving advancements in medicine, it is also making its mark on the justice system, revealing new findings that better define pain, intention and responsibility. Certainly not a new concept, “neurolawyering” is becoming increasingly more relevant in the legal practice for its many applications:

• Even a basic understanding can shape behavior and increase empathy for clients

• Mediation techniques that can counter the negative effects of stress and emotional turmoil

• Brain scans and biomarkers that are introduced as evidence of competency and culpability

• The science of decision-making and understanding juror behavior and negotiation

This exciting new seminar focuses on lawyer wellness and client issues and explores what we are learning about the connection between neuroscience and the law. Some developments in these areas are:

• Traumatic brain injury • Secondary responders and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Alzheimer’s disease and dementia • Pharmacological trends and addiction • Mindfulness and brain function under stress

Registration: 8:30 AM; Tuition: $279.00 Seminar: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

5 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits (Integrated) To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.247.4724

PBI Simulcast Seminar “Practicing in New Jersey” Tuesday, August 6, 2019

This program is designed for the Pennsylvania practitioner who wants to acquire or update their knowledge and comfort level practicing in the New Jersey Superior Court setting. Attorneys who regularly practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey will address the differences in procedure, filing, motions practice, discovery and rules of evidence between the states and then delve into some specific types of cases to illustrate how these differences play out. Among the types of cases to be addressed are auto law, medical malpractice and premises liability matters.

Registration: 8:30 AM; Tuition: $249.00 Seminar: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM; 4 Substantive Credits

To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.247.4724

CLE Update 2

PBI Simulcast Seminar “A Day on Ethics with Sean Carter”

Wednesday, August 7, 2019

Join Sean Carter as he presents a full day of Ethics adding his comedic talents to each topic. Morning Ethics Topic: “The Ethy Awards” Afternoon Ethics Topics: “If You Can’t Say Something Nice, Shut Up!” “Lawyers Gone Wild” “Technical Fouls”

Registration: 8:30 AM; Seminar: 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM Tuition: AM Session - $249.00; Full Day - $349.00

3 Ethics Credits for AM Session 6 Ethics Credits for Full Day


PBI ANNOUNCEMENT November 1, 2018

PBI began providing downloadable materials instead of printed manuals for most courses.

A download link will be e-mailed to those who have pre-registered prior to the course.

PBI is recommending that attendees bring a laptop or tablet with them to all PBI seminars to

follow the materials.

PBI ANNOUNCEMENT: Beginning September 1, 2018 Breakfast or Lunch Will Not Be Provided for Attendees At PBI Half-Day Seminars

PLEASE READ ADVERTISEMENTS CAREFULLY BALC CLE Seminars will continue to serve

Breakfast / Lunch as usual

CLE Update 3

BALC LUNCH SEMINAR

“Pro Bono CLE, Emeritus Status and Other Creative Ways to Expand Access to Justice” Presented by: David K. Trevaskis, Esq.

Thursday, August 8, 2019 Approved for 1 Ethics CLE Credit

Pennsylvania lawyers have a duty to improve access to justice, encapsulated in Rule 6.1 of the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Responsibility. That duty has been supported by new rules on getting CLE credit for doing pro bono work, on retired lawyers taking emeritus status to handle pro bono matters and by other creative means to expand access to justice. Come to this one-hour ethics session to explore these new avenues to support Rule 6.1.

David Keller Trevaskis, Esq., is an attorney and former third grade teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education. He is the Pro Bono Coordinator for Legal Services for the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA), responsible for assisting local bar associations, legal services programs and other groups who offer pro bono legal services across the Commonwealth. Trevaskis coordinates the PBA’s pro bono placement efforts, using the PALawHelp.org and PAprobono.net technologies to expand the resources for the neediest among us. He runs the PBA’s Pro Bono Office and the wide range of that work is viewable at http://www.pabar.org/public/probono/probonohome.asp. Trevaskis is a frequent presenter across Pennsylvania on civil legal aid and pro bono issues and is recognized as a national expert in public education about the law. He is the recipient of the 1996 Philadelphia Bar Association’s Leon J. Obermayer Education Award, a 2000 President’s Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association for the Project PEACE anti-violence program he developed and still coordinates, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Division’s 2002 F. Sean Peretta Service Award, and a 2004 Chester County Bar Association President’s Award. In 2006, Trevaskis was the second recipient of the Compass Award, which was first given to United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM; 1 Ethics Credit

Tuition: Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00 Legal Support Staff: $20.00

To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.pabar.org/public/probono/probonohome.asp


CLE Update 4

PBI Simulcast Seminar “The Constitution”

Friday, August 9, 2019

Every lawyer who presents a Motion to Suppress or argues that the other side has not “met its burden” is standing on the backs of those who created the U.S. Constitution. But how many lawyers truly know the dramatic story of how – and why – this document came about?

Join PBI on a journey through time and space through the difficult months of debate that took place at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia; along the tortuous path to ratification and through the first years of implementation which gave flesh and blood to a vague and broad framework.

Meet some of the most interesting people who have ever lived along the way including Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington and more.


3 Substantive & 1 Ethics Credits (Integrated) To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.247.4724

The CLE Department has gone Green!

On December 18, 2018, BALC switched over to electronic handout materials for all CLE seminars.

Please download your materials before you arrive at the seminar. No print copies will be handed out at the program.

Instructions to obtain course material: The link to get your course material is:

www.lehighbar.org Hover over CLE Seminars (top of the home page)

Click on CLE Handouts Courses will be listed by: Date; Title; Presenter(s)

Choose the course you plan on attending Print or save to your computer

If you prefer not to download the materials, please feel free to bring a tablet or laptop on the day of the seminar to follow along.

Materials will be posted as soon as they are given to the CLE Department.

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CLE Update 5

PBI Simulcast Seminar

“Attacking the Expert’s Opinion” Monday, August 12, 2019

The adverse expert is typically the most dangerous witness and at the same time, the most vulnerable. Most dangerous because he testifies cloaked in the mantle of the “unbiased scientist”; thus his testimony, if accepted by the jury, can determine a major issue, maybe the entire case. Yet most vulnerable because, unlike the fact witness who must defend only his first-hand observations, the expert witness must defend his testimony from attacks on a dozen fronts.

As seasoned litigators from all areas of practice have attested, this presentation elucidates the one-and-only logical method with which to effectively attack the purported scientific merits of any adverse expert’s opinion…no matter the field of expertise. Never again be the slightest intimidated when cross-examining any expert, even a “Mt. Olympus” one.

Topics include: • Scientific rules and Sir Francis Bacon • Experiential rules and the “you-gotta-trust-me” expert • Attacking the scope of expert’s expertise • Non-expert rules • Understanding expert’s weighing process • Two incredibly important and easy to master techniques • Attacks vs. expert’s claims re X factors • The certainty scale and two archetypal arguments • Six sources of assumptions • Seven potential flaws re the expert’s assumption • Attacking expert’s findings derived through expert means • Attacking expert’s findings derived through non-expert

means • Attacking expert’s double standard re case/career • Expert’s three, and only three, attacks vs. Y factors:

o Relevance o Not established o Weight


6 Substantive Credits To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.247.4724

CLE Update 6

PBI Simulcast Seminar “Preparing the PA Inheritance Tax Return”

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

After starting off with a refresher on Pennsylvania inheritance tax law, you will walk through a series of examples of inheritance tax returns, from the simple estate to the more complex one. The experienced faculty will guide you through these sample estates highlighting the commonly mishandled items and other issues that can be particularly troublesome.

This program is a great opportunity to: Be sure you’ve picked up every deduction and credit available to you. Get practical tips about the documentation you should be attaching to your returns and the reasons it matters. Be updated on all that’s new. Brush up on what is and what is not subject to tax. Get tips for handling trusts, annuities, mutual funds and other non-probate assets. Clarify how and when the family-owned business exemption is used. Learn ways to avoid getting tripped up on remainder returns and future interest compromises. Understand how Schedule O raises potential personal liability implications for executors. Discover how the PA Supreme Court Public Access Policy applies.



PBI Simulcast Seminar “Advising the Closely Held or

Family Owned Business” Thursday, August 15, 2019

Learn strategies to prevent the most dangerous and difficult employment law compliance problems. Help your clients design and implement procedures to prevent ADA and FMLA issues. Protect your client’s ‘secret sauce’ – learn the best practices computer and technical strategies for protecting customer lists, manufacturing processes, business plans and other proprietary information. Explore how your client can minimize commercial litigation risks – understand key contracting strategies for both sellers and buyers of goods and services. Explore succession planning considerations.

Registration: 11:30 AM; Tuition: $249.00 Seminar: 12:00 PM – 4:15 PM; 4 Substantive Credits


CLE Update 7

PBI Simulcast Seminar “Transitioning into Medicare”


Examine the transition issues As you near retirement and make estate plans with your family, there are many issues to consider before entering the Medicare system. You need to understand:

• When to enroll • How to make the switch • What is required • What options to consider • What timelines to know • What landmines to avoid

Explore how Medicare works This seminar’s focus is on moving from personal or employer coverage to Medicare coverage. You will learn about access to care, benefits and costs. Foundational topics include:

• What is Medicare? • Who is eligible? • How and when do you enroll? • What do the current parts cover?

Get answers for your questions • How do I make the best selection of health care

coverage? • How does Part D prescription drug coverage work? • Will I need additional insurance coverage for things

Medicare does not cover? • How do I integrate Medicare coverage with private

insurance products? • How will my choices affect my spouse or dependents?

Who should attend this seminar? It is imperative that you understand the options, deadlines and landmines to avoid if you fall into these categories:

• You are heading into the Medicare system • You serve clients who will rely on Medicare for their health

care coverage


4 Substantive Credits To Register Call PBI @ 1.800.247.4724

CLE Update 8

BALC LUNCH SEMINAR

“Getting Paid Combo – Basic and Advanced Concepts” Presented by: Ellen Freedman, CLM Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Approved for 1.5 Ethics CLE and CJE Credits (Please note special time-frame)

How do you ensure you will get paid for the work you do? Unfortunately, there is no single magic secret to share as to why some firms get paid and others don’t. Rather, there is a proven methodology you can and should follow. This course will take you through the series of essential steps which are guaranteed to reduce your receivables and improve your cash flow.

Covered topics include the emotional issues connected to managing receivables for both attorneys and clients; performing credit checks; engagement agreements; timing issues billing and follow-up; communications; and when to put the pen down.

This course additionally includes details on how to create an automated receivable follow-up program; taking credit cards; liens on files; reporting non-paying clients to credit bureaus; and the pros and cons of bringing suit to collect fees.

This course is also suitable for bookkeepers or other key office personnel who are involved in the receivable management process.

Ellen Freedman serves as the Law Practice Management Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Bar Association. In that capacity, she assists PBA’s members with management issues and decisions on the business side of their practice, including areas like technology, bookkeeping procedures, human resources, risk management, setting up a practice and so forth. PBA members are encouraged to contact Ellen through the 800 “Hot Line” at PBA headquarters, (800.932.0311 Ext: 2228) or through e-mail ([email protected]).

Ellen Freedman is founder and President of Freedman Consulting, which assists Delaware and Lehigh Valley law firms with mergers, partner compensation issues, strategic planning, management of projects in such areas as technology, financial management, time and billing, facilities, human resources, and providing computer training ad hoc or in a classroom setting.

Registration & Lunch: 11:30 AM Seminar: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM; 1.5 Ethics Credits Tuition: Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00

Legal Support Staff: $20.00 To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

E-mail: [email protected]



CLE Update 9

BALC LUNCH SEMINAR

“Part II: Understanding the Insurance Company – Resolution!”

Presented by: Jill Snyder, Esq. Thursday, August 22, 2019

Approved for 1 Substantive CLE and CJE Credit

If you missed Part I: Understanding the Insurance Company – Pre-Suit” you will still gain valuable information by attending Part II. Attorney Jill Snyder will consider numerous creative approaches to settlement and discuss what is required to evaluate settlement by the numbers. She will spend time talking about the importance of the involvement of claims hierarchy in your settlement and discuss liens and all required documentation necessary to settle your case.

Attorney Jill Snyder is an accomplished trial attorney and people leader. Her experience includes private practice, corporate executive, business development and education. She has litigated cases to trial and arbitration, has multi-county experience and has established relationships with bench, bar and claims partners.

Jill’s experience with Nationwide puts her in a unique position of understanding the insurance business. For the last 20 years Jill has reviewed thousands of cases annually for decisions on both liability and damages. That insight combined with her work as both a plaintiff’s personal injury attorney and defense counsel, provides her with a clear advantage as a mediator. She has insider knowledge of both sides which gives her an advantage when settling cases.

Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM; 1 Substantive Credit

Tuition: Members $40.00; Non-members $55.00 Legal Support Staff: $20.00

To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 E-mail: [email protected]

PBI Simulcast Seminar “Drafting Legal Opinion Letters”


This course will explain the language used and practices customarily followed by Pennsylvania lawyers in rendering and receiving basic opinions given in most corporate and unsecured banking transactions. This course will be a guide not just to those giving and receiving third-party legal opinions, but also to litigators and judges in determining whether an opinion giver is liable for a third-party legal opinion given in a transaction.




CLE Update 10

CLE VIDEO COMPLIANCE CAMP: Session #1 Tuesday, August 27, 2019

Earn up to 4 Substantive & 2 Ethics credits in one day. All Courses Approved for CLE and CJE Credit

At the end of each compliance period, the CLE department at The Bar Association of Lehigh County provides the opportunity for lawyers and judges to earn up to 6 CLE or CJE credits in one day through our “Video Compliance Camp” program. A series of 6 videos, originally taped during live seminars held at BALC, are re-played for viewers to earn one credit for each video. Pick and choose however many you care to view. Add these credits to the 6 possible credits you can earn at Video Compliance Camp Session #2 and you can fulfill an entire year’s CLE requirements.

If you attended any of these seminars live, or viewed the videos in the past, you still qualify to earn CLE or CJE

credit at this offering.

The tuition for EACH one-credit program is $30.00 for BALC or NCBA members and $45.00 for non-members.

To register: FAX the form below; 610.770.9826 E-mail: [email protected] or

Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

Video Compliance Camp: Session #1 August 27, 2019

NAME:____________________________________

PaSUP.Ct.ID#:______________________________

Phone:____________________________________ E-mail:____________________________________

Member of the Bar Association of: [ ] Lehigh [ ] Northampton [ ] Other

[ ] 9:00 AM - “Chief Justice Roger B. Taney’s Tenure as Supreme Court Justice and His Constitutional Clashes with Abraham Lincoln” 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 10:10 AM - “Courtroom Skills”; 1 Ethics Credit [ ] 11:20 AM - “Important New Developments in Personal Injury Law”; 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 12:30 PM – “Human Trafficking – What Lies Behind Closed Doors”; 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 1:40 PM - “The Golden Rule in Pennsylvania’s Code of Civility” 1 Ethics Credit [ ] 2:50 PM - “Changes in Alimony, APL and Support Calculations”; 1 Substantive Credit


CLE Update 11

CLE VIDEO COMPLIANCE CAMP: Session #2 Thursday, August 29, 2019

Earn up to 4 Substantive & 2 Ethics credits in one day. All Courses Approved for CLE Credit

Courses #1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 Approved for CJE Credit

At the end of each compliance period, the CLE department at The Bar Association of Lehigh County provides the opportunity for lawyers and judges to earn up to 6 CLE or CJE credits in one day through our “Video Compliance Camp” program. A series of 6 videos, originally taped during live seminars held at BALC, are re-played for viewers to earn one credit for each video. Pick and choose however many you care to view.

If you attended any of these seminars live, or viewed the videos in the past, you still qualify to earn CLE or CJE

credit at this offering.

The tuition for EACH one-credit program is $30.00 for BALC or NCBA members and $45.00 for non-members.

To register: FAX the form below; 610.770.9826 E-mail: [email protected] or

Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

Video Compliance Camp: Session #2 August 29, 2019

NAME:____________________________________

PaSUP.Ct.ID#:______________________________

Phone:____________________________________ E-mail:____________________________________

Member of the Bar Association of: [ ] Lehigh [ ] Northampton [ ] Other

[ ] 9:00 AM - “Thaddeus Stevens and the Radical Republicans Impact on the American Constitution and System of Government”; 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 10:10 AM - “Clean Slate – Criminal Records in 2019”; 1 Ethics Credit [ ] 11:20 AM - “DUI Law Update”; 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 12:30 PM – “The Madness (and Insanity Defense) of Charles J. Guiteau (1841 – 1882)”; 1 Substantive Credit [ ] 1:40 PM - “Recent Developments in Attorney Ethics and Professional Responsibility”; 1 Ethics Credit [ ] 2:50 PM - “What Every Attorney and Judge They Go Before, Should Know about Sheriff Sales, Tax Sales, Tax Foreclosures and how they affect Lien Divestiture and Lien Priority”; 1 Substantive Credit


CLE Update 12

BALC CLE REGISTRATION FORM

Name:___________________________________________

PA Sup.CT.ID_____________________________________

Member of the Bar Association of: [ ] Lehigh [ ] Northampton

[ ] Other_______________________ [ ] Legal Support Staff

To Register for any BALC Seminar Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 (or)

E-mail: [email protected] (or) Fax the Registration form to: 610.770.9826

[ ] August 8: “Pro Bono CLE, Emeritus Status and Other Creative Ways to Expand Access to Justice” Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM; Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

[ ] August 21: “Getting Paid Combo – Basic and Advanced Concepts” Registration and Lunch: 11:30 AM; Seminar; 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

[ ] August 22; “Part II: Understanding the Insurance Company – Resolution!” Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM; Seminar; 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

[ ] August 27: “Video Compliance Camp: Session #1 – August 2019”

Earn up to 4 Substantive & 2 Ethics Credits

[ ] August 29: “Video Compliance Camp: Session #2 – August 2019”

Earn up to 4 Substantive & 2 Ethics Credits

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $______________________________

For payments in advance, please make checks payable to BALC & mail to:

Attn: Nancy

Bar Association of Lehigh County

1114 W Walnut St, Allentown PA 18102.

ALL BALC COURSES QUALIFY FOR CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE) CREDIT, BUT NOT ALL PROGRAMS QUALIFY FOR CONTINUING JUDICIAL EDUCATION CREDIT (CJE). PLEASE READ EACH ADVERTISEMENT CAREFULLY IF YOU REQUIRE JUDICIAL CREDIT.


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The Lawyers Lunch Table

A treasured tradition is returning for all

Lawyers and Judges. There is a standing

reservation for Lunch at Bell Hall, 612 W.

Hamilton St, on the 1st Thursday of the month,

12PM. Please come out enjoy some

camaraderie with other colleagues.

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August

August 14: Celebration of Life for Harold Funt 5pm

September

September 2: BALC Office Closed

September 6: Judge Mark’s Judicial Reception

September 10: Medical Society Dinner 6:30pm

September 11: Workers Comp Committee Meeting 12pm

September 18: Barristers Inn 5:30pm

September 26: Board Meeting 4:30pm and BINGO Night

October

October 4: Comedy Night at the Ramada Inn

October 10: Criminal Law Dinner

October 14: BALC office Closed

October 16: Barristers Inn 5:30

October 17: Board Meeting 4:30PM

October 29: New Member Welcome Breakfast 8am

October 30: Yappy Hour in the BALC Courtyard

November

November 11: BALC Office closed

November 15: Fall Ball

November 20: Barristers Inn

November 21: Board Meeting and Membership Meeting 4:30pm

November 28-29: BALC Office closed

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NOTES

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Attorneys: James L. Reich, Esq., Reich & Furst Law Offices, 121 N. Cedar Crest Blvd., Suite B, Allentown, PA 18104, (610) 433-2430.

Jenkins, Dale A., dec’d.Late of 1207 California Avenue, Whitehall.Executrices: Margaret A. Jen-kins and Ivelyn Pincin c/o Linda S. Luther-Veno, Esquire, 2204 Walbert Avenue, Allen-town, PA 18104.Attorney: Linda S. Luther-Veno, Esquire, 2204 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.

Kistler, Marilyn J., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrices: Anne C. Fayad and Dorothea R. Weibel c/o Noonan Law Office, 526 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101-2394.Attorneys: Noonan Law Office, 526 Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18101-2394.

Mackes, Mary Jane, dec’d.Late of Whitehall Township.Co-Executrices: Kathleen E. Ott, 4050 Longfellow Street, Al-lentown, PA 18104 and Corinne M. Emmett, 1160-G S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103.Attorneys: Mark H. Scoblionko, Esquire, Scoblionko, Scoblion-ko, Muir & Melman, 2030 West Tilghman Street, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18104.

Miskevish, Alice Rita, dec’d.Late of the City of Bethlehem.Executor: Jeffrey Kocher c/o Kendahl B. DiFelice, Esquire, 1 S. Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.Attorneys: Peters, Moritz, Pei-schl, Zulick, Landes & Brienza, LLP, 1 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064.

Poole, John F., Jr., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executor: John P. D’Amico.Attorney: Joel S. Luber, Es-quire, Cira Centre, 2929 Arch Street, 13th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Tarola, Dorina A. a/k/a Dorina Adelle Tarola, dec’d.Late of Lower Macungie Town-ship.Executor: Gary A. Tarola c/o Vaughn A. Terrinoni, Esq., 3976 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020.Attorney: Vaughn A. Terrinoni, Esq., 3976 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020.

Wallace, Beatrice a/k/a Beatrice Pauline Wallace, dec’d.Late of Upper Macungie Town-ship.Executrices: Melva June Lynn a/k/a June Lynn and Robyn Perez a/k/a Robyn Anne Perez c/o Eric R. Strauss, Esquire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allen-town, PA 18104.Attorneys: Eric R. Strauss, Es-quire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.SECOND PUBLICATION

Allen, Carol J. a/k/a Carol Allen Hunold, dec’d.Late of Macungie.Administratrix C.T.A.: Nancy Eggleston Hartwell c/o Emily A. Zettlemoyer, Esquire, Zettle-moyer Law Office, LLP, 53 North 3rd Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.Attorneys: Emily A. Zettlemoy-er, Esquire, Zettlemoyer Law Office, LLP, 53 North 3rd Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.

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Beck, Karen E., dec’d.Late of Emmaus.Executor: O. Larry Beck a/k/a Oliver L. Beck c/o Eric R. Strauss, Esquire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorneys: Eric R. Strauss, Es-quire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.

Brunner, Earl W. a/k/a Earl W. Brunner, Jr., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrix: Suzanne K. Sopko c/o William J. Fries, Esquire, The Atrium, 2895 Hamilton Boulevard, Suite 106, Allen-town, PA 18104.Attorney: William J. Fries, Es-quire, The Atrium, 2895 Ham-ilton Boulevard, Suite 106, Al-lentown, PA 18104.

Horner, Paul W. a/k/a Paul Wes-ley Horner, dec’d.Late of Slatedale.Administrator: Charles W. Horner a/k/a Charles William Horner c/o Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire, Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.Attorneys: Sally L. Schoffstall, Esquire, Schoffstall Elder Law, 2987 Corporate Court, Suite 200, Orefield, PA 18069.

Mariani, Diane J., dec’d.Late of the Township of North Whitehall.Administrator: Terry L. Mariani c/o Norris, McLaughlin, P.A., 515 West Hamilton Street, Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: Robert E. Donatelli, Esquire, Norris, McLaughlin, P.A., 515 West Hamilton Street, Suite 502, Allentown, PA 18101.

Reimschissel, Alfred L. a/k/a Alfred Levi Reimschissel a/k/a Alfred Reimschissel, dec’d.Late of South Whitehall Town-ship.Executors: Carol E. Mackes and Joseph R. Flemish, Jr. c/o Rob-ert V. Ritter, Jr., Esq., P.O. Box 178, Orefield, PA 18069-0178.Attorneys: Robert V. Ritter, Jr., Esq., Robert V. Ritter, Jr. Law Office, LLC, P.O. Box 178, Ore-field, PA 18069-0178.

Rinker, Jeanette M., dec’d.Late of Slatington.Executrices: Karen Ann Gruber and Sherry Lynn Ramer c/o Steckel and Stopp LLC, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slat-ington, PA 18080.Attorneys: Stephen A. Strack, Esquire, Steckel and Stopp, 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington, PA 18080.

Shapple, Erin a/k/a Erin Knap-penberger a/k/a Erin C. Shap-ple, dec’d.Late of Bethlehem.Administrator: Kevin Shapple, 903 Jeter Ave., Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Spinosa, Vito F., dec’d.Late of Schnecksville.Personal Representative: Cher-yl A. Spinosa c/o Kirby G. Up-right, Esquire, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Bethlehem, PA 18018.Attorneys: Kirby G. Upright, Esquire, King Spry Herman Freund & Faul LLC, One West Broad Street, Suite 700, Beth-lehem, PA 18018, (610) 332-0390.

Troxell, Joan L., dec’d.Late of Allentown.

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Executrix: Debra L. Fink.Attorneys: Robert M. Knauer, Esquire, Knauer & Davenport, 143 North Eighth St., Allen-town, PA 18101.

Utsch, Josephine K., dec’d.Late of Upper Saucon Town-ship.Executrix: Cynthia Utsch- Formanek, 5791 Beverly Hills Rd., Coopersburg, PA 18036.Attorneys: Gregory E. Grim, Esq., Grim, Biehn and Thatch-er, 104 S. 6th St., Perkasie, PA 18944.

THIRD PUBLICATION

Cameron, Eugene, dec’d.Late of Whitehall Borough.Executrix: Tenise Botas, 4468 Thebes Turn, Whitehall, PA 18052.Attorney: E. Keller Kline, III, Esquire, 731 W. Turner Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Druckenmiller, Constance S., dec’d.Late of Emmaus.Administratrix: Ellen M. Druck-enmiller, 201 Moore Court, Sellersville, PA 18960.Attorney: Joseph C. Honer, Jr., Esq., 206 South Avenue, Media, PA 19063.

Druckenmiller, Eileen, dec’d.Late of Emmaus.Administratrix: Ellen M. Druck-enmiller, 201 Moore Court, Sellersville, PA 18960.Attorney: Joseph C. Honer, Jr., Esq., 206 South Avenue, Media, PA 19063.

Fritz, Harold R. a/k/a Harold Fritz, dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrix: Lisa Folajtar.

Attorneys: Gladys E. Wiles, Esquire, Snyder & Wiles, P.C., 7731 Main Street, Fogelsville, PA 18051, (610) 391-9500.

Gish, Emma E., dec’d.Late of Allentown City.Executrix: Rosemary Gish Ebersole c/o Joseph N. Frabiz-zio, Esq., 2200 Renaissance Blvd., Ste. 270, King of Prussia, PA 19406.Attorneys: Joseph N. Frabizzio, Esquire, Robson & Robson, P.C., 2200 Renaissance Blvd., Ste. 270, King of Prussia, PA 19406.

Grammes, Richard L. a/k/a Richard Grammes, dec’d.Late of Coplay.Executrix: Jamie L. Grammes, 4392 Astor Drive, Orefield, PA 18069.Attorney: Dominic A. Farole, Esquire, 4622 Cortland Drive, Suite 1, Orefield, PA 18069.

Hudak, Joanne M., dec’d.Late of Coplay.Co-Personal Representatives: Nicole A. Sardella and Saman-tha M. Sardella c/o Peter P. Perry, Esquire, 1600 Lehigh Parkway East, 1E, Allentown, PA 18103-3097.Attorney: Peter P. Perry, Es-quire, 1600 Lehigh Parkway East, 1E, Allentown, PA 18103-3097.

Huenecke, Anita C., dec’d.Late of Weisenberg Township.Executor: Ronald Laudenslager c/o Richard W. Shaffer, Jr., Esquire, 7736 Main Street, Fo-gelsville, PA 18051.Attorney: Richard W. Shaffer, Jr., Esquire, 7736 Main Street, Fogelsville, PA 18051.

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Kozero, Paul V.J., dec’d.Late of Whitehall.Executrix: Agnes E. Kozero, 3751 Wentz Court, Whitehall, PA 18052.

Miller, Linden Lee a/k/a Linden L. Miller, dec’d.Late of Macungie.Executor: Dean Craig Bortz c/o Eric R. Strauss, Esquire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.Attorneys: Eric R. Strauss, Es-quire, Worth, Magee & Fisher, P.C., 2610 Walbert Avenue, Allentown, PA 18104.

Rohrbach, Dorothy M., dec’d.Late of Alburtis.Executrix: Barbara J. Mohr.Attorneys: Robert M. Knauer, Esquire, Knauer & Davenport, 143 North Eighth St., Allen-town, PA 18101.

Schantz, Louis M., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrices: Donna K. Kressin and Sharon J. Schantz c/o Andrew V. Schantz, Esquire, Davison & McCarthy, P.C., Two City Center, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 510, Allentown, PA 18101.Attorneys: Andrew V. Schantz, Esquire, Davison & McCarthy, P.C., Two City Center, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 510, Al-lentown, PA 18101.

Schantz, Lucille L., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executrices: Donna K. Kressin and Sharon J. Schantz c/o Andrew V. Schantz, Esquire, Davison & McCarthy, P.C., Two City Center, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 510, Allentown, PA 18101.

Attorneys: Andrew V. Schantz, Esquire, Davison & McCarthy, P.C., Two City Center, 645 Hamilton Street, Suite 510, Al-lentown, PA 18101.

Snyder, Charles a/k/a Charles E. Snyder, dec’d.Late of Allentown.Administratrix: Linda M. Sny-der a/k/a Linda Marie Snyder c/o Matthew Mobilio, Esquire, Mobilio Law, LLC, 609 W. Ham-ilton Street, Suite 301, Allen-town, PA 18101.Attorney: Matthew Mobilio, Esquire, 609 W. Hamilton Street, Suite 301, Allentown, PA 18101.

Stover, Mary E., dec’d.Late of Upper Saucon Town-ship.Executors: John O. Stover, Jr. and Robert E. Stover, 537 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049.Attorney: John O. Stover, Jr., Esquire, 537 Chestnut St., Em-maus, PA 18049.

Thomann, Edward J., Jr., dec’d.Late of Allentown.Executor: Richard Thomann c/o Daniel G. Dougherty, Esq., 881 3rd St., B-3, Whitehall, PA 18052.Attorney: Daniel G. Dougherty, Esq., 881 3rd St., B-3, White-hall, PA 18052.

Vega, Jenny G. a/k/a Jenny Vega, dec’d.Late of the City of Allentown.Executrix: Nancy Vega c/o Goudsouzian & Associates, 2940 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045-5227.Attorneys: Goudsouzian & As-sociates, 2940 William Penn Highway, Easton, PA 18045-5227.

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LEHIGH LAW JOURNALNOTICE OF INCORPORATION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation were filed on June 21, 2019 pursuant to the provi-sions of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 as amend-ed, by the following corporation named:

BLUE SKY REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS, INC

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CORPORATE FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pur-suant to the provisions of Act 295 of 1982, as amended, of intention to file, or the filing of, in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsyl-vania, a certificate for the conduct of a business in Pennsylvania, under the assumed or fictitious name, style or designation of

Name: TRP OF ALLENTOWN with its principal place of business at: 1249 North Quebec Street, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18109.

The name of the entity owning or interested in said business is: Motor Truck Equipment Company.

The certificate will be filed on or after July 23, 2019.STANLEY J. A. LASKOWSKI, ESQ.CALDWELL & KEARNS, P.C.3631 North Front StreetHarrisburg, PA 17110

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CORPORATE NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on July 23, 2019, with respect to a pro-posed non-profit corporation.

THE GREAT ALLENTOWN FAIR FOUNDATION, INC.

has been incorporated under the non-profit Corporation Law of 1988. A brief summary of the purpose for which said entity is organized is to

facilitate and support educational programs, incentives and events re-lating to, or a part of, The Great Al-lentown Fair and programs of The Lehigh County Agricultural Society, Inc.EDWARD P. SHEETZ, ESQ.GARDNER, RACINES & SHEETZ5930 Hamilton BoulevardSuite 106 Allentown, PA 18106 (610) 435-6765

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NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 15, 2019, the Petition of Brian Alan Duckworth was filed in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas at No. 2019-C-2177, seeking to change the name of Petitioner from Brian Alan Duckworth to Brian Va-der Harlan.

The Court has fixed Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom 5A at the Lehigh County Courthouse as the date for hearing of the Petition. All persons interested in the proposed change of name may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the Peti-tioner should not be granted.

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NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 15, 2019, the Petition of Jen-nifer Mary Mattina was filed in Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas at No. 2019-C-2176, seeking to change the name of Petitioner from Jennifer Mary Mattina to Jennifer Mary Har-lan.

The Court has fixed Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. in Courtroom 5A at the Lehigh County Courthouse as the date for hearing of the Petition. All persons interested in the proposed change of name may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the Peti-tioner should not be granted.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

———The following Real Estate will be

sold at Sheriff ’s Sale At 10:00 A.M.

Friday, August 23, 2019in the Courthouse, Fifth and

Hamilton Streets Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Purchasers Must Immediately Pay 10% of the Purchase Price by

Certified Check.TO ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST

AND CLAIMANT:Upon all sales where the filing of

a Schedule of Distribution is re-quired, the said Schedule will be filed by the Sheriff on a date specified by the Sheriff not later than thirty (30) days after sale, and a Deed will be delivered to the PURCHASER and distribution will be made in accor-dance with the Schedule unless ex-ceptions are filed thereto within ten (10) days thereafter.

On sales where the filing of a Schedule of Distribution is not re-quired, a Deed will be delivered to the PURCHASER after the expiration of twenty (20) days from the date of sale, unless exceptions are taken to the sale within that period.

NO. 2

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2016-C-3078, M&T Bank s/b/m Hudson City Savings Bank v. Edward Melhem, owner of property situate in the Township of Upper Saucon, Le-high County, Pennsylvania, being 2175 Augusta Drive, Upper Saucon Township a/k/a Center Valley, PA 18034.

Tax Assessment No. 64257260-3296 1.

Improvements thereon: A residen-tial dwelling.

Attorneys Kevin G. McDonald, Esquire

KML Law Group, P.C.

NO. 3

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-2994, Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2013-TT2, by U.S. Bank National Association, Not in Its Indi-vidual Capacity, But Solely As Legal Title Trustee v. Carolyn M. Knise, owner of property situate in the Township of Upper Saucon, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 3474 Honeysuckle Rd., Upper Saucon as-sessed as Fountain Hill, PA 18015.

Tax Assessment No. 641577089-940-1.

Improvements thereon: Residen-tial Dwelling.

Attorneys Richard M. Squire & Associates, LLC

NO. 4

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-2071, Bank of America, N.A. v. Jason Salverio a/k/a Jason M. Salverio, owner(s) of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 1121 West Allen Street, Allentown, PA 18102.



Attorneys McCabe, Weisberg & Conway, LLC

NO. 5

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-3352, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper v. Elfrido M. Mateo and Lizete Mateo, owners of property situate in the City of Allen-town, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 320 North 14th Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.


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tial Dwelling.Attorney

Katherine M. Wolf, Esquire

NO. 6

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-0103, HSBC Bank USA, Na-tional Association As Trustee for Wells Fargo Asset Securities Corpora-tion, Mortgage Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-PA3 v. Christopher P. Valuntas; Kimberly R. Valuntas, owner(s) of property situate in the Township of Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 5727 Ricky Ridge Trail, Orefield, PA 18069.


Improvements thereon: Single family dwelling.

Attorneys Cristina L. Connor, Esquire Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

NO. 7

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2017-C-0365, Coba, Inc., Assignee of TD Bank, N.A. v. Julio Belliard a/k/a Julio A. Belliard, owner of property situate in the City of Allentown, Le-high County, Pennsylvania, being 1330-1332 South Race Street, Al-lentown, PA 18103.


Improvements thereon: Residen-tial; Single Family—Detached.

Attorney Ryan A. Gower, Esquire

NO. 8

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2017-C-3418, Specialized Loan Ser-vicing LLC v. Loretta A. Beasley, As Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Herbert McAlpine a/k/a Herbert L. Mc Alpine; Ollie

Jeanette McDonald, As Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Herbert McAlpine a/k/a Herbert L. Mc Alpine; Horace W. McAlpine, As Believed Heir and/or Administrator to the Estate of Herbert McAlpine a/k/a Herbert L. Mc Alpine; Steve McDon-ald, As Believed Heir and/or Admin-istrator to the Estate of Herbert McAlpine, a/k/a Herbert L. Mc- Alpine; Unknown Heirs and/or Ad-ministrators of the Estate of Herbert McAlpine, a/k/a Herbert L. Mc Al-pine, owners of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 32 South 19th Street, Allentown, PA 18104.




NO. 9

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-3418, Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Danielle Scott a/k/a Danielle L. Dobitsch, owner of prop-erty situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 1815 W. Liberty Street, Allentown, PA 18104.

Tax Assessment No. 54973065-51181.

Improvements thereon: Residen-tial Property.

Attorneys Jill M. Fein, Esquire

Hill Wallack LLP

NO. 10

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2016-C-2415, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Scott Nigro, Yvette M. Nigro, own-ers of property situate in the Town-ship of Lower Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 5636 Kart Drive, Allentown, PA 18106-9513.

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9169 1.Improvements thereon: Residen-

tial Dwelling.Attorneys

Phelan Hallinan Diamond & Jones, LLP

NO. 11

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2015-C-200, Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC v. Todd K. Huber, Aimee M. Hu-ber, owners of property situate in the Township of Upper Saucon, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 5032 Remington Drive, Coopersburg, PA 18036-1378.



Attorneys Phelan Hallinan Diamond

& Jones, LLP

NO. 12

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2015-C-2981, Bayview Loan Servic-ing, LLC v. Michael J. Tewold, Susan Tewold, owners of property situate in the Township of Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 3395 Oak Street, Whitehall, PA 18052.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 14

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-0523, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. s/b/m to Wachovia Bank, National Association v. Susan Marie Kline, owner of property situate in the Bor-ough of Coplay, Lehigh County,

Pennsylvania, being 17 South 5th Street, Coplay, PA 18037-1306.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 15

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2014-C-1164, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB d/b/a Christiana Trust Not Individually But As Trus-tee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust v. Leeanne Knaus and Gregory L. Knaus, owners of property situate in the Township of Lower Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 5040 Faith Circle, Wescosville, PA 18106.



Attorneys KML Law Group, P.C.

NO. 16

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-3104, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper v. Lori J. Kozemko, owner of property situate in the Borough of Emmaus, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 570 Broad Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.



Attorney Katherine M. Wolf, Esquire

NO. 17

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-1339, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Com-pany v. Unknown Heirs, Successors,

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LEHIGH LAW JOURNALAssigns, and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Ronald P. Leabold, Deceased, owners of prop-erty situate in the Township of North Whitehall, Lehigh County, Pennsyl-vania, being 2430 Old Post Road, Coplay, PA 18037.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 22

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-2763, Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper v. Jacqueline Rouff; Douglas P. McCrimmon, own-ers of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsyl-vania, being 1516 West Liberty Street, Allentown, PA 18102.




NO. 23

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2016-N-0414, Carriage Court at Highgate Community Association v. Greg Strisovsky, owner of property situate in the Township of Upper Macungie, Lehigh County, Pennsyl-vania, being 917 King Way, Breinigs-ville, PA 18031.


Improvements thereon: Residen-tial.

Attorney Edward Hoffman, Jr., Esquire

NO. 24

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-3287, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York As Trustee for CWMBS Reforming Loan Remic Trust Certificates, Series 2003-R4 v. Paul M. Roth, owner of property situate in the City of Allen-town, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 1119 Tilghman Street a/k/a 1119 West Tilghman Street, Allen-town, PA 18102.


Improvements thereon: Residen-tial dwelling.

Attorney Christopher A. DeNardo, Esquire

NO. 25

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2016-C-925, New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing v. Etzer Lindor, owner of property situate in the City of Allentown, Le-high County, Pennsylvania, being 640 N. Sherman St., Allentown, PA 18109.



Attorneys Robert Crawley, Esquire

RAS Citron, LLC

NO. 26

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2019-C-0410, Lakeview Loan Servic-ing, LLC v. Michael G. Pierce, owner of property situate in the City of Al-lentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylva-nia, being 520 North 18th Street, Allentown, PA 18104.


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LEHIGH LAW JOURNALImprovements thereon: Residen-

tial Real Estate.Attorneys

Brian LaManna, Esquire Stern & Eisenberg, PC

NO. 27

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2019-C-0075, The Bank of New York Mellon f/k/a The Bank of New York As Trustee for Registered Holders of CWABS, Inc., Asset-Backed Certifi-cates, Series 2006-19 v. Julissa B. Pena, owner of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 113-121 South 23rd Street, Allentown, PA 18104.


Improvements thereon: A Resi-dential Dwelling.

Attorneys KML Law Group, P.C.

NO. 28

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-3278, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Robert W. Bland, owner of prop-erty situate in the Township of White-hall, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 1110 7th Street, Whitehall, PA 18052-5218.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 29

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-0840, Specialized Loan Ser-vicing LLC v. Joann L. Kovach, owner of property situate in the Bor-ough of Coplay, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 116 South Front Street, Coplay, PA 18037-1008.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 30

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2019-C-0476, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Unknown Heirs, Successors, As-signs and All Persons, Firms or As-sociations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Karol Schmick a/k/a Karol K. Schmick, Deceased, owners of property situate in the Township of Weisenberg, Le-high County, Pennsylvania, being 10371 Old 22, Kutztown, PA 19530-8531.




& Jones, LLP

NO. 31

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2019-C-0214, Midfirst Bank v. Chris-tine Lawrence and Steve Lawrence, owners of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Penn-sylvania, being 307 Priscilla Street a/k/a 307 West Priscilla Street, Al-lentown, PA 18103.



Attorneys Matthew K. Fissel, Esquire

KML Law Group, P.C.

NO. 32

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2017-C-987, Bofi Federal Bank v.

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LEHIGH LAW JOURNALEdward Melhem, owner(s) of prop-erty situate in the Township of Low-hill, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, being 4130 East Wyndemere Circle, Schnecksville, PA 18078.


Improvements thereon: None.Attorney

Robert J. Murtaugh, Esquire

NO. 33

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-2469, David V. Scheuer-mann v. John Mitchell, Gabrielle Vargas and United States of America, owners of property situate in the City of Allentown, Lehigh County, Penn-sylvania, being 3003 Parkway Boul-evard, Allentown, PA 18104 a/k/a 3003-3019 Parkway Boulevard, Al-lentown, PA 18104.


Improvements thereon: a one-story single family residence with a carport.

Attorney Jack M. Seitz, Esquire

NO. 34

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2019-C-0522, David V. Scheuer-mann v. Monica Monberger, owner of property situate in the Borough of Catasauqua, Lehigh County, Penn-

sylvania, being 522 Race Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032.


Improvements thereon: a 2.5- story single family dwelling with a detached garage.

Attorney Jack M. Seitz, Esquire

NO. 35

By virtue of a writ of execution No. 2018-C-2236, U.S. Bank National Association, As Trustee for Specialty Underwriting and Residential Fi-nance Trust Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-BC1 v. Jack H. Undercuffler, owner of property situate in the Township of Salisbury, Lehigh County, Pennsyl-vania, being 3568 Pleasant Avenue, Allentown (Salisbury Township), PA 18103.



Attorneys Robert Crawley, Esquire

RAS Citron, LLCJOSEPH N. HANNA Sheriff of Lehigh County, PA Sarah M. Murray County Solicitor Richard Brent Somach Assistant County Solicitor

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