Legal
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Delaware County Leadership: Laura Dugan, Attorney at Raffaele Puppio
What is your full name and who are you named after? My full name is Laura Ann Dugan. I wasn’t named after anyone, my parents just liked the name. I spelled my middle name, Ann, with an “e” at the end of it until I had to get my birth certificate to get married in 2016…
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Probation Violations in Pennsylvania
By J. Patrick Hickey Probation allows a person convicted of a crime to avoid incarceration and remain in the community under a probation officer’s supervision as long as the person agrees to follow certain terms and conditions imposed by the court. These conditions are imposed not only to protect the public, but also to assist…
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Media-Based Raffaele Puppio Again Ranked Among Best Law Firms for 2019
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has been named a “Best Law Firm” for 2019 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, achieving a Tier 1 ranking in the Philadelphia metro area for family law. Best Law Firm rankings are determined from a rigorous evaluation process involving the collection of client and lawyer…
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Here’s How Delaware County’s Spending on Public Defense Compares with Rest of State’s
An interactive map published by Keystone Crossroads and using data from 2015 shows how many criminal cases were handled by public defenders across Pennsylvania, according to a report from WHYY. In Chester County, public defenders handled 3,900 cases, and $2,044 was spent per case, which is $7.40 per capita. Meanwhile, in Delaware County, public defenders…
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Three Types of Spousal Support in Pennsylvania: How Are They Awarded?
By Alexandra Junkin Three different types of spousal support exist in Pennsylvania: spousal support, alimony pendente lite, and alimony. When examining these types of support, the spouse with a lower income is often referred to as the “dependent” spouse. Spousal support is available only for parties who are separated but have not yet filed for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Katherine H. Meehan, Partner with Raffaele Puppio
What is your full name and who are you named after? Katherine Huff Meehan is my full name. I do prefer to go by Kate. My parents had a deal that Mom would name the boys and Pop would name the girls; Pop won 3-0. I think he just liked the name Katherine. Where were…
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Pair of Raffaele Puppio Partners Recognized Among 2019 ‘Best Lawyers in America’
Michael A. Raffaele and J. Patrick Hickey, partners at Media-based Raffaele Puppio, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. Raffaele was recognized for his prowess in family law, while Hickey was recognized in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Gabrielle C. Goham, Partner with Raffaele Puppio
What is your full name and who are you named after? Gabrielle Christine Goham is my full name. Most people call me Gaby. I am named after Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel. Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born and raised in Havertown, Pennsylvania. I live in West Chester, Pennsylvania. What…
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Seven Educational Decisions for Children After Divorce in Pennsylvania
By Alexandra Junkin When creating a custody order a court must make decisions regarding both physical custody and legal custody of children. Physical custody dictates who a child lives with and when. The State of Pennsylvania defines legal custody as, “The right to make major decisions on behalf of the child, including, but not limited…
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Raffaele Puppio’s Ernest Spiros Angelos Named Among Delco’s Top Business Lawyers
Main Line Today once again has named Raffaele Puppio attorney Ernest Spiros Angelos among the Main Line’s “Top Lawyers 2018” in its Reader Choice survey. Angelos was recognized for his work in business law. A senior associate at Media-based Raffaele Puppio, Angelos focuses his practice on municipal and educational law, business litigation, real property, contracts,…
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What to Consider When Creating an Estate Plan in Pennsylvania
By Nicholas Orloff Though difficult to think about, some day each of us will pass away and our loved ones will be left to pick up the pieces. Estate planning is the process of completing certain tasks in order to prepare an individual’s assets in the event that he or she becomes incapacitated or passes…
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Delaware County Reassessment Helps Address Tax Uniformity
By Ernest Spiros Angelos Ad Valorem Property Taxes, (i.e. taxes based upon property values), pay for many useful and important things in our communities: public schools, community colleges, local government employees, police and fire protection, roads, and more. Although they can be a pain, it is clear that they serve a purpose. But what happens…
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Raffaele Puppio Attorney Speaks at Special Education Law Symposium
Gabrielle C. Goham, a special education lawyer with Media-based Raffaele Puppio, recently presented at Lehigh University’s 2018 Special Education Law Symposium. Goham participated in a session entitled “Restraints, Seclusion, and Abuse: Aversive Legal Consequences?” The discussion focused on the need for safe environments for students with disabilities, based upon sound, research-based techniques of instruction and…
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Raffaele Puppio, PNC Bank Co-Sponsor Delco Bar Association Event Benefitting Local Nonprofit
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, served as a co-sponsor, along with PNC Bank and others, of the Delaware County Bar Association’s “A Night at the Races.” Hosted by the bar association’s Family Law Section, the event was a fundraiser for local nonprofit Delaware County Women Against Rape. The evening featured live…
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Exclusive Possession of the Family Home in Delaware County
By Alexandra Junkin During a pending divorce matter, the court has the power to award to a party the right to exclusively reside in the marital residence, otherwise known as “exclusive possession.” To be awarded exclusive possession of a residence the party must file a Petition for Exclusive Possession with the court. Unless both parties…
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Media’s Raffaele Puppio Boasts 3 Super Lawyers, One Rising Star
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has announced that three of its attorneys have been named 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and one of its attorneys a Rising Star. Michael A. Raffaele, Michael V. Puppio Jr., and Gabrielle C. Goham have again been named Super Lawyers, while Robyn E. Musi has been named…
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Daily Times Names Pair of Raffaele Puppio Lawyers Among Delco’s Best
The Daily Times has named Raffaele Puppio attorneys Michael Puppio and Ernest Spiros Angelos among Delaware County’s Best Lawyers in its 2018 Reader Choice survey. The newspaper received thousands of votes in its fourth annual Best Lawyers ballot, the results of which were published in a special section in the newspaper. Puppio, a Springfield resident…
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When Is the Right Time to Consult an Elder Law Attorney in Pennsylvania?
By Nicholas M. Orloff Much like wisely deciding to repair the tattered roof of your home to protect against a surprise thunderstorm, the best time to contact an elder law attorney to adequately address the future needs of aging parents, a spouse or yourself is today. Long-term care arrangements are too often placed on the…
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