Legal
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Delaware County Leadership: Nicholas M. Orloff, Esq.
Nicholas M. Orloff, Esq., an attorney with Media-based Raffaele Puppio and who’s practice focuses on estate planning, estate administration and orphans’ court litigation, talks with DELCO Today about growing up in Springfield, working at the Footlocker in the Springfield Mall, graduating Valedictorian of Widener Law School’s Class of 2005, his favorite weekend-getaway and how the best piece…
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Will the Right Heirs Inherit Your Estate?
By Nicholas M. Orloff As emotionally unsettling as your death would be to your spouse, children and extended family, its impact would have additional ramifications should you die without having drawn up a will. Whether young or old, fit or infirm, having a valid will or other binding declaration ensures that the assets you accumulated…
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Understanding Special Needs Trusts in Pennsylvania
By Nicholas M. Orloff If you have a child with a disability who is unlikely to become financially independent, no doubt you already have begun to think about what would happen to him or her when you die. Fortunately, an estate planning option called a Special Needs Trust is available in Pennsylvania. Through a Special…
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Villanova Climbs 12 Spots in Annual Law School Rankings
Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law has climbed 12 spots from 77 to 65 on the U.S. News & World Report annual law school rankings, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking is based on a number of factors, which include selectivity, quality assessment, and faculty resources. Villanova’s move up the…
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What Does It Mean to Serve as Estate Administrator After Someone Dies in Pennsylvania?
By Nicholas M. Orloff If a close family member or friend has died and named you as the executor of his or her will, no doubt you consider it a great honor. After all, this person considered you a trusted person in life. You will want to serve the departed dutifully now that he or…
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Delaware County Leadership: Kathleen A. Piperno, Esq.
Kathleen Piperno, a Partner with Media-based law firm Raffaele Puppio practicing Family Law, shares her memories of growing up in Philadelphia, moving to California and then Delaware County in search of a better quality of life, her favorite Delaware County restaurant, and how the best piece of advice she ever received changed her career trajectory. Your…
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Delaware County Leadership – Ernest S. Angelos, Esq.
Ernest Angelos, a Senior Associate with Raffaele Puppio, shares memories of growing up in Delaware County, his first job at Concord Pharmacy in Glen Mills, why he choose Widener for law school, the best advice he ever got (it’s a doozie!), the last book he read, and why his parents are his heroes. Your full name?…
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Judge Issues Recommendation in Gerrymandering Case … and Both Sides Praise Decision
The Commonwealth Court judge hearing the high-profile gerrymandering case has recommended that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court uphold the state’s controversial map of congressional districts, writes Jonathan Lai for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Judge P. Kevin Brobson found that, while partisanship was a factor in drawing the map, it did not violate the state’s constitution. In his…
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Labor Lawyer Discusses Sexual Harassment with Delaware County Human Resource Association
While some people are wary of trusting HR in cases of sexual harassment, the members of the Delaware County Human Resource Association disagree, at least in their organizations, writes Jane Von Bergen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The issue was discussed during a monthly meeting of the association, which included a presentation on harassment delivered by…
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Media’s Raffaele Puppio Earns 2018 ‘Best Law Firm’ Honor from U.S. News
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has been named a “Best Law Firm” for 2018 by U.S. News – Best Lawyers, achieving a Tier 1 ranking in the Philadelphia metro area for family law. Rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer…
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Concerns for Pennsylvania Employers Regarding Medical Marijuana Use by Employees
By Katherine Meehan Pennsylvania has legalized the use of medical marijuana for certain specified ailments. Those ailments include the following: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Autism Cancer Crohn’s Disease Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Huntington’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome Intractable Seizures Multiple…
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Newtown Square’s Wilson Legal Solutions Hires Longtime Champion of Innovation as VP
Newtown Square’s Wilson Legal Solutions, a provider of consulting services and analytics software for global law firms and professional services organizations, has appointed Norm Mullock as vice president of strategy. In this capacity, Mullock drives operational initiatives and evaluates strategic corporate and product acquisitions. He also collaborates with members of the leadership team to give…
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DELCO Careers – Wilson Legal Solutions
Newtown Square’s Wilson Legal Solutions, a provider of consulting services and analytics software for global law firms and professional services organizations, has the following Delaware County career positions posted on its career page: Account Executive Wilson Legal Solutions is hiring an Account Executive to represent us in the Northeast market. The Account Executive is a…
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Folcroft’s FarmArt Sues Garces Restaurants of Iron Chef Fame for Alleged Unpaid Bills
FarmArt, the produce wholesaler from Folcroft, is suing a number of Philadelphia restaurants owned by Iron Chef Jose Garces for allegedly having more than $118,000 in unpaid grocery bills, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The suit names Tinto Restaurant, Distrito, The Olde Bar, Volver, Urbanfarms, the Garces Trading Company, and Garces Catering –…
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William Penn School District’s Lawsuit Over School-Funding Disparities Clears Major Hurdle
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has broken decades of precedent by not dismissing a lawsuit by the William Penn School District and others that asks courts to remedy the wide funding disparities among school districts, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The school-funding system, which relies heavily on property taxes, has long drawn the ire…
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Delco Declares War on Opioid Addiction as State’s First County to Sue Pain-Killer Manufacturers
Delaware County, Pennsylvania’s fifth largest county, has declared war on opioid addiction by becoming the first county in the state to sue for damages against 11 major drug suppliers of opioids and their consulting physicians. The unprecedented filing was announced by County Council, District Attorney Jack Whelan, and Sheriff Mary McFall Hopper. “Today, we are…
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Partner at Media’s Raffaele Puppio Recognized as One of The Best Lawyers in America
Michael A. Raffaele – a partner at Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm in Media – has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. Raffaele has been named among the Best Lawyers in America…
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Understanding Trusts as a Tool in Estate Planning in Pennsylvania
By Nicholas M. Orloff Often confused with wills, trusts are a frequently misunderstood tool for estate planning. Though trusts and wills are often connected within an estate and have some abilities in common, they are two different legal documents. Like a will, a trust comprises a list of property and names people or entities who…
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