My office was founded in Millersburg, Dauphin County in 1951 by Attorney Allen Shaffer. Since I joined the Firm in 1999, I took over as managing partner in 2001 and later as sole shareholder in 2006. The office has expanded from a two lawyer firm to a four attorney firm and moved to Harrisburg. We handle a variety of legal areas, including Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Criminal Law, Municipal Law, and Educational Law.
Since 1995
Since 1999
Since 1999
2014 - Current
Susquehanna Township School District
2010 - Current
Central Dauphin School District
2008 - Current
Dauphin County Board of Tax Assessment Appeals
2001 - 2008
Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas
I was appointed to this position by the President Judge of Dauphin County. I presided over juvenile detention hearings and adjudications. I also presided over juvenile dependency matters for Dauphin County Children and Youth.
1997 - 1999
Dauphin County District Attorney's Office
As a Deputy District Attorney serving Dauphin County, I was directed to handle numerous criminal prosecutions, mostly sex offenses directed at children. I was also the head of the Office's post conviction relief act division and handled over 150 appeal matters to both the Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania. I have argued before both the Superior and Supreme Courts on numerous occasions.
1998 - 1998
other (1998) | Career Prosecutor Course
I was involved in a two week long course of study directed by the District Attorney's National Association.
1992 - 1995
J.D.
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
