Stephanie A. Henrick

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Borough of Pottstown, PA

Experience: 16 years

Estate Planning, Tax Law and Elder Law

Pennsylvania and U.S. Tax Court

Rising Star and Lawyer on the Fast Track

Awards 2

Experience 16y

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Stephanie A. Henrick concentrates her practice in Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Tax Law and Social Security Disability.

Stephanie’s customized approach to estate planning provides her clients with personalized attention to address their unique circumstances. Stephanie reviews all elements of her clients’ financial and personal situations with attention to detail, which enables her to plan accordingly so her clients’ wishes are fulfilled. She works closely with her clients to create a seamless process of passing down their legacies and protecting their heirs.

She earned her Masters of Law (LL.M.) in Taxation and a Certificate in Estate Planning from Villanova University School of Law. Prior to joining High Swartz, she also practiced in family law and insurance subrogation.

In 2018, Ms. Henrick was elected Mayor of Pottstown Borough, Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Her duties in accordance with the governing documents of Pottstown state the mayor has multiple roles. As mayor, Stephanie oversee the Pottstown Police Department, is an ambassador to the town and be the liason between residents and Pottstown Borough council.

Stephanie is very active with civic and community organizations, especially the Pottstown Rotary which is involved in local, national and international community service projects that address many of today’s most critical issues. She was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow recognition for her dedication to many of Pottstown Rotary’s volunteer initiatives including fundraising, literacy, Adopt-a-Highway, Halloween Parade, Person of the Year Event, Four Way Speech Contest, Strike out for Hunger, and Community Talent Show. She strives to live her life, both personal and professional, in a manner that exemplifies the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. The guiding principals of Rotary have served as the foundation for her relationship with her clients.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Pennsylvania

Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Since 2008

U.S. Tax Court

Since 2014

Professional Experience

2018 - Current

Borough of Pottstown, PA

Mayor

Ambassador of Borough affairs. Oversee the Pottstown Police Department. Participate in council discussion and assist in resolving legislative issues. Liaison between Pottstown residents and Borough Council regarding infrastructure, codes and safety. Monthly televised State of the Borough Address.

2014 - Current

High Swartz LLP

Attorney

2006 - 2014

Law Offices of Elizabeth R. Howard

Associate Attorney

Handled all estate planning and administration matters, including federal and state tax returns. Analyze tax returns and devise tax planning techniques. In addition, handled the following matters: Social security disability, Family law including litigation of complex family law matters, Extensive legal research, and Incorporate businesses.

2007 - 2011

Law Offices Richard T. Curley, P.C.

Associate Attorney

anaged extensive amount of insurance subrogation files for two large insurance companies. Drafted pleadings and discovery. Conducted settlement negotiations while minimizing clients’ costs. Filed suits in Court of Common Pleas and Inter-Company Arbitration. Analyzed incoming files and determined if they were economically feasible. Conducted legal research using Lexis Nexis and Westlaw. Corresponded with clients on a regular basis to keep them apprised of file progress. Controlled, negotiated and enforced payments from defendants. Investigated using Accurint software to track down defendants for service and available assets. Fostered relationships with out-of-state counsel. Litigated.

Education

2012

Villanova University School of Law

LL.M. (2012)

2007

Widener University

J.D.

2003

Villanova University

B.A.

Awards

year - Stephanie A. Henrick

Rising Star

Super Lawyers

Lawyer on the Fast Track

Legal Intelligencer

Contacts

High Swartz 40 East Airy Street Norristown PA 19401 Telephone: (610) 275-0700

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Stephanie A. Henrick Borough of Pottstown, PA

Experience: 16 years

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Phone: (610) 275-0700

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Elder Law

Languages

English

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