Vol. LVI Allentown, PA Friday, February 5, 2016 No. 84

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Vol. LVI Allentown, PA Friday, February 5, 2016 No. 84
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THE COURT
The Hon. Edward D. Reibman, President Judge
The Hon. Carol K. McGinley, 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. Alan M. Black, Senior Judge
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HON. WILLIAM H. PLATT, President
PATRICK J. REILLY, President-Elect
MICHELLE M. FORSELL, Vice President
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SARAH M. JOLLY, Treasurer
SUSAN G. MAURER, Historian
THOMAS F. TRAUD, JR., Law Journal Committee
RAY BRIDGEMAN, Executive Director
SARAH MUSSEL, Case Editor
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Seidel Cohen Hof & Reid LLC,
located in the Lehigh Valley,
welcomes Isaac A. Hof to the firm
as an associate attorney, his
practice to be focused primarily
on personal injury litigation.

Mr. Hof graduated summa cum
laude from Temple University
Beasley School of Law in 2012,
where he received recognition
for graduating with one of the five
highest GPAs in his class. He received his Bachelor of
Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 2008,
with honors. While in law school, Mr. Hof served as
Lead Research Editor for the Temple Law Review and
received awards for excellence in oral advocacy, legal
writing, and overall academic achievement.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hof served as a judicial law
clerk for the Honorable Legrome D. Davis in the U.S.
District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
and subsequently practiced civil litigation at Stradley
Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP in Philadelphia.

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ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS MATTERS
Representation, consultation and expert testimony in disciplinary
matters and matters involving ethical issues, bar admissions
and the Rules of Professional Conduct
James C. Schwartzman, Esq.
Vice Chairman, Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania • Former Chairman,
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA • Former Chairman, Continuing
Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of PA • Former Chairman,
Supreme Court of PA Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Board • Former
Federal Prosecutor • Named by his peers as Best Lawyers in America 2015
Philadelphia Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law “Lawyer of the Year”
1818 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
[phone]
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LEHIGH COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Employment Opportunity: Family Court Administrator, an
employee of the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

Position Summary:
This position coordinates and directs all operations of the Family Court
(i.e., custody, divorce, and protection from domestic/sexual violence
operations). In addition, the Family Court Administrator manages the
Interpreting Unit and provides assistance to the Director of Domestic
Relations. The successful candidate must possess a combination of
education, experience, skills, and personal characteristics that
demonstrate his or her ability to perform the duties of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Train, supervise, and manage the professional staff of custody masters,
divorce master, and mediators. Train, supervise, and manage the clerical
staff of the Family Court and the Interpreting Unit. Develop and
implement family court policies and procedures. Manage the calendaring
and scheduling functions of the Family Court. Review existing and
proposed state rules and regulations, as well as state and national trends,
and provide recommendations to the Administrative Judge of Family
Court. Present trainings to court staff as well as attorneys. Act as a
liaison between the Family Court and various court related departments
and the Bar. Conduct custody and divorce conferences and hearings as
needed.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:
Attained a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and
possess a current license to practice law in Pennsylvania. Possess a
thorough knowledge of family law, statutes, and rules. Possess
experience which includes the direct supervision of personnel as well as
the management of operations within an organization. Possess excellent
written and oral communication skills. Proficient with MS Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint. Possess the ability to develop and maintain working
relationships with judges as well as managers and employees from
various court related offices.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and determined by the
Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.

Submit cover letter and resume by February 26, 2016 by email to:
[email protected] or by mail to:

The Honorable Michele A. Varricchio,
Administrative Judge of Family Court
Old Lehigh County Courthouse
501 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA 18101
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LEHIGH COUNTY PARALEGAL
ASSOCIATION
LUNCH AND LEARN

Electronic Filing in Lehigh County Civil Court

When: 12:00 PM – February 18, 2016

Where: Bar Association of Lehigh County
1114 West Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

The Lehigh County Clerk of Judicial Records
along with Court Administration and Information
Technology will demonstrate electronic filing in
Lehigh County through Odyssey File and Serve
(OFS). The pilot program has concluded and
Efiling is currently open to filing all civil case
types, including petitions, judgments and liens.

Documentation will be provided and a question
and answer session will follow the demonstration.

No fee for LCPA members, $25 for guests,
$10 for students.
Please RSVP at the Lehigh County Bar
Association 610-433-6204 x12 or
[email protected] by February 15, 2016
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