Family Law

• Divorce
• Adoption

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  David specializes in the defense of persons charges with crimes from traffic citations to murder. He is the Chief Public Defender of Clinton County, Pennsylvania and is the immediate past President of the Clinton County Bar Association. David has represented thousands of clients charged with crimes and is in court on an almost daily basis. In addition to handling criminal matters, David represents clients in divorce, custody and adoption matters. David has obtained numerous defense verdicts and negotiated reduced charges and fines for hundreds of commercial drivers charged with speeding, overweight loads or equipment violations.
• Wrongful Death
  A settlement of $375,000 was obtained in a wrongful death automobile accident case. The insurance policy for the driver who caused the accident contained liability limits of only $50,000. The additional $325,000 of settlement proceeds were paid from underinsured motorist polices insuring the driver and other members of his household.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
• Misdemeanors
  Caused all felony and misdemeanor drug distribution and manufacturing charges against a Defendant to be dismissed due to the filing and litigation of a successful suppression motion.
• Drug Crimes
  Caused all felony drug charges against a Defendant to be dismissed due to the filing and litigation of a successful suppression motion.
• Assault
• Murder
  Represented client in a nationally known murder trial lasting 3 weeks. Cross examined witnesses, including police experts and FBI special agents, and gave the opening and closing statements at trial. Ultimately the Defendant was acquitted of 1st degree murder but found guilty of 3rd degree murder thereby avoiding a life sentence.
• Hit and Run
  Obtained a not guilty verdict in jury trial for commercial driver client charged with hit and run facing three year loss of license, Clinton County, Pennsylvania.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Property Law

• Real Estate Transactions
  By having a lawyer represent you for your real estate transactions, you have the benefit of the education and experience of the lawyer in reviewing your sale documents and title search. The lawyer is available to advise you concerning all of the legal issues that are involved in the transaction. In addition, the lawyer is there to represent and protect you should any matters arise concerning the purchase. If a right-of-way or driveway use agreement is required by the lender, a lawyer (not a settlement agent) is needed to prepare the legal document. If you are considering buying a home or borrowing against your home, contact our office for assistance.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Our experienced attorneys provide free, no obligation consultations regarding personal injury cases. If we accept your personal injury case, there is never a fee unless we win. The free consultation helps inform you about your rights and options after an injury that wasn’t your fault. Unlike some other firms, you always meet with an experienced attorney, not a staff member. Our attorneys will explain what legal issues are involved in your case and the value of your damages. The attorneys can also explain the various statutes which require reimbursement of payments made for medical expenses, including those by Medicaid (Medical Assistance), Medicare and certain health plans. Our experienced attorneys will explain the entire process from beginning to end and can suggest and explain the does and don’ts in order to maximize your net recovery.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Stuart has the experience to provide a wide variety of services to his clients. He handles personal injury cases, administration of estates, real estate closings, divorce and custody cases. He represents many businesses and assists clients who need to set up a business or who need representation in litigation, acquisitions or sales. Stuart also assists clients with estate planning, preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney.
• Wills
• Power of Attorney
  We are a full-service law firm with the ability to assist our clients through difficult life events and challenges. If you have been injured in a car accident, have been charged with a crime, are buying a home, need assistance with an estate or setting up a business, need a Will, Power of Attorney or help with a divorce or custody dispute, our lawyers have the experience to help you succeed. Our award winning attorneys have served clients throughout central Pennsylvania.