U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s Minnesota Law review article on the limits of presidential power is generating interest in advance of senate hearings. Some commentators argue it reflects views that are disqualifying. The article was adapted from remarks...
Injured in a northeastern Pennsylvania Motorcycle Accident?
Poconos Motorcycle Lawyer If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in northeastern Pennsylvania, I’d be happy to answer your questions and protect your right to compensation. Motorcycles are not cars and riders face unique challenges...
Grand Opening of Federal Mediation Center in Scranton
Today, I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new mediation center at the federal courthouse in Scranton. The guest list included all of the Middle District judges and the panel of certified mediators. It’s really a beautiful facility and...
Mediation Center Opens in Scranton Federal Court
Scranton Federal Court Announces New Mediation Center Our federal court in Scranton, which serves the Poconos, just announced the grand opening of its new mediation center at the William J. Nealon Federal Courthouse. I was fortunate to get an advance tour of the...
Thinking of Pocono Jazz Legend Bob Dorough
Pocono Jazz legend Bob Dorough died this week at age 94. His death was somewhat of a shock because he was performing at the top of his game right up until the time of his death. Bob performed quite regularly at the Deer Head Inn in Delaware Water Gap and, despite his...
Local Counsel Services
If you’re an attorney with an office outside Monroe County and trying your first or tenth case here, conforming to local procedural rules may not necessarily be intuitive. Certainly, Monroe County practice has become more user...
Ulysses String Quartet String Clinic for Area Musicians
Newman | Williams Attorney Jerry Geiger, President of the Pocono Youth Orchestra (PYO), announced this week a wonderful opportunity for student musicians in eastern Pennsylvania. The Ulysses String Quartet will be presenting an Interactive...
Attorney Geiger Plays the Blues
When he retires, NW Shareholder Jerry Geiger plans on pursuing a second career playing acoustic blues guitar. He’s not ready for prime time yet, but here’s a photo of Jerry just prior to playing a guitar/harmonica duet with PA Supreme Court Justice Mike Eakin at a...
Pocono Youth Orchestra Shines During 30th Anniversary Concerts
We support many local organizations but one of our favorites is the Pocono Youth Orchestra (PYO). The PYO is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. It just performed its winter concert series at East Stroudsburg University. We are pleased to report that our...
Avoiding Service of Legal Process by Posting “No Trespassing” Signs
Although there are a few exceptions, Pennsylvania law requires that legal process be served by the County Sheriff’s Office. But what is a sheriff’s deputy to do when the defendant he is supposed to serve has posted her property with “No...