- Divorce
- Child Custody and VisitationDivorce is a sensitive, complex issue which can dramatically change your life. If you have children, they need to be reassured that both parties still love and care for them and will provide for their ongoing needs. The family law attorneys at Smigel, Anderson & Sacks offer a simple answer to your complex divorce. There are three different approaches to handling a divorce, including the division of property, support issues and child custody questions. They are traditional litigation, mediation and collaborative law.
- AdoptionFollowing the 2014 Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision of Whitewood v. Wolf, there has been a significant increase in LGBT adoptions and surrogacy opportunities as a means of family building between gay and lesbian couples and partners.These family building opportunities can include private adoptions, step-parent adoptions, second parent adoptions and through the use of assisted reproduction, sperm donation and egg donation.We assist our clients with the preparation of various contracts to protect their rights before, throughout and after the process.These contracts can include sperm and egg donation agreements, surrogacy contracts, co-parenting agreements, post-adoption communication agreements, pre-birth orders and adoptions following the birth of the child, and protect all parties in the event of a variety of contingencies, such as marriage, divorce, separation, and even the death of one of the parties.We use our expertise and knowledge in the area of family building to assist you through what otherwise may be a complicated and uncertain process with compassion, understanding and appreciation.
- Premarital Agreement
- Guardianship
- Spousal SupportMany people confuse the payment of spousal support and alimony pendente lite with the payment of alimony. There is a distinct difference between these types of support. You should consult an attorney to learn when you may be entitled to receive, or be obligated to pay, any of the above.
- Criminal DefenseIf you or someone you love has been charged with a crime, contact us to learn how to find the best way forward. The consultation is free of charge and confidential. Getting the right representation can mean the difference between a clean record and a damaging criminal conviction. It is your future, we can help you take control of it.
- DUI/DWI
- Traffic ViolationsThe No. 1 contributing factor to crashes involving driver error is driving too fast. 32,000 crashes and 434 deaths in 2014 involved speeding in Pennsylvania.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- Misdemeanors
- Drug Crimes
- Assault
- Homicide
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Disputes
- Business TransactionsJerry Morrison is a respected lawyer and community leader whose significant contributions to the practice of law have been recognized by his inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America”. Jerry has successfully concluded many complex business transactions which include mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of corporations and partnerships.
- Limited Liability CompaniesEntity Selection – Sole proprietorships, general and limited partnerships, business and non – profit corporations, limited liability partnerships, limited liability companies
- Construction Contracts
- Intellectual Property
- Workers CompensationIf you’ve been injured on the job and require a skilled and experienced Harrisburg Workers Compensation Lawyer, Smigel, Anderson, and Sacks is the right law firm for you. Our attorneys handle each case with the highest legal and ethical standards, ensuring client matters are kept strictly confidential. We understand that navigating the workers’ compensation process can be challenging, and our attorneys and staff are always prepared and ready to address your specific concerns and provide personalized solutions. To schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys, please give us a call ( 717-234-2401 ) or use our online contact form. Trust us to be your Harrisburg Workers’ Compensation Attorney.
- Employment ContractThe Business Team at Smigel, Anderson & Sacks can provide step-by-step guidance in the design, development and daily format of your business. From helping you choose the appropriate entity vehicle and drafting employment agreements and policy manuals, to counseling you on hiring and termination practices and benefits, our team provides you with the security of a practical but contemporary framework around which to build your growing business. The Business Team at Smigel, Anderson & Sacks has experience in the following areas...
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual Harassment
- Real Estate LitigationOriginally from Scranton, partner Frank Mroczka has made real estate law his focus for three decades.Frank has handled all facets of real estate law, from vigorously representing his clients in litigation throughout the courts of Pennsylvania, to complex commercial and residential closings for buyers, sellers and representation of lenders.As early as 2003, Frank has been called as an expert witness to testify within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relating to real estate and title insurance law.
- Construction LitigationLitigation Support is a crucial component of The Business Team at Smigel, Anderson & Sacks. We provide experienced and effective representation in federal, state and administrative venues. Our broad knowledge of commercial dispute issues allows us to handle a variety of complex matters such as Breach of Contract, Labor and Employment, Construction Law and Real Estate. The seasoned litigators on The Business Team at Smigel, Anderson & Sacks work closely with our practice. Our litigators understand how disruptive litigation can be to a business and strive to provide our personalized service coupled with a keen knowledge of business imperatives to work toward a positive outcome in a cost-efficient fashion. Our litigation team has represented businesses in the following areas...
- Real Estate TransactionsEric practices in the firm’s corporate, real estate, and government relations practice groups. His broad commercial practice focuses on business transactions, real estate transactions, mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, securities, and public-private partnerships. He also has industry specific experience in the high-tech field as well as manufacturing and distribution.
- Eminent DomainEminent Domain is the governmental power to take private property. Eminent Domain is how state and local governments build roads, bridges and schools. It can be an effective tool for governments to use to improve communities.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Property DamageMichael limits his insurance coverage practice to representing only policyholders. He handles claims involving life, accident, disability, auto, underinsured/uninsured motorist, general liability, cost cap, errors & omissions, directors & officers, food contamination, recall, property damage, fire, flood, wind and hail damage. He is the founder and publisher of “Is That Covered?”, a regular newsletter and blog aimed at educating clients and the public about insurance coverage issues.
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Personal InjuryWe represent clients in serious personal injury and death cases. Our Accident and Injury attorneys handle accident cases involving...
- Medical MalpracticeIn the event that the death of the loved one is caused by the negligence of another, Smigel, Anderson & Sacks can provide professional services to obtain monetary damages after investigating and resolving the claims of the estate, the family and their heirs. Typically, these claims come about as the result of automobile accidents, medical malpractice and other negligent acts. These services can be provided on a “no recovery – no fee” basis. The right to pursue such a claim generally rests with the person appointed to administer of the estate, who is the Executor or the Administrator. We welcome the opportunity to serve you in your time of need. Please call for a no obligation appointment to discuss your options.
- Social Security Disability
- Estate PlanningOther contracts involve sperm donors, egg donors and embryo donors. Donation agreements must define many elements, including how and when the donated genetic material can be utilized. Additionally, co-parenting agreements between individuals who are not married are recommended prior to birth. Adoption is recommended in appropriate cases for the spouse or partner not delivering the child.Contracts with sperm, egg and embryo centers may also affect the legal rights of the parties and should be carefully reviewed by an experienced attorney.These agreements, like surrogacy agreements, often contain important sections to address contingencies such as marriage, divorce and even the death of the parties.Preserving genetic material, such as sperm, eggs and embryos, all for use at a later time, also has estate planning issues to address family building needs going forward, and is often considered for medical conditions, service in the armed forces and similar events affecting families.
- WillsA Living Will is a written declaration evidencing your feelings about extraordinary life sustaining measures. After Terry Schiavo’s ordeal, the importance of Living Wills has been highlighted. Most often times, a Living Will is written to express to family, friends, physicians or anyone interested in your care, your feelings about heroic life sustaining measures if you become in a permanent state of unconsciousness with no reasonable likelihood of survival. The Living Will may also state the opposite, which is that heroic measures and life sustaining treatment should be applied if you are in a permanent state of unconsciousness and terminal. In the Living Will, you can appoint a surrogate, or specific person who will be in charge of making those types of decisions. Without doing so, the law permits the next of kin make such decisions.
- TrustsA Revocable Living Trust can also be used to dispose of one’s assets. With a Revocable Living Trust, you, the settlor, transfer all of your assets into the name of the trust during your lifetime. While you are alive, you are the Trustee of your own trust and may buy, sell, revoke, or amend the trust at any time. Upon your incapacity or death, a successor Trustee is appointed to handle the administration of the trust.
- Power of AttorneyTwo final components of any good estate plan are a Durable Power of Attorney and a Living Will. A Durable Power of Attorney is a written document that you sign during your lifetime giving another person the authority to act for you with regard to your finances and/or health care. The Durable Power of Attorney is useful for purposes of asset management and personal decision making. A Durable Power of Attorney can take effect immediately in the name of convenience or it may take effect upon a triggering event which is typically your disability or incapacity.
- Bankruptcy
- Tax LawTax Planning – Offering expert tax advice for small and large corporations of all sizes and for entities taxed as partnerships