Joseph A. Bubba To Participate in “90 Ideas in 90 Minutes”
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is pleased to announce that Joseph A. Bubba, co-managing shareholder, and chair of the Firm’s Healthcare group, will be presenting at Lehigh Valley Business’s “90 Ideas in 90 Minutes” event. It will be held at DeSales University on June 14, from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Mr. Bubba is a frequent speaker […]
Buy and Sell with Confidence

For many people, the purchase of a home will be the single biggest investment they make in their lifetime. In this episode, our host, Maraleen Shields speaks with experienced real estate attorneys Mallory Sweeney and Steve Boell about the benefit they provide to both buyers and sellers during the home purchasing process. In Pennsylvania it is not required to have a […]
Gretchen Geisser Petersen Joins Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that Gretchen L. Geisser Petersen, attorney in the Firm’s Litigation & Trial Practice, has joined the Board of Directors of the Southern Lehigh Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Geisser Petersen looks forward to supporting and guiding the Chamber’s mission to provide services and opportunities for business owners […]
Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette Give Joint Presentation at Export Breakfast Series
On Tuesday, June 5, FLB attorneys Tim Charlesworth and Kenneth Charette, gave a joint presentation at the Export Breakfast Series, entitled “Exporting to New Markets: Important Legal Considerations.” The series was hosted by The Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Lehigh Export Network (LEXNET), and the World Trade Club of the Lehigh Valley, in […]
Maraleen Shields to Speak on HIPAA/HITECH
Maraleen D. Shields, shareholder of FLB’s Healthcare and Litigation & Trial Practice Groups, will be speaking at this month’s Lehigh Valley Health Information Management Association Educational Meeting. The event will be held at the Lehigh Valley Hospital Network Muhlenberg campus on June 8. Speaking about “Patient Rights (& Provider Duties) Under HIPAA,” Ms. Shields aims […]
FLB Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that four attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, two attorneys were named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers – Rising Stars Edition. Historically, less than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected for the coveted distinction of Pennsylvania […]
Maraleen Shields Receives PBA President’s Award
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is pleased to announce that Maraleen D. Shields has been selected to receive a Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) President’s Award. Shields was chosen by outgoing PBA President, Sharon R. López, for her “dedication and commitment to the PBA Blue Ribbon Panel on Membership Engagement for Millennials, Minorities and Mothers.” Ms. Shields […]
Mergers and Acquisitions

Join Attorneys Ken Charette and Colin Keefe as they explore the complicated world of mergers and acquisitions. More specifically, they’ll discuss indemnification provisions and the ways in which buyers may try to enhance a sellers liability under these provisions. They’ll also look at how sellers may try to limit their exposures post-closing. Thank you for […]
FLB Attorneys Speak About Electronic Surveillance Devices at PALA Conference
On April 10, 2018, Healthcare attorney Steve Boell and Employment attorney Jacob Sitman teamed up to present “Smile You’re On Nanny Camera!” — a look at electronic surveillance devices — to approximately 50 personal care home owners and executives attending the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA) Spring 2018 Conference. PALA is recognized as the state association […]
Thomas J. Schlegel Named to “Forty Under 40” List
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C., is pleased to announce that Thomas J. Schlegel, a shareholder at the Firm, has been named to Lehigh Valley Business’ “Forty Under 40” list. The awards program recognizes and celebrates 40 of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s most accomplished businesspeople under the age of 40. An independent panel of judges reviews “Forty […]