Mar. 19, 2020

Can You Invoke Force Majeure in the Wake of COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic grows, our daily lives, and business operations, continue to be interrupted in ways that we have not seen in recent memory. Major sport leagues have been suspended, local events postponed, deliveries cancelled, and other contractors have failed to perform their contracts due to the viral outbreak. However, when an event is […]

Jan. 13, 2020

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Completes Relocation to Downtown Allentown

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (FLB), the Lehigh Valley’s leading law firm, announced today it has completed its relocation to downtown Allentown. The firm moved to a 20,000-square-foot space on the 8th Floor of Two City Center, consolidating its legal and administrative offices under one roof. “We are excited to officially be a part of downtown […]

Dec. 11, 2019

Court of Appeals Answers FAQ Concerning Auto Repossession and Bankruptcy  

A familiar circumstance in consumer bankruptcies is that a borrower becomes delinquent on an automobile loan and fails to address the situation – until the automobile is repossessed. The consumer then seeks bankruptcy representation, and then seeks (usually through counsel) the return of the vehicle. Lenders struggle with the facts that the loan is in […]

Dec. 9, 2019

Joseph A. Bubba Explains Why FLB is Positioned For Growth While Discussing Move to Allentown

Co-Managing Shareholder, Joseph A. Bubba is profiled in a special feature of Lehigh Valley Business, discussing why the law firm is in a position to grow in the new decade. The section featured 20 business leaders and asked them to provide insights into the new year (and decade) by answering a single question. Mr. Bubba […]

Dec. 6, 2019

Colin J. Keefe Featured in LVEDC’s Made Possible Campaign

Colin J. Keefe, Chair of the firm’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group, was recently profiled by the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation for their Made Possible campaign. This campaign is an attempt to showcase the stories of real people in the Lehigh Valley who found success as a result of the diverse economic climate of the […]

Nov. 20, 2019

FLB Receives the Linny and Beall Fowler Community Award from Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba was recently honored by Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley with the Linny and Beall Fowler Community Award. The Linny and Beall Fowler Community Award was established in 2011 to recognize organizations who have demonstrated the true meaning of partnership with Habitat Lehigh Valley. FLB is proud of its support […]

Nov. 12, 2019

Joseph A. Fitzpatrick to Moderate Historic Lehigh Valley Planning Commission Panel

Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, one of the firm’s founding members and attorney in our Real Estate, Land Use & Development group, will be leading a panel to discuss the Lehigh Valley of the future. This panel, a vision of the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, will address the $2.5 billion strategy to deal with the region’s land […]

Nov. 11, 2019

Kevin Gaeta Recognized as a Hometown Hero Just Before Veterans Day

On Wednesday, November 6, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba Real Estate Paralegal Kevin J. Gaeta was honored by the Lehigh Valley Phantoms as a “Hometown Hero” for his service to our country. Kevin grew up as a Lehigh Valley resident, graduating from East Stroudsburg High School and receiving degrees from Lehigh Carbon Community College and Kutztown […]

Oct. 14, 2019

Joe Fitzpatrick Featured on “Unscripted with Russo” Podcast

Recently, FLB Founder and Shareholder Joe Fitzpatrick was interviewed by multimedia pacesetter Ashley Russo on the “Unscripted with Russo” podcast. In the featured episode, Joe discusses his childhood in Pennsylvania, his practical experiences, education and jobs, founding a vibrant, multi-faceted law firm and becoming a prominent real estate practitioner and regional development leader. Joe shares […]

May. 23, 2019

Interns – Are They Really Employees?

Each summer, thousands of college students look to advance their careers by landing the perfect internship. For a variety of reasons, many local employers can only offer these students an unpaid internship. Presumably, this is a win for both sides: the student gains valuable experience and the employer does not have to budget for an […]