by Stephanie A. Koenig and Jacob M. Sitman On March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled a proposal to make more workers eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL has requested public comments on the proposed rule, and hopes to publish a final rule before the […]

Driven by continuous growth and expansion, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (FLB), the Lehigh Valley’s leading law firm, announced today it will relocate its main office from Center Valley to downtown Allentown. The firm will move to a 20,000-square-foot space on the 8th Floor of Two City Center at the beginning of 2020. “We are excited […]

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba is pleased to announce that Stephanie A. Koenig has joined the Firm as an attorney in the Real Estate, Land Use & Development and Employment Law and Labor Relations practice groups. “Stephanie is a well-known and respected member of the Bar. She joins us with significant experience in both real estate and […]

It is with great sorrow that Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba (FLB) announces the passing of our friend and colleague, Kathy Mills on February 1, 2019. Kathy focused much of her 50-year career on employment and labor law, serving first as a partner in a large law firm in Pittsburgh, one of the few women partners […]

The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba’s 30th Anniversary with a Milestone Award at its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 8. Milestone Awards are bestowed upon prominent Lehigh Valley organizations that have made a significant, positive impact on the region. Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., Edward J. Lentz and Joseph A. Bubba […]

A decade ago, two brothers from a family deeply rooted in Pittsburgh major league baseball and hockey teams found themselves in the Lehigh Valley.  Jim and Rob Brooks, both with business backgrounds and as owners of an ECHL professional franchise in Wheeling, West Virginia, were presented with an opportunity to purchase the Philadelphia Phantoms, the […]

Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. (FLB) is pleased to announce that the Firm is celebrating 30 years of serving businesses and individual clients in the Mid-Atlantic Region with quality, responsive legal services. Consistently recognized as a top law firm in the greater Lehigh Valley region, FLB is also one of the largest firms in Pennsylvania, […]

On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, PC has been named by the readers of Lehigh Valley Business both the “Best Law Firm” and “Best Mergers & Acquisitions Firm” in the region for the second consecutive year.  Thousands of votes were cast in Lehigh Valley Business’ reader rankings, and the results […]

Jacob M. Sitman, chair of FLB’s Employment Law and Labor Relations group, will be presenting at Lehigh Valley Business’s “Health Care Symposium: 2018” event. It will be held in the University Center at DeSales University on Thursday August 2, from 7:30 to 10:45 AM. Mr. Sitman will be speaking about “Opioids in the Workplace,” along […]

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 […]