Kate Durso, a shareholder in the Firm’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development Group, moderated a Launchbox Ladies panel discussion entitled, “Kick Start Your Business with Accounting, Legal and Financial Footing,” on January 31, 2023, at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The event was organized by LaunchBox Ladies, an educational speaker series and networking event designed […]
If you own property in Pennsylvania, in places such as Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, you likely pay stormwater fees or “rain taxes” to your local municipality. These fees are charged to property owners in order to finance the costs of local stormwater programs. Generally, the amount of a stormwater fee is determined based on the […]
Joseph A. Bubba and Joseph A. Fitzpatrick, Jr., two of Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba PC’s founding members were both included in the Lehigh Valley Business’ Power List in Law, published by Lehigh Valley Business. The list, which was announced on December 12, 2022, honors those in the community who, “shape our communities and influence our […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that six attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. In addition, three 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 Super […]
Shareholder Kate Durso successfully represented Saucon Valley Solar Partners, LLC in its recent bid to build a 14-acre solar farm on property owned by Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The project is expected to help offset up to 90% of the electricity use on Lehigh’s Murray H. Goodman Campus and will be used for teaching and […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. (FLB) is pleased to announce that shareholder and attorney, Catherine (“Kate”) A. Curcio has recently joined the Board of Directors at Habitat for Humanity for the Lehigh Valley, a nonprofit organization that works to build simple, decent homes for hardworking, disadvantaged families in the Lehigh Valley. “Kate will be a […]
If you have ever purchased a home, you likely know that sellers have a duty to disclose information on the condition of the home with a description of any material defects that affect the value of the property. This is usually done through a form the Seller provides when you first look at the house […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that Abigail M. Martin has been named Shareholder of the Firm. Ms. Martin is an attorney in the Firm’s Commercial Real Estate, Corporate, Business & Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions groups. Ms. Martin’s primary practice area is commercial transactions, specifically commercial real estate financing and loan […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephanie A. Kobal was recently elected to the Cedar Crest College Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Kobal is an attorney and shareholder in the Firm’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development and Employment and Labor Law groups. “We are so excited that […]
Commercial landowners in New Jersey can now watch winter storms from the warmth of their building and wait until it is over to clear snow and ice from their sidewalks. On June 10, 2021, the New Jersey Supreme Court adopted the “ongoing storm rule” for commercial property owners within the State. Under this “ongoing storm […]
So you want to start a nonprofit? Many people are inspired to start a charity – whether in honor of a loved one, to benefit an underserved part of the community, or to run parallel to a for-profit business already in place. Whatever your “why,” it’s important to comply with all legal obligations and operate […]
Kate Durso, a shareholder in the Firm’s Real Estate, Land Use & Development Group, moderated a Launchbox Ladies panel discussion entitled, “Kick Start Your Business with Accounting, Legal and Financial Footing,” on January 31, 2023, at Penn State Lehigh Valley. The event was organized by LaunchBox Ladies, an educational speaker series and networking event designed […]
If you own property in Pennsylvania, in places such as Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, you likely pay stormwater fees or “rain taxes” to your local municipality. These fees are charged to property owners in order to finance the costs of local stormwater programs. Generally, the amount of a stormwater fee is determined based on the […]