The “grace period” for projects designed under the prior PA UCC has ended as of July 1, 2026. This means that all municipalities and municipal code officials across the Commonwealth, in addition to designers, contractors and builders who work with them, must ensure compliance with the new code.
When key updates to the Right to Know Law happen, it’s not uncommon to note them – and forget them – when there arises a situation to apply those changes. Think of this as your double-check!
For 35 years, Gawthrop Greenwood has awarded a Law Prize to three local students, and this year's winners are expressing their appreciation. Created in 1991, the Gawthrop Greenwood Law Prize ensures the advancement and education of Chester County’s youth by awarding a student from each of the three high schools in the West Chester Area School District.
Municipal, real estate and land development attorney Patrick M. McKenna recently spoke before Montgomery County, Delaware County and Chester County managers, assistant managers and planning/zoning staff at the Municipal Management Symposium held May 14th at Delaware Valley Trust in Horsham, PA.
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that community association lawyer Rachel M. Sorokin has joined the firm as an associate, representing the needs of homeowners’ and condominium associations in what has become the fastest-growing form of housing in Pennsylvania.
Municipal law attorney Theodore T. Speedy presented a webinar to the Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) on February 18, 2026 on Pennsylvania's new building code changes. Theo shared practical insights to help 70+ local municipal leaders tackle the updates with…
A reminder to Elected Tax Collectors for boroughs, towns and townships: In accordance with the Local Tax Collection Law, 72 P.S. § 5511.1 et.seq. you are required to secure a surety bond for the faithful performance of your duties, and have the bond filed in the Court of Common Pleas by March 15, 2026.
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC Partner James D. Doyle has been elected President of the Chester County Bar Foundation for 2026. "It is my honor to carry on the Foundation's 41-year history of helping Chester County citizens understand, gain access to and benefit from our legal system," said Doyle.
Municipal law attorney Theodore T. Speedy presented a continuing legal education (CLE) course to attorneys from across Chester County on December 12, 2025 on behalf of the Chester County Bar Association. Part of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's "Bridge the Gap" series, with a focus…
A deeply divided PA Supreme Court issued a decision on November 24, 2025 in Coleman v. Parkland School District, No. 33 MAP 2024. The decision revolved around interpretation of Section 712.1 of the Sunshine Act, Notification of Agency Business Required and Exceptions.