3 Students Awarded Gawthrop Greenwood’s 2025 Law Prize
"The night before I received the package with the award letter and book, I’d been contemplating what to do after completing my bachelor’s degree. Law had always been in the back of my mind..."
Gawthrop Attorneys Named 2025 Super Lawyers, Rising Stars
Attorneys from Gawthrop Greenwood, PC have been recognized as leaders in their fields in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. A program of Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers selects outstanding attorneys from more than 70 practice areas who, through a peer review…
Municipal Law and Litigation Attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. Joins Gawthrop Greenwood
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that municipal law and litigation attorney Theodore T. Speedy, Jr. has joined the firm as an associate effective May 12, 2025.
Gawthrop Greenwood Welcomes New Partner, Family Law Attorney Donald F. Kohler
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC is pleased to announce that family law attorney Donald F. Kohler has joined the firm as a partner. He specializes in family law, including divorce, custody, support, alimony, Orphans’ Court, guardianships, adoptions and probate litigation.
What Pennsylvania Insurance Carriers and Businesses Should Know About the Absolute Auto Exclusion
In a March 18, 2025 ruling, Gawthrop Greenwood, PC has secured significant insurance coverage for a client after years of contentious litigation and an appeal to the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Hostile Environments in Today’s Community Associations
A recent survey revealed that 31% of Gen-Zers believe that violence to persons or property can be an appropriate way to bring about change. Community association managers and board members should be aware of the survey. When owners or renters begin to distrust data...
CTA Update: U.S. Companies Off the Hook, Foreign Companies Still Required to Comply
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an interim final rule that removes the obligation for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI). Now, only foreign entities registered to do business in the U.S. must comply, but...
Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Beneficial Ownership Reporting is Back for the Time Being
On February 18, a federal court lifted the remaining injunction blocking enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), previously discussed in our prior alerts.
Everything Community Associations in Pennsylvania Should Know About 2022 Act 122’s Annual Reporting
Beginning on January 1, 2025, certain registered entities are now required to file an annual report to verify continued existence. Included are domestic non-profit corporations, which typically include community associations (condominium, homeowner, co-operatives).
Attorney Stephen R. McDonnell Elected Chair of Management Committee at Gawthrop Greenwood, PC
Gawthrop Greenwood, PC has elected litigator and shareholder Stephen R. McDonnell as chair of the firm’s management committee. A partner at Gawthrop Greenwood who joined the firm in 2007, McDonnell has represented Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized companies and small businesses in...