For a sixth consecutive year, Gawthrop Greenwood is ranked nationally in Best Law Firms®. The firm once again achieved Tier 1 ranking nationwide for Land Use & Zoning Law in its West Chester/Philadelphia office and achieved recognition in an additional…
The magazine Delaware Today has once again named Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Carl W. Heckert to its annual list of “Top Lawyers” for his practice of Family Law. Each year attorneys are nominated via peer balloting, then vetted through the publication’s editorial process. A life-long Delaware…
Trusts and estates attorney Mary Ann Plankinton conducted a free Wills & Estate Planning Workshop on September 5, 2023 at Bear Library in Bear, DE. The event organized by New Castle County Libraries and supported by Franklin Mint Federal Credit…
How often does social media play a role in child custody and divorce cases? Are social media accounts analyzed by legal teams when working on a case? Does a poor social media presence (e.g., posting “inappropriate” photos or content) hurt…
Gawthrop Greenwood partner Carl W. Heckert has been elected secretary of the Delaware State Bar Association’s Family Law Section during the esteemed organization’s 100th anniversary year. Heckert, who has more than 25 years of experience practicing family law in Delaware, has…
The Chester County Paralegal Association has elected Gawthrop Greenwood paralegal Cathie O’Donnell as vice president of the esteemed organization. “Our paralegals perform critical work each day to support and nurture Gawthrop Greenwood’s clients, and Cathie has long been a highly…
The law and the courts treat minors far differently than they treat adults. Do you know how to navigate juvenile court and ensure a juvenile's unique rights are being upheld? Gawthrop Greenwood criminal defense attorney Kelly Jurs reviewed the juvenile court…
What are the procedures and documents related to real estate settlements that are important for a family law divorce case? What various scenarios occur in family law related to real estate? These are among the topics that Gawthrop Greenwood's family…
The magazine Delaware Today has once again named Gawthrop Greenwood attorney Carl W. Heckert to its annual list of “Top Lawyers” for his practice of Family Law. Each year attorneys are nominated via peer balloting, then vetted through the publication’s editorial process. A…
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rise in mental illness and increasingly severe actions taken by those suffering from it. This increase in mental health concerns is playing out more and more frequently in family court, as parents address…