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Press Release: Cohen Seglias Expands Harrisburg Office with Addition of Nauman Smith

Cohen Seglias Expands Harrisburg Office with Addition of Nauman Smith Harrisburg, PA – January 18, 2024 – Cohen Seglias is pleased to announce that the firm is expanding its Harrisburg, Pennsylvania office with the arrival of Nauman Smith partners Joshua D. Bonn, Benjamin C. Dunlap Jr., J. Stephen Feinour and Craig J. Staudenmaier, and associate Nicholas O… Read On

Recognizing The Best

Harrisburg, PA – (August 17, 2023) The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® was recently published and includes three Nauman Smith attorneys. Proudly representing the firm are Senior Partner, Spencer Nauman, and Partners, Steve Feinour and Craig Staudenmaier. Spencer Nauman is recognized in the category of Trusts and Estates; a practice area of law that he leads at Nauman Smith… Read On

Something to Consider: Trademarks

In Nauman Smith’s newest video series, attorneys across all practice areas will be discussing legal issues and topics they believe their clients and community should consider. Whether you are a business owner or wanting to better understand these issues as an individual citizen, we hope you find them to be informative and thought-provoking. Our next video in this series covers one of the tools business owners should understand to protect their intellectual property: trademarks… Read On

Legal Issues for Nonprofits When Planning Events

One of the most effective tools a nonprofit can use in spreading its message and encouraging donations is to have an event. Raffles, gatherings, athletic events such as a 5k, a bake sale– the list is extensive. Coming up with a good idea to raise money through an event is only part of the process. You need to clear some legal hurdles as well… Read On

You’ve been sued—now what?

It’s estimated that over 40 million lawsuits are filed each year in the United States.  The average adult in the United States has roughly a 10% chance of being sued and that number increases if you are a business owner.  In 2010, one source indicated that over 500,000 cases were filed in Pennsylvania alone. These statistics prove that we live in a litigious society. … Read On

Two Nauman Smith Partners Recognized as 2023 Super Lawyers

The 2023 Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters was recently released, and we are proud to announce that two Nauman Smith attorneys are once again recognized for their commitment to excellence. Craig Staudenmaier has ranked among this elite group for 12 years for his work in Railroad/Transportation Law. When reflecting on his work in this practice area… Read On

Clearing the Misconceptions about Probate in Pennsylvania

It’s never easy when a loved one passes away. Not only does one have to deal with the emotional fallout from someone’s passing, but often, too, one must deal with the deceased’s legal matters. There are many myths and misconceptions about probate in Pennsylvania. Let’s start with what I mean by “probate.” According to the most recent edition of Black’s Law Dictionary… Read On

Social Media Posts by Public Officials on Personal Accounts May be Public Records in Pennsylvania

Public officials frequently discuss issues of public concern on their personal social media accounts. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently addressed whether such social media posts are public records under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law. Penncrest School District v. Cagle, ___ A.3d ____, No. 1463 C.D. 2021 (Pa. Commw. April 24, 2023). The court established a three-factor test to determine if social media posts by public officials on their personal accounts are public records… Read On

5 Common Legal Issues for Startups and Small Businesses

Choosing a business structure One of the first and most important questions every founder must consider is what business structure to choose. The type of entity chosen can impact taxation, financing, and have other legal consequences down the road for your new business. Generally, entrepreneurs can select from LLCs, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, and general or limited partnerships… Read On

Something to Consider: Employee Classification

In Nauman Smith’s newest video series, attorneys across all practice areas will be discussing legal issues and topics they believe their clients and community should consider. Whether you are a business owner or wanting to better understand these issues as an individual citizen, we hope you find them to be informative and thought-provoking. Our next video in this series tackles a topic that business owners will need to revisit regularly as laws change… Read On