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Firm News, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
The 2024 Best Lawyers list was released and they made it again
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Real Estate Law
An Overview Of Adverse Possession In Pennsylvania: Open, Exclusive And Hostile
Explore the principles of adverse possession in Pennsylvania: legal requirements, from actual, visible possession to the statutory periods and exceptions.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
How to Spot Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are meant to be safe, comfortable places. Unfortunately, many individuals are in vulnerable situations in these facilities. In some cases, when individuals are unable to speak up for themselves due to physical or mental impairment, or do not feel able to speak freely due to threat or coercion, they are more vulnerable and at risk of abuse or neglect.
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Commercial and Civil Litigation
Default Judgments – Avoid Them at All Costs: Ten Bad Things That Could Happen to You
The first response to a lawsuit filed against you should be to retain an attorney. It is not an option to ignore a lawsuit, and you have just twenty (20) days to respond. It is folly to believe that another party has hired a lawyer to file a claim against you, paid the court costs, put it on the public record and directed the Sheriff to serve the suit on you, only to let it all go and, at that point, “work it out.” At that moment, it is incredibly important that you act immediately to protect yourself and engage counsel. The time of bluffing, or ‘working it out’ has passed, at least for the moment.
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
The Importance of Estate Planning for Retaining Your Autonomy as You Age
It is crucial to understand the elements of your estate plan to ensure that your personal wishes regarding your care are carried out.
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
Philadelphia Bar Association Recognizes Chloe Mullen-Wilson
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
Important Estate Planning Documents for Students Heading Off to College
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Consumer Protection
Are You the Victim of a Data Breach?
You have rights if you have been a victim of a data breach and you can seek relief for this harm through a class action lawsuit.
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Firm News
We’ve Added a Main Line Office
Carol Livingood has joined the Wills, Trusts and Estates Department of Timoney Knox with an office located in Wayne, PA.
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Firm News
Access to our 101 years of legal experience and services has gotten easier.
Timoney Knox is pleased to announce the completion of our 100th year as a law firm serving the Philadelphia region.
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Real Estate Law
A Primer – Difficult Issues Involving Real Estate in Pennsylvania
This primer is intended to provide easy to understand information to those encountering issues involving real estate in Pennsylvania.
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Real Estate Law
Strict Compliance Required: Notice Requirements Before the Tax Sale of Your Home
The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a property owner’s right to notice of an impending tax sale.
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Real Estate Law
Storm Water in Pennsylvania – Giving is Better Than Receiving
As Springtime arrives, understanding the essentials of storm water is a “must know” for any land owner.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
House Democrats Release Details of Proposed Tax Increase
The House Ways and Means Committee proposed legislation that would implement income, estate and capital gains tax increases.
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Business, Corporate, and Tax Law
The 10 Commandments of Reopening Your Business in the Time of Covid-19
In these unprecedented COVID-19 times, many employers are wondering what to do and where to start when reopening their business.
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Firm News
5 Timoney Knox lawyers are named to 2021 Best Lawyers list
We are pleased to announce that 6 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
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Education Law
FMLA Leave: Attending Your Child’s IEP Meeting Could be Qualified For Leave
Parents of children with disabilities invest heavily in their children, both in terms of time and resources. A recent opinion letter from the U.S. Department of Labor…
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Firm News
Christine Gordon Appointed to Board of Directors
Timoney Knox, LLP is pleased to announce that Christine M. Gordon, Esquire, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund.
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Firm News
Students’ Rights at the Zoo
Our Students’ Rights team had an amazing time at the Autism Awareness day at the Philadelphia Zoo.
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Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law
What is a Power of Attorney for Assets?
It is estimated that only 25-30% of U.S. households have estate planning documents in place.
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