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Paul J. Bruder Secures Victory for Hubley Township – Joint Sewage Facilities Plan Will Go Forward

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania has reversed a decision of the Environmental Hearing Board that nullified a Joint Act 537 plan between Hegins and Hubley townships. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Names Veronica Boyer Shareholder

Mette, Evans & Woodside announced that attorney Veronica Boyer was named a Shareholder with the law firm effective January 1, 2019. more

Three Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers"

Howell Mette, James Ulsh and Timothy Hoy Recognized
Attorneys Howell C. Mette, James A. Ulsh and Timothy A. Hoy were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers® 2019. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Teams Up With RSVP For Children's Book Drive

Firm's Third Annual Book Drive Is Expected To Collect Thousands Of BooksMette, Evans & Woodside is partnering with RSVP of the Capital Region for their annual children's book collection drive. more

Simpson to Serve on PA Coalition Against Rape Board of Directors

Organization Advocates to Eliminate Sexual Violence Mette, Evans & Woodside attorney Kathryn L. Simpson was recently appointed to the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape Board of Directors. more

Settlement of First Amendment Lawsuit Against York County, Pennsylvania

Mette, Evans & Woodside announces the settlement of a client's lawsuit against York County, Pennsylvania, alleging violations of the client's rights under the First Amendment. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in Harrisburg. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside hosts Inns of Court conference

Mette, Evans & Woodside hosted a conference for local Inns of Court leaders in June 2018 at its office. more

Four Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers"

Ninth Year That Firm's Attorneys Are Honored
Mette, Evans & Woodside attorneys Kathryn L. Simpson, James L. Goldsmith and Michael A. Farrell were named as top attorneys in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers. Attorney Victoria P. Edwards was also recognized by Super Lawyer as a Rising Star. more

Paul Bruder to Serve on Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan, Phase III Stormwater Workgroup

Paul Bruder, Shareholder at Mette, Evans & Woodside, has been selected to serve on
Pennsylvania's Chesapeake Bay Watershed Implementation Plan, Phase III Stormwater Workgroup. more

Attorneys Farrell and Edwards Successfully Defend Workers' Compensation Challenge For Client

The Court decided in Attorneys Farrell and Edward's favor that the Workers' Compensation Judge does not have jurisdiction to review a Utilization Review Determination where the Provider under review fails to provide medical records to the reviewer. The Court also held that denying the Claimant the right to a hearing did not violate the Claimant's right to due process because the Claimant does not have a property interest in his future medical treatment. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Names Brian Hinkle Shareholder

Mette, Evans & Woodside announces that attorney Brian Hinkle was named a Shareholder with the law firm as of January 2018. Brian joined the firm in January of 2014. more

Paul J. Bruder, Jr. Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside As Shareholder

Experienced in environmental, natural resource and energy law
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside announced that attorney Paul J. Bruder has joined the firm as a Shareholder. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bruder practiced at Rhoads & Sinon for 20 years where he served as the Chair of its Environmental Practice Group, as well as with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Selected as 2018 Best Law Firm for the Eighth Consecutive Year

For the eighth consecutive year, Mette, Evans & Woodside has been named as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report. The 2018 first-tier ranking for the Harrisburg, PA metropolitan area is for the firm's work in the Trust and Estates practice area. more

Thomas M. Fraticelli Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside

Attorney Will Serve As Counsel To Law FirmMette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Thomas M. Fraticelli has joined the firm in an Of Counsel capacity. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Teams Up With RSVP For Children'sBook Drive

Firm's Second Annual Book Drive With An Increased Goal Of 1,800 Books
Mette, Evans & Woodside is partnering with RSVP of the Capital Region for a children's book collection drive. Collection of new and gently used books for children ages 4 to 12 will begin on September 11th and continue through October 27th. more

Kathryn L. Simpson Elected President of the Lipsitt Inn of Court

Kathryn L. Simpson, a Shareholder with Mette, Evans & Woodside, was elected President of the Honorable William W. Lipsitt American Inn of Court. more

Michael A. Farrell Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside as Shareholder

The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael A. Farrell has joined the practice. Mr. Farrell has been practicing in the field of insurance defense litigation, for thirty-two years. more

James L. Goldsmith Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside as Shareholder

The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney James L. Goldsmith has joined the practice. Mr. Goldsmith has been practicing law continuously since 1978 and focuses his law practice in two major areas. more

Michael D. Reed Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside as Shareholder

The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Michael D. Reed has joined the practice. Mr. Reed has been practicing in the fields of construction law and litigation, as well as general commercial litigation and administrative and procurement law, for thirty-six years. more

Veronica L. Boyer Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside as Associate

The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Veronica L. Boyer has joined the practice. Ms. Boyer focuses her practice in construction law and litigation as well as commercial, real estate and general civil litigation. more

Victoria P. Edwards Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside as Associate

Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Victoria P. Edwards has joined the law firm. Ms. Edwards' practice focuses in workers' compensation and social security disability matters. more

Veronica L. Boyer Named "Woman Of Influence"

Recognized For Business Leadership & Community Service
Veronica L. Boyer, an attorney at Mette, Evans & Woodside, was named as a 2017 Women of Influence honoree by the Central Penn Business Journal. Ms. Boyer focuses her practice in construction law and litigation as well as commercial, real estate and general civil litigation. more

Kathryn Simpson Named Super Lawyer

Eighth Year That Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorney Is Honored
Kathryn L. Simpson, an attorney with Mette, Evans & Woodside whose practice is in Commercial Litigation, Employment Law and Healthcare Law, was named one of the top attorneys in the Commonwealth by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine. Only five percent of attorneys in Pennsylvania make the Super Lawyers list. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Selected As 2017 Best Law Firm

For the seventh consecutive year, Mette, Evans & Woodside has been named as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report. The 2017 first-tier ranking for the Harrisburg, PA metropolitan area is for the firm's work in the Trust and Estates practice area. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Names Three New Shareholders

Melanie Vanderau, Jennifer Denchak Wetzel & Aaron Martin
Mette, Evans & Woodside announced that three attorneys with the law firm have become Shareholders as of January 2017. Attorneys Melanie Vanderau, Jennifer Denchak Wetzel and Aaron Martin were named as Shareholders. more

Mette, Evans & Woodside Selected As 2017 Best Law Firm

Firm Recognized for Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Mette, Evans & Woodside has been named as a Best Law Firm by U.S. News & World Report. The 2017 first-tier ranking for the Harrisburg, PA metropolitan area is for the firm's work in the Trust and Estates practice area. more

Jacob H. Kiessling Joins Mette, Evans & Woodside

The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Attorney Jacob H. Kiessling has joined the practice. Mr. Kiessling focuses his legal practice in the areas of business planning, real estate, and estate planning. more

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