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Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Mette, Evans & Woodside serves clients throughout Pennsylvania as well as New Jersey in a broad spectrum of legal disciplines primarily in Real Estate, Litigation, Business, Banking, and Estate Planning. Our Pennsylvania law firm attorneys share a commitment to providing clients with the best possible legal representation.
Latest News
Attorney Thomas Archer Featured in October 27, 2023, Issue of Central Penn Business Journal
Congratulations to Shareholder Tom Archer, who was spotlighted in a recent Central Penn Business Journal issue!
Attorney Thomas Archer Included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is pleased to announce that Shareholder Tom Archer has been recognized in the milestone 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his exceptional work in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs.
Chesapeake Bay Settlement Becomes Final
A lawsuit brought by multiple governmental entities, interest groups and individuals against the EPA in 2020 alleged that the EPA was not enforcing Pennsylvania’s obligations to help reduce pollution flowing to the Chesapeake Bay.
Judicial Update
Environmental Hearing Board Clarifies the Limits of Its De Novo Review Authority
In a 2021 Opinion and Order on a Motion for Summary Judgment, the Environmental Hearing Board (EHB or Board) clarified the limits of its de novo review powers in light of an argument that a deficiency in a permit application could be cured at trial under the Board’s de novo review powers.
The Law of “Constitutional Standing” Taking Shape in Pennsylvania
The past decade has seen the re-emergence of Article I, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution, known as the Environmental Rights Amendment, or “ERA” as a stand-alone cause of action for challenges to actions of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and other federal and state agencies and commissions.
Events & Seminars
Mette, Evans & Woodside Team Observe Wear Blue Day
The team at Mette, Evans & Woodside wore blue today in observance of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. #WearBlueDay