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CPR & AED Training Enhances Emergency Preparedness at Mette
On June 24, 2025, several members of our staff participated in CPR and AED training, conducted by Beth Leonard, a certified instructor with the Susquehanna Township EMS Community Training Institute. The training is part of our ongoing effort to ensure a safe environment for our clients, visitors, and employees. Being...
Read moreDifferences between SSI and SSDI
Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) can help those with disabilities support themselves and their families, cover the cost of living and the necessities of life, and pay medical expenses, but they are distinct government programs. Understanding how SSI and SSDI differ from one another...
Read moreDom Giovanniello appointed to the Township Board
Derry Township Appoints New Supervisor Download PDF HERSHEY, PA – Derry Township Supervisor E. Christopher Abruzzo stepped down from his post on the Board of Supervisors officially on September 24, 2024. In anticipation of his departure, the Board of Supervisors solicited applications from interested residents to fill the 14-month unexpired...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Secures Defense Verdict in Chester County, PA Business Dispute
Attorney Aaron D. Martin of the Harrisburg, PA law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently obtained a defense verdict in a case involved disputed ownership of a business. Mr. Martin’s client had been sued for almost $400,000. Trial was held on March 18, 2024 with the Honorable Bret M....
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin’s First Amendment Win Against Bucks County DA, Gains Recognition
Attorney Aaron Martin of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently secured a permanent injunction on behalf of a client against the District Attorney of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. This case involves the Educator Discipline Act, a state law that controls how the Pennsylvania Department of Education investigates and prosecutes misconduct complaints against...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Secures Permanent Injunction Against Bucks County District Attorney
Attorney Aaron Martin of the Harrisburg law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently secured a permanent injunction on behalf of a client against the District Attorney of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The injunction protects Mr. Martin’s client from criminal prosecution under a provision of Pennsylvania’s Educator Discipline Act. On January...
Read moreAttorney 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! Tom earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton in 1990 and his law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1994. Admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the...
Read moreAttorney Thomas Archer Included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®
August 17, 2023 – HARRISBURG, PA – 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. Best Lawyers has...
Read moreSouthern Trust and Arbour National Announce Partnership and Significant Investment to Support Continued Growth
Shared from Business Wire. Mette Evans & Woodside Serves as Counsel to Southern Trust In its Partnership with Arbour National. June 27, 2023 MACON, Ga.–(BUSINESS WIRE)-Southern Trust Insurance, a provider of reliable coverage across the Southeast for over 50 years, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement for a...
Read moreWhat Determines Child Support Payments: A Comprehensive Guide
Calculating how much child support a parent owes is complicated with many moving parts. Understanding who is responsible for collecting support payments and what happens if the parent responsible for paying child support does not fulfill their responsibility are also common questions from both parents. Fortunately, this guide can help...
Read moreHow to Get a Protective Order in PA: A Step-by-Step Guide
You should never have to fear for your safety and face physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from a spouse, partner, or family member alone. If you have been the victim of violence, or abuse, or if you’ve been threatened, you may be able to file for a Protection from Abuse...
Read moreThe Benefits of Divorce Mediation Vs. Litigation
Divorce is a difficult decision, no matter the circumstances. Every divorce is as unique as the individuals involved. Deciding to work with a divorce mediator or take legal action is a personal decision. Let’s cover some of the differences. Keep reading below to learn more about divorce mediation vs. litigation....
Read moreNavigating Child Custody Issues: Tips and Best Practices
If you are in the process of divorce, attempting to negotiate a child custody agreement that is fair for both you and your child can be incredibly stressful, even if you are on good terms with your former spouse. Here’s some advice from the child custody attorney team at Mette,...
Read moreMette, 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
Read moreA New Year’s Resolution: Estate Planning
Estate planning, despite the growing number of available resources designed to educate and assist the general public with this important process, can still be a very difficult topic to tackle. Whether the resistance is due to the fear of loss of control, the uncertainty of tax consequences, the reluctance to...
Read moreOctober 17, 2022 – October 23, 2022 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week
HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA – More than half of Americans, an estimated 56%, do not have an estate plan in place, making estate planning a critically overlooked component of financial wellness. This creates hardship, financial or otherwise, that can be diminished by advanced planning. National Estate Planning Awareness Week (H. Res. 1499)...
Read moreMette, Evans & Woodside Welcomes 3 New Members
August 30, 2022– HARRISBURG, PA – The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently announced the addition of two new attorneys to the team in Harrisburg. Hannah White-Gibson and Dominic Giovanniello increase the firm’s presence in the practice areas of Family Law, Mediation, Collaborative Law, Litigation, Real Estate, Business...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Secures Preliminary Injunction Against Pennsylvania Attorney General and York County District Attorney
May 18, 2022 Attorney Aaron Martin, a shareholder in the law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside based in Harrisburg, PA, recently obtained a preliminary injunction against Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro and York County District Attorney David W. Sunday, Jr. The injunction was issued by the U.S. District Court...
Read moreR.E.D. Friday – Supporting our Troops
The staff and some of the attorneys are dressed in red to celebrate R.E.D. Friday, which means “Remember Everyone Deployed.” R.E.D. Friday was created to remind people of our heroes overseas and show that we are thinking of them. People across the country wear red every Friday to serve as...
Read moreJames A. Ulsh Recognized for Professional Excellence
September 3, 2021 – HARRISBURG, PA – The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently announced that James A. Ulsh has been recognized for his professional excellence in the 28th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America© for his work in Business Organizations – LLCs and Partnerships. He has...
Read moreThomas Archer Recognized by “Best Lawyers in America®”
August 26, 2021 – HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney Thomas A. Archer has been recognized once again in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber of work in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. Thomas was also recognized in 2020. For more...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Secures Dismissal of Charges Against Two Political Protestors in Chester County Prosecution
Attorney Aaron Martin, a shareholder in the law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside based in Harrisburg, PA, successfully defended two political protestors in a Chester County summary trial held on March 2, 2021. Each client had been charged with illegally protesting in the Borough of West Chester on October...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Secures Rare “Triple Acquittal” for Clients in Bucks County Case
Attorney Aaron Martin, a shareholder in the law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside based in Harrisburg, PA, successfully defended three clients against summary charges in a Bucks County trial held on January 21, 2021. All three clients were found not guilty of the charged offenses, making the result a...
Read moreMette, Evans & Woodside Welcomes Attorney Ben Ried as Shareholder
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside recently announced that attorney Benjamin A. Ried has joined the firm as a shareholder. Ried has a transactional law practice focusing primarily on representing municipalities, municipal authorities, school districts, and nonprofit corporations to finance and refinance their capital projects. His municipal experience...
Read moreFive Mette, Evans & Woodside Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers”
Three Mette, Evans & Woodside attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers® 2021. Attorneys Thomas A. Archer, Timothy A. Hoy, and James A. Ulsh were recognized again this year. Best Lawyers is the oldest and one of the most respected peer review publications in...
Read moreAaron Martin: Amicus Curiae for PA Realtors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2020 Attorney Aaron Martin of Mette, Evans & Woodside has filed an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on behalf of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® (“PAR”). The brief was filed as part of a broader case challenging several...
Read moreIn Memoriam Howell C. Mette
Mr. Mette celebrating his 90th birthday Founder Howell Mette It is with great sadness that Mette, Evans & Woodside announces that Howell Mette passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the age of 91. Howell was one of the founders of our firm 50 years ago, an outstanding practitioner,...
Read moreAttorney Aaron Martin Appointed The Fairness Center Trustee
Attorney, Aaron D. Martin has been appointed a trustee of The Fairness Center, a nonprofit, public interest law firm that provides free legal services to those in disputes with public sector union officials. The Fairness Center’s lawyers handle matters ranging from administrative charges and hearings to the filing of traditional...
Read moreMette, Evans & Woodside Hosts Breakfast Brief on Cybersecurity
The law firm of Mette, Evans & Woodside is hosting a Breakfast Brief presentation titled, “Incident Response: Managing and Mitigating Risk,” on September 17th at 7:30 am. The presentation, by Attorney Melanie L. Vanderau, will make business owners aware of procedures they ought to have in place to successfully manage...
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