Attorney Nicholas Fischer joins GRB Law's Municipal Tax & Creditors' Rights and School & Municipal Law Groups!
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GRB Law is proud to announce the addition of Attorney Nicholas S. Fischer to the firm!
As one of the most well-known and respected municipal solicitors in the region, GRB Law is proud to celebrate the career and retirement of Charles Means!
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Celebrating the retirement of Chuck Means!
The Supreme Court recently ruled that taxing bodies may continue to file assessment appeals against properties when a recent sale indicates the property is under-assessed.
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GM Berkshire Hills LLC v. Berks Co. Bd. of Assessment: Affirming the Right of School Districts to Initiate Property Tax Assessment Appeals
Rick Monti's practice will center around our municipal clients. Along with assisting in the collection of delinquent taxes, he will help them navigate everyday challenges and more complex matters.
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GRB proudly welcomes Attorney Richard A. Monti to the firm
After working at the firm as a law clerk, Jessica became an Associate Attorney in the fall of 2022.
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GRB Law proudly welcomes Rebecca L. Shearer to the firm
Solicitors Emily Mueller and Kate Diersen presented How Was That Decided, an insightful and intuitive look into five recent township related cases.
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Emily J. Mueller and Kate M. Diersen present at the PSATS 2022 Educational Conference
On March 25, 2022, Kate Diersen served as a presenter in an online CLE regarding property tax appeals in Allegheny County. She provided insight and expertise from the perspective of school solicitor.
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Kate M. Diersen presents for CLE about Allegheny County Property Tax Appeals
As part of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association's annual board member training, Kate Diersen presented on the solicitor panel, offering insight on land acquisition and eminent domain.
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Kate M. Diersen presents at the 2022 PMAA Board Member Training
The annual Best Lawyers list is based on a peer-review survey, where more than 39,000 leading attorneys cast nearly 3.1 million votes on the legal abilities of other lawyers in their practice areas.
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Six GRB Law Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2022
Solicitors Emily Mueller and Kate Diersen are known and respected throughout the region for their expertise in all facets of local government.
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GRB Law promotes Attorneys Emily J. Mueller and Kate M. Diersen to Shareholder
As the pandemic continues to affect our daily lives, and school administrators work tirelessly to provide a safe learning environment, we suggest a few key factors for these administrators to consider
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COVID-19: The Pandemics Impact on Schools
As a school and municipal solicitor, Kate Diersen has a broad experience in the variety of issues that arise for the firms municipal and public sector clients.
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Kate M. Diersen Appointed Solicitor of Green Tree Borough
Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers, a peer-reviewed survey, has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
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Six GRB Law Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America 2021
David joins the firm as a member of the Municipal Creditors Rights and School & Municipal Law Groups.
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GRB Law Proudly Welcomes Attorney David L. Scherer to the Firm
Since its inception in 1983, Best Lawyers, a peer-reviewed survey, has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence.
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Six GRB Law Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition
In addition to this recent appointment, Kate serves as Solicitor to the Boroughs of Bradford Woods, Conway and Oakmont, as well as the Western Allegheny Municipal Authority.
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Kate M. Diersen Appointed Solicitor for the Green Tree Borough Zoning Hearing Board
In her presentation, Kate gave insight and guidance on general management issues and new regulations, but also discussed specifics of the Act 167 Update.
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Kate M. Diersen presents on Stormwater Management at the AC&WPATC Fall Conference of Townships, Boroughs & Authorities
Addressing how to handle water and sewage claims and difficult shut-offs, Kate discussed how to meet the requirements of the Utility Tenants Rights Act.
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Kate M. Diersen leads webinar regarding the Utility Service Tenants Rights Act
This was Emily's first time co-chairing the event, where she also served as a Moderator, but she has been active in the conference as a presenter for many years.
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Emily J. Mueller serves as Co-Chair of the 2018 AC&WPATC Fall Conference of Boroughs, Townships & Authorities
Walking through your neighborhood, you may be surprised to see a chicken coop or beehives in a neighbors backyard. They may seem unusual to you, but they are becoming more and more common.
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Modernization of zoning ordinances to address new land-use trends
A first-of-its-kind analysis, the results presented the impact on our local forests from pests, land use planning and infrastructure development. The results were eye-opening!
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Kate M Diersen Presents at the American Planning Associations Conference on Tree Ordinances
In addition to Mt. Oliver, Kate also serves as Solicitor to the Boroughs of Bradford Woods, Conway and Oakmont, as well as the Western Allegheny Municipal Authority.
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Kate M. Diersen Appointed Solicitor for Mt. Oliver Borough
Both active and experienced municipal solicitors, Emily and Kate presented on the modernization of zoning ordinances, discussing new trends and enforcement tips.
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Emily J. Mueller and Kate M. Diersen present at the Allegheny League of Municipalities' Spring Conference at Seven Springs
The Colloquium provides local government attorneys the chance to refresh and maintain their municipal law knowledge. Kate presented on Code Enforcement best practices.
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Kate M. Diersen presents at the PBI Municipal Law Updates Best of the Municipal Law Colloquium
Emily's presentation reviewed the authority of municipalities to regulate drones, including the impact of FAA regulations and recent court cases on drone ordinances.
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Emily J. Mueller presents as part of the Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management's 2018 Winter Workshop
As a Municipal Solicitor, Emily Mueller brings with her extensive experience in all facets of local government. She is also broadly versed in municipal taxes and claims.
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Emily J. Mueller Recently Named Appointed Solicitor for Harrison Township
The presentation hosted training sessions specifically designed to provide a broad review of key powers, duties and responsibilities for new Authority Board Members.
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Charles M. Means speaks at the 2017 PMAA Board Member Training Event
As a municipal solicitor, Kate brings with her a broad experience in land use issues, labor and employment concerns and pension and retirement concerns.
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Kate M. Diersen Appointed Solicitor of Bradford Woods
Chuck served as a Moderator for the days opening presentation: Tell It to the Judge. Attorneys argued laws involving actual authority-related cases, while the audience tried to figure out who won.
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Charles M. Means serves as Moderator at the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association's Annual Solicitor Day
With representatives from 13 CONNECT municipalities in attendance, Kate shared her personalized expertise on blight strategies, and offered advice and tips to attendees.
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Kate M. Diersen presents at Blight Clinic for CONNECT
The PSATS Annual Conference offers training, education and networking opportunities for township officials and employees, along with serving as the biggest municipal tradeshow of its kind in the state
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Kate M. Diersen and Emily J. Mueller present at the 94th Annual Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors 2016 Annual Education Conference and Trade Show
After several recent events involving the unsafe maneuvering of drones, the Federal Aviation Administration convened a task force to consider certain registration issues involving small drones.
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Did You Ask Santa for a Drone? The FAA Wants to Know.
As video surveillance technology becomes more cost-effective and widely used, townships may begin to receive requests for video surveillance footage under the Right-to-Know Law.
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Right-to-Know Law: Townships May Have to Provide Video Surveillance Footage (Some exceptions may apply)
Under the amended law, it's presumed that all records in the possession of an agency are public, and it is the burden of the agency to establish why a record should not be released.
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Responding to Requests of Public Record - Under the Right-to-Know Law
Municipalities are granted some authority to regulate zoning, subdivision and land development pursuant to the Municipalities Planning Code, but how far does that power extend into oil and gas?
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Oil & Gas: Preemption of Local Regulation
At the conference, which hosts over 100 delegates from around Western Pennsylvania, Emily moderated a discussion on the various tools municipalities may use to fight blight within their communities.
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Emily J. Mueller presents at the 45th Annual Joint Fall Conference of Townships, Boroughs and Authorities
Upon receipt of a zoning violation notice, property owners should carefully consider all available options and be aware that there are alternatives to simply correcting the zoning violation.
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Zoning Violations: The Danger Associated with the Failure to Appeal
Experts estimate that the Marcellus Shale could yield up to 500,000 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. This would be enough natural gas to supply all of the United States for nearly 20 years.
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Marcellus Shale Developments in Pennsylvania