Firm News
Lindsay O’Neil Joins Lancaster Attorneys at TLC
On December 14 attorney Lindsay O’Neil joined several other local attorneys for a Lancaster Bar Association Foundation-sponsored holiday party for families at the Transitional Living Center (TLC). More than 30 children enjoyed a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus and received a bag full of gifts based on their wish… Continue
Intellectual Property Seminar
Corporate Practice Group attorneys Peter Kraybill, Jonna Stratton and Angelo Fiorentino presented “Protecting Trademarks and Copyrights” on November 28. Using a hypothetical case study, the three presenters discussed interstate commerce, websites, social media, and their intersection with intellectual property law. They focused on the steps proactive businesses and nonprofits should… Continue
Attorney Ann Martin Presents on Estate and Long-Term Care Planning
Attorney Ann Martin presented a seminar on estate and long-term care planning at Mountville Church of the Brethren on Sunday, November 26, 2017. During the session, attorney Martin discussed foundational estate planning documents and long-term care planning issues, including an overview of Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Long-Term Care program. The November… Continue
GKH Joins List of Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation Attorneys
Pennsylvania has more than 50 B Lab certified benefit corporations and companies, several of which serve the Lancaster community. GKH attorneys Peter Kraybill and Jonna Stratton have recently been acknowledged for their work in this developing field, by mention in the list of Pennsylvania attorneys able to assist businesses that… Continue
GKH Serves Community Meal
A team of 24 GKH attorneys and support staff prepared and served a meal to almost 170 guests on October 23. The meal was part of the Community Meal program, an initiative of the Lancaster County Council of Churches. Across Lancaster City, free meals are served three times a day,… Continue
GKH Celebrates 40 Years
This year Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP, one of Lancaster’s oldest law firms, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The firm, founded in 1977 by partners John Gibbel, Elvin Kraybill and Melvin Hess, initially had office space in a three-story row home at 113 North Lime Street in Lancaster city. John Gibbel… Continue
GKH Attorneys Rappel for Lancaster Charity
On October 6, attorneys Mel Hess, Peter Kraybill and Justin Bollinger rappelled 11 stories down the side of Ruoff Tower in Lancaster to raise funds for SouthEast Lancaster Health Services (SELHS). Sponsoring the SELHS Over the Edge fundraiser entitled GKH to one rappeller. Attorney Hess accepted the challenge, quickly raising enough money to allow two more… Continue
GKH Voted One of Lancaster’s Favorite Law Firms
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP has once again been voted one of Lancaster’s favorite law firms in the 2017 LNP Readers’ Choice Awards. GKH was also named as one of Lancaster’s best law firms by Lancaster County Magazine. GKH is grateful for this unique honor. It has been our privilege… Continue
Attorney Ann Martin Presents Workshop on Advance Planning
Attorney Ann Martin presented a workshop on Advance Planning at Ridgeview Mennonite Church on Saturday, September 23. During the session, attorney Martin discussed the importance of advance planning, including wills, financial and health care powers of attorney, living wills, Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Orders and Pennsylvania Orders… Continue
GKH Attorneys Rappel in Lancaster’s First Over the Edge Fundraiser
Attorneys Mel Hess and Peter Kraybill will rappel 11 stories down the side of Ruoff Tower in Lancaster to raise funds for SouthEast Lancaster Health Services (SELHS). Sponsoring the SELHS Over the Edge fundraiser entitled GKH to one rappeller. Attorney Hess accepted the challenge, quickly raising enough money to allow… Continue