Planting Trees in Lancaster City
Attorney Angelo Fiorentino has been putting down roots in Lancaster quite literally. On April 27, 2018, Hillrise Mutual Housing Association and the Lancaster County Conservancy carried out an initiative to plant trees throughout Lancaster City. Angelo lent a hand by transporting trees to various planting locations throughout the Hillrise grounds…. Continue
Race Against Racism 2018
GKH earned the award for Largest Small Business Team in the 2018 YWCA Race Against Racism.
Transforming Conflict
GKH was a major sponsor of “Around the Table,” Advoz’s 2018 signature benefit event held April 19 at the Eden. The evening celebrated Advoz’s mission of transforming conflict and building community through face-to-face dialogue programs. The evening’s keynote speaker was Janet Connors, subject of the documentary film, Circle Up. After… Continue
GKH Attorneys Encourage McCaskey Students To Consider a Legal Career
GKH hosted a display at McCaskey High School’s career fair on April 19. Attorneys Sheila O’Rourke and Angelo Fiorentino engaged 10th, 11th, and 12th graders, challenging them to consider a career in the legal field. Attorneys O’Rourke and Fiorentino described an attorney’s typical workday, quizzed students on their knowledge of… Continue
Entity Filing Fees Waived for Veteran-Owned or Reservist-Owned Small Businesses
When forming a Pennsylvania entity, the submission of formation paperwork and payment of a filing fee are just a couple of necessary steps. Entity types include for-profit corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies and more. The filing fee will vary by entity type. In early January 2017, a waiver of… Continue
Corporate Attorney Jonna Stratton Presents to Entrepreneurs
Attorney Jonna Stratton served as a panelist and presenter at “First Steps to Starting Your Business” on February 23 at the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce. Attorney Stratton discussed the legal structures available to Pennsylvania residents who wish to form businesses in Pennsylvania. The workshop allowed for an open dialogue… Continue
Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act Update
Pennsylvania’s Solicitation of Funds for Charitable Purposes Act (“Charitable Purposes Act”) has long required registration of charitable organizations with the Pennsylvania Department of State’s Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations (the “Bureau”). New amendments to that act will begin to impact charitable organizations effective as of February 20, 2018, most… Continue
GKH Named “Who’s Who in Business” Leader
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess was selected as Lancaster’s preferred law firm by Susquehanna Style magazine. We are honored to be included in this list, and grateful for the solid relationships we’ve built within our community over the past 40 years. Our clients are at the heart of our mission. View… Continue
Zoning and Land Use Associate
Gibbel Kraybill & Hess LLP has an opening for a full-time attorney to work in the firm’s Advocacy practice group, primarily in the areas of zoning and land use, real estate matters and general litigation. The ideal candidate will have two to three years’ experience in preparing zoning applications, representing… Continue
Child Protection News
Pennsylvania’s Child Protective Services Law (CPSL) requires that paid and unpaid persons who work directly with children undergo two state background checks (the Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and the Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Check) and an FBI Criminal Background Check. Only volunteers who meet certain requirements qualify for a… Continue