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High Swartz LLP Founded in 1914, the firm combines more than a century of legal experience. Want to leave a review for us? News recognized High Swartz as a Best Law Firm.

High Swartz LLP is a full-service regional law firm serving individuals, families, businesses, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. Visit https://g.page/r/CduVIcnNAtCnEAE

Concerned About a Legal Issue? Give us a call at 610-275-0700

As a law firm with offices in Norristown, PA, Doylestown, PA, and now Cherry Hill, NJ, we provide general practice counsel and legal services to individuals and businesses. If you are looking to find a qualified lawyer near you to support a legal concern, talk to us first. We offer a diverse range of services to support clients of all types:

Businesses
Corporations
Individuals
Public entities
Private entities
Educational institutions
Nonprofit organizations
Municipalities

Leading Resources Recognize Our Law Firm

U.S. Twelve of our attorneys were cited as Best Lawyers by the same publication. Martindale-Hubbell is a leading international resource for evaluating attorneys. Its evaluations are from other lawyers. Legal knowledge, analytical capability, judgment, communication, and legal expertise form the basis for reviews. Our peer reviews rate 4.8/5.0. More important, that rating comprises a substantial number of reviews. Clients recommend us 100% of the time. Many of our attorneys receive an AV rating, the highest rating possible. The rating is indicative of a lawyer with the highest levels of professional and ethical standards. Again, those are peer reviews. Our Law Offices Serve Greater Philadelphia
Our Norristown law office is near the county seat and heart of Montgomery County. It offers convenient access to the greater Philadelphia area, as well as Eastern and Central Pennsylvania. In 2016, we merged with McNamara, Bolla & Panzer of Doylestown, a well-respected legal practice in Bucks County, PA. That merger expanded our reach even farther into suburban Philadelphia counties. It also allowed us to extend our services into New Jersey and the mid-Atlantic region as a whole. Core Practices at Our Law Firm
Unlike many law firms in the area, we offer an array of legal services. We know that legal concerns can hit you from multiple directions. So, we staffed our law offices to support you regardless of your case profile. Our core practice areas include:

Alternative Dispute Resolution: ADR settles disputes without litigation using arbitration, mediation, and negotiation. Or law offices support clients with Family Law Mediation, facilitation, and Binding Arbitration services. Business Law: Our business lawyers counsel and represent profit and nonprofit businesses, both public and private. They deliver legal advice concerning mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, technology, taxation, and government regulation. Family Law: Our family law practice focuses on issues relating to relationships and potential disputes. Family lawyers cover a broad arena of concerns:

Divorce
Equitable distribution
Alimony
Child support
Child Custody
Prenuptial agreements
Protection from abuse
Tax considerations
Mediation and arbitration
Equitable distribution matters involve valuation and division of real estate, closely-held corporations, stock options, retirement assets, collectibles, and trust issues, as well as more routine assets. Employment Law: Employment laws are there to protect employees from workplace issues. Our law firm and its employment lawyers work with businesses at all levels to mitigate numerous types of cases:

Personnel matters
Employee discharges and discipline
Employment discrimination
Sexual harassment
Employment and severance contracts
Trade secrets, confidentiality, and non-competition
Employee handbooks
Unemployment compensation hearings
Labor negotiations, arbitrations, and injunctions

We take a proactive approach to employment law by focusing on policy creation to avoid potential issues. Environmental Law Regulation and Defense: Environmental lawyers at our firm advise clients on proactive strategies to limit risk. They also work with clients to develop Act 2 brownfields and other site restoration projects. Other concerns include prosecuting (or opposing) permit applications in-state, interstate, and federal jurisdictions and defending clients threatened with enforcement before state and federal agencies or courts. Estate Planning: We can answer your questions and help plan for your retirement and long-term care. Our services ensure your estate and finances are protected. Trusts
Probate
Wills
Advanced care directives
Estate planning
Income, estate, and inheritance taxation
Eldercare
Long-term care
Our estate lawyers ensure sure your wishes get addressed. And that your family receives their just portion of your estate. Litigation: Our law offices handle litigation at state and federal levels, including trials for both plaintiffs and defendants. We litigate issues relating to business, commercial, professional and personal injury. Our litigation attorneys also tackle construction and bankruptcy claims, as well as domestic relations disputes. A High Swartz attorney can support you with administrative proceedings and appeals, too. Municipal Law: Municipal law covers a scope of potential issues and venues:

Solicitors to townships and boroughs zoning hearing boards, municipal authorities, and other government agencies
Bond counsel to government agencies and authorities
Contract negotiation and advice on public contract and bidding
Representation of government agencies on organizational and regulatory matters
Drafting municipal ordinances
Land use and zoning
Litigation

Real Estate Law: A core practice area, our law firm represents both buyers and sellers, landlords, and tenants. If you run into legal issues, our real estate attorneys can support you with:

Commercial and residential real estate financing, construction, and development
Syndications
Land use and zoning
Eminent domain
Environmental issues
Commercial leases
Real estate settlement

If you need more information to support a potential legal challenge, talk to us. We are one of the top firms in the area. When You’re Looking for a Law Firm Near You, Call High Swartz
We’ve built our law firm to embody all the characteristics presented by leading firms. We’re personable, trustworthy, and dedicated. We put our clients front and center. If you face a legal challenge, contact us. We’ve designed our offering to help you, whether you’re an individual or an established business. Talk to our lawyers near you in our Norristown and Doylestown law offices. High Swartz. We’re recognized by clients and peers alike as a top law firm in our area.

We are proud to announce that 11 attorneys from High Swartz LLP have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 editio...
11/09/2026

We are proud to announce that 11 attorneys from High Swartz LLP have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America!

William F. Kerr, Jr.: Litigation - Real Estate, Municipal Law, Real Estate Law
Thomas E. Panzer: Land Use and Zoning Law, Workers' Compensation Law
Shari Gelfont Williams: Family Law
Mary Cushing Doherty: Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Mediation
Gilbert P. High: Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Litigation - Municipal, Litigation - Real Estate, Municipal Law
Thomas D. Rees: Education Law, Employment Law, Litigation - Labor and Employment
Donald Petrille, Jr.: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Mark R. Fischer: Land Use and Zoning Law
Matthew T. Hovey: Land Use and Zoning Law
Richard C. Sokorai: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Hannah E. Posencheg, Esq.: Ones to Watch - Real Estate Law

And that's a wrap on the first weekend of the Polish - American Festival, Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA! It was a b...
08/09/2026

And that's a wrap on the first weekend of the Polish - American Festival, Czestochowa Shrine, Doylestown, PA! It was a beautiful weekend full of smiling faces, delicious food and top-notch entertainment. Stop by to see us next weekend, Renata Pabisz and the High Swartz team are looking forward to meeting you!

Join us at the 60th Annual Polish American Festival & County Fair at The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Czestochowa in D...
05/09/2026

Join us at the 60th Annual Polish American Festival & County Fair at The National Shrine Of Our Lady Of Czestochowa in Doylestown this holiday weekend! We will be there through Monday, September 7th and back again on September 13th and 14th. Stop by booth C8 to meet Attorney Renata Pabisz and some of the High Swartz team. We hope to see you there!

Summer is prime time for tree law!Our very own Gilbert High Jr. has seen just about every tree dispute Pennsylvania can ...
24/06/2026

Summer is prime time for tree law!

Our very own Gilbert High Jr. has seen just about every tree dispute Pennsylvania can throw at a property owner. His walks through the key questions around property line trees, hazard trees, and who's responsible when a municipal street tree becomes a problem.

If you've got a landscaper on a power trip or a neighbor eyeing your tree line, Gil's article is worth the read.

Here's a primer on Pennsylvania tree laws regarding trees along property lines and public rights of way in PA municipalities.

Affordable housing projects move forward one agreement at a time. High Swartz real estate attorney John Ungar recently h...
23/06/2026

Affordable housing projects move forward one agreement at a time.

High Swartz real estate attorney John Ungar recently helped Pathways Housing Wellness Corporation (PHWC) on the construction contract for Phase II of the 17th Street Community Corridor in Philadelphia's Sharswood neighborhood.

John drew on his experience with AIA form construction contracts and his background as a developer. The result: a project on track to deliver 38 deeply affordable housing units beginning in 2027.

Read more about John's work and the project on the High Swartz website. https://highswartz.com/uncategorized/affordable-housing-project-in-philadelphia/

High Swartz partner Shari Williams  recently attended the Federal Courts Reception at the Bucks County Bar Association a...
29/05/2026

High Swartz partner Shari Williams recently attended the Federal Courts Reception at the Bucks County Bar Association and A Woman's Place, Bucks County 50th Anniversary Golden Soirée at the Pearl S. Buck House in Perkasie.

For 50 years, A Woman's Place has been Bucks County's only domestic violence response organization. AWP's work is grounded in six core values: courage, creativity, equality, integrity, respect, and social justice.

Paige Phillips rounds out our summer law clerk team!Paige is a rising 3L at Villanova University Charles Widger School o...
29/05/2026

Paige Phillips rounds out our summer law clerk team!

Paige is a rising 3L at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law with a background in sports compliance.

Growing up in Ohio, Paige played Division III soccer at Baldwin Wallace University and earned a degree in Sports Management. That path led her to compliance roles in the athletics departments at both Villanova and the University of Pennsylvania.

https://highswartz.com/high-swartz-news/paige-phillips-summer-law-clerk-high-swartz/

Welcome to the firm, Paige!

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Chen to the firm!Jennifer is a rising 3L at Villanova University Charles Widger Schoo...
28/05/2026

We are excited to welcome Jennifer Chen to the firm!

Jennifer is a rising 3L at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law with a background that spans continents and practice areas.

This summer, Jennifer hopes to focus on transactional law while gaining exposure to the full range of matters we handle.

https://highswartz.com/high-swartz-news/jennifer-chen-summer-law-clerk-high-swartz/

Welcome to the team. Jen!

We'd like to congratulate the nine attorneys named to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list.Kevin Cornish, Mary Cushi...
22/05/2026

We'd like to congratulate the nine attorneys named to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list.

Kevin Cornish, Mary Cushing Doherty, Mark R. Fischer Jr., Gilbert P. High Jr., Thomas E. Panzer, Thomas D. Rees, Joel D. Rosen, Richard C. Sokorai, and Shari R. Gelfont Williams each earned this recognition through outstanding legal work and a commitment to their clients.

https://highswartz.com/high-swartz-news/super-lawyers/

The Super Lawyers list recognizes no more than 5 percent of attorneys in each state.

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Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00

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+16102750700

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