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Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Attorney Peter Nelson Appointed Solicitor for Lower Frederick Township

 Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Peter Nelson has been appointed to serve as Solicitor for Lower Frederick Township, Pa., effective Aug. 25, 2020.

Nelson is a Shareholder in the firm’s municipal department and has been with the firm since 2000. His specialty is municipal/land use and appellate matters and he represents clients in a wide variety of general matters and various types of litigation. Nelson is dedicated to his clients and strives to provide them with effective and efficient legal representation. Nelson resides in New Britain Borough, Pa.

“We are extremely pleased that Peter has been appointed the Solicitor for Lower Frederick Township,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher. “His dedication to public service is second to none and I know that he will serve people of Lower Frederick Township with the utmost integrity.”

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Attorney Patrick Armstrong Appointed Solicitor for Derry Township

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased to announce that Patrick Armstrong, Esq. has been appointed to serve as Solicitor for Derry Township, Pennsylvania, located near Hershey Pennsylvania.  This appointment was effective in April 2020. Armstrong is a member of the firm’s municipal practice group and has been with the firm since 2004. 

Armstrong represents townships, planning commissions and individual clients in a wide variety of municipal and land use matters. He has extensive experience in appellate, zoning, litigation and real estate law.  Armstrong also represents companies and individuals in employment law and workers’ compensation claims. He has been recognized for his work in the legal community in both Law and Politics Magazine in 2006 and 2007 and in Philadelphia Magazine in 2008, 2009 and 2010.

“Patrick is a lawyer who has served our clients well,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher.  “We know he will bring that same level of dedication to his work as Derry Township Solicitor. We are very proud of his dedication and hard work and pleased that Derry Township has placed their trust in Patrick.”

 “I am honored to be a part of the Derry Township government and I am looking forward to working with them on a wide variety of legal issues,” said Armstrong.

Armstrong is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University and Dickinson School of Law at Pennsylvania State University.  He is a member of the Philadelphia and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as a member of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Solicitors. 

About Grim, Biehn & Thatcher

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher has been providing trusted legal counsel, practical, commonsense advice and values-based business solutions to clients since the firm was founded by Webster Grim in 1895. The firm represents clients in the areas of Business, Commercial and Tax Law; Litigation; Family Law; Criminal Law; Landlord/Tenant Law; Municipal/Zoning Law; Personal Injury Law; Wills and Estates; and Real Estate Law. The firm prides itself on the following commitments it makes to its clients:

Responsibility – Recognizing that the firm is in a service business and that clients expect and deserve timeliness and responsiveness. This priority is embedded into the firm’s culture and values.

Trust – Representing clients in a skillful and honest manner; taking ownership of every action in its dealings with clients and others with unyielding integrity.

Diligence – Providing the best service with confidence about what the firm does and always working hard to deliver quality service with the client’s goals and best interests in mind for each legal matter.

Value – Striving to pool talents and resources to better serve clients and minimize unnecessary costs and expenses, thus providing increased value to its clients.

For more information about Grim, Biehn & Thatcher visit www.grimlaw.com.

COVID-19 Update – March 24, 2020

To our clients, colleagues, business  partners, and friends:

In compliance with Governor Wolf’s orders, our physical office in Perkasie has been closed as of March 20, 2020, and we will be working remotely until further notice.  Our relationships with our clients, however, are of the utmost importance, and as such, we are forwarding this message to assure you that we have a Business Continuity Plan in place and have undertaken steps to maintain our ability to serve your legal needs in the most efficient manner possible under the circumstances.  In this regard, we are fully operational and will continue to serve all of our clients remotely via telephone, email, and on-line meetings and conferences.  We encourage you to consult with us just as you would have done in the past.  Our attorneys and paralegals remain available to address your requests and questions, and we plan to continue to be responsive to your needs throughout any further shutdowns or quarantines that may be established in an effort to contain the outbreak.  

We will be rescheduling any in-person meetings or conferences to a later date in response to the Governor’s shutdown and shelter in place orders.  If you are scheduled for a transaction closing/settlement or a court appearance, we will be contacting you to discuss your options at this time.

We are all available by telephone or email.  Please feel free to call our main number 215-257-6811 and choose the extension of the attorney you would like to contact.  Many of these calls will go directly to us or we will get any messages immediately.  Please check our website (grimlaw.com) for more information and for our respective email addresses.  We will continue to provide updates via email, our website, and social media as additional information becomes available.

Thank you and may you and your family stay safe and healthy.

Important Announcement Regarding COVID-19

To Our Clients:

As the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) is having a greater impact throughout the United States, and especially in Southeastern Pennsylvania, our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this virus, as well as the health professionals working to care for them.  In light of recent events, we are writing you to assure you that while the health and safety of Grim, Biehn & Thatcher’s staff and clients remains a top priority, we intend to continue to provide you with the same quality responsive legal representation and service you have come to expect  Because this is a rapidly-evolving situation, we feel it is important to reach out and inform you of the steps we are taking across our firm to help keep you, our staff, and our communities safe and healthy.

As a part of this effort to ensure the safety of you and our staff, we are closely monitoring developments related to the spread of COVID-19 in suburban Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the world.  To aid in our response to the virus, we have sought guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pennsylvania Department of Health, as well as additional government agencies, local county health departments, and health care providers.  Our goal is to continue to meet our clients’ legal needs now and throughout this crisis, while maintaining the health and safety of our staff.

In order to comply with the Governor’s latest directive regarding the closure of non-life-sustaining businesses, our physical office is closed until further notice. Our attorneys and paralegals are working remotely to address your needs and mitigate any delay or disruption to the extent possible, and we will be able to continue to be responsive to your legal and business needs throughout any potential shutdowns or quarantines that may be established in an effort to contain the outbreak.

We are committed to reducing anxiety by adjusting to the changing demands of this situation. With this in mind, if COVID-19 remains an ongoing concern when our office reopens, we will continue to follow these policies and procedures:

·         All staff have been instructed to stay home if they feel sick or are experiencing cough, fever, sore throat, or shortness of breath.

·         All staff who have recently traveled to an area subject to a Level 3 or Level 4 Travel Advisory by the U. S. Department of State or have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 shall self-quarantine for a period of not less than fourteen days.

·         Staff have been instructed to avoid all meetings, conferences, and other gatherings of people whenever possible, and to practice social distancing.

·         Staff have been instructed to wash their hands as often as possible during the work day.

·         Antiseptic wipes and sprays have been provided throughout the Firm, and increased cleaning and disinfecting has been undertaken and strongly encouraged.

·         Any client, for any reason, can request to reschedule appointments to a later date or to conduct meetings by telephone or video conference.  We would recommend any client in a high risk category concerning infection by COVID-19 to please consider changing in-person meetings to a phone or video conference.

·         Clients with draft documents needing review, edits, or execution can arrange to have us undertake these actions in person or via the mail, email, and/or on-line services.

·         Attorneys will remain available to attend municipal meetings in person or to participate by telephone or video conference, if virtual attendance is requested by the municipality.

·         Attorneys will remain available to attend court hearings, trials, and other proceedings in person or to participate by telephone or video conference, if virtual attendance is requested by the client and allowed by the court.

Please note that if you are sick (whether or not from COVID-19); are under quarantine; have been exposed to someone within the past two weeks who may have contracted COVID-19; or have traveled within the past two weeks to a location with an active COVID-19 outbreak; we request that you inform us of this fact, so that we can reschedule any in-person meeting to a later date or conduct such meeting by phone or video conference.

We are taking this virus seriously.  The local and national implications of COVID-19 are changing daily, and we will continue to assess our policies to ensure that we meet the legal needs of our clients while working to keep our clients and employees safe.  In the meantime, please stay safe and healthy, and if you would like to discuss any of this in more detail, please feel free to contact us.  Thank you.

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Attorney Jonathan J. Reiss re-appointed to Board of Trustees of Bucks County Historical Society

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased to announce that Jonathan J. Reiss has been re-appointed to serve on the board of trustees of the Bucks County Historical Society.

Reiss is a graduate of American University’s Washington College of Law and Georgetown University and is a member of the Pennsylvania and New York Bar Associations. He has been providing legal services in Pennsylvania and New York for more than 30 years with a focus on real estate law, land preservation, and representing local governments, municipal authorities and planning commissions throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.  Reiss previously served on the board of trustees of Bucks County Historical Society from 2010 to 2015. He has also served on the boards of the Tinicum Conservancy, North Country Life Flight, Inc., United Way of Franklin County, Inc and Village 2 Community Association, Inc. 

“We couldn’t be happier that Jonathan is back on the board of the Bucks County Historical Society,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher.   “Jonathan is very community- minded and his background will help the historical society with their mission of collecting and preserving the history of Bucks County.”

“The historical society’s board is committed to strategically recruit community leaders who will positively impact our work,” stated board chair Heather Cevasco. “During his previous involvement, Jonathan helped our organization connect with new supporters and new communities, expanding our reach throughout the county and the region. We value the role he will play moving forward to help the Bucks County Historical Society advance its mission and services.”

About Grim, Biehn & Thatcher

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher has been providing trusted legal counsel, practical, commonsense advice and values-based business solutions to clients since the firm was founded by Webster Grim in 1895. The firm represents clients in the areas of Business, Commercial and Tax Law; Litigation; Family Law; Criminal Law; Landlord/Tenant Law; Municipal/Zoning Law; Personal Injury Law; Wills and Estates; and Real Estate Law. The firm prides itself on the following commitments it makes to its clients:

Responsibility – Recognizing that the firm is in a service business and that clients expect and deserve timeliness and responsiveness. This priority is embedded into the firm’s culture and values.

Trust – Representing clients in a skillful and honest manner; taking ownership of every action in its dealings with clients and others with unyielding integrity.

Diligence – Providing the best service with confidence about what the firm does and always working hard to deliver quality service with the client’s goals and best interests in mind for each legal matter.

Value – Striving to pool talents and resources to better serve clients and minimize unnecessary costs and expenses, thus providing increased value to its clients.

For more information about Grim, Biehn & Thatcher visit www.grimlaw.com.

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Grim, Biehn & Thatcher Attorney Peter Nelson Appointed Solicitor for Schwenksville Borough Authority

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Peter Nelson, Esq. has been appointed to serve as Solicitor for the Schwenksville Borough Authority effective July 10, 2019.  Nelson is a Shareholder in the firm’s municipal department and has been with the firm since 2000. 

While Nelson’s specialty is municipal/land use and appellate matters, he also represents individual clients in a wide variety of general matters and various types of litigation. He is dedicated to his clients and strives to provide them with effective and efficient legal representation. Nelson resides in New Britain Borough, Pa.

“Peter Nelson is a key member of a group of legal professionals at Grim, Biehn and Thatcher devoted to the representation of municipalities, zoning hearing boards, and municipal authorities in the area of municipal and land use law,” said David Caro, Shareholder and CFO of the firm. “We are extremely pleased that Peter has been appointed to be Solicitor for the Schwenksville Borough Authority. We are very proud of his dedication and hard work as well as the confidence that Schwenksville has invested in Peter and our firm.”

“I am looking forward to working with the Authority’s staff and officials on the wide variety of legal issues facing the Authority,” said Peter Nelson.

In addition to being a member of the Philadelphia and Bucks County Bar Associations, Nelson is a member of the Bucks County Association of Township Officials, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Solicitors, and the Pennsylvania Township Solicitor’s Association.

About Grim, Biehn & Thatcher

Grim, Biehn & Thatcher has been providing trusted legal counsel, practical, commonsense advice and values-based business solutions to clients since the firm was founded by Webster Grim in 1895. The firm represents clients in the areas of Business, Commercial and Tax Law; Litigation; Family Law; Criminal Law; Landlord/Tenant Law; Municipal/Zoning Law; Personal Injury Law; Wills and Estates; and Real Estate Law. The firm prides itself on the following commitments it makes to its clients:

Responsibility – Recognizing that the firm is in a service business and that clients expect and deserve timeliness and responsiveness. This priority is embedded into the firm’s culture and values.

Trust – Representing clients in a skillful and honest manner; taking ownership of every action in its dealings with clients and others with unyielding integrity.

Diligence – Providing the best service with confidence about what the firm does and always working hard to deliver quality service with the client’s goals and best interests in mind for each legal matter.

Value – Striving to pool talents and resources to better serve clients and minimize unnecessary costs and expenses, thus providing increased value to its clients.

For more information about Grim, Biehn & Thatcher visit www.grimlaw.com.

Peter Nelson – PeterNelson, a Shareholder in Grim, Biehn & Thatcher’s municipal department, has been appointed Solicitor for the Schwenksville Borough Authority effective July 10, 2019.  Nelson has been with the Perkasie, Pa. firm since 2000 and resides in New Britain Borough, Pa.