(PERKASIE, Pa.) Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Peter Nelson, Esq. has been appointed to serve as Quakertown Borough Solicitor, effective March 5, 2019.  Nelson is a Shareholder in the firm’s municipal department and has been with the firm since 2000. 

In addition to maintaining a diverse practice in municipal/land use and appellate matters, Nelson also represents individual clients in a wide variety of general matters and various types of litigation. He is devoted 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 exclusively 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 CEO of the firm. “We are extremely pleased that Peter has been appointed to represent Quakertown Borough as their Solicitor. We are very proud of his dedication and hard work as well as the confidence that Quakertown Borough has invested in Peter and our firm.”

 “I am very excited to work with the Quakertown Borough staff and elected officials on the legal issues facing Quakertown.  In addition, the Borough has numerous unique and interesting projects that I believe will be both enjoyable and challenging as I begin my tenure as solicitor.”

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.

Editor’s Note:  Photo Captions (photo courtesy of Grim, Biehn & Thatcher)

Peter Nelson – Peter Nelson, a Shareholder in Grim, Biehn & Thatcher’s municipal department, has been appointed Quakertown Borough Solicitor, effective March 5, 2019.  Nelson has been with the Perkasie, Pa. firm since 2000 and resides in New Britain Borough, Pa.

(PERKASIE, Pa.) Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Dianne Magee, Esq. was the recipient of a Woman of Influence award from the Lehigh Valley Business Journal at their annual Women of Influence luncheon, held on May 8, 2019, at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pa. Magee is a shareholder and heads the firm’s estate department, where she brings a wealth of experience in the areas of elder law and all matters relating to estate planning, estate administration, adoption and guardianship. In addition, Magee has served as the Solicitor for the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging since 2000. 

The Women of Influence award honors female business leaders from across the Greater Lehigh Valley, for their contributions to their companies, industries and communities. Magee was one of 25 leaders honored this year. Mike O’Rourke, publisher, Lehigh Valley Business remarked,

 “Dianne was selected because of her outstanding career achievements as well as her involved in the community with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Bucks County.”

“We salute Dianne for her professional accomplishments, her volunteer work and her leadership, within the firm, and especially within the communities we serve,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher. “Dianne has had a tremendous impact on the lives of her clients, those professionals she has mentored, and, on the organizations and boards she has served. We are proud of all of her accomplishments.”             

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.

Editor’s Note:  Photo Captions (photo courtesy of Diane Richter Photography)

Dianne Magee_DianeRichter WOIA: Dianne Magee, Esq., shareholder at Grim, Biehn & Thatcher, was the recipient of a Woman of Influence award from the Lehigh Valley Business Journal at their annual Women of Influence luncheon, held on May 8, 2019, at Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pa. Magee heads the firm’s estate department, where she brings a wealth of experience in the areas of elder law and all matters relating to estate planning, estate administration, adoption and guardianship. Pictured with Magee are presenting sponsors Clint Matthews, CEO, Tower Health and Dr. Elizabeth Meade, President, Cedar Crest College. 

(PERKASIE, Pa.) Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Dianne Magee, Esq. received the Advocacy and Civic Engagement award from the YWCA Bucks County at their 28^th annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference, held on May 16, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Mill Manor, Ivyland, Pa. Magee is a shareholder and heads the firm’s estate department, where she brings a wealth of experience in the areas of elder law and all matters relating to estate planning, estate administration, adoption and guardianship. In addition, Magee has served as the Solicitor for the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging since 2000. 

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The Salute to Women Who Make a Difference honors female leaders who live and/or work in Bucks County. Each year, the YWCA Salute to Women recognizes women in Bucks County making exceptional contributions to their businesses, organizations, and their communities. Over the last 27 years, the YWCA has honored hundreds of women while raising much-needed funds to support their mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

Magee is the immediate past president of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County, where she has served on the board of directors for the last 10 years, and she currently serves on the Bucks County SPCA board of directors.  Magee also served for many years on the board of the Bucks County Women’s Fund, was president of the Bucks County Estate Planning Council, and has been a member of the board of directors of the Bucks County Bar Association, where she has chaired committees and a section and was a trustee of its foundation. “We take great pride in seeing members of our firm receive honors for their outstanding professional achievements and for making significant contributions to organizations in the communities we serve,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher. “We applaud Dianne’s dedication not only to her clients, but to the many organizations and boards for which she volunteers.”

Magee was nominated by her colleague Kristin Vogel, Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Trident Plastics, Inc. for her contributions as an industry leader, mentor and volunteer for professional and charitable organizations throughout Bucks county. Vogel remarked, “I nominated Dianne because she inspires me to be a better person.  Every day, she makes a difference in our community.  Whether she is standing up to help our seniors through the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging, helping clients navigate complicated family and estate matters, or working to improve the lives of families, children and pets through her work with the Penn Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Bucks County SPCA, Dianne Magee is a Woman Who Makes a Difference.”

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.

Editor’s Note:  Photo Captions (photo courtesy of Howie Kay)

Dianne Magee – Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Dianne Magee, Esq. received the Advocacy and Civic Engagement award from the YWCA Bucks County at their 28^th annual Salute to Women Who Make a Difference, held on May 16, 2019, at Spring Mill Manor, Ivyland, Pa. Pictured (left to right) are Michele Light, YWCA Vice President of the Board of Directors/Event Chair, Dianne Magee and Daphne Lam, YWCA Board Member.

(PERKASIE, Pa.) Grim, Biehn & Thatcher of Perkasie, Pa., is pleased announce that Sean M. Gresh, Esq. has been elected to serve as treasurer of the Bucks County Bar Association for 2019.  Gresh is a Shareholder in the firm’s litigation department and has been with the firm since 2008. 

In addition to maintaining a diverse litigation practice, Gresh also serves as a court-appointed Mental Health Review Officer for Bucks County. This is Gresh’s second term as Treasurer of the Association, which has over 800 members and is one of the oldest such associations in Pennsylvania. Gresh resides in Bedminster, Pa.

“We are always pleased to see members of our firm take on leadership roles with organizations in the communities we serve,” said Gregory E. Grim, CEO, Grim, Biehn & Thatcher. “We applaud Sean’s dedication to the Bucks County Bar Association.”

“The Bucks County Bar Association is a great organization with an excellent membership dedicated to upholding the finest standards of the practice of law, and giving back to the communities that we all live and work in.  I am honored to be chosen by my colleagues for this position,” said Gresh.

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.

Editor’s Note:  Photo Captions (photo courtesy of Grim, Biehn & Thatcher)

Sean M. Gresh – Sean M. Gresh, a shareholder in Grim, Biehn & Thatcher’s litigation department, has been elected for a second term as treasurer of the Bucks County Bar Association. Gresh has been with the Perkasie, Pa. firm since 2008.

The Holidays are nearly upon us! This Holiday Season, consider donating to a local organization to spread a little cheer. This year GB&T will be holding a Toy Drive Drop Off Box for Pennridge FISH. The box will be available from November 13th to December 6th in our lobby. Please consider stopping by to spread a little joy this Season.