Flaster/Greenberg Press Releases

Abbe F. Fletman Participates in Panel at ABA 2010 Annual Meeting

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

ABBE F. FLETMAN PARTICIPATES IN PANEL AT ABA 2010 ANNUAL MEETING

Philadelphia, PA (August 23, 2010) - Flaster/Greenberg P.C. shareholder Abbe F. Fletman participated in a panel at the recent American Bar Association 2010 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. The panel discussion, entitled "One Step Over the Line: The Long Road from Civility to Hardball and Beyond," examined numerous "sharp practices and hardball litigation" scenarios that litigators may encounter from opposing counsel. Panel members discussed how small incivilities can lead to more aggravation, but also demonstrated that attorneys who take the high road can gain an advantage over opponents engaged in such tactics.

Ms. Fletman chairs the litigation section of Flaster/Greenberg's Intellectual Property Practice Group, and is the co-chair of its Government Relations and Regulatory Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation and counseling, and represents government entities in complex litigation. For the past two consecutive years, Ms. Fletman has been named one of the Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania by Key Professional Media. She is a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and was recently reappointed as Co-Director of Division VI of the Litigation Section of the ABA.

Ms. Fletman also was recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, where she additionally serves as treasurer of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Services Board, and serves on the Board of Overseers of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network.

Abbe F.Fletman Reappointed to ABA Post

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

ABBE F. FLETMAN REAPPOINTED TO ABA POST

Philadelphia, PA (August 16, 2010) - Flaster/Greenberg P.C. shareholder Abbe F. Fletman was reappointed for a second one-year term, as Co-Director of Division VI of the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. In her role as co-director, Ms. Fletman oversees seven committees, including Corporate Counsel, Ethics and Professionalism, the Minority Lawyer and the Woman Advocate. The Section of Litigation, the largest specialty section of the American Bar Association, is dedicated to helping litigators become more effective advocates for their clients.

Richard J. Flaster, Founder and Name Partner of Flaster/Greenberg PC, Passes Away At Age 67

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

RICHARD J. FLASTER, FOUNDER AND NAME PARTNER OF FLASTER/GREENBERG PC, PASSES AWAY AT AGE 67

(August 10, 2010, Cherry Hill, NJ) -- Richard J. Flaster, the name partner, founder and President of the law firm Flaster/Greenberg PC, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 9, at his home in Cherry Hill. He was 67.

Mr. Flaster was recognized nationally as an authority on tax law, and still maintained an active practice at the time of his death. He provided legal counsel and advice to closely held businesses on matters involving taxation, pensions, estate planning, corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, negotiation and documentation of commercial contracts, and purchases and sales of businesses. He also provided counsel to public companies.

In 1972, he left the New York law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, and formed a two-lawyer tax practice with Emmanuel ("Manny") Liebman. In 1976, shareholder Steve Greenberg, a graduate of Yale Law School, joined the firm. The name of the firm was subsequently changed to Flaster/Greenberg PC.

"Throughout Rick's 38+ years with the firm, he was a true visionary," stated Flaster/Greenberg managing shareholder Peter R. Spirgel. "He was incredibly creative and truly enjoyed helping his clients. Most importantly, he was a mentor to me and many of us at the firm. We were fortunate to have him as our partner and friend. He will be truly missed."

A frequent lecturer and prolific writer, Mr. Flaster wrote and edited numerous articles on tax-related subjects for publications in various professional journals. He had authored two books on tax law and contributed to two other books. His first novel, Authority of Thieves, was published in 2002. Mr. Flaster was profiled in the Wall Street Journal in July 2003 in a column entitled "Workspaces," for the extensive collection of hippos on display in his office. At the time of the article, his collection numbered about 1400 hippos of all shapes and sizes.

Mr. Flaster is listed in the 2005-2010 editions of The Best Lawyers in America for Tax Law, and was also included in Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World and Who's Who in American Law. He was voted one of the best tax lawyers in the region for 2005-2010 in New York Magazine, and by SJ Magazine as one of the top attorneys in South Jersey for 2005-2010. He was voted a New Jersey "Super Lawyer" in Tax Law for 2005-2010.

Mr. Flaster attended the University of Pennsylvania where he received a B.S. in Economics in 1963. At Penn, he was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma (the National Business Students Honor Society), Beta Alpha Psi (the National Accounting Students Honor Society) and Pi Gamma Mu (the national Social Science Students Honor Society). He earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1966.

Mr. Flaster is survived by his wife of 40 years, Esther, who is the theatrical director of the Ritz Theatre in Oaklyn, NJ; son Eben, a lawyer at Dechert; daughter Kiva Flaster Barr, also an attorney; and three grandchildren.

Kevin Greenberg Named to "Lawyers on the Fast Track"

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

KEVIN GREENBERG NAMED TO "LAWYERS ON THE FAST TRACK" LIST

(Philadelphia, PA; August 4, 2010) - Flaster/Greenberg shareholder Kevin Greenberg was named to The Legal Intelligencer's "Lawyers on the Fast Track List." The annual award recognizes 20 attorneys from across the state who "have worked tirelessly in their professional, personal and civic lives to improve the legal landscape and the future of others" and are under 40 years of age. The list was compiled by an independent panel from hundreds of nominations.

Greenberg counsels a wide range of businesses, including major universities, technology start-ups, other law firms, and small and multi-national businesses across all manner of transactional and regulatory matters. He is the co-chair of the firm's Government Relations and Regulatory Law Practice, and is a member of the corporate, intellectual property and real estate practice groups.

Before joining Flaster/Greenberg, Greenberg was the Philadelphia Chief Deputy City Solicitor for Economic Development and Investments, and in that capacity was involved in many of the area's most significant recent projects, including the Delaware Avenue waterfront; Philadelphia Wi-Fi; the Art Museum facility capital projects and improvements; relocating the Barnes Museum; and introduction of casino gaming to the region. A former general counsel for a software company, Greenberg is regularly involved in technology development and licensing, copyright, trademarks, start-up funding and telecommunications

His prior experience also includes senior staff and advisory roles for major national and regional officials and political campaigns. He was a national policy advisor to the Obama campaign on technology, media and telecommunications, and served as a senior advisor on innovation and national priorities for the Obama Transition Team.

Greenberg received his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, where he was a senior editor of the Law Review. He graduated in 1993, cum laude, from Williams College. He has previously been recognized as a Leadership Philadelphia Connector, one of Philadelphia's 40 Under 40, and a Pennsylvania Lawyer Rising Star. He also serves as a member of the Small Business, Legislative, and Excellence Awards Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

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Editor's Notes: Greenberg resides in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia.

ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately-held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate, health care, real estate and intellectual property law.

Flaster/Greenberg's Burnett named President of Greene Towne School in Philadelphia

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia, PA (July 26, 2010)) - Flaster/Greenberg PC shareholder William J. Burnett has been named president of Greene Towne School, located at 2121 Arch Street in Philadelphia, effective July 1, 2010.

Burnett is a shareholder in the Financial Restructuring, Bankruptcy, and Risk Management group and a member of Flaster Greenberg's executive committee. His practice involves representation in all areas of commercial Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, creditor's rights, and corporate liquidations.

He is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and serves on the board of directors of the Turnaround Management Association's Philadelphia chapter. He is also an adjunct professor at Temple University Beasley School of Law.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately-held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including alternative energy, bankruptcy, business & corporate, construction, health care and intellectual property law.

Abbe F. Fletman Elected To Board Of Trustees, Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia, PA (July 21, 2010) - Flaster/Greenberg P.C. shareholder Abbe F. Fletman was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network. Ms. Fletman was also re-elected as treasurer of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Services Board, a position she has held since July 1, 2009. The 25-member Healthcare Services Board oversees the Albert Einstein Medical Center and the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment. Ms. Fletman also serves on the Board of Overseers of Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, an advisory board that oversees an additional five facilities. She additionally is active on its Quality Assurance and Governance Committees.

The Albert Einstein Medical Center is a tertiary teaching hospital in Philadelphia. Its mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality health care to the greater Philadelphia region. The Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment is a private psychiatric hospital in Philadelphia offering a full array of services for the treatment of behavioral health and addictions disorders in adolescents, adults and older adults.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, attorneys at law, has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately held and family-owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 75 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate, litigation, construction, environmental, health care and intellectual property law.

Flaster/Greenberg Shareholder Presents at PBI Employment Law Program

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

(Philadelphia, PA, July 21, 2010) - Michael D. Homans, a shareholder in the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Flaster/Greenberg PC, presented a seminar on damage issues under employment agreements at a Pennsylvania Bar Institute business law program held in Philadelphia on July 21^st. The program is also scheduled in Mechanicsburg on July 30th and in Pittsburgh on August 18^th.

In Homans' segment of the seminar, "Dealing with Damage Issues in Employment and Consulting Agreements," he explored the leading damage and relief issues that arise in employment litigation, and how to address them through careful drafting of employment contracts. The overall seminar was entitled "Understanding Damages & Indemnities in Commercial Contracts."

Homans practices labor and employment law, concentrating on the litigation of workplace disputes and pre-litigation advice to employers and employees. He serves as lead counsel in cases concerning wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, whistleblowing, non-compete agreements, wage payment, overtime, family and medical leave, and breach of contract.

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About the Pennsylvania Bar Institute: The continuing legal education arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, PBI is a fully self-supporting non-profit organization. Their goal is to bring excellence to CLE and to provide Pennsylvania lawyers with information that is timely, practical, cost effective, and of the highest possible quality.

ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG PC: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate, construction, environmental, health care and intellectual property law.

Court Certifies Class in Title IX Action Against Delaware State University

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Fletman of Flaster/Greenberg PC, Fromson of Women's Law Project Approved as Class Counsel

(Philadelphia, PA - July 13, 2010) A Federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware yesterday (July 12, 2010) granted class action status to a lawsuit filed by Delaware State University (DSU) equestrian team members suing DSU for violating Title IX by eliminating the women's equestrian team at the conclusion of the 2009-10 academic year, and failing to provide equal athletic opportunities for female students.

The Court certified a class of "all present, prospective and future DSU female students, including currently enrolled students, students admitted for the 2010-11 academic year, and prospective students who participate, seek to participate, or have been deterred or prevented from participating in or obtaining the benefits of, intercollegiate athletics sponsored by DSU. The Court approved the eight named plaintiffs as representatives of the class, and designated Abbe F. Fletman of Flaster/Greenberg PC and Terry L. Fromson of the Women's Law project as class counsel.

"Certification of class action status is significant because it allows the plaintiffs, all of whom are enrolled DSU student-athletes, to represent the interests of current and future DSU female students," stated Fromson. "We are pleased with the ruling," stated Fletman, "because we are seeking to achieve long-term gender equity in sports at DSU."

The student-athletes brought the lawsuit in February of this year under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in federally funded educational programs, and specifically applies to athletic programs. Title IX requires equity in scholarships, accommodation of athletic interests and abilities, and treatment. In April, the Court entered an order continuing the women's equestrian team through the end of the 2010-11 academic year. Trial is scheduled to commence on October 18, 2010.

Joanne Pinckney, Esq., of the Wilmington law firm, Pinckney, Harris & Weidinger, LLC, is Delaware local counsel.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 lawyers with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate, construction, environmental, health care and intellectual property law.

ABOUT THE WOMEN'S LAW PROJECT: The Women's Law Project has challenged sex discrimination in employment, education, athletics, and insurance; advanced the rights of lesbian and gay parents; advocated on behalf of impoverished women; worked for fair and accessible procedures in child custody, child support, and protection from abuse actions; and championed the rights of sexual assault survivors. We take pride in being both a unique resource for Pennsylvania women and a national leader in the field of women's rights. http://www.womenslawproject.org/.

Court Rules Against Bank Of New York; Dismisses Foreclosure Complaint

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Ruling in "Foreclosure Defense" Case of First Impression in New Jersey; May Signal Trouble for Lenders

Atlantic City, NJ (July 7, 2010) - A Superior Court Judge in Atlantic County has ruled against the Bank of New York and dismissed its foreclosure action, for failing to prove that the bank owned the defendant's promissory note on the date the case was filed. The ruling, announced on June 29, indicated that, while no New Jersey cases had addressed this issue, dismissal of the complaint was appropriate since the bank simply could not show the court that the bank had the ownership interest to enforce the defendant's debt when the bank filed its complaint. The court also indicated that, in the event a loan being foreclosed was assigned as part of a large package of many loans, i.e, "securitization," a bank whose right to bring suit was challenged, would be required to produce the documents which show the title transfer chain from the party who originally made the loan, to the party foreclosing the mortgage. Because the majority of foreclosure actions go unchallenged by borrowers, such proof is seldom demanded of a foreclosing plaintiff.

"What this ruling means," stated Eric C. Garrabrant, a shareholder with the law firm Flaster/Greenberg PC, and the attorney for the defendant who challenged the bank's action, "is that the party bringing suit must establish, with definiteness never before articulated by New Jersey courts, that the borrower owes the money to the party filing the law suit, on the date they file suit. Furthermore, because the process of securitization is so complex, and involves so many loans being transferred among so many entities, gathering that proof in future cases may not always be easy. Hopefully, the ruling will help borrowers who have been trying in good faith to work out the terms of their loans, by allowing the borrower to be assured that the party asking for the money is really owed the money."

With the number of foreclosures surging, the ruling may renew hope for borrowers who legitimately question whether they owe money to the party demanding payment. In many such cases, the loans have been conveyed to the point where borrowers cannot ascertain with certainty exactly what entity is the real holder of their loan. But it may present a new challenge for lenders seeking repayment, as they traverse the same convoluted paper trail to prove they own the note and the mortgage on a particular property.

EDITOR'S NOTE: The legal Opinion is pending approval for Publication.

View the opinion here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/33821498/Bank-of-New-York-vs-Raftogianis-Opinion

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Abbe F. Fletman Named One of The "Top 50 Female Attorneys in Pennsylvania" by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2010

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

(Philadelphia, PA - June 22, 2010) For the second consecutive year, Abbe F. Fletman, a shareholder at Flaster/Greenberg, PC, has been named one of the top 50 female attorneys in Pennsylvania by Key Professional Media, publishers of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Ms. Fletman, who chairs the litigation section of the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group, and is the co-chair of its Government Relations and Regulatory Law Practice Group, has consistently been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2004, and also was named to the Top 50 list in 2009.

Abbe F. Fletman, a highly regarded litigator, concentrates her practice in commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation and counseling, and representing government entities in complex litigation. As lead litigator in a variety of forums, she has successfully handled notable cases representing private and publicly held companies, non-profit and for-profit organizations, individuals and government entities in jury and non-jury trials. Ms. Fletman is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, an organization of lawyers, judges, law faculty and legal scholars who are elected by their peers because of their outstanding achievements in the legal profession.

Also well known for her civic leadership and volunteer and pro bono work, Ms. Fletman was named one of the 2007 Women of Distinction by the Philadelphia Business Journal and is a 2009-2010 division co-director of the American Bar Association Litigation Section.

Ms. Fletman is a cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Law, and a fellow at The Academy of Advocacy of Temple University Beasley School of Law, where she received her L.L.M. in Trial Advocacy, and also serves as an instructor. She is a barrister in the school's American Inn of Court. She is a frequent presenter at legal conferences, including the American Bar Association Litigation Section annual meetings, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and the Philadelphia Bar Association's Federal Bench-Bar Conference.

Each year, Key Professional Media recognizes the top attorneys in America with their "Super Lawyers" listings. Approximately five percent of the lawyers in each state or region are recognized as "Super Lawyers" annually. The editors conduct extensive polling, rigorous research and an exhaustive review of potential nominees in order to identify those lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately held and family-owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of over 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including litigation, bankruptcy, business & corporate, intellectual property and environmental law.

Colby Talks Biofuels, Renewable Energy at AUTM Conference

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Philadelphia, PA (June 22, 2010) - Flaster/Greenberg shareholder Gary D. Colby, Ph.D., was a featured presenter and moderator at a session on employing green energy technologies to achieve local and regional economical development at the recent meeting of the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) held on June 7-9^th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Dr. Colby, who is widely recognized for his work in biofuels, presented "Green Energy Technologies as a Mechanism for Promoting Economic Recovery." The presentation included a discussion about the economic, environmental and socio-political consequences of fossil fuel dependence, and identified ways in which development of innovative renewable energy technologies present opportunities for economic improvement. Dr. Colby was joined in his presentation by Erik Sander of the College of Engineering at the University of Florida, where he serves as Director of Industry Programs. Mr. Sander described the programs of the Florida Energy Systems Consortium as examples of several of the types of developmental opportunities described by Dr. Colby.

A member of the firm's intellectual property practice, Dr. Colby is a registered patent attorney whose practice focuses on the needs of clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical and chemical industries. The author of numerous patents, he speaks and writes frequently on topics in his field.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG PC: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately-held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business and corporate, construction, health care and intellectual property law.

Industry Leaders Assess Our Region's Economy at July 20th Rutgers Quarterly Business Outlook

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Cherry Hill, NJ (July 6, 2010) - Leaders in some of South Jersey's key industry sectors will convene on July 20th to assess the current shape of our region and its businesses. Panelists at the Rutgers-Camden Quarterly Business Outlook will reflect on how the first two quarters of 2010 performed, and share their projections for the remainder of the year.

Now in its 14^th year, the Rutgers-Camden Quarterly Business Outlook, sponsored by the Rutgers University School of Business-Camden, and supported by Flaster/Greenberg PC and the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey, continues to draw a sizeable crowd of the region's entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals for its reputable panelists and their insightful evaluations.

Held on Tuesday, July 20, 7:45 a.m., at the Riverside Ballroom (note change from Grand Ballroom) of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, the event will be moderated by Rayman Solomon, acting executive dean, Rutgers School of Business-Camden. The introduction will be presented by Peter R. Spirgel, managing shareholder of sponsor Flaster/Greenberg PC.

The July panelists include: Luke Tilley, regional economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (economy); Maxine Ballen, president & CEO, New Jersey Technology Council (technology); George Sowa, executive VP and senior managing director, Brandywine Real Estate Investment Trust (commercial real estate); and Greg Charbeneau, executive director, Adventure Aquarium (tourism).

Register by July 19 by contacting the Chamber of Commerce of Southern New Jersey at (856) 424-7776, or by registering online at http://www.chambersnj.com/. The breakfast event is free of charge and open to the public; however, advance registration is required.

For the results of previous Rutgers-Camden Quarterly Business Outlook conferences, visit www.camden.rutgers.edu/RUCAM/sjbo.html.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG PC: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business and corporate, construction, healthcare and intellectual property law.

Flaster/Greenberg PC Expands Litigation Department

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

(Cherry Hill, NJ, June 14, 2010) - Attorneys Preston D. Satchell and Peter J. Tomasco have joined Flaster/Greenberg as associates in the Litigation Department, resident in the Cherry Hill office of the firm, effective May 18 and June 7, respectively. Mr. Satchell focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters including antitrust, re-insurance, bankruptcy and complex commercial litigation; and Mr. Tomasco focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters.

Prior to joining Flaster/Greenberg, Mr. Satchell was associated with a large national law firm, where he represented a major bank, a Fortune 500 company and a multinational corporation in complex litigation matters. Prior to the private practice of law, he was a legal intern with the Philadelphia District Attorney's office and also served as a summer intern in the United States Attorney's office.

Mr. Satchell graduated magna cum laude from Temple University and later earned his J.D. in 2008 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law. At the University of Pennsylvania, he was senior editor of the Journal of Law and Social Change; a Max Rosen Scholarship recipient from 2005 to 2008; and a captain of the Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition team.

Prior to joining Flaster/Greenberg, Mr. Tomasco was an associate at a national law firm, where he concentrated his practice on the defense of pharmaceutical manufacturers in products liability actions and government investigations. He previously was a Legal Intern in the Office of the City Solicitor in Waltham, M A. Prior to his legal career, he was a research analyst with a real estate development firm in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Tomasco graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He subsequently earned his J.D. in 2006 from Boston College Law School, where he was the solicitations editor of the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review.

Flaster/Greenberg PC Adds Litigator

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

(Cherry Hill, NJ, June 7, 2010) - Attorney Peter J. Tomasco has joined Flaster/Greenberg as an associate in the Litigation Department, resident in the Cherry Hill office of the firm. Mr. Tomasco focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters involving defense of pharmaceutical manufacturers and products liability.

Prior to joining Flaster/Greenberg, Mr. Tomasco was associated with a large national law firm. He previously was a Legal Intern in the Office of the City Solicitor in Waltham, M A. Prior to his legal career, he was a research analyst with a real estate research firm in Washington, D.C.

Mr. Tomasco graduated summa cum laude from Georgetown University, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Alpha SIgma Nu and received the Bellarmine Scholarship and the John Carroll Scholarship. He subsequently earned his J.D. in 2006 from Boston College Law School, where he was the solicitations editor of the Boston College Environmental Affairs Law Review.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately-held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of over 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate, construction, health care and intellectual property law.

Flaster/Greenberg's Frank Riesenburger Elected Chair of Israel Elwyn Board

newsletters@flastergreenberg.com () — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Cherry Hill, NJ (June 1, 2010) - Franklin J. Riesenburger, Flaster/Greenberg shareholder and head of the firm's Environmental Department, has been elected chair of the board of directors of Israel Elwyn, an international non-profit organization headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, serving persons with disabilities.

A highly regarded environmental law attorney, Mr. Riesenburger is a former adjunct professor of environmental law at The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. He writes and lectures frequently on topics involving environmental litigation and regulation. Mr. Riesenburger received his J.D. in 1971 from the University of Chicago, and is a 1968 cum laude graduate of American University.

Israel Elwyn traces its roots to Elwyn, Inc., recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in the education and care of individuals with special needs. Israel Elwyn was established as a separate entity in 1997, and is a member agency of the International Association of Jewish Vocational Services (IAJVS) and of Inclusion International.

Mr. Riesenburger is also a member of the national board of Elwyn, Inc., and served for 12 years on the board of directors of Elwyn, New Jersey.

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ABOUT FLASTER/GREENBERG P.C.: Flaster/Greenberg, Attorneys at Law has been providing legal services to individuals, entrepreneurs, privately-held and family owned businesses and publicly traded corporations throughout the Delaware Valley for nearly four decades. A regional business law firm of over 70 attorneys with offices in Pennsylvania (PA), New Jersey (NJ) and Delaware (DE), Flaster/Greenberg serves clients in dozens of industries and practice areas including bankruptcy, business & corporate,