All posts by Patricia Patton

Harrisburg Firm – DZMM Participates in Go the Distance for Crime Victims

DZMM Joins the 5k Run/Walk Run to “Shatter the Silence, Walk to Stop the Violence” We were pleased to participate in this year’s “Go the Distance for Crime Victims” in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Americans with Disabilities Act and Employment Discrimination Claims in Pennsylvania

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications. Is the Pennsylvania Employee Covered by the ADA? To be protected by the ADA, [...Read More]

When you work you have the right to be paid fairly – Wage payment laws in Pennsylvania

Protects Employees The Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (WPCL) creates a statutory remedy for employees when an employer violates its legal obligation to pay wages that an employee has earned. Protects Employers The WPCL also protects the rights of [...Read More]

Probate in PA – What Does it Mean?

A very common question people ask of estate attorneys is, what is probate in PA   and is it necessary to probate my family member’s will? What is Probate? Probate simply means the legal process involved in handling an estate [...Read More]

What is Power of Attorney and What are the 3 Types

What is Power of Attorney? Have you ever wondered what would happen to you should you become incapacitated? If you could no longer make decisions for yourself due to health problems? Documents that help in this kind of situation are [...Read More]

Split – A Film For (And By) Kids of Divorce

This film, Split, is by and for children of divorce. It is a poignant look at how children feel when their parents go through a divorce. If you are as moved as we were, perhaps you will consider providing a [...Read More]

LGBT Estate Planning in Pennsylvania

The world around us is changing, as evidenced in past elections, whereby the states of Miami, Maryland and Washington, by popular vote endorsed gay marriage.  While six other states (Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Iowa) and the [...Read More]

Business Formation and Transactions in Pennsylvania – Just Getting Started

Entrepreneurs starting up a new business, especially in today’s economic climate, must consider a variety of legal issues when they begin the start-up or business formation process. There are myriad traps for the unwary would-be business owner, and therefore, it [...Read More]

The Family Medical Leave Act in Pennsylvania

The Family Medical Leave Act or FMLA requires larger employers to provide employees with job-protected unpaid leave: Because of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform his or her job; To care for a sick family [...Read More]

Drafting Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Pennsylvania

Every couple has different concerns, and many enter into prenuptial or postnuptial agreements for different reasons. You may want to protect your interests, and allow your spouse to protect his or hers, by entering into a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement [...Read More]