May Newsletter

We are thrilled to announce that Hangley Aronchick was once again named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual Best Places to Work list! For the second straight year, the firm was selected as a finalist in the medium-sized company category, which includes Philadelphia-area businesses with 50 to 99 employees. Thanks to our amazing employees, who make Hangley Aronchick a wonderful place to work! Read more about the 2024 finalists for small and medium-sized companies here: https://lnkd.in/e6u-46xP

Congratulations to shareholder Matthew Klebanoff who was recognized as a Lawyer on the Fast Track by The Legal Intelligencer. The award recognizes the region's top attorneys under the age of 40 at small and mid-sized firms.

In addition, shareholder John Summers was selected as one of six finalists in the Power Players category, which recognizes attorneys who made a significant impact on public policy, legislation, or jurisprudence through their advocacy on behalf of clients in 2023.

Hangley Aronchick has prevailed in a crucial constitutional challenge to Pennsylvania's escheatment law. Shareholders John Summers and Matthew Hamermesh and associate Eitan Kagedan represented the Pennsylvania state treasurer in a federal class action lawsuit. The case centered on the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's law governing unclaimed or abandoned property. In this landmark victory, the team successfully argued that Pennsylvania's escheatment law does not violate the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The court, in a 13-page memorandum opinion, affirmed our position, citing precedent and holding that the state's retention of abandoned property did not constitute a taking that necessitates compensation from the state. Read about the decision here: https://lnkd.in/eZpzsdy6

Navigating the process of enforcing a child support order can be daunting, but understanding the steps can make a significant difference. In his blog post, associate Mathew Gomez outlines the steps for enforcing a child support order and breaks down essentials to ensure parents are well-informed and prepared. Read the blog post here: https://lnkd.in/esBnuixh

Navigating divorce can be complex, especially when misinformation clouds the process. Family Law Shareholder Jerry Shoemaker debunks the most prevalent myths surrounding divorce and family law in Pennsylvania in his latest family law blog post. Read the post here: https://lnkd.in/eJ2E_v3d