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Dec 2014 23 Categories: Press Releases

Personal Injury Lawyers in Philadelphia Astor, Weiss, Kaplan & Mandel Help Clients in Bus Crash Case Settle for $5.7 Million

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – December 23, 2014 – Philadelphia-based law firm Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel made significant progress in their Hill v BBC Liberty bus crash case, where a dozen bus passengers received a $4.3 million settlement against multiple defendants. This is in addition to the settlement of $1.4 million […]

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Oct 2014 09 Categories: Press Releases

Daniel Levine of Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel LLP Selected to Sit on Renaissance Group's Board of Directors

Philadelphia, PA – Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, continues to have a commitment to public service in the greater Philadelphia area and is proud to announce that Daniel R. Levine, an associate in the Wills, Trusts, Estates and Taxes practice group, has been selected to sit on the Board […]

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Sep 2014 18 Categories: Press Releases

Ronald Glazer Named to the List of Best Lawyers in America

Philadelphia, PA – This year, Ronald B. Glazer, an attorney from Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel LLP, was selected by his peers to be included in the 21st Edition of Best Lawyers in America for real estate law. Although this is a great honor, it was almost expected that Ronald […]

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Sep 2014 07 Categories: Legal Topics, Real Estate Law

Due Diligence-Residential Property

Prior to purchasing a property, it is the responsibility of the buyer to perform a thorough inspection of the property, often referred to as “due diligence.” The whole process of buying a house means there is a lot to consider. Just like when you are looking at properties, using the […]

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Aug 2014 18 Categories: Legal Topics, Tax Laws

PA Income Taxes and Discharge of Debt

In a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court case, the court upheld the Commonwealth court’s decision that nonresident limited partners, in a partnership with the sole purpose of investing in property located in Pennsylvania, are responsible for Pennsylvania income taxes on their share of income from a discharge of debt as a […]

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Aug 2014 14 Categories: Family Law Topics, Legal Topics

Disclosure of Assets and Income

Managing the finances of a marriage can be tricky business. Often one spouse is delegated the role of the banker, the financial advisor and the bookkeeper and the other spouse does not have a clear understanding of the assets or even the income of the other spouse. Dividing the assets […]

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Jul 2014 24 Categories: Legal Topics, Wills Trusts Estate Law

Estate Planning After Divorce

When it comes to estate planning, it is important to enlist the services of a trusted professional that can guide you in the right direction. Planning what happens to your estate is crucial to ensuring that your family is supported and that your estate successfully passes to the intended beneficiaries.

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Jul 2014 02 Categories: Legal Topics, Real Estate Law

Due Diligence-Commercial Property

Generally, a buyer will purchase commercial property in its “as-is”, “where-is” and “with all faults” condition. The two biggest protections the buyer has when purchasing a property is the representations and warranties of the seller set forth within the agreement of sale, and the ability of the buyer to perform […]

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Jun 2014 30 Categories: Family Law Topics, Legal Topics

Relocation with children

One of the hottest issues today in family law involves custody relocation cases. If you or your spouse wants to move out of the area, that is going to have an impact on the existing custody arrangement where you both see your children on some set schedule. Whether you are […]

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Jun 2014 25 Categories: Press Releases

Family lawyers Astor, Weiss, Kaplan & Mandel Enabling Amicable Divorce Resolutions

Philadelphia-based experts on Pennsylvania and New Jersey family law, Astor, Weiss, Kaplan & Mandel are helping clients in Philadelphia and all surrounding counties protect their rights in divorce cases while assuring swift resolution of no fault divorce complaints. As leading family lawyers in Philadelphia, the firm has the requisite expertise […]

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