Posts Tagged ‘Hunter Schenck’

Removing Occupants from Property in Pennsylvania: Ejectment vs Eviction

access_time Posted on: October 23rd, 2024

After you purchase a property at tax sale, you may find that there are people still living in the property.  An ejectment action will need to be filed in order to remove any occupants because the Tax Assessment Office will not remove them for the purchaser. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court confirmed in 2019 that a purchaser of property at tax sale cannot proceed with an eviction under the Landlord Tenant Act.  This is because there is no landlord tenant relationship between the purchaser of property at tax sale and the occupants of such property, which may be the previous owners. … read more »

CGA Law Firm is Proud to Announce the Election of Hunter B. Schenck to Shareholder

access_time Posted on: January 17th, 2024

CGA Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Hunter B. Schenck has been unanimously elected as a Shareholder. With ten years of experience in litigation and real estate, Hunter has become an invaluable asset to CGA’s clients. For the past few years, she has been a member of CGA’s Technology Committee which works on exploring new ways to help attorneys and staff to better serve our clients. “Hunter has worked very hard in building her practice and continues to do so. This is certainly a well-deserved honor,” CGA President Craig S. Sharnetzka said. Schenck provides legal services to individuals… read more »

PA Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA): Are You in Compliance?

access_time Posted on: January 3rd, 2024

On July 1, 2009, the Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) went into effect. HICPA applies to all persons owning or operating a home improvement business doing $5,000 or more each taxable year, including those who are subcontractors. The Act requires that each home improvement contractor or subcontractor register with the Bureau of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General. This involves providing various pieces of information in order to obtain a registration number which must be clearly included on all contracts, advertisements, estimates, and proposals. Home improvement contractors are required to list a physical address and… read more »

Congratulations to Our 2023 Super Lawyers!

access_time Posted on: May 26th, 2023

Attorneys Evan M. Gabel, Hunter B. Schenck, and Larry Young have all been selected to Super Lawyers in 2023. Attorneys Evan M. Gabel and Hunter B. Schenck have been selected to Rising Stars and Attorney Larry Young has been selected to Super Lawyers. This year marks Evan’s second consecutive year as a Rising Star (2022-2023), Hunter’s third consecutive year as a Rising Star (2021-2023), and Larry’s seventeenth consecutive year as a Super Lawyer (2006-2023). Attorneys named to the Super Lawyers list must have attained “peer recognition and professional achievement” before undergoing a patented selection process. This selection process is influenced… read more »

New Appointments and Honors – January 2023

access_time Posted on: January 19th, 2023

Frank H. Countess was elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the York Country Day School. Frank was named one of the 300 Life Members of the York County Agricultural Society, which runs the York State Fair, the oldest state fair in the United States founded in 1765. Frank was also recently appointed to his third successive 4-year term on the York City Redevelopment Authority Board by Mayor Michael J. Helfrich and the York City Council, and was also elected to his second 4-year term on the York County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors by the York County… read more »

Dragons and Mythical Beasts at the Penn State Pullo Center

access_time Posted on: January 14th, 2023

CGA is a season sponsor of the Pullo Center. Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for the entire family. Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…This Olivier Award nominated show comes to… read more »

Articles of Confederation Play

access_time Posted on: November 12th, 2022

Discover how the Thirteen Colonies became the United States of America, and learn about the document that developed the nation’s first form of federal government! Enjoy a variety of family friendly activities that introduce the beginning years of America as a free and independent nation. Celebrate the adoption of the Articles of Confederation with us! Adults and families can participate in hands-on activities and enjoy a live interpretation extravaganza that help us understand the importance of the Articles in American history and learn about York’s Revolutionary past! At 2pm, there will be an Articles of Confederation play presented by the… read more »

World Day Against Trafficking Resource Fair

access_time Posted on: July 30th, 2022

CGA Law Firm supports the YWCA. Join us at this resource fair to learn more about services to prevent and help victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault. Attorney Mieke Driscoll is Past Chair of the Board and Attorney Hunter Schenck is a past Junior Board member.

The Barstools at the Belmont Theatre

access_time Posted on: April 7th, 2022

A Musical on the Main Stage At The Belmont Theatre. Theme: Back to the Future! April 7-9th, 2022 Thursday through Saturday showtimes at 7:30pm CGA cast members include attorneys John Wilson, Jack Hartman, Ron Perry, Evan Gabel, Hunter Schenck, Brent Diefenderfer, Dan Fennick, Zach Nahass, and, of course, Tom O’Shea. The Bar Stools are always hilarious and 100% of the the proceeds are donated (50% to the York County Bar Foundation and 50% to the Belmont Theatre). Tickets may be purchased HERE.

Litigation Basics: Steps to Take After Being Sued

access_time Posted on: February 16th, 2022

Finding out that you have been sued can be concerning and unnerving. Whether you’re an individual or part of a company, court papers can be confusing and leave you wondering what to do next. This article addresses some basic information relating to litigation to help you know when to contact our office and what to do at the beginning of litigation. If you have just been served, then you have some time to react but deadlines have already begun. Take a breath and read the papers that you’ve received to find out what the lawsuit is about. It could involve… read more »