Mike Faherty participated in The Law Day program of the American Bar Association by speaking of a group of second grade students at Nye Elementary School in Hummelstown, Pa. The topic was Realizing the Dream – Equality for All. The kids seemed to really enjoy it..they asked alot of great questions and Mike thought the kids were just terrific and loved the experience!
News
Workers’ Compensation Specialist
The Pennsylvania Bar Association recently initiated a program which certifies specialists practicing in the area of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Law. Attorney Joseph C. Patterson enrolled in the first class and successfully completed the requirements of certified specialists. Joe is now certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsyìvanía Bar Association Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Karl R. Hildabrand as a panelist
Karl R. Hildabrand participated as a panelist for a seminar on Preventing Legal Malpractice Claims and Ethics Complaints in Your Law Practice presented by Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company on April 24, 2012.
Michael F. Faherty Provides Seminar Services for The Owners’ Counsel of America
The Owners’ Counsel of America has provided the seminar services of Attorney Michael F. Faherty to the annual national conference on Eminent Domain by the American Bar Institute. Mike serves as the Pennsylvania representative to the Owners’ Counsel. The organization is a national network of experienced eminent domain trial attorneys who assist property owners in the exercise of their constitutional rights.
Reappointment of Frank J. Lavery, Jr.
Congratulations to Frank J. Lavery, Jr., on his reappointment to serve as Solicitor for the Dauphin County Prison Board.
Karl R. Hildabrand joins Lavery Faherty Patterson
Lavery Faherty Patterson is pleased to welcome a very experienced Central Pennsylvania
litigator, Karl R. Hildabrand, as a shareholder. For more than 30 years, Karl has represented
individuals, insurance carriers, transportation companies and professionals throughout the mid-
State.
He represents clients in family law matters including divorce, custody and support. He provides
advice and representation with respect to pre-marital planning and pre-marital agreements.
His extensive litigation practice has included managing the insurance defense and family law practice groups for a major Harrisburg defense law firm.
View more information on Mr. Hildabrand.
Mike Faherty speaks at Land Use Institute
Mike Faherty served on the faculty of the Land Use Institute for the Pennsylvania Bar Association on April 20, 2012 in Philadelphia. His presentation on eminent domain included a law summary and litigation suggestions. You can read his published chapter on this issue here.

