Barley Snyder Attorney Erica Townes Appointed to Y Community Development Corp. Board of Directors
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that attorney Erica R. Townes has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Y Community Development Corporation. The Y Community Development Corporation (YCDC), the community development arm of the YMCA of the Roses, has assisted in strengthening the City of York for over 25 years. The organization delivers a broad range of programs and services designed to meet community needs and enhance the overall quality of life for residents. In
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Barley Snyder Announces 2026 Leadership Changes
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder has announced several changes to its internal governance committees effective January 1. The firm’s management committee, which guides Barley Snyder’s strategic direction and oversees major operational decisions, continues to be led by Jennifer Craighead Carey. She was recently reelected as managing partner and CEO and began a new two-year term in 2026. Partner Joseph R. Falcon, III has joined the management committee for his first term, succeeding partner Troy B.
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Barley Snyder Partner Justin Tomevi Elected President of York County Bar Association
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Justin A. Tomevi has been elected President of the York County Bar Association (YCBA). Tomevi officially began his term on January 1, 2026, following his service as President-Elect. Founded in 1881, the YCBA is a nonprofit professional association of more than 500 attorneys, judges and legal professionals dedicated to advancing the legal profession and serving the public in York County. The organization provides continuing legal education,
Barley Snyder Partner David Rattigan Reelected as Treasurer of Schuylkill County Bar Association
Schuylkill Haven, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner David H. Rattigan has been reelected as treasurer of the Schuylkill County Bar Association (SCBA) for a thirteenth consecutive term. For more than a century, the SCBA has served as a resource for lawyers, judges, legal professionals and law students by supporting professional growth and providing access to timely legal issues. Since its inception in 1915, the organization has grown to provide pro bono services, foster
Barley Snyder Partner John Reed Named to Lancaster County Magazine’s Best of Lancaster 2025 List
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner John T. Reed has been named to Lancaster County Magazine’s “Best of Lancaster 2025” list, an honor recognizing the region’s most respected professionals as selected by readers across Lancaster County. Published annually, The Best of Lancaster celebrates businesses and individuals who make a meaningful impact in the community they serve. The attorney category recognizes legal professionals who demonstrate exceptional skill,
Barley Snyder Attorney Susanna Fultz Elected Secretary of Reading Science Center Board of Directors
Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to share that attorney Susanna M. Fultz has been elected Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Reading Science Center. The Reading Science Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science education and engagement throughout the Greater Reading community. Established in 2018, the Center features more than 50 interactive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) exhibits and serves as a hub for hands-on learning. Its programming includes
Barley Snyder Attorney Curtis Tokach Appointed to York Legal Record Board of Directors
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to share that attorney Curtis J. Tokach has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the York Legal Record. The York Legal Record is the official weekly publication of the York County Bar Association and a trusted source of legal information throughout York County and the Commonwealth. Published every Thursday, the Record features court case summaries, estates and real estate notices, business and civil notices, and coverage of significant legal decisions, serving
Barley Snyder Welcomes Hyo Jin “Jinnie” Lee to Food & Agribusiness Industry Group
Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that Hyo Jin (“Jinnie”) Lee has joined the firm as an attorney in its Food & Agribusiness Industry Group, where she will support clients navigating the complex legal and regulatory issues impacting today’s food system. Lee brings a distinctive background that blends legal training, international experience, and extensive firsthand knowledge of the food industry. At Barley Snyder, she will work alongside attorneys advising producers, processors, and food
Barley Snyder Welcomes Experienced Litigator Ellen Stewart to York Office
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that Ellen R. Stewart has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice Group in its York office. Stewart brings more than a decade of experience representing clients in complex civil litigation matters, including liability and insurance defense, construction defect claims, premises liability, and appellate advocacy. Stewart has successfully resolved matters at all stages of litigation, including dispositive motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and
Barley Snyder Expands Presence in Hanover with Addition of Long-time Attorney G. Steven McKonly
Hanover, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that G. Steven McKonly, a seasoned attorney with nearly five decades of legal experience in York County, has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group in its Hanover office. McKonly has practiced law in Hanover since 1976, representing clients across a wide range of matters, including business and corporate law, municipal law, real estate transactions, and estate planning and administration. He previously ran his own solo practice for more than
