Barley Snyder Secures Landmark Victory for Property Rights in Eminent Domain Case
Reading, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of Gary and Mary Wolfe in the case of Wolfe et al. v. Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Co. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has ruled in favor of the Wolfes, overturning the Commonwealth Court's previous decision and upholding the Court of Common Pleas' order that rejected the railroad’s attempt to exercise eminent domain. In a decisive opinion, the Supreme Court determined that Reading Blue Mountain and
Barley Snyder Attorney Megan Ryland Tanner Named to Lebanon Community Library Board of Trustees
Lebanon, Pa. - Attorney Megan Ryland Tanner has been appointed to the Lebanon Community Library’s Board of Trustees. The Lebanon Community Library has been a staple of Lebanon County since its inception almost a century ago. The nonprofit works towards inspiring the love of learning and literature through various programs and resources, including story times, Summer Learning programs, Writers’ Groups and more. In addition, the library works to bring together community members through different events
Barley Snyder Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Lancaster, Pa. – Forty-nine Barley Snyder attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® in its 2025 edition. Of the 49 attorneys, three have been honored with a “Lawyer of the Year” designation and eight have been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.Since its launch in 1983, Best Lawyers’ peer-nominated lists have been recognized as one of the most reliable, unbiased sources of legal referrals nationwide. Only the top 5.7% of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected
Attorney Rebecca Shanaman is Welcomed to Barley Snyder's York Office
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorney Rebecca M. Shanaman has recently joined the firm in its York office. She brings extensive experience to Barley Snyder in the areas of real estate and business. In her real estate practice, Shanaman represents buyers and sellers in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. She is well-versed in negotiating and drafting leases and navigating complex leasing matters. She also assists real estate developers in all stages of development.