Barley Snyder Secures Landmark Victory in Realty Transfer Tax Case: Commonwealth Court Rules Property Division Under Entity Transactions Law Not Subject to Tax
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder has successfully represented Kunj Harrisburg LLC and its affiliated entities in a significant realty transfer tax case before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court (Kunj Harrisburg LLC, et al. v. Com. of PA.). In a ruling issued January 10, 2025, the Court reversed a prior decision by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue, which had upheld realty transfer tax assessments on property deeds executed in 2018. The case centered on five deeds that memorialized the division
Barley Snyder Announces 2025 Practice Group Leadership Changes
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder has announced leadership changes to its Business and Employment practice groups effective January 1. Business Practice Group Partner Daniel T. Desmond has been named chair of the firm’s Business Practice Group, replacing Jeremy D. Frey. Desmond served as vice chair of the group in 2024. With more than a decade of experience, Desmond is a business, finance and municipal attorney well-versed in mergers and acquisitions, general business law, corporate governance and other
Barley Snyder Welcomes Attorney Asahel Church to Lebanon Office
Lebanon, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorney Asahel D. Church has joined the firm in its Lebanon office. He is the newest member of the firm’s Litigation and Real Estate practice groups. "Joining Barley Snyder is an exciting step in my career, and I’m thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and dominant law firm in Pennsylvania,” said Church. “I look forward to leveraging my current experience to deliver effective legal solutions while expanding my practice to serve a diverse set of clients
Barley Snyder Welcomes Robin Felty as New Chief Operating Officer
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to welcome Robin L. Felty to the firm as its Chief Operating Officer. Felty brings more than 15 years of experience in operations leadership and strategic planning to Barley Snyder. Her role became effective December 16, 2024.As COO, Felty will lead the administrative and financial functions within the firm. She will work closely with the firm’s management committee and administration, executing initiatives to shape overall operations. She will also collaborate with
Barley Snyder Attorney Andrew Mahon Named to Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania Board of Directors
York, Pa. – Barley Snyder attorney Andrew J. Mahon has been named to the Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania’s Board of Directors.The Friends & Neighbors of Pennsylvania (F&N) is a nonprofit organization that provides aid to individuals and families in need within the York County community. F&N offers programs and resources, such as its Coordinated Street Outreach program, Stable Housing Collaborative and its Beacon Resource Center, that collectively work together to reduce homelessness and increase housing
Barley Snyder Attorney Brandon Griest Appointed to Boy Scouts of America – PA Dutch Council Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner Committee
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder attorney Brandon R. Griest has been appointed to serve on the Boy Scouts of America – Pennsylvania Dutch Council’s Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner Committee. The PA Dutch Council is a regional council of the Boy Scouts of America, serving more than 5,300 youth throughout Lancaster and Lebanon counties. In the fall, the PA Dutch Council holds its annual Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner, honoring an individual who has made a lasting impact in the community and embodies
