Halifax Family Lawyers

I joined the legal profession with Mooney Law in 2018. I initially began practicing general practice law under the guidance of two partners and gained important experience. Since then, I have been working hard to give my clients the results they deserve. I am now employed at Becker Law Group, P.C. continuing in general practice legal representation. I look forward to working with you.

Born in Scranton Pennsylvania but a resident of Lancaster County since infancy, Sam is a graduate of Manheim Township High School in 1966, where he was a member of the County championship tennis team for two years, a member of the National Honor Society, and the Candlelight Singers (a cappella group). He received the Access to Justice Award in 2002 from the Lancaster Bar Association for pro bono work, and was elected President of the LBA in 2006. The LBA judiciary committee rated Sam highly recommended for a judgeship on the Lancaster County Court in 2005 and 2007.

Gardner and Stevens, P.C. is a local general practice law firm with offices in Ephrata and Lititz, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. If you need an experienced personal injury lawyer, divorce attorney or need a lawyer for general practice issues, and want to stay local to the Northern Lancaster PA area, look to the Gardner & Stevens law firm.

A former chief public defender and assistant district attorney, with extensive trial experience, who is dedicated to serving Central Pennsylvanians.

John J. Ferry, Jr. earned an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Poultry Technology and Management at the Pennsylvania State University in 1986. After working for several years in the poultry industry, he went on to pursue his legal education at the Dickinson School of Law, where he earned a juris doctorate degree in 1995. Mr. Ferry was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and other courts in Pennsylvania, in 1995. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania...

Born and raised in Lancaster County, Mr. Samley graduated from Millersville University with honors in Business Administration and a minor in Mathematics. He received his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law in 1992. He is admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Samley is a former adjunct instructor for Penn State York where he taught courses in Debtor/Creditor Law, Commercial Law, Corporations and Partnerships, and Understanding and Writing Legal Documents for the Business Professional. Currently he teaches for Sterling Educational Services and the National Business...

Happily serving Mifflin, Juniata and Perry Counties

Ms. Longer is a graduate of Villanova Law School and has been practicing in Lancaster County for over 15 years, after several years as a corporate attorney. Ms. Longer has significant appellate experience and welcomes referrals from other attorneys whose practice does not include appeals. Prior to joining the Bar in Lancaster County, Ms. Longer was the Vice President and General Counsel of Intelligent Electronics, Inc., a publicly-traded national franchisor and distributor of computer products.

Criminal Defense Attorney for 24 years with representation in 60 of the 67 County Courts in PA along with representation in over 700 District Justice Offices.... Have Handled over 3200 criminal cases, including over 1400 DUI cases that includes 17 DUI Homicide Trials resulting in 14 NOT Guilty Verdicts.....

Michele L. Kluk brings 14 years’ experience to her practice of family law and criminal defense. She is a former Deputy Attorney General for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Michele has received multiple Clients Choice Awards and is rated a Top Attorney by AVVO. She was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star.



Michele prosecuted serious felonies, including homicide and drug cases, and conducted grand jury investigations as a Deputy Attorney General. She was Chief Prosecutor of the Drug Unit for the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office and was cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting federal cases in...

Stephanie Rauch-Mannino (“ROCK-muh-NEE-no”) has experience in education, estates, and family issues including adoption, custody, guardianship, and visitation. Attorney Rauch-Mannino is passionate about helping families and promoting the best outcomes for clients. She is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Before joining Cornerstone Law Firm, she advocated for Philadelphia residents with lower incomes in the areas of mortgage foreclosure, tax, and child custody. She has also pursued justice with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project. Attorney Rauch-Mannino was recognized for exemplary pro bono service by the First Judicial District of Philadelphia “Roll of Honor.” Attorney Rauch-Mannino is a Roger Williams University School Law...

Joe McMahon founded Lancaster Law Group in 2013 in order to provide thorough, knowledgeable, and aggressive representation to every client in every case. Lancaster Law Group prides itself on offering clients seasoned courtroom litigators appearing in the courtroom on a daily basis. Joe personally handles Criminal Defense, DUI, Family Law, and Protection from Abuse (PFA) matters; but the firm has several attorneys who handle other areas of the law. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States District Court, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has successfully argued before the Superior Court of...

Attorney Rick is the managing partner of Rick Law, a 7 attorney law firm in Montgomery County Pennsylvania. He is a member of the State Bar of Pennsylvania and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. Attorney Rick has tried cases in state court, before administrative agencies, and before arbitration panels. He regularly appears before the local magisterial district courts as well as the Montgomery, Berks, and Chester County Courts of Common Pleas. Attorney Rick is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United...

Your family is unique. When you need a family law attorney, you want someone who appreciates the differences that make your family special. You want a family lawyer who will help your family through all life’s changes and guide you towards the best possible outcome. Melinda represents families from a variety of backgrounds. Her family law experience includes all aspects of divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence law.

Ms. Previtera is a member of the bar in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.