Plains Lawyers

Bringing Philadelphia big law firm experience to our community, I am proud to help clients in Schuylkill County, Northumberland County, Columbia County and surrounding areas to represent them in cases involving car or truck accidents, medical mistakes, nursing home neglect, and other injuries, as well as in probate/estate matters and will drafting.

Keith R. Pavlack is a 1986 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. He received his Doctor of Laws degree from Widener University School of Law in 1989. While at Widener he received the American Jurisprudence Award for commercial transactions.

During law school, Attorney Pavlack worked as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Anthony Semerraro in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas. After his admission to the Bar of Pennsylvania Courts in 1989, Attorney Pavlack worked for the Philadelphia Housing Authority where he continued until 1991. Attorney Pavlack worked as an associate for Martin H. Philip Law Office, P.C until...

Attorney Travis C. Petty is a lifelong resident of the Berwick Area. Travis is a graduate of Berwick Area High School and Bloomsburg University. After obtaining his Bachelor’s Degree, Travis attended Widener University School of Law on a full academic scholarship. While attending Law School, Travis was the recipient of numerous awards and had the honor of working as an intern for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Travis also served on the Law Review and had his legal scholarship published. Travis graduated Cum Laude with his Juris Doctorate Degree and upon receiving his law license, he immediately...

Francesco J. Grieco recently joined the Law Offices of Lutz and Petty. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and is also a member of the Columbia County Bar Association.

Francesco’s primary focus is in the areas of family law and civil litigation. He will be available in our two locations, Berwick and Philadelphia, as we expand our practice in the coming months.

Francesco graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor of Science degree from Bloomsburg University in 1997. He also earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology from Bloomsburg in 2001, where he was a graduate assistant. He attended...

Brett Freeman has been a consumer protection attorney since 2010. He helps consumers who are dealing with credit reporting errors, credit card billing errors and creditor or debt collector harassment. He also helps defend people from debt collection lawsuits, or file bankruptcy cases. He offers free consultations, and is willing to accept payment plans.

Lauren E. Beal was born and raised in Quakertown, PA. Lauren graduated from Marist University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. She then attended Albany Law School where she graduated with honors in May 2024. During law school, Lauren was a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and Family Law Society. She also participated in the Family Violence Litigation Clinic. After law school, Lauren clerked for Carbon County Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph J. Matika, and is currently an associate attorney at ARM Lawyers in Bethlehem...

Deanna R. Pealer has been delivering quality legal services to to citizens of Columbia and Montour counties since 1979. Her mission is to meet the regular the legal needs of individuals and small businesses.Her practice includes personal injury litigation, civil litigation, family law, wills and estates, real estate, bankruptcy, forming corporations and LLC's and a lot more.

I have been practicing law in Northeast, PA since 1990, after moving from Philadelphia. I currently live in Palmerton, PA with my wife Sandra, who I have been married to for over 30 years. I spend my time working across multiple offices of our firm, including the Monroe County Law Office, Bethlehem Office, Carbon County Law Office, and Pittston Office. At these locations, I work closely with my wife, who is the Chief Operating Officer of our firm, and my son Dillon, who is both my paralegal and social media specialist. Since the beginning of my career, I have focused primarily...

Edward Olexa is an aggressive criminal defense attorney whose office is in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He is currently accepting cases in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Schuylkill, Carbon, Monroe, Columbia, Wyoming & Sullivan Counties. Edward gets results for his clients, whether they are looking to work out the most favorable plea agreement or they are looking to challenge the state's evidence at trial. Attorney Olexa gets these results while providing top-notch customer service to his clients and the responsive representation they deserve. He is known for tackling difficult causes, and often handles matters that are challenging, including unpopular causes. ...

Angel Mae Webby was born in Lansing, Michigan in 1979 and has resided in Pennsylvania since 1980. She graduated with honors from Crestwood High School and furthered her education at King's College in Wilkes-Barre. Ms. Webby was a third generation King's College attendee. She graduated from King's College in the Honors Program with a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Sociology. Angel Mae Webby attended law school at Dickinson School of Law, where she received the Nadel Scholarship and Pinkus Grant for academic achievement. Also, while at Dickinson Law School she was active in leadership and committe positions. She graduated with...

Trusted Legal Representation in Scranton & Northeast Pennsylvania As a former Assistant District Attorney and District Judge, I understand the profound impact legal challenges can have—often when you least expect them. Choosing the right attorney is critical, and at TozLaw, we are committed to guiding our clients with knowledge, compassion, and integrity. Our firm is comprised of five (5) highly experienced attorneys with decades of combined experience, offering personalized legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas. We have successfully represented clients in: Personal Injury & Workers' Compensation – Fighting for maximum compensation for accident victims and injured workers. Social Security Disability –...

Sean B. Patton is an associate at Schoffstall Elder Law, LLC, a firm dedicated to the practice of elder and special needs planning law, guardianship, estate planning, and estate administration. Sean retired from the USMC in 2022 after over twenty years of honorable service. During his time in uniform, Sean served around the world, supporting both conventional and special operations forces, including combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Sean earned numerous commendations during his military career, but he takes great pride in two in particular. First, is the Judge Advocate Association’s Outstanding Career Judge Advocate Award for a “demonstrated...

Gladys Wiles has over 22 years experience in Estate Planning, Elder Law, Real Estate and Business Law. Each case is unique and the laws are complicated, but Gladys takes a comprehensive strategic and personal approach in handling your case working closely with you as well as other experts to achieve the best possible outcome.

A native of the Lehigh Valley, Attorney Wiles received her J.D. from The Thomas M. Cooley School of Law, cum laude, a B.A. from Muhlenberg College and a M.A. from Lehigh University. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Lehigh County Bar Association. Attorney...

Atty. Lawrence P. Zale is an experienced, registered patent attorney who has extensive experience in all aspects of Intellectual Property and related business matters. He has drafted and prosecuted hundreds of patents through issuance, counseled start-ups, and was an executive with several global companies, such as Tyco International and ALSTOM Power, Inc. NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Managed a global Intellectual Property (IP) portfolio for medical device product lines having approximately $1.3B in annual sales • Managed a global IP portfolio for electric power generation equipment with approximately $3.0B in annual sales. • Coded simulation software for a subcontractor of NASA for the US Space Shuttle Program in...

Leo P. Jackson, born in Scranton Pennsylvania; admitted to bar, 1996, Pennsylvania; Mr. Jackson is in practice with his sister, Janet Jackson with an emphasis in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, Automobile Injury, Employment Discrimination, and Unemployment Compensation. Mr. Jackson is admitted to practice in all Pennsylvania State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania. Mr. Jackson is now certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Attorney Jackson has successfully helped many...

Attorney Staci Sabetti was born and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Easton Area High School. After graduating from Villanova University as a finance major she began her legal studies at Touro Law School in New York. During her summer breaks she interned for Attorney John R. Vivian, Jr., Esquire and Gus Milides, Esquire. Upon graduation from law school she accepted a position with Attorney Vivian focusing on medical malpractice and personal injury litigation. Attorney Sabetti then opened her own law practice in Easton concentrating on family law and real estate transactions and also taught Constitutional Law at Northampton...

George Clause is a dedicated personal injury attorney who fights for individuals and families injured in car crashes, trucking accidents, and other serious incidents throughout Florida and Pennsylvania. With years of experience handling complex claims and negotiating with powerful insurance companies, George knows what it takes to recover fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Clients appreciate his straightforward communication, relentless preparation, and results-driven approach. Whether it’s a fender bender or a catastrophic injury case, George takes every claim seriously and treats each client with respect and compassion. At Clause Law Group, George leverages nearly 40 years of...

Probate services, wills, trusts, powers of attorney. Prompt reasonable services. WEBSITE: rickwiest.com

William is a lifelong resident of eastern Pennsylvania. He graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in Brodheadsville, PA and then from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. William then attended law school at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and, while there, interned with Judge Paula Patrick of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas where he gained valuable experience in the area of criminal law. After finishing his internship, William clerked for a small general practice firm in West Chester, PA before joining the team at Anders, Riegel & Masington, LLC as a law clerk in 2013. Following graduation from law school...

Michael Lehutsky is a lifelong resident of Wayne County and 1982 graduate of Western Wayne High School. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Pre-Law with a minor in sociology and criminology, from Penn State University in 1986. In 1989 he obtained his law degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in Pittsburgh where his studies emphasized trial tactics and litigation. While at Duquesne he served as an executive editor of the school's law review. Upon completing his education Mike returned to Wayne County where he began his legal practice as an associate attorney with...

Brandie J. Belanger joined ARM Lawyers in 2020 and focuses primarily on family law matters including divorce, custody, support, and protection from abuse matters. Brandie has successfully tried custody trials, including relocation hearings, while handling a number of other matters in Monroe and the surrounding counties. Brandie began her legal career as a judicial law clerk in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. After her clerkship ended in 2009, Brandie joined the law firm Kash and Fedrigon, later becoming partner in 2016. Prior to attending law school, Brandie lived in areas of Upstate New York, North Carolina...

Patrick J. Best (“PJ Best”) is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and the Rochester Institute of Technology. He was born and raised in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. After graduating from law school he served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Carmen D. Minora of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas. Attorney Best is frequently featured in the media including US News & World Report, WFMZ, and has an extensive resume speaking to attorneys and bar associations regarding a number of legal issues. At present, Attorney Best serves clients throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland in...

J.D., C.P.A., L.L.M. PARTNER, ATTORNEY, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT Areas of Practice and Experience Family Law - Extensive experience in all aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Support, Adoptions, Protection from Abuse Actions Estate Planning and Administration: Drafting of Estate documents: Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Living Trusts, Estate Administration in Monroe, Pike, Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. Education University of Pennsylvania, LLM Liberal Arts, 1997 Georgetown Law Center, Washington, D.C. LLM Tax Law; 1990 Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA Juris Doctorate: 1998, Summa Cum Laude; Dickinson Law Review; Merit Scholarship Recipient Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA Bachelor of Science 1985; Accounting Graduate Highest Honors, Phi Beta Kappa

Adam R. Weaver, Esquire is a graduate of Ohio Northern College of Law in 2008. He graduated with a double major in Philosophy and Psychology from Duquesne University in 2005. Attorney Weaver is also a proud graduate of 2010 Class of Leadership Carbon sponsored by the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. After graduating law school in 2008, for approximately five years, Attorney Weaver began his legal career working for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee and honed his skills in the practice of bankruptcy. In September, 2013, Attorney Weaver opened his own law office in Lehighton, Pennsylvania.

Attorney Weaver has a general...