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Friedman Schuman Layser is immensely proud to announce that Principal Jacqueline M. Reynolds, Esq., was honored with the prestigious Margaret Richardson Award at the Montgomery Bar Association’s Women’s Networking Night held last evening. This distinguished award is named in memory of Margaret Richardson, the first female member of the Montgomery...

The entire team at Friedman Schuman Layser is incredibly proud and delighted to announce a significant achievement for one of our own: Harold Goldner has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company (MLM). This is a tremendous honor and well-deserved recognition for...

Friedman Schuman Layser is proud to share that we have received recognition in multiple practice areas in the sixteenth edition of Best Law Firms. Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Real Estate Law Employment Law - Management Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Trusts and Estates The Best Law Firms rankings are...

Friedman Schuman Layser attorneys, Brett J. Kaminsky, Esq. and Katherine Lekh, Esq. recently filed a wrongful death suit against Philadelphia-based Aramark in Pennsylvania Federal Court. The complaint alleges that multiple Aramark personnel witnessed a medical emergency, but did nothing to help, resulting in the tragic and preventable death of a...

Friedman Schuman Layser is pleased to share our 2026 Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch honorees featured in the 32nd edition of Best Lawyers! Less than 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States are recognized by Best Lawyers. This distinction is a prestigious honor, awarded to attorneys...

Pennsylvania’s and PennDOT’s new hands-free law, known as Paul Miller’s Law, takes effect on June 5th, 2025, making it illegal to use a handheld device while driving. This includes texting, watching videos, scrolling on social media, and other reasons for holding your phone while driving. This law was passed in...

Friedman Schuman Layser is pleased to share our 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Star Honorees. Super Lawyers selects only the top 5% of attorneys in each state, while just 2.5% are honored as Rising Stars. The annual selection process is based on peer nominations, independent research, and a thorough evaluation...

When you are involved in an accident, typically you and the other driver will exchange insurance information until the police arrive. However, you may be surprised to learn that the driver responsible for your accident is uninsured. It's important to understand that when a driver does not have the necessary...

Handling the aftermath of the death of a loved one can be incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, you'll find that family issues are incredibly common due to the stress of these circumstances. It's important to understand, however, that estate planning is imperative to help reduce the potential issues that can arise as...

When you're involved in a collision due to malfunctioning traffic lights it can be incredibly overwhelming. Unfortunately, you'll find there are several issues that can lead to faulty traffic lights and determining liability can be incredibly challenging to navigate. If this reflects your circumstances, understanding your legal options is incredibly...