Philadelphia Magazine's "Super Lawyer"

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers

Confidence is more than a term of art at High Swartz - it is a tradition. Clients of HSRS have the confidence of knowing their cases are handled by attorneys with proven expertise and a tradition of legal excellence. Five of our lawyers have earned Philadelphia Magazine's "Super Lawyer" title - an honor reserved each year for a very limited number of attorneys whose knowledge and legal acumen is recognized by both clients and peers as "outstanding". Also, Partner Eric B. Smith has been named in the December 2005 issue of Philadelphia Magazine as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Rising Star."

HSRS recipients of the "Super Lawyer" honor have been:

Gilbert High, 2006. Gilbert High is known personally and professionally as a "gentleman's gentleman". Tough and fair-minded, Mr. High's clients and adversaries alike know he is someone on whom they can depend. Mr. High's career-long practice in the field of Municipal Law has entailed extensive experience in legislative drafting, subdivision and land development, zoning litigation, public employment issues, local taxation, public contracting, and the law of easements and rights of way. Mr. High lectures regularly on issues pertaining to municipal liability, particularly regarding the maintenance of the Urban Forest, a subject on which he has lectured nationally.

Mr. High also practices in the area of estate planning and administration, particularly in the administration of complex estates, the creation and administration of trusts, and representation in Orphan's Court litigation.

Lois Nafziger, 2006. Lois concentrates her practice in the area of Elder Law - working tirelessly for the rights of senior citizens and their families. Lois has been a past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar, and is a frequent lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and other legal associations. She also does extensive work in the area of Estate Planning, Guardianship Law and in Special Needs Trusts. Lois enjoys a reputation as a strong advocate with seasoned sensitivity to the many difficult and challenging issues of aging. Her depth of experience assures clients of her ability to develop a legal strategy that is tailored to individual needs.

Mary Cushing Doherty, 2004, 2005, 2006. Ms. Doherty has been recognized not only as a "Super Lawyer", but also as one of the "Top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania", as a "Top 100 Attorney" state-wide, and has also been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law each year since 1995. Her dedicated service to her clients is mirrored in similar service to her profession. Mary has given countless hours of volunteer service to the Philadelphia, Montgomery and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, lending her creative energy to the Matrimonial and Family Law Sections of the Bar. She is a sought-after lecturer and author in the field of Family Law, and has served as a course-planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.

Steve Yusem, 2005, 2006. Mr. Yusem's career spans more than 35 years and includes not only service to the Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar, but also to the United States Navy, where he is a retired Rear Admiral. Experienced in contract and corporate law, Mr. Yusem's client list includes many Fortune 500 companies. He is a sought-after negotiator, mediator, and is a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution. Steve's clients and opponents know him to be an experienced, fair, yet tenacious advocate.

Ken Myers, 2004, 2006. Recognized as a leader in the field of Environmental Law, Ken has been Chairman and a Director of the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin and served as chair of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's Year 2000 Environmental Planning Committee. Mr. Myers has advised and represented clients in regulatory matters before city, state and federal public utility commissions and appeals courts. His clients have included major electric, gas, pipeline, telephone, water and sewer companies as well as interveners and protestants.

Mr. Myers is co-author of the 50-state compendium Environmental Spill Reporting Handbook (WestGroup, 2003), and the Pennsylvania contributing author of the award-winning treatise Environmental Law Practice Guide (Matthew Bender, 1999).

HSRS recipients of the "Rising Star" honor have been:

Eric Smith, 2005. Partner Eric B. Smith has been named in the December 2005 issue of Philadelphia Magazine as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer - Rising Star." Mr. Smith's practice focuses on Real Estate and Commercial Litigation, as well as Municipal and Land Use Law. An attorney named as a Super Lawyer - Rising Star is considered among the best in their profession and represents the top 2.5% of the outstanding emerging lawyers who are under age 40. See Announcement.

We invite you to experience the kind of confidence the High Swartz legal team can produce for your legal needs. Call us today at 610.275.0700. Our attorneys are anxious to serve on your behalf!