Mr. Bartle is the firm’s Managing Partner and has more than 30 years of experience in the areas of probate law, municipal law and education law. For estate planning clients, he assists clients in drafting wills, advance medical directives, powers of attorney, and provides counsel in regard to Federal and Pennsylvania tax planning. He also assists private and public educational institutions in matters pertaining to corporate, regulatory, legislative, liability, tax and employment matters.

For municipal and redevelopment authorities, he provides counsel in regard to land use, environmental and organizational issues, local taxation litigation, municipal liability, and zoning litigation.

Mr. Bartle frequently speaks on redevelopment issues to business and legal organizations in Montgomery County.

Areas of Practice:
Estates, Trusts and Elder Law
Guardianships
Special Needs Trusts
Elder & Disability Law
Estate Planning
Will & Trust Litigation
Nonprofit and Education Law

Bar Admissions:

• Pennsylvania, 1972
• U.S. District Court, 1972

Education:

• The Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1972
• Princeton University, B.A., 1965

Noteworthy Cases:
Pottstown School Dist. v. The Hill School

Professional Affiliations & Honors:

• Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority, Chairman since 2001
• Montgomery County Commissioner, 1980 – 1991
  Chairman of the Board, 1983 - 1991
• Lower Merion Township Commissioner, 1975 - 1979

Civic & Community Activities:

• Agnes Irwin School, Board of Trustees, 1989 - 1998
• West Hill School, Board of Trustees, 1994 - 1998
• Eastern College, Board of Trustees, 1975 - 1979
• All Saints Episcopal Church, Rector’s Warden, 1999 - 2005

Military Service:

• Vietnam Veteran
• United States Navy Reserve, Lieutenant