Legal Blog: Firm News

Martson Law Offices is proud to announce that our Jessica L. Mitchell was chosen for the 2025 Best Lawyers list!  Jessica has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020, and this year is no different.  She has been recognized in Personal Injury Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants. Recognition by Best Lawyers is based […]

Seth T. Mosebey of Martson Law Offices was recently appointed as a Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.  His term appointment is three years, beginning July 1, 2024. The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is dedicated to protecting the public, maintaining the integrity of the […]

Carlisle, PA – The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that George B. Faller, Jr. of the law firm, Martson Law Offices, has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate.  The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that both the law profession and its clients would benefit from […]

Christopher E. Rice of Martson Law Offices in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, was recently elected School Board President of Saint Patrick School in Carlisle, PA!  Chris has served on the school board for 6 years and has been involved in a variety of ways in the extracurricular activities offered by the school.  Chris has been with Martson […]

George B. Faller, Jr., Shareholder at Martson Law Offices, has been selected to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who […]

The National Trial Lawyers Selects Petra Gross as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Petra Gross of Martson Law Office has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Pennsylvania, an honor given […]

George B. Faller, Jr. of Martson Law Offices in Carlisle was recently elected as President of the Cumberland County Bar Association at its 120th Annual Meeting. George holds this position following his father George B. Faller and grandfather John D. Faller, a great Faller tradition of service to the profession!  He also follows a tradition […]

Summer is a great time to load up the family vehicle and hit the open road. The kids are out of school and you have vacation days to use. Why not use this opportunity to visit relatives or that amusement park you’ve been talking about visiting? Before you pack up the car, you should make […]

Divorce is a challenging process with many common misconceptions, especially regarding asset division. Most people believe they know what asset division means for their divorce proceeding. Usually, they are wrong. Below are three common myths about asset division in Pennsylvania.   Myth #1: Separate bank accounts means separate property In Pennsylvania, the court relies on […]

It seemed as if it would never come, but it looks like spring is finally here to stay. Warm weather is upon us, and it will only get warmer as we move into the summer months. Now that you aren’t zipping up your winter jacket anymore, you may be thinking about where your family will […]

The temptation to check your phone when you are driving is strong. It would be so easy to quickly respond to a text or make a quick call-but the modern world brings even more danger with its many distractions. Cell phones cause many car accidents, even though cars themselves are getting safer. Being aware of […]

When you get on a familiar road, you probably already know what the posted speed limit is. And when you turn onto an unfamiliar roadway, looking for the speed limit sign is probably one of the first things you do. There is no question that automobiles have increased in speed capabilities and safety designs throughout […]

Moving to a new place can be stressful. Packing up your entire life and taking it somewhere else may take a lot of work. It only gets more complicated when you try to figure out how your child custody agreement factors in. If you are divorced and have joint custody of your children, you can’t […]

The new parenting coordination rule took effect on March 1, 2019.  The new program is designed to help parents resolve child custody disputes without the need for court intervention. Parents should take time to understand what this may mean for them. How Parenting Coordination Works In the event of a dispute over child custody, the […]

Not surprisingly, America’s divorce rate has changed dramatically over the years. An article from The Insider examines the changes, and the reasons behind them, dispelling myths about the current divorce rate along the way.   When The Divorce Rate Began To Rise For many years, people married for much different reasons than they do today. […]

For 70 years, spousal support, also known as alimony, was taxed a certain way. For the payee, it was taxable income. For the payor, it was deductible. As of January 1st, 2019, all of that has changed thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Spousal support payments are no longer deductible for the payor, […]

When drivers speed and drive recklessly, they put the lives of others in danger. Their careless actions can lead to car accidents that have a tragic outcome. In a recent case in central Pennsylvania, a driver’s recklessness was so egregious that it has led to a lengthy list of criminal charges, including third-degree murder and […]

Car accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries can change the trajectory of not only the injured individual’s life, but their family’s lives as well. It can be a tremendous transition for everyone involved and it can be difficult to know what to do or say to support someone in the right way. This is […]

Driving at nighttime is more difficult. Even while attentive, it’s easy to suddenly be involved in a serious accident in the night if you don’t know what to watch out for on the road. If you commute at night or regularly drive late into the evening, here are a few of the dangers you should […]

There are several types of injuries that can happen during a car accident, but one area that causes a lot of concern is injuries of the brain. Depending on the type of brain injury, it may not always be apparent immediately after the accident that someone has brain damage. This is problematic and dangerous, so […]

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Pennsylvania drywall repairman who suffered significant head injuries on the job. The man, who has years of experience in the profession, was injured in 2016 when he fell off a ladder and hit his head on a concrete floor. The defendants are the companies alleged to […]

In the second half of the article, we continue our analysis of maternity leave issues affecting working parents. Enjoy your time! Repeat after me: you will never get this time back. You have a lifetime to work, but only a small opportunity to enjoy your children as babies. Therefore, enjoy your maternity leave, enjoy your […]

There’s nothing kids in Pennsylvania and around the country look forward to more than a birthday party. That goes for the birthday boy or girl and partygoers alike. Who doesn’t like cake, balloons, games, presents and party bags? But while parties are meant to be fun for all, that fun can turn to heartache in […]

In the state of Pennsylvania, lawmakers have decided that property division during a divorce is more complex than the simple 50/50 formula that other states follow. Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state which means that many factors are taken into account before dividing marital assets. For couples who own a business, how, or if, the […]

Kids love to play outside in the warm Pennsylvania summer and run around, don’t they? So, too, do dogs. And sometimes, the mix of dogs and kids can result in a serious mishap. Summertime is the season of dog bites, apparently. Even the normally well-mannered dogs can bite and leave a child with emotional trauma […]

The last thing on my mind when graduating from law school was worrying about what the future held in terms of maternity leave. My main focus, as is the focus for most lawyers right out of school, was on finding a job. “Life found a way” a few years into my career, and there I […]

While texting might be the first thing you think of when you hear about distracted driving, there are numerous ways people can be occupied behind the wheel. Thankfully, Pennsylvania has a law that takes away one of those distractions. The state prohibits the use of headphones or earphones while driving. Drivers cannot cover both ears […]

Pedestrians are vulnerable when crossing roads. So, Pennsylvania law has certain mechanisms in place for protecting them. Among the main ones are the rules on crosswalks. Under state law, when pedestrians are in crosswalks, motor vehicles are required to stop for them. Drivers who fail to do this can receive fines. As a note, the […]