Lycoming County Court Admits 8 Attorneys

The judges of the Lycoming County Court of Common Pleas admitted eight lawyers to the practice of law before the several courts of the County. Although the ceremony is no longer required in the era of statewide admission, Lycoming County has continued this practice as a way to introduce attorneys to the Bench and Bar of the county.

Some of the newly admitted attorneys are recent graduates, while others have worked in different places, but all were welcomed to the Lycoming County Bar by the judges and the large number of members and family present in the courtroom for the ceremony.

Maureen Archibold was introduced by Taylor Paulhamus. She is a native of Panama, graduated from Texas A & M University and Widener University Commonwealth Law School, She is working in the public defender's office.

Skylah Cunningham is a Penn State Law graduate. She was moved for admission by Landon Hodges and is employed in the Steinbacher, Goodall & Yurchak firm.

Christina and Michael Dinges moved the admission of their son, Joshua Dinges, who is currently working with Dinges, Dinges & Waltz, LLC. Joshua graduated from St. Frances University and from Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Richard Dixon, III is employed by the public defender's office. Jeana Longo moved his admission. He graduated from Loyola College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Bret Southard introduced new Casale & Bonner attorney Chase Dudek. Chase graduated from Rider University and Liberty University Law School.

Laci Freas has degrees from Penn College and Southern New Hampshire University. She is a graduate of Widener University Commonwealth Law School. Her admission was moved by Dave Wilk, and she will be working with Lepley, Engelman, Yaw & Wilk, LLC.

Mike Wiley moved the admission of Nicholas Grimes. Nick is employed with the McCormick Law Firm and is a graduate of Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Jessica Lehman is Executive Vice President, Trust Services at Journey Bank. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Lycoming College, and received her law degree from Widener Commonwealth Law School. Blake Marks moved her admission.

After all the attorneys were introduced, and their admissions moved, Prothonotary Holly Thomas administered the oath. Welcoming remarks by Judges Ryan Tira, Eric Linhardt, Ryan Gardner and Nancy Butts followed.

Law Association President Judge Gardner welcomed the new members to the bar and urged their active participation in bar committees and organizations. Stephanie Wolak and Blake Marks invited the new members to participate in the Young Lawyers Division, and Jen Heverly encouraged pro bono work. Judge Butts recommended membership in the Charles F. Greevy Law Society.

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A welcoming reception at The Old Corner followed the ceremony.