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Apple to Require Every App in the App Store to have a Privacy Policy
Apple recently issued a reminder that, beginning October 3, 2018, App Store Connect will require a privacy policy for all new apps and app updates before they can be submitted for distribution on the App Store or through TestFlight external testing. For more information about the App Store Connect requirements, see: https://developer.apple.com/app-store/review/guidelines/#privacy.
Attorney Matt Von Schuch Joins Lenhart Pettit
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Matthew Von Schuch has joined the law firm as a shareholder in its Harrisonburg office effective August 6, 2018. In addition to his law degree, Matt is a Certified Public Accountant. Before returning to the Valley to practice law in 2012, Matt was a trial attorney in the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice where he served as the IRS’s lawyer in tax cases before federal courts throughout the country. Matt is the recipient of several honors from the U.S. Department of Justice and the IRS.
Eleven Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Lenhart Pettit announces that eleven of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC).
Attorney Mac Nichols Joins Lenhart Pettit
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Dean “Mac” Nichols has joined the law firm as a shareholder in the Harrisonburg office effective June 1, 2018.
Jennifer Shirkey Elected Fellow of The American College Trust and Estate Counsel
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer Erdman Shirkey has been elected as a Fellow of The American College Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Established in 1949, ACTEC is the nation’s premier association of trust and estate lawyers. ACTEC Fellows are peer-elected after demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors. Just 68 of approximately 32,566 active lawyers in Virginia are ACTEC Fellows. Jennifer is currently the only ACTEC Fellow located in the Shenandoah Valley.
Lenhart Pettit Elects New President
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce the election of Michael E. Derdeyn as President of the law firm effective January 1, 2018. Read the press release within.
Lenhart Pettit Elects Three New Shareholders
Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that Brian A. Craddock, Seth J. Ragosta, and Andrew B. Stockment were elected shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2018.
Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in 2017 “Legal Elite”
Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2017 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Twelve Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Lenhart Pettit announces that twelve of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers in America ® (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC) and three were selected as "Lawyers of the Year."
Ten Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Honored
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that ten of its attorneys have been honored by designations from 2017 Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business.
Ten Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named “Legal Elite”
Lenhart Pettit announces that ten of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2016 "Legal Elite" survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Eleven Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Lenhart Pettit announces that eleven of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. The selected lawyers and the practice areas in which they were recognized are…
Nine Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Honored
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys have been honored by designations from 2016 Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business.
Fourteen Lenhart Pettit Lawyers Named “Legal Elite”
Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC). The attorneys listed include Michael E. Derdeyn, John W. Flora, Richard H. Howard- Smith, Donald D. Long, Marc A. Peritz, Jennifer E. Shirkey, Bill Shmidheiser, Cathleen P. Welsh and J. Page Williams.
Jennifer Shirkey Elected Chair of Virginia State Bar Trusts & Estates Section
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that Jennifer E. Shirkey, of our Harrisonburg office, has begun her term as Chair of the Virginia State Bar's Trusts & Estates Section for 2015-16. Jennifer leads the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar which is comprised of over 1,800 estate planning attorneys and which promotes the statewide exchange of ideas among estate planners.
Twelve Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named in the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers in America®
Lenhart Pettit announces that twelve of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America ®. The selected lawyers and the practice areas in which they were recognized are…
Eight Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Honored
Lenhart Pettit is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys have been honored by designations from 2015 Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business. Five of Lenhart Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and three of its attorneys have been named to the “Virginia Rising Stars” list.
Lenhart Pettit Elects New Shareholder
Lenhart Pettit proudly announces that Andrew S. Baugher was elected a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2015. Andrew’s practice focuses on complex litigation in state and federal court, with an emphasis on business and employment disputes, real estate issues, and intellectual property rights.
Nine Lenhart Pettit Attorneys Named “Legal Elite”
Lenhart Pettit announces that nine of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2014 "Legal Elite" survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine.
Lenhart Pettit Forms “Route 29 Solutions” Team to Assist Landowners Impacted by Planned Takings
Lenhart Pettit has formed a team of experienced attorneys to fully and aggressively represent its clients impacted by the "Route 29 Solutions" planned takings. On this matter, we represent landowners and not any condemning authority, as we want to ensure any governmental exercise of this power of eminent domain is authorized and that our clients' constitutional rights to "just compensation" are completely protected—without compromise. We are ready to handle every case through pre-condemnation document review, planning and advising, property valuation, settlement negotiation and trial, should our clients not be receiving full and fair compensation for their property. For more information, contact: Mike Derdeyn (434.817.7978), Page Williams (434.817.7973), or Suzanne Thomas (540.437.3120).