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Planning for the succession of a business is one of the most overlooked aspects of business planning. Your business needs a plan for every situation you could encounter in your future. Succession Planning and Dissolution Every successful business owner has to deal with the subject of succession planning sooner or later. Who will take the reins when you leave? In business succession planning, time is either your ally or your enemy. You can spend time planning for succession during your active business lifetime, or postpone planning and wait until the more chaotic, uncertain, and expensive succession planning that typically occurs after a life-changing event or post-mortem when the choice is no longer yours. Think that succession planning is just a matter of selling your business? Think again. Finding a willing and able buyer for any business is rarely just a matter of hanging up a "for sale" sign. Our attorneys have worked with a wide range of businesses, including family-owned enterprises, to plan for succession or sale. We can help you strategically position your business to maximize its value and ensure a smooth transition during ownership changes. Local businesses sold to national retailers Joint ventures and real estate acquisitions for commercial properties Sales involving co-branding arrangements Business sales with complex contracts and real estate Purchases of bars and restaurants Transactions involving national franchises Partner buy-outs and subsequent business sales Business and real estate sales following litigation settlements

LegalShield Member Hub Our LegalShield Partnership LegalShield is the pioneer in the industry of underwriting and marketing legal expense plans. We are proud to be involved with a program to provide access to the legal system for the working men and women of America. REQUEST A CONSULTATION COMPLETE ESTATE PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE LegalShield Contact Info Tel: (412) 391-7339 Fax: (412) 391-8232 Customer Service: (800) 654-7757 Your LegalShield Membership HOW TO USE YOUR LEGALSHIELD MEMBERSHIP Step One: When you have a legal question or issue, it is important to call your Provider Law Firm as soon as possible. Waiting to seek advice may result in fewer legal options available to you. Call as soon as you realize you have a legal issue. Step Two: When calling your Provider Law Firm, use the toll-free number for fast service. When your Provider Law Firm returns your call, a different number may appear on your Caller ID as it's an outgoing call. Remember, using the toll-free number connects you to special staff who will expedite your call to an attorney. Step Three: The person answering the toll-free number will ask you for your name and membership number (listed on your membership card). If you are calling for assistance with a third party, they will also ask you for that party's name, address, and other pertinent information. Step Four: You will be asked to briefly explain your legal concern. By providing these details, the firm will be able to select an attorney with experience in the area of law pertaining to your legal issue. You will also be asked to provide the best contact number where you can be reached. Please share your cell phone number and home number so an experienced attorney can easily reach you within 8 business hours. Step Five: When you speak to your Provider Attorney, it is important to have your facts and documents with you for reference. If you have documents, they may be requested by the attorney for review. Please do not mail the originals to the Provider Law Firm. Fax or email them when requested. Step Six: Please take time to review your New Member Guide when it arrives. Fill out your Will Questionnaire and mail it to your Provider Law Firm as soon as possible so you can get started protecting your family. LegalShield Membership Services Member Services Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Central), Monday-Friday (except holidays). If you have any questions about your LegalShield membership contract, contact Member Services at memberservices@legalshield.com or (800) 654-7757. Your Member Services Department is located in Ada, Oklahoma, at the LegalShield Home Office. You should call Member Services if you: Have a question about what’s covered under your plan contract. Need to update information—your address, phone number, or email address. Need to make a change in your payment method. Need to add or remove a family member from your coverage. Need a replacement contract or membership card. Need an additional Will Questionnaire. Have had a positive experience with your Provider Law Firm and would like to share your success story. LegalShield + Fiffik Law Group The need for legal services is immense. Americans experience millions of civil legal problems every year. The average is 3 problems every 18 months . It's not a question of “if”, but rather “when” Pennsylvanians will have a legal problem. Common Legal Problems: Money Problems Finances; Government Benefits; Debts; Insurance Disputes Housing Problems Landlord/Tenant Disputes; Mortgage Issues Employment Problems Workplace Discrimination; Payroll Issues; Employee rights Relationship Problems Marriage Transitions; Child Custody and Support Personal Injury Problems Workers Compensation; Auto Accidents Most people don’t recognize these situations as legal issues or that they can be helped by access to legal advice. 80% of people with legal issues never turn to an attorney for help. They handle them on their own, do nothing or turn to family. Without assistance, these situations can escalate with potentially significant negative consequences. Not all legal matters are "problems." Some are GOOD things! ✔ Buying a House or Renting an Apartment ✔ Starting a Business ✔ Taking Care of Your Family with Estate Planning Our mission is nothing short of changing the future. We want fewer people to go at it alone when they have a legal issue. We want more members of our community to be connected and empowered. ✓ Targeted We have attorneys with a wide range of skills and experience. Whatever the situation, we have an attorney here who has the knowledge to help with the issue. ✓ Timely We’re here when members need us. They can initiate a request for service any time or day on the phone, via text, or by filling out a request for consult online. ✓ Trustworthy With LegalShield, money doesn’t get between members and the help they need. It's already taken care of. When they call they’re not asked to pay – they simply start getting help.

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Are you facing a custody dispute? Fiffik Law Group, PC child custody attorneys can help protect the best interests of you and your child. We have the experience and dedication that get results. Child Custody and Support Issues surrounding children — custody and support in particular — can be some of the most contentious elements in a divorce, but it serves your children best if you can work things out. We’ll help you understand things like how child support is calculated and how judges make decisions about parenting time. We'll also help you prepare for your hearing, conduct yourself during the hearing, and work together with the other parent to achieve the best possible arrangement for you and your children. Child Custody Experience We have effectively represented hundreds of clients in actions involving both contested and amicable child custody cases. Our child custody attorneys understand these cases are often highly emotional and can be profoundly consequential to our clients and their children. Our attorneys ensure that each client understands the strengths and weaknesses of their particular case so they can make the best parental custody decision for themselves and their families. During the last three decades, our custody attorneys have represented hundreds of clients in cases involving: Visitation Custody Shared Custody Supervised Visitation Relocation to Different County or State Allegations of Child Abuse and Neglect Paternity Special Needs Children Grandparent Visitation Non-Parent Visitation If you are thinking about filing a divorce, parenting plan modification, non-parental custody action, paternity case, or other family law action involving child custody, we invite you to contact our firm for a consultation appointment with a custody attorney. To get you started with the process, you can download and send in our child custody questionnaire below. CHILD CUSTODY QUESTIONNAIRE To learn more about how to file for custody, what to do to prepare for court hearings, how the court makes custody decisions, and more, download our Pennsylvania Child Custody Guide. CHILD CUSTODY GUIDE Experience & Ex. Calculating Child Support in Pennsylvania Child support in Pennsylvania is calculated by a mathematical formula set forth in the law, although the court may deviate from the formula based on special circumstances. There are four main factors that affect the amount of child support payable in Pennsylvania: The physical custody schedule of the child(ren) The number of children covered by the support order The monthly after-tax income of each party Certain additional expenses the parties may incur for the care of the child(ren) To calculate child support, first, determine the combined monthly net income of both parents and use that figure to determine each parent's percent contribution to the combined monthly income. Take that percentage, use the Pennsylvania Basic Child Support Obligation Guidelines to find the applicable Basic Child Support Obligation based on the number of children subject to the order. Then, multiply the Basic Child Support Obligation by the obligor's percentage of the combined monthly income to determine the preliminary monthly basic child support obligation. For example, if the father (obligor) has a monthly net income of $5,000 and the mother (obligee) has a monthly net income of $3,000, the combined monthly net income of both parents is $8,000 ($5,000 + $3,000 = $8,000). The percentage of each parent’s contribution to the combined monthly income would then be 58% for the father ($5,000 / $8,000 = 58%) and 42% for the mother ($3,000 / $8,000 = 42%). In our example, we will assume that this couple has two children, which means that the Basic Child Support Obligation would be $1,795. To determine how much the obligor parent is required to pay in child support to the obligee parent, multiply the Basic Child Support Obligation ($1,795) by the obligor’s percentage of the combined income. In our example, the father is the obligor, so the Basic Child Support Obligation is multiplied by the father’s percentage of the combined income ($1,795 x .58 = $1,041.10). You can use this tool from the Pennsylvania Child Support Program to help estimate child support.

WRONGFUL DEATH If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of others, the attorneys at Fiffik Law Group can help your family pursue a wrongful death action against those responsible. Wrongful death lawsuits allow families to hold people or businesses accountable for their negligent or careless actions. These suits are often filed by a person’s estate as part of a catastrophic personal injury case where the defendant has died, including automobile accidents, drunk driving accidents, commercial truck accidents and medical malpractice cases. These suits can also be brought independently after the underlying suit has concluded. Many families have conflicts over the distribution of assets when settling the estate, and these battles can prevent them from being able to file a wrongful death action in time. Wrongful death claims have a two-year statute of limitations that begins with the death of your loved one. If the claim is against a city or county, this period of time is even shorter and comes with additional limitations. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in wrongful death suits, and they have the knowledge and ability to help your family recover the damages they deserve. Contact Our Personal Injury Attorney(s) Matthew Bole CALL US

Guardianship for Elderly Parents Caregivers We often hear people say “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home.” or “Dad told me he never wanted to live in one of those places.” For a variety of reasons, caregivers may choose to care for their older adult at home. And as long as the situation is safe for everyone involved, keeping aging parents at home is a wonderful thing to do. But it’s important to remember that senior care is one of the toughest and most stressful jobs you’ll ever have. With the proper support, planning, and patience, providing care for your parents in their golden years can be a less stressful and a more rewarding experience. If the person you are caring for is unable to make rational, clear-headed decisions about their health care, finances, or other aspects of life, seeking legal guardianship may be necessary to ensure their safety and quality of life. Guardianship is an option in cases where an older adult has not appointed a power of attorney for health care or finances and is incapacitated due to advancing age, illness or disability. Even if an individual has named a power of attorney (POA), guardianship may still be necessary if their POA is not durable, meaning it ends upon their incapacitation. We most commonly see family caregivers seeking guardianship for adults with dementia who did not make proper legal preparations for the future. To act as someone’s legal guardian or conservator, the individual petitioning for guardianship must go to court to have the person they are caring for declared incompetent based on expert findings. If they are ruled incompetent and the petitioner is a suitable caregiver, then the court transfers the responsibility for managing finances, living arrangements, medical decisions, or any combination of these tasks to the petitioner. This process often takes a good deal of experience to navigate smoothly. If family members disagree about the need for guardianship or who should act as a guardian, the process can be especially painful, prolonged, and costly. That's why an elder law attorney is often required in these situations. Reach out below to find out more.

Our experienced Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys will fight for you until justice is served. If you've been injured or a loved one was hurt in an accident, we can fight for your justice and compensation. Personal Injury Fiffik Law Group, PC has helped thousands of clients suffering from personal injuries get the results that they deserve. No matter what problems you have, you can put your trust in us to get the job done. Our experienced attorneys also handle all insurance-related matters that arise when handling personal injury and auto accident cases. Our attorneys strive to protect our clients’ best interests at all times. Auto Accident Learn More Nursing Home Neglect Learn More Wrongful Death Learn More Mass Torts Learn More What NOT to Say to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company After a Car Accident Fiffik Law Group, PC 3 days ago 5 min read Delayed Car Accident Injuries in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know Fiffik Law Group, PC Apr 13 5 min read Merging Roadways – Who Has the Right of Way in Pennsylvania? Fiffik Law Group, PC Jan 20 3 min read Do PA Nursing Homes and In-Home Care Agencies Conduct Background Checks on Staff? Fiffik Law Group, PC Oct 13, 2025 4 min read Falls in Nursing Homes: Understanding the Risks, Prevention, and Legal Rights Fiffik Law Group, PC Jul 10, 2025 3 min read

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If you've been hurt on the job in the Pennsylvania area, you need a workers' compensation lawyer to help you protect your rights. Our team of experienced Personal Injury attorneys is ready to help you pursue maximum workers' compensation. Workers Compensation We advise and represent injured workers all over the State of Pennsylvania and help them get the benefits they deserve. Getting injured on the job can be one of the most stressful experiences you can go through. Injured workers often find themselves quickly overwhelmed by not knowing what to do, confusing paperwork and not knowing how to handle phone calls from the employer and their insurance company. Employers and their insurance companies are less interested in your physical health and their fiscal health. As a result, they are going to try and steer you to cheap medical care that they control and try to reduce the chances of you receiving the workers comp benefits to which you may be entitled. Almost every worker in Pennsylvania is covered by the Workers’ Compensation Act. This law provides injured workers with a range of benefits, including wage loss and payment of medical bills for treating work injuries. That means that if you’ve been hurt on the job, you could very well be eligible for benefits. Injuries We've Handled Fiffik Law Group Attorneys have handled cases involving a wide range of injuries including: Back strain, bulging, and herniated discs Broken bones Loss of limbs Concussions and closed head injuries Injuries resulting from work-related motor vehicle accidents Carpal tunnel and other repetitive trauma injuries Lacerations and other injuries to the face and neck resulting in scarring Exposure to industrial chemicals Injuries resulting in death Are Injuries at Work Holiday Parties Compensable?  Fiffik Law Group, PC Dec 16, 2025 5 min read Workers' Comp Can Pay for Medical Cannabis Fiffik Law Group, PC Mar 21, 2023 1 min read $85,000 Recovered for Sign Installer Injured at Work Fiffik Law Group, PC Feb 28, 2022 2 min read OSHA VACCINE MANDATE: What Does That Mean For You? Fiffik Law Group, PC Nov 5, 2021 3 min read Work-Related Injuries up 9.5% in 2017 Fiffik Law Group, PC May 8, 2018 2 min read

Meet the staff at Fiffik Law Group, PC Our Staff Chief Operations Officer Susan Green Susan joined our firm in 2019. Her background includes years of operations and marketing experience in the medical and real estate market. Administrator Noemy Reyes Noemy joined our firm in 2011 after graduating with a degree in Paralegal Studies and working for a successful Pittsburgh bankruptcy law firm. Payroll Manager Lori Bodie Lori joined our firm in 2020. She has a degree in Business Administration and years of accounting experience for multiple law firms. Legal Assistant Melissa Booth Melissa joined our firm in 2023 after working in the legal field and graduating from Waynesburg University. Paralegal Amy Carothers Amy joined our firm in 2026. She has worked in the legal industry in various areas of law for over 25 years. Assistant Administrator Deb Ciranni Deb joined our firm in 2004 after working in the restaurant industry and managing her own dance studio. Document Manager Lucia Cullens Lucia joined our firm in 2019. She spent several years working with kids and adults with Intellectual Disabilities and has years of office and manager experience. Legal Assistant Nasia Edwards Nasia joined our firm in 2024. She has a degree in criminal justice and plans to attend law school. Paralegal Tammy Ely Tammy joined our firm in 2022. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience in estate planning, probate and trust administration, and Medicaid qualification. Accounts Receivable Brie Hatton Brie joined our firm in 2024. She is an Ohio University graduate with a background working in Public Relations/Marketing as well as non-profits. Legal Assistant Lora Koontz Lora joined our firm in 2017 with experience in the legal industry and educational publishing industry. Legal Assistant Janet Merriman Janet joined our firm in 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in the real estate title industry. Referral Manager Shannon Miller Shannon joined our firm in 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in legal operations. Paralegal Kristin Stanchik Kristin has been dedicated to our firm since 1986 after graduating from business school. Marketing Coordinator Claire Staunton Claire joined our firm in 2021 after working for a commercial real estate firm in Chicago. She has a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri. MEET OUR ATTORNEYS JOIN OUR TEAM

Careers Estate Planning Attorney Full Time | Hybrid | Mid Level Fiffik Law Group, a tech-forward statewide law firm, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Estate Planning Attorney to join our team and help grow the firm’s established Estate Planning and Elder Law practice. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters, with a focus on estate planning, elder law and estate administration. The position offers the opportunity to work with a steady stream of referrals for estate planning and elder law, build long-term client relationships, and expand the practice through referred business. You will gain legal experience, contribute to case strategy, and collaborate under the guidance of experienced attorneys while developing your own professional expertise. This is a hybrid position, offering the flexibility to work from home while also attending in-office client meetings in Hanover, PA. LEARN MORE & APPLY LegalShield Attorney Full Time | Remote | Mid Level Ready to take your legal career in a different direction? Tired of the courtroom? Looking for a renewed sense of purpose combined with personal flexibility and fully-remote work? Interested in being part of an innovative team that disrupts the traditional system by making access to legal guidance and services readily available and affordable to everyone? Then consider joining the LegalShield team at Fiffik Law Group, PC, a tech-forward statewide law firm. What we offer you: Fully-remote work and no courtroom appearances. Company-provided computer, phone, office supplies and access to LexisNexis. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, dental, short-term disability and life insurance, wellness benefit, generous 401(k) contribution, paid holidays and vacation and opportunities to earn bonus pay. Reimbursed annual PA bar dues and CLE offered. LEARN MORE & APPLY

Nursing Home Neglect The nursing home abuse lawyers at Fiffik Law Group strive to keep the elder community as safe as possible. Our firm takes pride in assisting any families whose parents or grandparents have been neglected in nursing homes. How to Spot Nursing Home Neglect Neglect can come in many forms. Here are a few troubling examples of how nursing homes can neglect those they should be caring for: Neglect of Basic Needs Though it may seem unthinkable that a nursing home would neglect the most basic needs of their patients, it happens all the time. It is sadly common for those in a nursing home to suffer from malnutrition and dehydration. Look for signs that your loved one doesn’t have basic needs (such as water and food). These signs could include weight loss, confusion, or sunken eyes. Neglect of Personal Hygiene For the elderly, daily hygiene without help can be challenging. Nursing home neglect victims may not be getting help with basic hygiene needs, like fresh clothes or help with teeth brushing. If you noticed your loved one in a nursing home doesn’t seem to be up to his or her usual standards for cleanliness, it may signal that the staff isn’t helping them with bathing, grooming, or basic hygiene. Emotional Neglect The signs of neglect are often the signs of aging (weight loss, confusion, or trouble with balance), so identifying neglect is difficult. Perhaps the most challenging of all neglects to spot, however, is emotional neglect. There are no physical signs that your loved one is being emotionally neglected, but to someone who is lonely, it can be as bad as any other form of abuse. When staff aren’t kind or friendly to those in the nursing home or they ignore their patients completely, it is a form of neglect. Medical Neglect Most people place their loved one in a nursing home in order for them to receive proper care – both daily care and medical care. Unfortunately, some nursing homes neglect the medical needs of the elderly. Some signs of medical neglect include bed sores. Bed sores are basically wounds from pressure – the pressure of sitting or lying in one position too long. Other signs of medical neglect include untreated cuts and failure to provide necessary medications. Common Injuries in Nursing Home Neglect Cases Nursing home neglect can lead to significant physical, emotional, and sexual injuries to residents, as well as wrongful death. Many common injuries are powerful evidence of nursing home neglect. Bed sores, also known as pressure ulcers Overmedication and overdose Malnourishment and dehydration Infections Dosage and medication errors Injuries from sexual abuse Broken bones and fractures Hip fractures Improper wound aftercare Sepsis and cellulitis Seizures Coma Cardiac arrest Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and PTSD The Importance of Communication and Regular Visits Sadly, nursing home staff are less likely to abuse those whose loved ones visit regularly. The elderly are often unable to say outright that the nursing home is neglecting their basic needs. Patients may fear that the neglect may turn to abuse if they speak out. Afraid and unable to clearly explain what is happening, the abused person may think that they have no options. Protect your loved one from nursing home neglect by having regular interactions with them. Though they may not be able to explain neglect, when a loved one communicates regularly, he or she may be abler to see irregularities that aren’t simply signs of age. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, be diligent about the abuse or neglect that may be happening to those who only have staff members to rely on. Two Main Types of Claims Against a Nursing Home for Neglect Personal Injury Lawsuit Negligence, abuse, or neglect led to the nursing home resident’s injuries. Wrongful Death lawsuit The nursing home’s actions cause the elderly person’s death. Your loved one will need to file the lawsuit themselves unless they sign a power of attorney that allows you or another trusted individual to file the lawsuit on your loved one’s behalf. Your loved one will need to be of sound mind when he or she signs this document, so if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, this may pose an additional issue. If you cannot obtain a power of attorney document, you can obtain guardianship for your loved one. You will need to obtain this status through a court order. You will need to pay additional fees and attend more court appointments prior to obtaining guardianship. Monetary Damages Available for Nusing Home Neglect Victims You can recover multiple forms of damages in nursing home neglect lawsuits. Medical expenses, including medication, surgeries, hospitalization, and therapy Funeral and burial expenses Pain and suffering Mental anguish Loss of quality of life Disability Punitive damages for especially negligent cases