Paul J. Toner and Jared N. Klein present at NBI seminar on “Top Challenges in Subdivision and Zoning”.
December 07 2018
On November 9, 2018 Paul J. Toner and Jared N. Klein particiapated in a seminar hosted by the National Business Institute (NBI) in Philadelphia. Topics discussed were Dealing with Protestors/Objectors and New Case Law, Rules, Regs and Trends on zoning and land use.
Continue ReadingFirm's Successful Representation Leads to Published Appellate Court Decision
December 07 2018
Attorneys Paul J. Toner and Michael McIlhinney's successful representation leads to the Commonwealth Court publishing Azoulay v. Philadelphia Zoning Bd. of Adjustment, 194 A.3d 241 (Pa.Cmwlth.2018). In that case, Commonwealth Court upheld a decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment concluding that the Planning Commission erred when it approved the plans for construction of a single family home based on its determination that the proposed development was not impervious because it included green elements, such as a green roof and porous paving.
Continue ReadingPaul J. Toner and Jared Klein to Present at Seminar on Construction Litigation
May 10 2016
Firm attorneys will be faculty presenters at the August 4, 2016 NBI Seminar entited Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z. The seminar will provide a comprehensive overview of construction defects, regulations, liability and litigation and is intended for attorney, contractors, subcontractors, developers, engineers architects and insurance claim managers. For more information, please contact Orphanides & Toner, LLP
Continue ReadingPennsylvania’s Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act – Act 135
March 20 2016
Pennsylvania’s Abandoned and Blighted Property Conservatorship Act – Act 135
Continue ReadingUPDATE: Land Bank Update
November 02 2015
The Philadelphia Land Bank will hold a public hearing on its 2015 Progress Report & Strategic Plan Update on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 3-6 p.m. The report outlines the recent activity of the Land Bank, including its incorporation and selection of board members, correcting the deeds of approximately 6,400 publicly owned properties, refining the City’s “upfront pricing” model to set accurate and consistent property prices, targeting approximately 600 tax delinquent properties for potential acquisition through tax foreclosure, establishing target acquisition and disposition goals, and more.
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