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Allentown, PA Collection Law and Bankruptcy Law

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Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Time: 9:00 am-4:30 pm
Location: Holiday Inn Allentown Center City 904 West Hamilton St Allentown, PA
Facility Phone: 610-433-2221

CRAIG H. FOX is the managing shareholder of the Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania law firm of Fox and Fox Attorneys at Law. Mr. Fox has substantial experience in the areas of collections, foreclosures, bankruptcy, real estate, commercial transactions, banking and commercial litigation. He actively represents numerous publicly traded and privately held companies, as well as individuals, in connection with their collection, real estate and commercial transaction needs. Mr. Fox has led seminars on collection, real estate, title, business and financing topics. He also is a licensed real estate broker for Realty Corporation of America and has served on the Montgomery County Realtor - Attorney Joint Liaison Committee. Mr. Fox is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery bar associations. Within the Montgomery Bar Association, he served four consecutive terms as chairperson of the Collection, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Committee; served as chairperson of the Debtor/Creditor Committee; was elected to serve on the Board of Directors; was appointed to serve on the Bench - Bar Committee; was appointed vice chair of the Business, Banking and Corporate Counsel Committee; and was appointed vice chair of the Professionalism Committee. He is a member of numerous committees of the Montgomery, Pennsylvania and American bar associations, including the Business, Banking and Corporate Counsel, the Bankruptcy/Creditors and Debtors Rights, the Construction and Public Contract Law, Franchising, and the Real Estate committees. Mr. Fox graduated from Lafayette College and earned his law degree from Villanova University School of Law.

NEW LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY

2009-06-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

IMPORTANT NOTICE
NEW LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS
IMMEDIATE ACTION NECESSARY

Re: NEW HOME IMPROVEMENT CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
EFFECTIVE DATE OF NEW LAW: JULY 1, 2009

Effective July 1, 2009, the Pennsylvania legislature has enacted a new law, entitled the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (“HICPA”) which may dramatically affect your business operations in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

As of July 1, 2009, contractors conducting business with Pennsylvania homeowners must be in strict compliance with the extensive HICPA requirements or they may face legal action, including but not limited to potential civil penalties of $1,000.00 or more, or criminal prosecution which could lead to a misdemeanor or felony conviction.

In order to comply with HICPA, contractors dealing with Pennsylvania homeowners must complete a detailed registration process and conduct their business and interaction with homeowners with a detailed understanding of the requirements of HICPA to avoid these potential civil and criminal sanctions.

It is extremely likely that as of July 1, 2009, your company, at a minimum, will need to utilize new contracts, change operations relating to change orders and insure that supplemental information and disclosures are provided to your customers to comply with HICPA. HICPA also includes requirements which will likely affect your company’s marketing and advertising efforts. It is likely your company will be required to adjust payment schedules and other particulars relating to the scheduling of projects you are undertaking to avoid allegations of presumed fraud under HICPA.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ADDRESS YOUR COMPANY’S COMPLIANCE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF HICPA IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID POTENTIAL CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY.

As HICPA goes into effect on July 1, 2009, and your company must complete the extensive registration process and amend your form contracts prior to that date, time is running out. We strongly urge you to immediately contact us and schedule a free initial consultation to discuss our firm assisting you in taking the steps necessary to bring your company’s operations, contracts and customer disclosures into compliance with the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act.

Workers' Compensation

2009-06-15T08:24:00.002-07:00

The attorneys at Fox and Fox have been representing injured workers in seeking benefits following work related injuries for over eighty two years. Our thriving Workers' Compensation practice is managed by Jeffrey V. Matteo, Esquire, who has been associated with Fox and Fox for over twenty-six years. We represent injured workers in all stages of their Workers' Compensation claims, and successfully litigate cases before Workers' Compensation Judges, Workers' Compensation Appeal Board Commissioners and the Pennsylvania Appellate Courts. Whether you are eligible for or are receiving Workers' Compensation benefits, we will insure that you are protected and properly compensated for benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act.

Divorce and Family Law

2009-06-15T08:24:00.001-07:00

The firm, which has been in existence for over eighty years, has represented numerous clients involved in family law matters since its inception. Family law has many specific areas, such as divorce, division of property, custody/visitation, child support, spousal support and alimony, premarital agreements, co-habitation agreements, settlement agreements, parenting issues and the rights of grandparents. Issues often arise with regard to modification of custody orders, child support, all of which may warrant a return to the courts for relief. The area of family law has undergone significant changes and these changes may impact your current or future situation.

Personal Injury

2009-06-15T08:21:00.000-07:00

The firms personal injury department handles litigation which is necessary because of injuries sustained from an assortment of causes, including automobile accidents, product liability and slip and fall accidents. We have a team of experienced litigators who have worked on matters which have resulted in successful verdicts and settlements. We also oversee the submission of your first party insurance benefits, i.e., medical bills, wage loss and property damage, to make sure that you receive full compensation for the injuries that you have sustained.

The Firm

2009-06-15T07:29:00.000-07:00

Fox and Fox is one of Montgomery County's oldest full service law firms. It was founded in 1921 by Leon H. Fox, Sr., a former First Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He was joined by Leon H. Fox, Jr., in 1956 and James P. Fox in 1963. In 1992 Craig H. Fox joined the Firm which has now grown to a staff of over 20 attorneys, paralegals and support personnel.

Fox and Fox has gained a reputation of obtaining results for its clients by combining the time-honored traditions of the past with the most sophisticated and innovative techniques in the practice of law.

Attorneys

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Leon H. Fox, Jr.
Craig H. Fox
Jeffrey V. Matteo
Peter H. Thomas
Scott L.H. Rubin
Joseph B. Wassel
Benjamin E. Witmer
Paul S. Badame

Areas of Practice

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Fox and Fox is a full-service law firm serving the Montgomery County community and responding to its needs for the past eighty-five years. The Law firm’s areas of concentration include civil and criminal practice on all State and Federal Courts, Personal Injury Law, Workers’ Compensation, Family Law, Corporate & Business Law, Bank Law, Real Estate Law, Commercial Litigation & Insurance Law, Probate and Estate Planning, Social Security Disability, Criminal Law and Bankruptcy.