Timoney Knox News & Articles

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

Protect Your Short-Term Rental Rights in Pennsylvania

Learn how to protect your short-term rental rights and navigate HOA rules in Pennsylvania by understanding your community’s Declaration and legal requirements.

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

Reversed: Short-term Rental Regulations Declared Void and Unenforceable

The real estate litigation team at Timoney Knox prevailed on appeal in the case of Chan, et al., v. The Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc., involving a group of Homeowners challenging unauthorized regulations restricting short term rentals adopted by The Association of Property Owners of The Hideout, Inc.   The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reversed the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas and remanded the case to that court with instructions to enter a declaratory judgment voiding the STR regulations rendering them unenforceable.

Employment Law

Pennsylvania Bans Certain Health Care Related Noncompetes

On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania enacted House Bill (HB) 1633 into law, known as the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act (Act 74).  Among other provisions, Act 74 prohibits specific noncompete covenants for health care practitioners in Pennsylvania.

Real Estate Law

Failed Notifications Lead To Court-Ordered Voiding Of Delaware County Tax Sale

Our real estate litigation team successfully set aside and had declared void an Upset Tax Sale in Delaware County,

Real Estate Law

Tax Sale Overturned

Our real estate litigation team successfully overturned an Upset Tax Sale in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Have you been affected by improper notice of a tax sale, or lost your property as the result of a tax sale?

Firm News

Roman J. Koropey, Esquire of Bryn Mawr, PA is now affiliated with Timoney Knox

Timoney Knox expands its footprint on the Main Line and in Delaware County with the addition of Roman Koropey, Esquire in Bryn Mawr, PA.

Firm News, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

The 2024 Best Lawyers list was released and they made it again

Five of our lawyers have been included in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Firm News, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Main Line Today’s 2023 Top Lawyers: we’re on the list!

We are excited to announce that three of our attorneys were chosen to appear in the Main Line Today’s 2023 Top Lawyers list.

Firm News, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch List 2024

Two of our Associates were included in The Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch List.

Real Estate Law

An Overview Of Adverse Possession In Pennsylvania: Open, Exclusive And Hostile

Explore the principles of adverse possession in Pennsylvania: legal requirements, from actual, visible possession to the statutory periods and exceptions.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

How to Spot Nursing Home Negligence and Abuse

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are meant to be safe, comfortable places. Unfortunately, many individuals are in vulnerable situations in these facilities.  In some cases, when individuals are unable to speak up for themselves due to physical or mental impairment, or do not feel able to speak freely due to threat or coercion, they are more vulnerable and at risk of abuse or neglect.

Commercial and Civil Litigation

Default Judgments – Avoid Them at All Costs: Ten Bad Things That Could Happen to You

The first response to a lawsuit filed against you should be to retain an attorney.  It is not an option to ignore a lawsuit, and you have just twenty (20) days to respond.  It is folly to believe that another party has hired a lawyer to file a claim against you, paid the court costs, put it on the public record and directed the Sheriff to serve the suit on you, only to let it all go and, at that point, “work it out.”  At that moment, it is incredibly important that you act immediately to protect yourself and engage counsel.  The time of bluffing, or ‘working it out’ has passed, at least for the moment.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

The Importance of Estate Planning for Retaining Your Autonomy as You Age

It is crucial to understand the elements of your estate plan to ensure that your personal wishes regarding your care are carried out.

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law

Putting Short Term Rental Regulations in Focus

The advent of VRBO and Airbnb has elevated short term rentals (“STRs”) of second homes and vacation properties across Pennsylvania, America, and the World.

Commercial and Civil Litigation, Family Law, Firm News, Real Estate Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

We have 7 practice areas ranked in the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition.

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Philadelphia Bar Association Recognizes Chloe Mullen-Wilson

Wills, Trusts, and Estates Law

Important Estate Planning Documents for Students Heading Off to College

Students over 18 can present problems for parents, including blocked or restricted access to financial and medical information without proper documents.

Consumer Protection

Are You the Victim of a Data Breach?

You have rights if you have been a victim of a data breach and you can seek relief for this harm through a class action lawsuit.

Firm News

We’ve Added a Main Line Office

Carol Livingood has joined the Wills, Trusts and Estates Department of Timoney Knox with an office located in Wayne, PA.

Firm News

Access to our 101 years of legal experience and services has gotten easier.

Timoney Knox is pleased to announce the completion of our 100th year as a law firm serving the Philadelphia region.

Real Estate Law

A Primer – Difficult Issues Involving Real Estate in Pennsylvania

This primer is intended to provide easy to understand information to those encountering issues involving real estate in Pennsylvania.

Real Estate Law

Strict Compliance Required: Notice Requirements Before the Tax Sale of Your Home

The Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects a property owner’s right to notice of an impending tax sale.

Real Estate Law

Storm Water in Pennsylvania – Giving is Better Than Receiving

As Springtime arrives, understanding the essentials of storm water is a “must know” for any land owner.

Business, Corporate, and Tax Law

House Democrats Release Details of Proposed Tax Increase

The House Ways and Means Committee proposed legislation that would implement income, estate and capital gains tax increases.