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      • Amanda Avery
      • Robin Search
      • Dawna McHale
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The Importance of Understanding the Need for Proper Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsApril 7, 2026Leave a comment

April 2026:  The MLO Minute: “The Importance of Understanding the Need for Proper Beneficiary Designations in Estate Planning”  By Joan Graner, Esq., Attorney in the Estates & Trusts Department — …

Choosing the Right Executor: A Key Step in Estate Planning

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsMarch 26, 2026Leave a comment

March 2026:  The MLO Minute: “Choosing the Right Executor: A Key Step in Estate Planning”  By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, and Dawna McHale, Estates & Trusts…

Special Education or Title IX Issue? Look To Us, Not OCR

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsMarch 18, 2026Leave a comment

March 2025:  The MLO Minute: “Special Education or Title IX Issue? Look To Us, Not OCR”  By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, and Caitlin McAndrews, Esq., Senior…

MLO’s Virtual Presentations

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsMarch 16, 2026Leave a comment

March 2026: The MLO Minute: “MLO’s Virtual Presentations: Let Us Know What YOU Would Like to Learn More About!”  By Alison Kahney, Esq., Attorney in the Special Education and Estates &…

McAndrews Law Voted as 2025 Top Lawyers in Chester County!

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, News, Press ReleasesBy Ally McAndrewsMarch 2, 2026Leave a comment

2025: The MLO Minute: “McAndrews Law Voted as 2025 Top Lawyers in Chester County!”  By Allyson McAndrews, M.Ed., Director of Communications and Marketing —  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BERWYN, PA: McAndrews,…

What is a “Slivercast”? We Ask for Your Suggestions!

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsFebruary 25, 2026Leave a comment

February 2026:  The MLO Minute: “What is a “Slivercast”? We Ask for Your Suggestions!”  By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, Michael Connolly, Esq., CEO and Shareholder &…

We Condemn Any Use of The R-Word

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsFebruary 19, 2026Leave a comment

February 2026:  The MLO Minute: “We Condemn Any Use of The R-Word”  By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, and Caitlin McAndrews, Esq., Senior Partner Delaware/D.C. Metro — …

Tips for a Collaborative IEP Meeting

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsFebruary 17, 2026Leave a comment

February 2026:  The MLO Minute: “Tips for a Collaborative IEP Meeting”  By Heather Hulse, JD, MA, MS, Senior Partner Scranton Office, Lead Attorney for Western PA —   Meetings to…

Changes to PA ABLE Accounts in 2026

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsFebruary 9, 2026Leave a comment

February 2026:  The MLO Minute: “Changes to PA ABLE Accounts in 2026”  By Jennifer Simons, Esq., Attorney in the Estates and Trusts Department — ABLE account owners in Pennsylvania need…

Special Education: We’re the Firm School Staff Select for Their Own Child

"The MLO Minute" - Our Firm's Electronic Newsletter, NewsBy Ally McAndrewsFebruary 5, 2026Leave a comment

February 2026:  The MLO Minute: “Special Education: We’re the Firm School Staff Select for Their Own Child”  By Dennis McAndrews, Esq., Founder and Managing Partner Emeritus, and Michael Connolly, Esq., CEO…

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