Archive for the ‘Appointments and Honors’ Category

CGA Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Beth J. Kern has been unanimously elected as a Shareholder. Beth has quickly established herself as an integral member of CGA Law Firm, contributing her expertise to the Municipal, Business, Employment, Real Estate, and Estate Planning Practice Groups. “I am extremely excited that Beth will now be a Shareholder at CGA. Beth has demonstrated that she is able to effectively work with our clients in her areas of expertise to provide exceptional legal advice and be a trusted counselor. In addition, Beth has been willing to use her expertise to assist… read more »

CGA Law Firm is pleased to welcome Attorney Nicole M. Marzzacco to our team after participating in the firm’s Summer Associate program in 2023. Nicole joins the firm as an associate, focusing her practice on estate planning, family law, and litigation. A recent graduate of Widener Commonwealth Law School, Nicole has already demonstrated exceptional promise in her legal career. During her time at Widener, she distinguished herself through academic excellence and a strong commitment to service. Her induction into the Order of the Barristers and receipt of the Service to the School Award are testaments to her outstanding achievements. Nicole’s… read more »

CGA Law Firm has been honored with the Community Service Award from The Salvation Army, marking the first time a professional business has received this recognition. This award underscores CGA’s longstanding commitment to being a force for good in the community. “We are humbled by this recognition from The Salvation Army,” said Craig Sharnetzka, President at CGA Law Firm. “It is rewarding to serve our community, and we look forward to continuing our work as a partner in various community initiatives.” The Community Service Award acknowledges CGA’s ongoing efforts to engage in various initiatives and forge partnerships that foster a… read more »

CGA Law Firm announces the retirement of The Honorable John C. Uhler, concluding his tenure as Of Counsel with the firm. Judge Uhler’s distinguished legal career spans over fifty years, including twenty-five years on the York County Court of Common Pleas and five as President Judge. As President Judge, Uhler was instrumental in building the new York County Judicial Center. Since joining CGA in 2014, Judge Uhler has focused on complex commercial litigation, estate matters, and alternative dispute resolution. His expertise as an accredited mediator and arbitrator has been invaluable to the firm’s litigation practice. Judge Uhler’s contributions to Pennsylvania’s… read more »

CGA Law Firm is proud to announce the return of Major Courtney Buechler following her 10-month deployment to Africa with the U.S. Army Reserve. Buechler, an Associate Attorney at CGA, resumed her position with the firm in July 2024. During her deployment, Buechler served with Army Civil Affairs, a branch vital for coordinating civil humanitarian efforts in conflict and post-conflict regions. Her mission involved collaborating with local communities and international partners to promote stability and provide essential support. “Courtney’s service exemplifies the integrity, commitment, service and dedication we value at CGA,” said Craig Sharnetzka, President at CGA Law Firm. “Her… read more »

Attorney Larry Young, Shareholder and Chair of CGA Law Firm’s Bankruptcy Practice Group, has been honored by The Best Lawyers in America® award for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the Harrisburg area. Young will be featured in the 31st edition of  The Best Lawyers in America® for this prestigious achievement. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers recognitions are compiled based on an exhaustive Purely Peer Review® evaluation. More than 184,000 industry-leading lawyers are eligible to vote, and they have received… read more »

Leadership York aims to educate, unite, and motivate people to take on leadership roles within the York community. The organization was founded in 1978 and boasts over 4,200 graduates from its six programs. Those graduates provide leadership to more than 250 nonprofit organizations and serve thousands of constituents in state and local government. Leadership York is the primary resource for developing inspired leadership for our changing community. “I am extremely excited and honored to become part of the Board of Directors for Leadership York,” says Gabel. “I was lucky enough to participate in the Mentorship York program in 2021 and… read more »

CGA Law Firm’s President, Craig Sharnetzka, has received recognition for a consecutive year on the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Power List for Law. This accolade acknowledges individuals who play a significant role in shaping our communities and impacting our quality of life through the legal foundations upon which our society relies. “It is an honor to have been recognized and named to the Power List for Law as published by the Central Penn Business Journal.  It is humbling to be included on a list with so many talented attorneys. I have a tremendous support network of colleagues and staff at… read more »

CGA Law Firm President and Shareholder Craig Sharnetzka has been recognized on the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2024 Power 100 List. This list recognizes leaders from various fields, such as law, finance, education, government, healthcare, business, and nonprofits. The Central Penn Business Journal’s editorial team and leadership curate this list based on the impact these individuals have on our communities and the quality of life in Central Pennsylvania. “It is certainly an honor to be recognized in the Power 100 List along with many talented and influential business and community leaders. I am humbled to be included on this list… read more »

CGA Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Hunter B. Schenck has been unanimously elected as a Shareholder. With ten years of experience in litigation and real estate, Hunter has become an invaluable asset to CGA’s clients. For the past few years, she has been a member of CGA’s Technology Committee which works on exploring new ways to help attorneys and staff to better serve our clients. “Hunter has worked very hard in building her practice and continues to do so. This is certainly a well-deserved honor,” CGA President Craig S. Sharnetzka said. Schenck provides legal services to individuals… read more »