Archive for the ‘Welcome to CGA’ Category

CGA Law Firm is pleased to welcome litigator Derek T. Maninfior to our Litigation Practice Group as an associate of the Firm. Maninfior has experience representing clients in civil and criminal cases throughout central Pennsylvania. His expertise includes trial and appellate advocacy, making him a valuable addition to our team. “I am thrilled to join such a talented team of legal professionals,” said Maninfior. “The breadth of knowledge and experience at CGA is inspiring, and I’m excited to hone my skills as an advocate to provide exemplary legal representation to the York and surrounding communities.” Maninfior has a diverse background,… read more »

Please join us in welcoming Luke Speelman, CGA Law Firm’s 2023 Summer Clerk! Luke will be rotating through CGA’s practice groups and working with our receptionists to gain valuable insight into the legal field.

She will be working with Attorneys Rebecca Shanaman, Taylor Baublitz and Sharon Myers. We are thrilled to have Kelly on board with us and we know that she’ll be a valuable asset to our team!

Mackenzie is inspired by civil rights and litigation and her desire to continue learning Nicole is inspired by her four family members who are also attorneys and her interest in debate The Summer Associate program at CGA offers a comprehensive, substantive and rewarding opportunity to law students. The program is designed to expose participants to the many practice areas available at CGA, to enhance research and writing skills, and to aid in professional development. Summer Associates complete research projects, write articles, sit in on meetings, complete various assignments, attend CGA Law Firm events and socials, and receive mentorship from CGA… read more »

Municipal Paralegal Joins CGA Law Firm Sean T. McNally is CGA’s most recent addition to the municipal legal team. He has over six years of experience as a paralegal with a focus in areas as diverse as business formation and elder law. At CGA, he is looking forward to narrowing his practice specifically to municipal law. A Penn State alumnus, Sean earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology. His undergraduate coursework taught him to think critically about current and historical social issues, research and analyze empirical data, and develop ideas to improve the social world. His favorite classes at… read more »

CGA Law Firm is excited to welcome Emily Ditt! Emily has many interests and has always managed to find time for each of them in her action-packed schedule. During her years at Susquehannock High School, Emily played tennis year round. She competed for the school team in the fall and for a local USTA team the rest of the year, making time in the spring to manage the boys’ tennis team. Fluent in Spanish, Emily was an active member of the Spanish Club, earning a trip to France and Spain in her sophomore year. She was the Class President in… read more »

Welcome back to CGA, Aurora! Aurora Lynd received the prestigious 2022 President’s Award! The Widener University Delaware Law School awards one President’s Award each year to the second-year student who contributed most to the school in terms of exceptional scholarship and extracurricular activities. This year, Aurora was the law school student who stood out from her peers for special recognition. Achieving top marks in law school is challenging enough, but Aurora also holds leadership positions in several prominent organizations and has an externship at the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. She is Editor-in-Chief of the… read more »

Introducing CGA Summer Associate, Courtney Buechler! Courtney Buechler is a U.S. Army officer whose job is focused on protecting other service-members against threats of biological and chemical weapons, “dirty bombs,” and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). As a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Officer, Courtney is frequently called upon to share her scientific expertise with every type of unit in the Army. Courtney’s interest in law school was sparked while teaching Military Science at Texas Tech University. During her time there, The Judge Advocate of the United States Army (TJAG) was hosted for a campus visit and he discussed… read more »

Introducing CGA Summer Intern Hannah Dubbs! Growing up, Hannah always knew that she would become an attorney. From an early age, she demonstrated strong debating skills and the ability to defend a viewpoint objectively. Hannah has always found law interesting and is often told that she would make a great attorney. She has never wavered from this goal. Her secret weapon is that people often underestimate her ability. They do not expect her to be so driven academically. Hannah takes the most challenging classes and achieves top marks. Hannah is a graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, and a current rising… read more »

Welcome, Attorney Taylor M. Baublitz! A York County native, Taylor grew up in a home that emphasized the value of education. Her parents taught her to think critically with reason, but also encouraged her creativity. At Lebanon Valley College, Taylor chose classes of great interest to her, which resulted in an Art History major with a Political Science and a Law and Society double minor. In her last year of undergraduate studies, Taylor interned for the Lebanon Valley Public Defender’s Office. The Public Defender’s Office primarily represented indigent adult and juvenile defendants with misdemeanor or felony charges. She gained experience… read more »