Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Family law is a branch of legal practice that deals with issues related to family relationships, such as marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic violence. It encompasses a wide range of legal matters that involve family members and their rights and responsibilities. Family law aims to address issues in a fair and just manner while considering the best interests of the individuals involved, especially when it comes to matters concerning children.
• Adoption
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support
  Keep in mind that family law can vary between jurisdictions, as different regions may have distinct legal systems and regulations. If you have specific questions or concerns, it’s advisable to consult with a family law attorney who can provide guidance based on the laws applicable to your situation. Our comprehensive family law services encompass a wide range of issues, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, and more. We recognize that every family is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet the individual needs and goals of our clients.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  CGA Law Firm’s main office is located in the CGA Professional Center on North George Street in downtown York, Pennsylvania directly across from the Valencia Ballroom. Our Law Offices are convenient to Route 30, Interstate 83, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. We offer on-site parking for our clients. Our law firm in York, PA specializes in a wide range of legal services including bankruptcy & debt restructuring, business & corporate Law, employment law, estate planning, family law, government & education law, litigation, ADR, or criminal defense, real estate law, & more! With a focus on providing customizable solutions for each of our clients, we create an individualized plan to achieve the best outcome possible. Contact us to get started.
• DUI/DWI
  Eligibility for ARD and conditions of the program vary from county to county. However, certain DUI offenses are automatically excluded by law...
• Money Laundering
  This is an update to our January 16, 2024 article titled he Corporate Transparency Act and Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting”. At the beginning of this year, the Corporate Transparency Act ( TA became effective. The CTA is intended to aid law enforcement in combating illicit activity, such as money laundering and terrorist financing, conducted through anonymous shell companies. It does so by mandating certain entities, primarily small or medium size businesses, to report eneficial owner information to the Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network ( inCEN . The CTA authorizes FinCEN, a Bureau of the US Treasurer Department, to collect, protect and disclose this information… read more »

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Corporate law was the primary focus of Gary’s legal practice and he had many businesses that were his loyal clients for decades. He successfully negotiated many mergers, acquisitions, and generational transfers of business ownership and participated in numerous leveraged buyout transactions that made it possible to keep viable businesses in the York area and sustain local employment opportunities. Gary represented developers of residential, commercial, and industrial projects, and real estate brokerage firms. Gary was able to counsel his clients on matters pertaining to the purchase and sale of assets, business valuations, transfers of stock, buy-sell agreements, and contractual matters.
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Business Disputes
  With a seasoned team of corporate and employment law attorneys, CGA Law Firm offers the specialized skills essential for advancing your business through multiple business law endeavors. Regardless of your business scale, whether you e at the helm of a large corporation, starting your first business, or spearhead a non-profit organization, our legal experts cater to your distinct requirements.
• Construction Contracts
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  CGA Law Firm real estate attorneys practicing in Commercial Real Estate Law, Residential Real Estate Law and Title Insurance offerings, provide clients in Central Pennsylvania with comprehensive knowledge and experience regarding transactions involving the acquisition, development, leasing, management and disposition of commercial, industrial, and residential real estate, including the financing aspects of those transactions. Our assistance continues throughout the entire transaction, encompassing everything from negotiations to preparation of all necessary agreements and documents including title insurance.
• Construction Litigation
  CGA assists many new home buyers with the negotiation of and explanation of the terms contained in residential home Construction Agreements. These Agreements are typically prepared by the new home construction companies and are typically one-sided in favor of the contractor. As such, Construction Agreements contain numerous provisions and risks which new home buyers should be alerted to.
• Real Estate Transactions
  CGA Law Firm’s Real Estate team provides legal representation to home buyers and sellers. Our experienced attorneys offer legal advice regarding the purchase and sale of single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. In addition, we handle many other real estate transactions including mortgage refinances, leases, installment sales agreements, and for sale by owner (FSBO) agreements.
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
  When approaching a commercial real estate transaction, we begin by providing you with advice and guidance regarding how to design and structure a project or transaction to best serve your business objectives. Our attorneys have the experience to assist you in minimizing zoning or other land-use issues, regulatory problems, analyzing financing alternatives, maximizing the potential for favorable financing and tax treatment, and performing related tax planning.
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  After you purchase a property at tax sale, you may find that there are people still living in the property. An ejectment action will need to be filed in order to remove any occupants because the Tax Assessment Office will not remove them for the purchaser. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court confirmed in 2019 that a purchaser of property at tax sale cannot proceed with an eviction under the Landlord Tenant Act. This is because there is no landlord tenant relationship between the purchaser of property at tax sale and the occupants of such property, which may be the previous owners. … read more »
• Condominium Law

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Peter D. Solymos had over 40 years of experience in all types of civil litigation including accident, products liability, malpractice, corporate, personal injury, social security and workers compensation.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Bankruptcy, Education Law, Estate Planning, Family Law, Litigation, and Real Estate include all legal work related to serving individuals. It is important for CGA Law Firm’s clients to know that they have a team of attorneys who are knowledgeable in the relevant areas of law.
• Wills
  We recently worked with Jeff Rehmeyer to update our wills and estate planning. Jeff was very thorough and insightful. He kept us on track during the entire process. Jeff was very easy to work with, and we would recommend him without hesitation. Ken and Phyllis Stine
• Trusts
  From Attorney Tim Bupp, chair of the CGA Law Firm Estate Law practice group. If your beneficiary is a person with a disability ( WD , creating a special needs trust for their benefit can be one of the most important things you ever do. Our goal in estate planning is to ensure that our assets will provide our loved ones with benefits for their health, safety, and well-being. In some circumstances, such a beneficiary may already be receiving state or federal benefits such as Medicaid, SSI, or SNAP benefits, which are eans-tested that is, a beneficiary with too many assets in… read more »
• Power of Attorney
  To assure that we act correctly towards your fiduciary agents such as your power-of-attorney and health care agents, and assure that we work with them only in your best interest;
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  CGA is experienced in both personal and business bankruptcy issues. Understanding all aspects of individual and business finances is key to understanding the legal process of either financial restructuring or, where necessary, bankruptcy. The attorneys in the CGA Bankruptcy and Debt Restructuring Department work regularly with both individual financial problems and the problems experienced by family-owned businesses to protect and preserve assets, and help show a way out.
• Foreclosure
  Acting promptly, as soon as the problem is upon you, can minimize the downside. It can help you save assets from seizure by creditors or loss by repossession or foreclosure. It can allow you to focus on the bills that have to be paid as opposed to the ones that are simply creating the most immediate pressure.
• Tax Law
  Members of the CGA estate planning team hold advanced degrees in tax law (Masters of Law in Taxation) and are well suited for advising clients on the ever changing estate tax laws and how it will impact your estate. They also hold certifications in estate planning and pension law taxation. In addition, CGA Law Firm has representation on a number of Board of Directors including the York County Estate Planning Council and the York County Community Foundation.