Family Law

• Divorce
  Here are some articles from our blog and podcast audio clips about divorce topics and applicable Pennsylvania laws.
• Child Support
  Our team of attorneys know what it takes to handle child custody, child support, visitation, protection from abuse, and other matters pertaining to your divorce. We will keep your best interests in mind and will use the courts to find the best solution for you and your family.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  For over 30 years, the team of trial attorneys at Trinity Law have practiced family law, including child custody and support. Now that grandparents have standing to claim custody, we are glad to offer our experience and expertise to them as they provide for the care and welfare of their grandchildren.
• Adoption
  Report of Intent to Adopt is not required in step-parent adoptions and there are other exceptions when family members are adopting.
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  Prenuptial agreements – Prenuptial agreements can help protect assets you bring into a marriage and also provide a framework for distributing assets in a divorce.
• Guardianship
  As a Partner with Trinity Law, Attorney Bialas concentrates his practice in Elder Law, and Healthcare Law matters including Guardianship; Medicaid eligibility compliance, and Debt Collection.
• Spousal Support
  Spousal support/alimony – Spousal support and alimony can help ensure you have sufficient income to meet basic needs.
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The short answer is no. Any person can represent themselves. That said, you would also be allowed to operate on yourself, however, that is certainly not recommended. The main reason why it is not recommended that you represent yourself is for the same reason you do not operate on yourself — you simply don’t know what you’re doing. Not only do you have to know the law, but also the procedural and evidentiary rules as well. People often think that they will simply show up in court and tell their side of the story or quote something they found online to the judge and that all will be well. They quickly learn that a court proceeding is a complex process and they cannot speak whenever they want and say whatever they want. A party who is equipped with a lawyer is much more able to navigate these challenges. In criminal defense matters, it is especially critical that you have legal representation, and as early as possible.
• DUI/DWI
  All criminal charges, usually have a lasting impact on your life if they are not properly dealt with. While the potential penalties for your charge may be spelled out in the crimes code, the impact that a criminal conviction can have on your life after serving a sentence can be difficult to predict. Your ability to find work or a place to live may be affected. If it is a sexual offense, registering as a sex offender can create numerous problems.
• Traffic Violations
• Sex Crimes
  When there is a presumptive father with an Affidavit from the birth mother explaining that her husband or ex-husband is not the father;
• Robbery
• Burglary
• White Collar Crimes
• Theft
• Drug Crimes
• Assault

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Corporations were long the mainstay of a businessman who wanted protection from potential liability. In addition, if there are more than a few persons, they provide a much more effective mechanism for running a business than a partnership. On the other hand, there are tax consequences and other operational requirements, which make a corporation more unwieldy than many of the other forms of business organizations. If you are interested in forming a corporation, the attorneys at Trinity Law can guide you through all of the steps of corporate formation and governance, including drawing up the papers and filing them with them with the appropriate government departments.
• Business Formation
• Business Disputes
  Business and law go hand in hand. Everything from setting up shop through employment and trade practices are governed by statute and case law, both state and federal. This is not only for the protection of the public and employees, but also for the protection of the business owner and to promote orderly commerce, which is in everyone’s interest. The attorneys at Trinity Law provide advice on all matters of important business law in Lancaster, York, Dauphin, Cumberland, and Adams counties in Pennsylvania. Whether you are just starting and trying to decide on the form of business organization (sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or more), hiring employees, entering into or enforcing a contract or engaging in acquisitions and mergers, the attorneys at Trinity Law are able to provide you with a full range of services to meet whatever needs you have.Visit our Business Resources page for blog posts and podcasts providing advice for business owners like you. To schedule an initial consultation, fill out the online form or give us a call at 717-843-8046.
• Limited Liability Companies
  Limited Liability Companies (LLC) are probably the fastest growing new business form. They offer the limited liability protection of a corporation but the flexibility of a partnership or, even, a sole proprietorship. As with all forms of business organization, there are advantages and disadvantages. The attorneys at Trinity Law are well-equipped to help you make sense of all the options and assist you in drawing up and filing the necessary documents to form a limited liability company.
• Trade Secrets

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  Wrongful discharge is a specific legal theory that may or may not apply to a situation involving the termination of an employee from employment. The law of Pennsylvania is clear and specific, in many respects, as to what types of claims constitute wrongful discharge. If you believe you have been the subject of wrongful discharge, you should contact an attorney to explore the matter carefully.
• Employment Discrimination
  Many types of cases, including civil cases, require you to file a lawsuit (or settle your case) within a certain period of time. These time periods are referred to as “statutes of limitations.” These time periods can vary widely. For example in an injury claim, in Pennsylvania, a person generally has 2 years from the date of the incident to file a lawsuit. Conversely, in a contract dispute, a person has 4 years to file a lawsuit. Other types of claims carry longer or shorter periods of time. Indeed, some statutes of limitations are as short as one year. That said, other claims, like administrative and employment discrimination claims often require filing within
• Employment Contract
  Unless there is an employment contract, all employment in Pennsylvania is “at will”. “At will” Pennsylvania employment law gives both the employee and the employer the right to terminate employment for virtually any non-discriminatory reason. However, there are times when either or both the employee and the employer want the security of an employment contract. The attorneys at Trinity Law can assist you in negotiating and drawing up an employment contract which will meet the needs of your business.
• Employment Litigation
  Hiring and firing employees is no simple matter. The employment law attorneys at Trinity Law can advise you as to what the law requires in regard to hiring an employee, paying an employee, providing legally mandated notices, and assist you in resolving any employment disputes which may arise. In addition, we can help you develop employee manuals and draw up employment contracts and non-compete agreements. Employers in York, Dauphin and Lancaster County Pennsylvania regularly rely on the legal advice our employment lawyers provide.
• Non-compete Agreement
  In some cases, it is necessary to include a non-compete and/or a confidentiality provision as either a part of an employment contract or as a separate agreement itself. The purpose for a non-compete agreement is that a potential or existing employee or business associate may have or may learn skills which are essential to your business, but which could be devastating if that person took them with him when he left and established a competing business. Such agreements must be carefully drafted. A confidentiality agreement is meant to help keep your unique information, data, and trade secrets from being turned over to your business competitors. The attorneys at Trinity Law can help you frame a non-compete and confidentiality agreement which will both meet your needs and withstand legal scrutiny.
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Many times, people and businesses stake out positions which make matters worse. They operate from an emotional perspective, not from one that is sensible and logical. Emotions often rule the decision-making process. When emotion becomes the basis of decisions, the decisions are often poor, short-sighted decisions. In the end, it costs you money that is best spent elsewhere. Speaking of emotion, our lawyers have seen how the emotional toll that results from litigation can disrupt you and your family whether the issue is a divorce or custody matter or a Will contest. In real estate matters, litigation can destroy your relationship with your neighbors. It can cause a business – employees and employers alike – to lose focus on what it is they are working for in the first place.
• Real Estate Transactions
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  The landlord/tenant relationship takes many forms. There are simple leases, rent-to-buy leases, residential leases, commercial leases, month-to-month leases, year-to-year leases and multi-year leases. And, of course, in a situation such as leasing, where each parties’ welfare depends upon the other party’s cooperation over an extended period of time, there is much room for issues to develop that need to be resolved. At Trinity Law, we have broad experience dealing with these many issues and can assist you in resolving whatever matter may be facing you at the current time.
• Condominium Law
  Although in many ways, a purchase of a condominium is simply a purchase of real estate, yet there is extensive law dealing with the purchase and sale of condominiums, together with regulation of condominium agreements and like matters. Our attorneys at Trinity Law, are able to assist you in regard to every aspect of condominium law whether you are a buyer, a seller or a homeowner’s association.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you’ve been injured in a collision, you need honest, compassionate attorneys protecting your interests. Contact our personal injury lawyers by email or call 717-843-8046 today.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  Experiencing a serious injury or illness can have a drastic impact on your life, especially if you are unable to work. When that happens, one option is to file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. But the SSDI application process can be confusing, resulting in over 2/3 of claims being initially rejected. What many people don’t know is that having your claim denied is not the end of the process. You still have options available to appeal your claim and get the benefits you need. The Social Security Disability Lawyers at Trinity Law can help.
• Medicaid Planning
  One important and often overlooked tool in Medicaid planning is a Family Caregiver Agreement. If a parent or spouse requires care, assistance, or housing, but not at the level of a long-term care facility, a family member can serve – and receive compensation – as caregiver. With a Family Caregiver Agreement, you can adequately compensate your loved one for providing the services a care facility would provide. This agreement can cover housing, meals, transportation, medical care, and even payment for the caregiver.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Further, an estate plan should contain documentation that gives guidance on issues such as health care decisions to be made or financial matters to be conducted in the event you become incapacitated. The estate planning attorneys at Trinity Law have more than 30 years of experience helping individuals create estate plans that give them peace of mind and security in knowing that their wishes for the future will be honored.
• Wills
  We represent clients who are charged with handling probate following the death of a loved one. We seek to move the case through probate court efficiently and with minimal costs whenever possible. If will contests or trust disputes arise, we are experienced in handling probate litigation throughout Pennsylvania.
• Trusts
  Even the closest-knit families have disputes over wills and trusts after the death of a loved one. It happens.
• Power of Attorney
  “We were well satisfied with the health care power of attorney and suggestions. The costs were as expected or somewhat less than estimated.”
• Probate
  Probate law is complicated. It is wise to have an attorney to help guide you through the process. Unforeseen complications in the probate process can sometimes lead to difficult, more painful, and protracted litigation. Having an experienced probate law attorney on your side will help you avoid unnecessary complications and often leads to a faster resolution.

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  Additionally, there are many tax implications associated with divorce. If one spouse has incurred joint tax liability without the knowledge of the other spouse, the other spouse may want to file for Innocent Spouse Relief. Furthermore, mortgage foreclosures and short sales often occur when spouses divorce and can result in taxable cancellation of debt income.
• Tax Law
  In addition to federal tax law, Trinity Law also represents clients in Pennsylvania state tax matters as well. Trinity Law handles state tax matters such as setting up agreements to pay off past due Pennsylvania state taxes and also represents individuals involved in Pennsylvania state tax audits.
• Debt Collection
  At Trinity Law, we understand that the collection of debts is all too often a necessary action in order to maintain a successful business. After all, if you or your business does not receive payment for the products or services you provide, you cannot prosper. Our York, Pennsylvania, attorneys have successfully pursued debt collection activities on retail, commercial and business accounts totaling millions of dollars. Our clients have included residents and businesses both in Pennsylvania and throughout the U.S., ranging in size from small companies and individuals, to nationally known companies.