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McNees elects Peter Wertz to membership

LANCASTER, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2026) – McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that real estate and land use attorney Peter Wertz has been elected to membership, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Membership at McNees signifies full investment and inclusion in the firm’s leadership structure, recognizing attorneys who demonstrate professional excellence, a client-centered approach, and a commitment […]

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After 90 years: McNees, Harrisburg, and what comes next

As featured in the August 28, 2026, edition of TheBurg. For generations, the Market Street Bridge has connected Harrisburg with the West Shore. Its stone arches have remained familiar even as the city, the riverfront, and the communities on either side of the Susquehanna have changed around it. Just a few years after the bridge […]

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Erica Wible named chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group

Erica Wible has been appointed as chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group, effective July 1. She succeeds Frannie Reilly, who has led the Public Finance Group since 2022, and we thank Frannie for her dedicated leadership over the past four years. This change recognizes Erica’s contributions to the firm and positions the Public Finance Group […]

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McNees elects Peter Wertz to membership

LANCASTER, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2026) – McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that real estate and land use attorney Peter Wertz has been elected to membership, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Membership at McNees signifies full investment and inclusion in the firm’s leadership structure, recognizing attorneys who demonstrate professional excellence, a client-centered approach, and a commitment […]

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After 90 years: McNees, Harrisburg, and what comes next

As featured in the August 28, 2026, edition of TheBurg. For generations, the Market Street Bridge has connected Harrisburg with the West Shore. Its stone arches have remained familiar even as the city, the riverfront, and the communities on either side of the Susquehanna have changed around it. Just a few years after the bridge […]

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Erica Wible named chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group

Erica Wible has been appointed as chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group, effective July 1. She succeeds Frannie Reilly, who has led the Public Finance Group since 2022, and we thank Frannie for her dedicated leadership over the past four years. This change recognizes Erica’s contributions to the firm and positions the Public Finance Group […]

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McNees welcomes Shawn Woll as business development manager

Shawn Woll has joined McNees as business development manager, serving as a strategic partner to practice group leaders and attorneys across the firm to design, lead, and execute growth initiatives. Woll brings nearly 10 years of business development experience, including two years focused on the legal industry, to drive McNees’ growth strategy, client development, and […]

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46 McNees attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including seven “Lawyer of the Year” honorees

McNees announces that 46 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Among those honored, seven attorneys have been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practices and regions, the highest distinction the publication offers. In addition, 41 attorneys were named to The Best Lawyers […]

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The end of the NLRB’s Successor Bar Doctrine?

What are the collective bargaining obligations of an employer that purchases an ongoing business whose employees are currently represented by a labor organization? Under well-established NLRB case law, assuming that the new employer continues to operate a similar business and a majority of the employees hired by the new employer to operate the business are […]

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McNees unveils refreshed brand built around connection

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Aug. 24, 2026) – McNees Wallace & Nurick today unveiled a refreshed brand identity and redesigned website, reflecting the firm’s nine-decade legacy of exceptional client service and its unwavering commitment to community. The work began as McNees marked its 90th anniversary in 2025. Rather than reinvent the firm, the goal of the brand […]

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2026 summer law clerks reflect on their time with McNees

This summer, several law students joined attorneys and professionals at the firm to gain a hands-on experience in the life and practice of an attorney. These students spent their summer in three of the firm’s offices, working alongside attorneys in practices including corporate and tax, estate planning, labor and employment, and litigation. With them, the […]

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McNees elects Peter Wertz to membership

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Erica Wible named chair of McNees’ Public Finance Group

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McNees welcomes Shawn Woll as business development manager

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46 McNees attorneys named to 2027 Best Lawyers in America®, including seven “Lawyer of the Year” honorees

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