Estate planning attorney Brian Honness presented Business Transition Planning for Auctioneers at the 2026 Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) Annual Conference and Trade Show, offering practical guidance to help auction businesses prepare for long‑term stability and smooth ownership transitions. He covered core transition‑planning fundamentals, such as identifying successors, timing, transfer mechanics, aligning business and personal goals, and reducing risk.
Brian also emphasized key estate‑planning documents, tax issues, and the roles of decision‑makers during unexpected events. Attendees received an overview of transition options, including family succession, sales to employees or partners, third‑party sales, gradual step‑backs, and orderly wind‑downs, illustrated through practical scenarios.
He concluded by addressing common pitfalls, including late advisor involvement, incorrect assumptions about family participation, tax challenges, business‑real‑estate complications, and restrictive covenants.
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 […]
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 […]
McNees welcomes seven law students joining the firm as clerks for the 2026 summer session. The clerks will work alongside attorneys in offices throughout Pennsylvania, offering valuable support on active matters. This year’s clerks will gain hands-on experience in legal practices, including corporate and tax, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and real […]
RADNOR, Pa. (May 12, 2026) — McNees Wallace & Nurick today announced that attorney Ashley R. Bradley has joined the firm’s Corporate & Tax Group in Radnor. Bradley represents buyers and sellers in corporate transactions across a range of industries, including healthcare, food and beverage, and manufacturing. She advises clients across Pennsylvania on mergers and […]
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