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Real estate litigation attorney Helen Gemmill has been named a Central Penn Business Journal Icon honoree for 2026. The Icon Honors celebrates business leaders, over the age of 60, who have achieved notable success in their fields and whose integrity, selfless service, and vision have made a significant impact on the central Pennsylvania community. For […]

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 to the firm’s values. “We’re excited […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Mark Fitzgerald has been appointed as member-in-charge of McNees’ Plymouth Meeting office, effective July 1. As the Plymouth Meeting office’s first member-in-charge, Mark will focus on shaping its culture, strengthening ties across the firm, and deepening McNees’ presence in the greater Philadelphia region, from building relationships with the local business community to ensuring the office […]