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A member of the firm since 1991, Alan joined McNees Wallace & Nurick in 1985 following a clerkship with a Federal District Court Judge.  He is the Chair of the firm’s Injunction Group and, in related capacities, is also a member of the Litigation and Intellectual Property Groups.

Most of Alan’s work relates to pursuing and defending matters requiring prompt attention of the courts.  As chair of the Injunction Group, he coordinates the resources of that Group to ensure that client needs are met when emergencies arise.  Alan and the Group routinely handle trademark, copyright, trade secret, contract, non-competition, corporate governance and other business disputes in jurisdictions throughout the country.  He regularly handles injunction proceedings in state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, and has also had cases in Kentucky, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Mississippi, Illinois, Texas, and Florida.  Alan has lectured to County Bar Associations and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on injunction procedures and practices as well as enforcement of non-competition agreements and protection of trade secrets, and has published several articles on the subjects.

Alan also represents non-profit corporations, including the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc., and the New Birth of Freedom Council, Boy Scouts of America.

EDUCATION

Westminster College, B.A., 1980, cum laude, with Honors

Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1983, cum laude, Woolsack Honor Society; Dickinson Law Review

Law Clerk to Hon. R. Dixon Herman (U.S.D.C. Middle District of Pennsylvania)

HONORS/AWARDS

Pennsylvania Bar Association President’s Award, Recipient

Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, 2012-present

The Best Lawyers in America®, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, 2009-present

Best Lawyers®, Lawyer of the Year, 2013, 2015, 2020

Gary F. Yenkowski Client Service Award, 2021

Select Lawyers, 2016

Martindale-Hubbell rated “AV Preeminent”

Harrisburg Best Lawyers, Lawyers of the Year, “Bet The Company Litigation”, 2014-present

Mediator, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2000-present

Boy Scouts of America, Silver Beaver Award, Recipient; Vigil Honor member, Order of the Arrow; member, National Council (2003-2014); member, Philmont Training Center faculty (2012:  Council and District Leadership course)); Council President, 2014-2016 (Keystone Area Council) and 2020-2022 (New Birth of Freedom Council)

Racquetball:

  • Gold medal, 2019 and 2022 National Senior Games, Men’s +60 doubles
  • Gold medal, 2022 Maryland Senior Olympics, +60 men’s doubles
  • 1st place, 2020 Pennsylvania State Doubles Championships, Men’s +55 doubles
  • 2nd place, 2020 Pennsylvania State Doubles Championships, Men’s +25 doubles A/B division
  • 1st place, 2019 Maryland State Doubles Championships, +50 doubles
  • 2nd place, 2019 Maryland State Doubles Championships, Men’s A division
  • 1st place, 2018 and 2022 Keystone Games, Men’s +60 doubles and +60 mixed doubles
  • 1st place, 2016 Keystone Games, Men’s +55 doubles
  • 1st place, 2015 and 2016 Pennsylvania State Doubles Championships +55 doubles

MEMBERSHIPS

Current U.S.D.C. Middle District of Pennsylvania Certified Mediator

Past President, National High School Mock Trial Championship, Inc., Board of Directors

Past President, Leadership Carlisle, Board of Directors

Past Member, U.S.D.C. Middle District of Pennsylvania Lawyers’ Advisory Committee

Past Member, U.S.D.C. Middle District of Pennsylvania Mediation Committee

Past Chair, Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide High School Mock Trial Executive Committee

Past President, Keystone Area Council, BSA (2004-2006)

Past President, New Birth of Freedom Council, BSA (2010-2012)

Member, BSA Northeast Region, Area Committee (2006-2014)

Member, BSA National Council (2003-2014)

Member, Federal Bar Association

COURT ADMISSIONS

U.S. District Court – Eastern District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court – Middle District of Pennsylvania

U.S. District Court – Western District of Pennsylvania

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

U.S. Supreme Court

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

PRESS RELEASES

August 18, 2022 - Best Lawyers® Recognizes 34 McNees Attorneys, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

May 23, 2022 - 12 Pennsylvania McNees Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers®

February 9, 2022 - McNees Professionals Recognized for Contributions to the Firm and its Community

August 19, 2021 - 39 McNees Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

May 26, 2021 - Ten Pennsylvania McNees Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

August 24, 2020 - 34 McNees Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®, Four Named “Lawyer of the Year”

June 29, 2020 - Thirteen McNees Attorneys Among 2020 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

August 15, 2019 - 33 McNees Attorneys Among 2020 Best Lawyers in America, 7 Named Lawyer of the Year

May 9, 2019 - McNees Attorneys Among 2019 PA Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List

October 23, 2018 - McNees Attorneys to Provide Labor & Employment Law Updates at Annual HRACC Seminar

August 15, 2018 - 35 McNees Attorneys Among 2019 Best Lawyers in America

May 31, 2018 - 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

August 15, 2017 - 38 McNees Attorneys Selected as 2018 Best Lawyers in America

August 15, 2016 - 37 McNees Attorneys Selected by 2017 Best Lawyers in America

June 9, 2016 - McNees Wallace & Nurick attorneys selected as 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

December 8, 2015 - McNees Attorneys Selected as 2015 Select Lawyers

August 17, 2015 - 39 McNees Attorneys Selected by 2016 Best Lawyers in America 7 named 2016 “Lawyers of the Year’’

August 10, 2015 - McNees Attorney, Alan R. Boynton, Jr., Named Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America

February 25, 2015 - Three McNees Attorneys Named 2015 "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers®

August 28, 2013 - Judge: PIAA can ban boys on girls' sports teams; new court ruling isn't needed

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