Lawyer Peggy M. Morcom, graduated from
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; Pennsylvania State University, Paralegal Certificate Widener University School of Law, J.D., is now employed by Owens Barcavage & McInroy, LLC at
2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 101 Harrisburg, PA 17110.
While being a member of Dauphin County (Member: Continuing Legal Education Committee; Project Kid's Care), Lebanon County (Chair, Women's Lawyer Group), Young County (Member: Bar Stools Theatre Group; Young Lawyers Division; Women and the Law Committee) and Pennsylvania (Lay Day Participant) Associations; Child Care Consultant (Former Member, Board of Directors); Widener University School of Law (Mentor Program Participant)., Peggy M. Morcom is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Peggy M. Morcom as your lawyer, you should consider whether Peggy M. Morcom offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Peggy M. Morcom has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Peggy M. Morcom's office is located at Harrisburg, PA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
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Peggy M. Morcom has been admitted in 2004, Pennsylvania Supreme Court; 2005, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His or her practice areas include Professional Liability; Federal Civil Rights; Employment Law; Municipal Liability; General Liability Defense; Unemployment Compensation; Education Law; Academic Employment; Public School Law; School Board Defense; School Board Liability; School District Liability; School Law; Special Education; Student Discipline; Teachers Credentials.
Peggy M. Morcom's college and law school education includes Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, B.A.; Pennsylvania State University, Paralegal Certificate, Widener University School of Law, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Dean's Honors. Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity. Recipient, Outstanding Student Service Award. Vice-President, Student Bar Association. Publications: "An Available or Unavailable Witness, That is the Question," Defense Digest, December 2005; "Willful Misconduct - Denial of Benefits Despite Lack of Intent," Defense Digest, December 2007; "Pennsylvania Special Education Law - Maintaining an Ethical Balance," National Business Institute, November 2007; "Pennsylvania Special Education Law - Protecting the Rights of Children with Special Needs," National Business Institute, November 2007. Published Decision: Various published decisions from the United States District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania related to successful arguments on Motions to Dismiss, and Motion for Directed Verdict. Seminars Presented: Pitfalls, Traps, and Simple Cures in Special Education Procedures, 2009; Pennsylvania Special Education Law (National Business Institute/NBI), December 7, 2007; Employment Law, Fall 2006; Family Law, Fall 2004 and Winter 2005. Professional Experience: Associate - General Practice Firm, Reilly, Wolfson, Sheffey, Schrum & Lundberg, September 2008-May 2010; Associate - Insurance Defense Firm, Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin, July 2005 - September 2008; Associate, Hoffmeyer & Semmelman, LLP, 2004-July 2005; Adjunct Faculty, Duquesne University, Fall 2006; Adjunct Faculty/Legal Studies, Wilson College, 2003-2005. Fellow, Young County Bar Foundation (Fundraisi. You should contact other
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