News & Events

6/9/22 - “ We witness and fight against the intersectional symptoms of systemic racism every day. We hold the collective power to bring about sustainable change in advancing racial equity in America.” Says Rhodia Thomas, Chair of the NLADA Board of Directors and Executive Director of MidPenn Legal Services.

5/22/22 - MidPenn Reading Attorney Angelica Matias shares information about local resources for veterans at the Veteran’s Expo at Alvernia University. Photo by Berks Bar Association.
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3/22/2022 - We love hearing from our clients. MidPenn Attorney Jim Orgass recently received this letter from an appreciative client.

3/8/22 - On International Women's Day, we'd like to take a moment to recognize the women on MidPenn's staff who are dedicated to promoting equal access to justice in the communities we serve.

12/16/21 - MidPenn Paralegal Kathy Cella

12/15/2021 - MidPenn’s Lancaster office participated in Operation Santa for the 4th year in a row. This gift giving project is sponsored by the Lancaster Bar Association to make sure that the children living at the Transitional Living Center received gifts from Santa.

9/22/21 - Berks County Attorney Donald F. Smith, Jr., received the 2021 Volunteer of the Year Award at MidPenn's Access to Justice event on September 22, 2021. The award was in recognition of the extraordinary work Attorney Smith has done in the area of housing law. The virtual celebration honored members of the legal profession who have made significant contributions toward achieving Equal Justice for all members of our community. The law firm of McNees, Wallace & Nurick were received the 2021 Law Firm Award for their outstanding pro bono commitment and support of MidPenn's mission. Kay Pickering from the Harrisburg Center for Peace and Justice was presented the Volunteer Award for her collaborative work with MidPenn advocates. The Honorable Judge Carolyn H. Nichols was the keynotes speaker.

10/21/21 - MidPenn Altoona & Bedford Attorneys Ben Challingsworth, Schwanne Kilgus and Brandon Ryan wear purple to bring awareness to domestic violence.

Our Staff Spotlight lights on MidPenn Manager Brent A. Frank. Brent is the Manager for five of our MidPenn offices, serving Bedford, Blair, Centre, Clearfield, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin Counties.

9/21/2021- MidPenn Attorney Matt Rich was appointed to the Supreme Court Minor Judiciary Rules Committee.

Today we shine our Staff Spotlight on Eileen Barlow. Eileen is MidPenn's Long-Term Care Ombudsman working in Schuylkill County.