Friedman Schuman Adds Two More Top Attorneys: Jenkintown Firm Continues Pattern of Growth

JENKINTOWN, Pa., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert A. Bacine, Esq. and Marjorie J. Scharpf, Esq., two prominent estate planning attorneys, have joined the Montgomery County law firm of Friedman Schuman.  Both were members of the firm Flamm Boroff & Bacine in Blue Bell.

The move is part of Friedman Schuman's continuing growth plan, according to Managing Shareholder Kerry S. Schuman.  The firm has grown from 14 attorneys to 23 attorneys over the last three years.  Revenues have grown more than 50 percent during the same time, Schuman reported.

"Part of our strategy for growth has been to acquire the practices of top-tier attorneys. We did this last year by adding Lawrence Lesser and David Stern of Wolf Block, making our Financial Services Practice one of the top practices of its kind in the Philadelphia area," said Schuman.

"Now, the vast skills of Bob and Marjorie will reinforce our reputation as the preeminent Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning Practice in the area. At the end of the day, our growth has improved our services to our current clients and helped us open up new markets for the firm," he said.

"Joining the Friedman Schuman team is a unique and exciting opportunity for me," said Bacine.  "Friedman Schuman's Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning Practice has an outstanding reputation.  The firm's experienced attorneys in business law, financial services, litigation, real estate and other practices will be able to serve my clients well.  I look forward to helping expand this practice."

Bacine has practiced in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania since 1970.  He has concentrated his work on estate planning and business succession planning, as well as, elder law and estate administration.  Bacine also represents business owners and professionals in all types of corporate matters, including employee benefits, and general taxation.  Bacine was a co-founder of the Montgomery Bar Association Probate and Tax Section and served as its chairman.  He is also a member and past president of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council.

Scharpf is a tax attorney with more than 20 years of experience, concentrating in tax, estate planning and estate and trust administration.  In her practice, Scharpf has focused on helping small and family-owned businesses with general tax, business and succession planning concerns.  She has also represented taxable and tax-exempt organizations in all stages of the business cycle from incorporation and on-going operations to dissolution and liquidation.  

Friedman Schuman P.C. was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Jenkintown, PA.  As a full-service regional law firm, Friedman Schuman has provided guidance on matters relating to commercial financing, real estate transactions, municipal law, personal injury and commercial litigation, tax planning and wealth management for an impressive range of national, regional and local businesses, governmental entities, professionals, and individuals.  For additional information, please visit Friedman Schuman's website, www.fsalaw.com.

SOURCE Friedman Schuman P.C.