Donner-272x300Kang Haggerty LLC is pleased to announce that Henry Donner, Of Counsel, has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the profession.

Donner is once again named to the list for his well-regarded construction law practice.

Best Lawyers was founded in 1983 and is published in 70 countries and all 50 states. Its methodology employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. The 24th edition of The Best Lawyers in America highlights the top 5% of practicing attorneys in the United States, based on more than 7.4 million evaluations, recognizing attorneys in 140 practice areas.

Edward T. Kang, EsquireIn the July 27, 2017 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kang Haggerty Managing Member Edward T. Kang writes on Being Careful What You Say in Settlement Discussions.

Be Careful What You Say in Settlement Discussions

By Edward T. Kang

Three New Jersey Supreme Court committees have recently prohibited three online services that allow clients and lawyers to interact for a small fee. Certain Avvo, LegalZoom, and Rocket Lawyer products have been deemed to be in violation of ethical standards in the state and are currently blacklisted. Moreover, Avvo is under fire for its improper fee-splitting.

In the Joint Opinion issued by the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics, Committee on Attorney Advertising and Committee on the Unauthorized Practice of Law (ACPE Opinion 732, CAA Opinion 44, UPL Opinion 54), the committees state that “New Jersey lawyers may not participate in the Avvo legal service programs because the programs improperly require the lawyer to share a legal fee with a nonlawyer…”

On the other hand, it adds, “The Committees further find that LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer appear to operate legal service plans through their websites but New Jersey lawyers may not participate in these plans because they are not registered with the Administrative Office of the Courts…” While these two services are permissible under RPC 7.3(e)(4), they are off limits due to the lack of registration.

Edward T. Kang, EsquireIn the June 22, 2017 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kang Haggerty Managing Member Edward T. Kang writes on How to Effectively Work With Millennials as Employees and Clients.

How to Effectively Work With Millennials as Employees and Clients

By Edward T. Kang

Kang Haggerty LLC, a boutique business litigation firm with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ, congratulates Henry Donner, Of Counsel, on being selected as a notable practitioner for construction law in the 2017 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

According to Chambers:  “The ‘outstanding’ Henry Donner is a highly experienced attorney who comes recommended for his work on behalf of architects, developers, contractors and engineers. He provides assured counsel in cost disputes and design error cases.”

Chambers notes that with Donner’s prior firm, his construction law team was known for “offering expertise on all aspects of the construction development process, including contract negotiations and litigation. Possesses extensive experience representing a broad client base, consisting of managers, contractors and design professionals.”

“Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016—One-Year Later, Now What?” by Edward T. Kang | Legal Intelligencer

Following its enactment on May 11, 2016, there have been many cases filed in the US District Courts under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). In this publication with The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang discusses notable developments relating to the DTSA – such as the private right of action arising from a trade secret misappropriation that occurred before but continues after the act’s enactment, which is drastically different from the Uniform Trade Secrets Act adopted by most of the states.

Click here to read the full article about the updates on the DTSA.

Act 170 Changes the Business Landscape in Pennsylvania

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HD-Head-Shot-200x300Philadelphia, PA (April 3, 2017):  Henry J. Donner, an accomplished construction law practitioner and formerly name shareholder at Jacoby Donner, has joined Kang Haggerty LLC (KH), a business litigation boutique with offices in Philadelphia, PA and Cherry Hill, NJ.

“While it is a bittersweet moment for me to see the dissolution of Jacoby Donner, it is with great excitement that I join a vibrant business litigation and transaction law firm in Philadelphia where my practice and clients can continue to thrive,” said Donner, who will be Of Counsel at Kang Haggerty.

Donner’s experience over nearly 40 years of practice includes counseling and representing those in the construction industry: real estate developers, condominium associations, contractors, subcontractors, architects/engineers, and construction contractor associations. His practice also includes real estate, estate planning & administration, multi-employer ERISA plans, and labor law.

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