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We’re excited to announce that Nicholas J. Masington, III, founding and managing partner of ARM Lawyers, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys for 2025 by Best of the Best Attorneys. This recognition reflects his dedication to client success and his commitment to providing exceptional legal representation in family law… Read more: Nick Masington Named to Best of the Best Family Law Attorneys 2025

ARM Lawyers is proud to announce that Patrick J. Best, a partner at our firm, has been elected to serve as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Attorney Best, who has been with the firm since 2013, has built a distinguished career representing clients in Social Security, Bankruptcy, and Tax… Read more: ARM Lawyers Partner Patrick J. Best Elected Judge of Monroe County Court of Common Pleas

Published by ARM LawyersAuthor: Brett Riegel, Monroe County Criminal Defense Attorney If you live in Monroe County, PA, you might be wondering: “Do police always need a warrant to search?” This is one of the most common questions we hear from our neighbors in Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, and surrounding areas. The answer is not always… Read more: Do Police Always Need a Warrant to Search in Monroe County, PA?

Facing a bench warrant in Stroudsburg, PA, can be a frightening and confusing experience. If you’ve been issued a warrant in Monroe County, you may be asking, ‘What do I do if I have one?’ The most critical step is taking immediate action with the help of a local attorney. his comprehensive guide will explain… Read more: Bench Warrant Issued in Stroudsburg PA? Your Urgent Guide to Resolution and Legal Help

If you’ve been charged with aggravated assault in Pennsylvania, one of the first questions you might ask is, “What is the minimum sentence for aggravated assault in PA?” Aggravated Assault is a serious charge, and understanding the potential penalties is essential. As a criminal defense attorney in Pennsylvania, I’ve helped many clients facing aggravated assault… Read more: What is the minimum sentence for aggravated assault in Pa?

FMLA and Workers’ Comp: are they the same and can you receive both? One of the most common question we get when it comes to Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation is “What’s the difference between FMLA and Workers’ Comp?“. While you can receive both FMLA and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time in PA, there are… Read more: FMLA and Workers’ Comp: Are they the same thing?

Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable in Pennsylvania? One of the most common questions we receive at ARM Lawyers is, “Are my workers’ compensation benefits taxable?” Understanding the tax implications of workers’ compensation benefits is essential for anyone receiving these payments in Pennsylvania. Let’s dive into the details. Watch the video to hear PA workers’ compensation… Read more: Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Taxable?

Understanding Limited Tort Insurance in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know If you live in Pennsylvania, choosing the right auto insurance can have a significant impact on your legal rights after an accident. In our ongoing series, Pa personal injury attorney, and ARM Lawyers founding partner, Joshua B. Goldberg discusses limited tort insurance. Limited tort… Read more: Limited Tort Insurance in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

This is a hot topic in criminal defense law in Pennsylvania, and a question that many Pennsylvanians ask ARM Lawyers founding partner and criminal defense attorney Brett Riegel. Get answers to the question “Can the police search your vehicle in Pa?” Watch the video below, or continue reading for answers from a qualified Pa traffic… Read more: Can the Police Search Your Vehicle in Pennsylvania?

Understanding Comprehensive and Collision Coverage in Pa In today’s blog we’re going to continue our ongoing series regarding the ins and outs of buying auto insurance in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with Attorney Joshua B. Goldberg. Today’s topic is: Understanding comprehensive and collision coverage. Now you’ve probably heard of these two coverages. And you probably… Read more: Understanding Comprehensive and Collision Coverage in Pa

In today’s article, ARM Lawyers’ criminal defense attorney Brett Riegel answers the commonly asked question: “What is felony speeding in Pa?” Before we get to the answer, remember, when it comes to legal issues and matters dealing with criminal charges in the State of Pennsylvania: it’s always a good idea to consult with a qualified… Read more: What is felony speeding in Pa?

What types of Auto Insurance Coverage are Available in Pennsylvania? When shopping for car insurance in Pennsylvania, it’s important to understand the types of auto insurance coverage available to you, what they cover, and why you need a specific type of coverage. In today’s article, we’re going to go over the different types of auto… Read more: Types of Auto Insurance Coverage Available in Pennsylvania

Understanding Your Auto Insurance Declaration Page What is a Declaration Page? When you’re buying auto insurance, the first document you’ll encounter is the declaration page. This vital part of your policy lists all the coverages you have purchased. Each insurance company formats their declaration pages slightly differently, but they all contain the same essential elements:… Read more: What is the auto insurance declaration page?

A common question I receive as a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorney is: “What is a utilization review?” Well, we’re going to answer this common workers’ comp question in todays blog post. Utilization reviews are a common occurrence in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation cases, so understanding what they are is important to your case. Without further ado,… Read more: What is a utilization review?

What is a virtual hearing? A common Question we receive is: “What is a virtual hearing?” We get asked this question so often, we’ve decided to create this Pennsylvania workers’ compensation virtual hearing guide to help you understand what a virtual hearing is, and how to navigate your virtual hearing when the time comes. So,… Read more: Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Virtual Hearing Guide

What do I do after a work injury? A common question that I receive from victims after a work injury is: “What should I do after a work injury?” And: “What are the most important things that I need to do to make sure that I protect myself after a work injury?” So, we’re going… Read more: What To Do After a Work Injury

Total Disability Wage Loss Benefits vs Partial Disability Wage Loss Benefits In this blog we’re going to dig into Disability Wage Loss Benefits. We’re going to cover total disability wage loss benefits and partial disability wage loss benefits. Two of the most common questions we receive from our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation clients are: What are… Read more: Total Disability Wage Loss Benefits vs Partial Disability Wage Loss Benefits

What workers’ compensation forms am I most likely to receive if I am injured at work? This is a very common question for people that have a workers’ compensation case. We see it all the time at ARM Lawyers. It’s an important question because the workers’ compensation forms that you receive and/or file in a… Read more: The 5 most common workers’ compensation forms in Pennsylvania

What workers’ compensation petitions am I likely to receive/ file if I am injured at work? This is a question that we see all the time with our PA workers’ comp clients, and it’s an important question because the forms that you have to file in a workers’ compensation case are varied and making a… Read more: The Top 5 Workers’ Compensation Petitions in Pennsylvania

What is an IME? In today’s blog, we’re going to answer the question “What is an IME” and explain how it can affect your Pennsylvania workers’ compensation case. An IME can play an important role in your workers’ comp case, and can directly impact the amount of benefits you receive, and/or if you’re eligible to… Read more: What is an IME?

Two kinds of Workers’ Comp Mediation As a part of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system, there is the opportunity to attend a Mediation. Mediation takes two forms in this context. One option is Mandatory Mediation, and the other is Voluntary Mediation. A Mediation is common when dealing with Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation settlements, you can read… Read more: Workers’ Comp Mediation: Mandatory Mediation vs Voluntary Mediation

What is a PA Workers’ Compensation Settlement? This is a very common question from our workers’ comp clients in PA, and it’s one we see all the time at ARM Lawyers, so what is a settlement in a workers’ compensation case in Pennsylvania? A workers’ compensation settlement is a resolution of the injured workers’ wage… Read more: What is a Workers’ Compensation Settlement?

What is a Work Injury? This question is one of the most frequently asked questions pertaining to workers’ compensation cases is Pennsylvania. In today’s blog post we’re going to answer the question “What is a work injury?” in relation to workers’ comp in PA, go over the different types of work injuries, and cover another… Read more: What is a Work Injury?

What is the Workers’ Compensation 90 day rule? This is a very common question for victims of a workplace injury, we hear it all the time with our worker’s comp and personal injury clients. To be clear about what we’re talking about, we have to explain what the Worker’s Compensation 90 day rule is, and… Read more: What is the Workers’ Compensation 90 day rule, and does it affect your Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Case?

A car accident can change a person’s life in the blink of an eye. The damage caused by a negligent driver can be catastrophic. They may suffer injuries that take a long time to heal or they may even be permanent. When they don’t have insurance, the victim may have valid concerns about how they… Read more: What should I do if an uninsured driver caused my car accident?