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The Koeberle law Firm is a boutique firm catering to the legal needs of both small businesses and individuals. We strive to bring affordable, efficient and effective legal services to our clients in a timely and personal manner.
We are not your typical law firm. And we are not your father’s or grandfather’s stodgy, old, conservative law firm. We are entrepreneurs and business owners. We are family-oriented and compassionate. And we are dedicated advocates for all your legal needs.
Our founder, Brian Koeberle, brings 20 years experience to the table as an attorney, sports marketing agent, and top-notch negotiator. Unlike many attorneys, he understands that the goal of every negotiation is to get a fair deal structured for all involved. Too many attorneys negotiate and draft agreements with an eye towards litigation. Brian negotiates deals with an eye towards creating long-lasting partnerships for all parties involved. This philosophy is the direct result of his years of experience negotiating marketing and endorsement agreements for athletes and entertainers.
Our firm’s attorneys also understand the personal needs of individuals in search of sound legal guidance. Whether it’s a young family planning for the future, or a retired couple in need of estate planning, our steady legal hand will guide you towards the right course for you and your loved ones.
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Many homeowners today are living in either planned communities or condominiums governed by homeowners associations (”HOA”). And some of these homeowners end up serving on the board of the HOA without any understanding of their fiduciary duty to the other homeowners. In short, a board member has a fiduciary duty of undivided loyalty to the [...]
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In the wake of the Tiger Woods and Ben Roethlisberger scandals, some corporate marketers may be shying away from using a celebrity as a spokesperson for their product or service. They may view the risk of some untoward actions off the field as too great to offset any goodwill generated by a celebrity endorsement. But [...]
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Many homeowners in Pennsylvania today are living in either planned communities or condominiums subject to either the Uniform Planned Community Act (”UPCA”) or Uniform Condominium Act (”UCA”). Prior to selling their home, such homeowners are required to furnish to the purchaser, prior to execution of a sales agreement, a copy of the declaration, the bylaws [...]
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Recently a dear friend of mine passed away. It was later discovered that in her final days she attempted to hand-write a “will” on a piece of paper. Unfortunately, the document she wrote lacked many of what are considered to be the essential elements of a valid will. As a result, the validity of the [...]
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In this economic downturn, many people who have been downsized have been bit by the entreprenurial bug and are contemplating starting a business. What legal structure the business will have is an important first step in launching the new venture. By default, a new company is a sole proprietorship or partnership unless a different busines entity is created. [...]
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One of the largest advantages of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that you are able to “cram-down” the value of your car in bankruptcy, assuming you meet the correct criteria. The criteria itself? It’s found in the “hanging paragraph” of the bankruptcy code. Section 1325(a)(*) of the bankruptcy code is dubbed as the hanging paragraph [...]
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Bankruptcy cases usually end one of two ways. Debtors either receive a discharge, or they receive a dismissal.
So…which one is good and which one is unwanted?
A discharge in bankruptcy occurs at the end/completion of your bankruptcy proceedings. It is the bankruptcy discharge that takes away your obligation to pay back outstanding debts as a debtor, [...]
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A recent trip to Washington, DC has me reflecting on the wisdom of our founding fathers. As we toured the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam war memorials, I was reminded of John Adams’ quote that “great is the guilt of an unnecessary war.” Surely most Americans would agree that World War II [...]
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The Case of the “Famous Chicken”: Pay Attention at Baseball Games!
Posted on 21. Sep, 2009 by briankoeberle.
It has been a long-standing doctrine in sports law that spectators at a baseball game assume the risk of potentially getting hit by foul balls. The application of the assumption of risk doctrine thereby serves as a complete bar to recovery for damages caused by a foul ball. This doctrine has even been extended to [...]
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Mad at your homeowners association? Considering not paying your annual assessment pending resolution of the dispute? You might want to think twice. Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) have gained a lot of power under Pennsylvania Law in the past decade or so. Since the adoption of the Uniform Planned Community Act (UPCA) in 1997, Pennsylvania law now [...]
