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Michael D. Recchiuti is a lifelong resident of Bethlehem, PA where he graduated from Freedom High School in 1995.  Mike earned his Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications from The Pennsylvania State University in 1999 and his Juris Doctor degree from Western New England University in 2003.  Mike is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Bar Association of Lehigh County.  Mike is admitted to practice in the state of Pennsylvania and the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Federal Court.Before opening his own firm, Mike practiced with two local Lehigh Valley firms.  During this time, Mike represented several local municipalities in addition to numerous individuals and businesses in various legal matters.  Overall, Mike has almost 10 years of experience practicing law in the Lehigh Valley.  Mike is an elected member of Bethlehem City Council.  He is also active in many civic and political organizations.  Mike previously served as a member of the Board of Directors with the Bethlehem Parking Authority.

I have been engaged in the general practice of law since 1978, with significant emphasis in the following areas: Residential and Commercial Real Estate; Real Estate Title Insurance; Commercial Law and Litigation; Uniform Commercial Code; Government and Municipal Law; Zoning, Planning and Land Use and Litigation; Civil Litigation; Civil Rights.. My 30 years of experience in Goverment and Municipal Law has included my appointment as Solicitor for Glendon Borough and the Glendon Borough Planning Commission since 2011 in charge of all their legal affairs, and Solicitor for the Township of Bethlehem and the Bethlehem Township Planning Commission from 1990-2009.. My hobbies include rock climbing, hiking, and camping.

As a Partner and Attorney with KingSpry’s Family Law/Adoption and Education/Special Educaiton departments, I understand that when it comes to legal matters, few areas are as personal and important to us as those that affect our children and our family lives. Issues related to custody, adoption, foster care, and guardianship require not only a highly effective legal expert, but a lawyer who can treat clients with compassion and understanding. This is what drew me to concentrate my practice in areas of law that address the needs of children and families, and this is what drives me to give every client personalized and exceptional service.. I worked as a masters-level therapist for several years before returning to school in a dual degree program in law and psychology.  I completed a second master's degree and additional clinical experience before deciding the practice of law gave me more of the kind of opportunity I was seeking to help people dealing with life transitions and family matters.. This clinical background still serves me as a lawyer, giving me an insight into my clients’ lives and a broader perspective to draw from when helping resolve their legal matters. My studies in child development inform the guidance I provide to clients regarding how to safeguard the child’s best interest in custody and other issues.. While I am always focused on fulfilling my obligation to pursue my clients’ goals, my passion for child welfare leads me to approach custody, foster care, and other legal issues with the best interest of the child in mind. I offer counsel that helps families consider how the decisions they are making will impact the children involved.. My goal as a lawyer is to help my clients consider a broad range of options, make informed decisions, and achieve the quickest and best resolution to their legal matters as possible. To do this, I combine my strong legal expertise and clinical background with a passion for helping families through what are often very emotionally charged circumstances.

A member of both the Business Law and the Estate Planning and Administration Practice Groups, my practice is devoted to the areas of corporations, business and nonprofit law, limited liability companies, and partnerships; contracts; business mergers, sales, leasing and acquisitions; commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, sales and leasing; wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives; and estate administration.I am a member of the Bar Assn of Lehigh County, the Pennsylvania Bar Assn, and the American Bar Assn. I am a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section of the American Bar Assn; the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley; the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; and LeTip of the Lehigh Valley.I have served on Boards of Directors for numerous community and civic organizations, including the Small Business Council of the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce; Parkland Area Soccer Club; Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley; Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity of Bloomsburg University; Project Yachad; and the Allentown Jewish Community Center. I frequently lecture on business matters and topics of estate planning and administration, including the popular program "What Happens To My Stuff If I Die". I have appeared as a guest on Gene Dickison's More Than Money radio program on WAEB AM 790, where I also served as a guest host.Before becoming an attorney, I served as the Corporate Marketing Director for Holt Broadcasting, which owned Lehigh Valley radio stations WZZO and WKAP. I returned to school in 1989 and received my law degree from Widener University School of Law in 1992, where I was a staff writer for the Law Forum and a member of Phi Delta Phi honor fraternity.I am the third generation of my family to practice law, following my father, Jerome B. Frank, who is a Partner of KingSpry, and my great-uncle, Bernard Frank, who practiced law in the Lehigh Valley from 1939 until his death in 2002.. Business Transactions; Contracts; Entrepreneurial Start-Ups; Real Estate Transactions; Leasing; Succession Planning; Non-Profit Organizations; Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Estates

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in Bethlehem and surrounding areas.