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In the area of family law, I have have experience representing clients in divorce, custody, child and spousal support matters, domestic violence matters, guardianships, and power of attorney abuses.  I have obtained favorable outcomes in Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties, including obtaining 3rd party primary and legal custody for relatives, and maintaining primary physical custody and obtaining joint physical custody for fathers and mothers.  I am experienced in the differing custody and support procedures of Carbon, Northampton, and Lehigh counties and have appeared before the Court at all stages of litigation including conferences, master’s hearings, and trials.  As a mother of a young daughter, I am intimately familiar with the struggles of raising children and can relate to the sometimes overlooked issues concerning infant welfare and structured schedules.  Whatever your concern may be, my passion for families and children will provide you with zealous thoughtful, and informed representation personalized for your desired outcome.. In the area of workers’ compensation, I have experience representing claimants throughout various stages of workers compensation litigation from the initial claim petition, to hearings, penalty petitions, and compromise and release hearings.  I have successfully argued complex workers’ compensation matters before both Workers’ Compensation Judges and the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board.  Whether your profession involves demanding physical labor, complex work environments, or a stressful office atmosphere, I will guide you through the process and ensure your rights are properly protected to obtain the desired outcome specific to your situation.. My experience in personal injury and general civil litigation matters includes representing victims of automobile accidents, slip/trip and falls, medical malpractice, consumer protection law, common law fraud, and contract dispute matters.  I have also negotiated favorable settlements for clients in the areas of land use/zoning law and real estate tax appeals.. I was admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey in 2009, the U.S. District Court of New Jersey in 2011, and the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and Third Circuit Court of Appeals in 2012.  Between 2009 and 2010, I completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Emil Giordano of the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas.  I am an active member of the Carbon, Lehigh and Northampton County Bar Associations, where I have moderated a continuing legal education seminar on domestic violence.  I am an active member of the Lehigh Valley Women Lawyers Group, Carbon County Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.. I am a lifelong Lehigh Valley resident.  I am currently a member of the Northampton County League of Women Voters (member of the Board 2013-2015), American Association of Universty Women (AAUW - Easton 2011-present), and the First Presbyterian Church of Easton (finance committee member since 2014, Choir Member since 2010). I enjoy singing and playing music on the French horn and piano in my spare time.

I have dedicated my practice to helping clients in the areas of workers' compensation, personal injury, family law, social security disability, and general civil litigation.  As the son of a coal miner from a small town, I understand the unique challenges facing many blue color working families.. I have extensive litigation experience, including argument before the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court.  I have handled hundreds of workers' compensation cases to a favorable outcome, including successfully arguing employee status of a truck driver fatally injured on the job.. I have successfully handed hundreds of simple and complex divorces, and custody matters, including successfully defending a father against allegations of child abuse.. I practice in Northampton, Lehigh, and Carbon County Courts and am familiar with procedures unique to each jurisdiction.

Gerald F. Strubinger, Jr., is the managing shareholder of the firm. He concentrates his practice in the area of workers’ compensation, representing the injured and disabled.. He is certified as a specialist in the practice of workers’ compensation law by the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Section on Workers’ Compensation Law as authorized by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.. Attorney Strubinger graduated from Jim Thorpe High School in 1984 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from College Misericordia (presently Misericordia University) in December 1988. He then graduated in 1992 from the Harrisburg Campus of Widener University School of Law. Following graduation, Attorney Strubinger was admitted to practice before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that same year (1992). He is also admitted to practice before the United States Middle District of Pennsylvania (1994), the United States Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1999), and the United States Supreme Court (2000).. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Attorney Strubinger has seen the inside of many courtrooms. He has represented clients before juries in both civil and criminal matters. His state and federal courtroom experience ranges from civil automobile collisions, slip and falls, and declaratory judgment matters involving insurance coverage. Attorney Strubinger’s criminal jury appearances vary from homicide, assault, indecent assault, and drug related crimes.. During his legal career he has served as solicitor for the Carbon County Sheriff (1996 – present), solicitor for the Carbon County Area Agency on Aging (2004 – present), Carbon County Board of Viewers (1999 – present), the conflict solicitor for the Carbon County Tax Assessment Office (2004 – 2014), the solicitor for the Mahoning Valley Country Club (2002 -2005), Special Counsel to the Carbon County Commissioners (1996), and a conflicts counsel for Carbon County (1993 – 2004).. In addition to these legal services, Attorney Strubinger was the Carbon County Bar Association’s Chancellor (2016-2017) and also sat on its Board of Directors (2012 – 2017). He has previously served as the Associations’ Secretary (1993 – 2007). He is also a member of the Lehigh County Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association, Northampton County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice (also its workers’ compensation section), and American Association for Justice.. Attorney Strubinger has served as a lecturer or panel member regarding continuing legal education. Specifically, he has participated in seminars regarding workers’ compensation and personal injury.. While keeping busy in his legal practice, Attorney Strubinger is committed to his community. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Camp Cadet, Troop N, Pennsylvania State Police, Carbon, Columbia, Monroe, & Luzerne Counties (2006 – present); a member of the Board of Directors, NCMIC Foundation, Inc. (2008 – present) and the Board’s President (2014 – 2015); a member of the Carbon County Democratic Executive Board (1995 – present); Democratic State Committeeman for Carbon County (2003 – 2010); Democratic State Committeeman for Mahoning Township (1997 – 2000); a member of the Lehighton Democratic Club (1995 – Present); Chairman for the Scholarship of Need Golf Tournament for Saints Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Church (2000 – 2007); Chairman of the Mahoning Township Zoning Board (1998 – 2007); a member of the Board of Directors for the Carbon County Friends of Animals (2000 – 2001); President of Lehighton Touchdown Football Club (2015 – 2017); a member of the St. Thomas More Society (2011 – present); and a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, Damien Council 598 and the Council’s Advocate (2011 – present).. As a result of Attorney Strubinger’s continued involvement with his community, he was honored by his alma mater. In 2004 College Misericordia presented him with the Alumni Medallion Award. The award is given to alumni for outstanding community service, commitment in strengthening family life and distinguished professional contributions.