Tom is a member of Barley Snyder’s Business and Real Estate Practice Groups. Having been born and raised in York, Pennsylvania, Tom is thrilled to offer legal assistance to his home community and beyond.
Tom earned his juris doctor degree from Penn State Law. During law school, he gained significant hands-on experience working as an associate at the Penn State Law Entrepreneurship Clinic. Here, Tom discovered his enthusiasm for business and commercial law as he provided legal services to entrepreneurs and business entities throughout Pennsylvania. In this role, Tom drafted contracts, conducted legal research, and guided clients through business formations, amendments, and sales/purchases. Tom also enjoyed serving as a formal mentor to junior clinic associates. Additionally, while in law school, Tom worked as a contract compliance specialist for a leading technology company in the machine health optimization sector. He performed contract review and organization as well as risk analysis.
Prior to attending law school, Tom graduated magna cum laude from Temple University. While juggling multiple part-time jobs and building lasting friendships, Tom completed his bachelor’s degree in three years, won the 2020 American Kinesiology Association Scholar Award, and studied abroad in Greece. Tom is also a proud graduate of York Suburban High School.
Outside the office, Tom can be found playing pickleball, chasing after his niece and nephew, and cheering on the Buffalo Bills and Penn State Nittany Lions. Tom also enjoys volunteering with his friends at Catholic Harvest Food Pantry, which provides food and hygiene products to families in need of assistance throughout the greater York community.
Kim is a member of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Kim’s wealth of experience as a litigator in both the private and public sector gives her a unique perspective to practicing law.
Before joining Barley Snyder, Kim practiced at a small law firm in York where she specialized in the the areas of insurance defense, civil litigation and criminal defense. Prior to moving to private practice, she served as Senior Deputy Prosecutor for the York County District Attorney’s Office where she managed one of the office’s general trial teams. While at the District Attorney’s Office, Kim gained valuable litigation experience and handled countless jury trials that resulted in several noted convictions for the Commonwealth. Kim started her legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Joseph C. Adams in the York County Court of Common Pleas.
Kim is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University where she majored in Political Science and minored in Sociology and World Literature. She continued her education at the University of Baltimore School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate. While attending the University of Baltimore School of Law, she served as President of the Women’s Bar Association and as the Comments Editor to the University of Baltimore School of Law’s Journal of International Law.
Outside of the firm, Kim enjoys spending time with her husband and three sons, traveling, and cheering on her favorite football teams.
- York County Bar Association
- York County Bar Association Arbitration Committee
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP)
Mike is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group. His considerable educational and internship experience provides him with a unique perspective into the world of IP.
Mike’s interest in patent law stemmed from his degree and experience in mechanical engineering. During his internships at Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials, he created designs in SOLIDWORKS that were quickly fabricated and delivered to the factory. Mike enjoyed this process because he could see the designs come to life. This sparked his desire to pursue patent law so he could work with inventors to help them secure rights in the designs they create.
Prior to joining Barley Snyder full-time, he completed a co-op at the firm, working alongside the IP attorneys and gaining hands-on experience in the legal sector. He also served as a summer associate at a niche intellectual property law firm where he worked on claim drafting, prior art searches, and other matters relating to patent prosecution.
Mike graduated cum laude from the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in the top 15% of his class. During law school, he received numerous awards and scholarships. He also was a member of Drexel’s Intellectual Property Law Society which aims to promote awareness and education of the various facets of intellectual property law and keep students updated on current issues in the intellectual property law field. Of note, while earning his undergraduate degree at Penn State, Mike received special acceptance into an engineering design project sponsored by Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Penn State’s Applied Research Lab, and Penn State’s Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics. During this project, he led the Structures sub-team in creating and testing prototype structures to house and temporarily test a sensor package for use in lakes and rivers to identify sources of pollution.
Outside the office, Mike enjoys visiting national parks and state parks throughout the United States, scuba diving, and playing volleyball.
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
- American Intellectual Property Law Association
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award/Best Student Performance in Patent Prosecution
- Outstanding Achievement in Intellectual Property Law Concentration at Drexel University
- Robert B. Washburn Intellectual Property Law Scholarship – Awarded in recognition of academic success in the area of Intellectual Property Law
- Rising Advocate Scholarship – Awarded in recognition of outstanding undergraduate achievement
Anthony joins Barley Snyder after participating in the firm’s Summer Associate Program. He has a passion for business law, real estate law and tax law.
Anthony graduated from Penn State Dickinson School of Law with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship Law. He has gained hands-on legal experience through numerous internships throughout his educational career. Anthony interned for the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General – Bureau of Consumer Protection and for the Pennsylvania Treasury – Board of Finance and Revenue. Aside from completing the Summer Associate Program at Barley, Anthony worked as a summer associate for another regional law firm based in Harrisburg where he gained experience drafting a plethora of legal documents and performing legal research in the areas of business contract litigation, real estate and business entity formation. In addition, Anthony served as a contracts law tutor and an article editor for the Dickinson Law Review.
While pursuing his undergraduate degree, Anthony was actively involved on campus. He served as a Penn State Lion Ambassador, communicating the university’s history and traditions to students, alumni, and friends through tours, programming, and community service. He was the President of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honors Society and served as the Nittany Lion Mascot at the Harrisburg campus.
Outside of the firm, Anthony enjoys dancing – specifically Street Hip Hop, West Coast Swing and Latin Ballroom Dancing. The Bucks County native also enjoys obstacle course racing and cooking.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Civil Procedure (Fall 2021)
Curtis is a member of Barley Snyder, continuing a longstanding tradition of summer associates returning to the firm.
Curtis attended Widener University Commonwealth Law School where he graduated third in his class. During law school, Curtis worked as a judicial clerkship extern for the Honorable Susan E. Schwab, U.S. Magistrate Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. In this role, he conducted extensive legal research, drafted judicial opinions, briefed Judge Schwab regarding pending cases, and prepared memoranda discussing complex legal issues. He also collaborated with chambers clerks in reviewing complaints from pro se litigants in accordance with complaint screening requirements.
Curtis was President of the Federal Bar Association for the Widener University Commonwealth Law School Chapter and the Internal Managing Editor for the school’s Law Review. He also served as a panelist and speaker at the Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society’s Medical Venue Panel, conducting extensive legal research and analysis to participate in the debate of a recent venue rule change for medical malpractice lawsuits.
The Mountain Top native earned a bachelors degree in business administration from Saint Joseph’s University with a concentration in Food Marketing as well as Leadership, Ethics, and Organizational Sustainability.
Outside of the firm, Curtis is an avid golfer who enjoys competing in local amateur tournaments. He also enjoys going to the gym and spending time outdoors with family and friends.
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award (Torts I, Torts II, Contracts II, Business Organizations, Bioethics and the Law, Remedies)
- Survey, A Chilling Decision for School Bus Drivers: A Survey Of Rose Tree Media School District v. Unemployment Compensation Board of Review, 33 Widener Commw. L. Rev. 379 (2024)
Jonah continues a longstanding Barley Snyder tradition of summer associates returning to the firm.
Before joining Barley Snyder, Jonah worked as a Certified Legal Intern in both the University of Pittsburgh School of Law’s Elder Law Clinic and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic. As part of the Elder Law Clinic, Jonah represented clients in guardianship proceedings before the Allegheny County Orphans’ Court and assisted clients in drafting testamentary documents. Additionally, Jonah provided free legal assistance to persons with pending cases before the United States Tax Court.
During his time at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Jonah interned with a small law firm in the Pittsburgh area, working on legal research and brief drafting for Social Security Disability benefit cases pending before the Social Security Administration. He also served as an Articles Editor of the University of Pittsburgh Law Review and as a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society. In addition, he played in the Allegheny County Bar Association Soccer League. Prior to law school, he worked in the Regulatory Affairs department of a Pittsburgh-based electric utility company.
In his spare time, Jonah enjoys traveling, playing soccer, cooking, and cheering on the Pittsburgh sports teams.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Berks County Bar Association
Kristen is a member of the firm’s Trust & Estates Practice Group with an established history of working in banking and law. She has substantial experience in estate planning and document drafting, retirement and charitable planning, estate administration, and wealth transfer. Kristen is also well-versed in advising individuals and institutions on fiduciary administration.
Before joining Barley Snyder, Kristen served as Chief Fiduciary Officer at a Lancaster-based bank where she was responsible for managing the fiduciary business, client servicing, and financial planning aspects. She also has experience working as a Wealth Planner. Prior to entering the banking world, Kristen practiced for a regional law firm in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, charitable and elder law. Kristen’s many experiences in the wealth management, banking and legal industries give her a solid understanding and unique perspective of estate planning and administration.
Kristen is an active member of her Lancaster community, currently serving on the board of directors for the Institute for the Development of Educational Alliances (IDEALLL) and the Lancaster Law Foundation. She earned her B.A from Dickinson College, her J.D. from Widener University School of Law, and her LL.M. in Taxation from Villanova University School of Law.
- Pennsylvania Bar Associations
- Lancaster Bar Associations
Rebecca is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Business practice groups. She is an experienced negotiator who understands how to achieve her clients’ desired results.
In her real estate practice, Rebecca represents both buyers and sellers of commercial real estate from the initial start of the transaction through closing. She has extensive experience representing institutional landowners in complex leasing matters, real estate sales and real estate purchases. Rebecca frequently negotiates and draft leases for landlords for a wide variety of commercial real estate uses, including office, restaurant, manufacturing, medical office, agriculture, and solar. She also assists real estate developers in all stages of development, including conducting due diligence and resolving complicated zoning and title issues. In addition, Rebecca represents bar and restaurant owners with the purchase, sale and transfer of liquor licenses, shepherding the process through the PLCB.
In her business practice, Rebecca represents small to midsize businesses in all matters, including mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. She has experience working through the creation of complicated corporate structures in order to properly protect the interests of all company members. Rebecca frequently acts as outside general counsel to several local companies, helping to create strategy for growth and to assess risk.
Outside of the firm, Rebecca holds several board positions with community organizations throughout central Pennsylvania. She currently serves on the board of directors for Bell Socialization, Margaret E. Moul Home Foundation and Braided River Collective. Rebecca resides in York with her husband and their two children.
Karen is an attorney in the firm’s Employee Benefits practice with more than two decades of legal experience. Karen focuses her practice on assisting employers with all aspects of their employee benefits offerings, including the design and operation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans, welfare plans and executive compensation arrangements. Karen has significant experience with IRS and DOL compliance programs as well as ERISA fiduciary obligations and best practices. She has also represented clients in IRS and DOL audits.
Karen has trained employers and other employee benefits professionals on best practices in employee benefit plan administration, and changes in the laws that govern employee benefit plans (including SECURE 2.0).
In addition to her many years of providing legal advice to employers, she has also worked as legal counsel, in an in-house capacity, with retirement plan service providers. She brings this knowledge and experience to her work with employers, allowing her to provide clients with pragmatic advice and solutions.
