Tasha is a member of Barley Snyder’s Litigation, Health Care and Higher Education groups, concentrating her practice in the areas of civil litigation and medical malpractice.

As a member of the firm’s Health Care Industry Group, Tasha focuses her practice on the defense of healthcare facilities and physicians in medical malpractice litigation. She handles a wide range of tasks, including state licensing investigations, depositions, preparing defensive pleadings, research, and counseling clients prior to testifying in court.

As a member of the firm’s Higher Education Industry Group, Tasha provides counseling for administrators, faculty, and staff regarding student rights and discipline issues arising under a host of federal and state laws including the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act. She has assisted colleges and universities in drafting and implementing ADA-compliant policies and procedures to accommodate students with disabilities. Tasha has also represented colleges and universities in a diverse array of litigation matters.

Tasha’s exceptional interpersonal skills are one of her greatest assets, allowing her to build strong, trusting relationships with clients and opposing counsel alike. Her friendly and approachable nature fosters effective communication, while her proactive approach ensures clients are well-informed and confident in her work. This combination of reliability, dedication, and personalized attention sets her apart in her field.

A Lancaster native with Amish roots, Tasha is passionate about public service and social justice. She enjoys volunteering to represent those in need of legal services. Her pro bono work involves seeking U Visa immigration relief, defending prisoners’ rights, and fighting wrongful convictions. Tasha has a long history of volunteering in her hometown with various non-profit organizations including the Warwick Youth Aid Panel, Advoz, Lancaster County Conservancy, Night to Shine, Church World Services, The Mix, and Clare House. She currently serves on the board of directors of Advoz and Tenfold.

Before joining Barley Snyder, Tasha interned with the Lancaster County District Attorney’s office and Villanova Law’s Institute to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation (CSE Institute). She previously worked in Lancaster City as a Finance/Human Resources director for six small businesses, as an Executive Director of a non-profit working alongside women affected by homelessness, and as a refugee resettlement caseworker. She relates to a broad spectrum of people and is comfortable in diverse settings.

Outside the office, Tasha enjoys anything outdoors, running, and thrift shopping. She lives in Lancaster with her husband, son, and rambunctious dog.