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Barley Snyder Adds Two Trusts & Estate Attorneys in Lancaster Office

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September 6, 2024

For Immediate Release

Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce attorneys Kristen L. Hartman and Gloria A. Shatto have recently joined the firm in its Lancaster office. Both attorneys are the newest members of the firm’s Trust and Estates Practice Group.

Kristen Hartman brings extensive experience to the firm in the areas of wealth management, banking and law. In her most recent position, she served as Chief Fiduciary Officer at a Lancaster-based bank. Prior to entering the banking industry, Hartman practiced at a regional law firm in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, charitable and elder law. Active in her community, Hartman serves on the board of directors for the Institute for the Development of Educational Alliances (IDEALL) and the Lancaster Law Foundation.

“I am pleased to be joining Barley Snyder, a premier law firm known for its exceptional client service and integrity. I look forward to working closely with our clients to provide personalized solutions that honor their values and assist them in navigating the complexities of estate planning,” said Hartman. “My passion for helping clients secure their legacy and protect their loved ones has guided my career, and I am excited to continue this work alongside the talented team at Barley Snyder.”

Gloria Shatto joins Barley Snyder with a demonstrated history working in estate and trust administration and wealth management. Before starting at the firm, she worked as a Trust and Estate Administration Manager at a Lancaster-based bank where she handled a vast array of estate matters. Shatto also has prior experience practicing law at a firm in Lancaster County where she advised clients on matters of estate planning, estate administration, real estate transfers and elder law. Currently, she serves on the Board of Trustees for The Janus School.

“I am excited to join Barley Snyder where I will have the opportunity to collaborate with an exceptional team of legal professionals and work closely with clients to address their legal needs,” said Shatto. “My decision to join Barley was based on many years of working with members of the firm and seeing their commitment to clients. I look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to contribute to the success of the firm and providing our clients with the high level of dedication and service they deserve.”

“We are thrilled to welcome two exceptional attorneys – Kristen and Gloria – to our trusts and estates practice,” said Randy R. Moyer, partner and chair of Barley Snyder’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. “Their extensive knowledge and backgrounds will not only enrich our team but enhance our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to our clients. We look forward to the impactful contributions they will make here at Barley.”

About Barley Snyder
Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 130 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md. The firm serves businesses, individuals and organizations in all major areas of civil law including business, employment, immigration, employee benefits, finance & creditors’ rights, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, tax, construction, environment and energy, health care, education, municipal authority, hospitality, senior living, cybersecurity and food and agribusiness. www.barley.com | @BarleySnyder

Press contact: Elise Pini, Senior Marketing Coordinator | epini@barley.com | (717) 553-1059


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