Alice is a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Litigation practice groups with a background in the areas of environmental, energy and land use law. She is a strong advocate for her clients, effectively representing them in environmental litigation, regulatory and transactional matters.
Alice has experience advising clients on environmental issues related to the construction and operation of infrastructure projects, including natural gas pipelines, railways and wastewater treatment plants, as well as environmental remediation obligations at former industrial properties. She has particular experience with litigation matters involving CERCLA, HSCA, RCRA, the New Jersey Spill Act, the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law, PFAS related issues, alleged constitutional violations, and common law tort claims including nuisance and trespass. She also advises clients on a variety of regulatory and transactional matters, including compliance with applicable federal and state regulations governing pesticide applications and wastewater discharges; property title issues related to bankruptcy and probate proceedings; and the availability of tax credits for brownfield property redevelopment.
Alice takes a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to her practice, working closely with clients, consultants, experts, government agencies, and opposing counsel to support strategic and effective legal outcomes. Prior to joining Barley Snyder, she worked at a boutique environmental law firm based in the Philadelphia suburbs and as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Robert O. Baldi in the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.
Alice graduated cum laude from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law where she received a Dean’s Merit Scholarship and completed a concentration in litigation and dispute resolution. During law school, Alice was a legal intern for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region III in the Criminal Enforcement Division and the President of the Environmental and Energy Law Society. Additionally, Alice was an executive member of the Villanova Law Moot Court Board and advanced to the final round of the 60th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition where she argued before the Honorable Susan P. Gantman of the Pennsylvania Superior Court, the Honorable Barry T. Albin of the New Jersey Supreme Court, and the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Alice graduated cum laude from Davidson College with a bachelor’s degree in environmental studies.
- Delaware Valley Environmental American Inn of Court (Programming Committee Member)
- 60th Annual Theodore L. Reimel Moot Court Competition Finalist
- “Regulatory and Litigation Updates on Greenwashing and ESG Claims”, Celesq Webinar (May 2023)
- “Navigating the Difficult Personalities You Will Encounter in Your Legal Career”, The Bencher (July 2023)
- “Developments in Greenwashing and ESG Regulation and Litigation Expected in 2023”, Legal Intelligencer Article (February 2023)
- “Will the EPA be Able to Tackle ‘Big’ Problems Following the ‘West Virginia’ Decision?”, Legal Intelligencer Article (November 2022)
Nikolajs (pronounced nickel-ice) is a member of Barley Snyder’s Employee Benefits Practice Group, focusing on all aspects of employee benefits, executive compensation, and employment and payroll taxes. Nikolajs’ employee benefits practice includes matters about 401(k) and profit sharing plans, welfare benefit plans, pension plans, and other fringe benefits. A sizable portion of Nikolajs’ practice is devoted to correcting non-compliant plans with the IRS’s and DOL’s correction programs.
Nikolajs also drafts executive compensation agreements that are compliant with the non-qualified deferred compensation and golden parachute sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Additionally, Nikolajs represents clients before the IRS in a variety of matters, including employment and payroll tax levies and liens and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty.
Before joining Barley Snyder, Nikolajs was an Honors Program Attorney with the IRS, Office of Chief Counsel in its Litigation & Advisory division. At Chief Counsel, he litigated and advised on dozens of cases across a wide variety of issues in the U.S. Tax Court. Nikolajs brings his Chief Counsel mindset and experience to all his clients’ matters to protect their interests before the IRS.
Nikolajs proudly earned his J.D. Cum Laude from Penn State Dickinson Law. There, he also earned a Tax Certificate and served as the Executive Symposium Editor of the Dickinson Law Review. When he is not serving his clients, you will find Nikolajs reading books about early American history and hiking the Appalachian Trail with his wife, Margot, and rescue “supermutt,” Dorie.
- Edward M. Polisher Endowed Award: High Academic Achievement in the Tax Law Curriculum
- Woolsack Honors Society
- Corpus Juris Society
- Symposium, Exploring ESG: Navigating Responsible Business Practices, 128 Dick. L. Rev. (2024)
- Weed Like Our Money Back: Amending Pennsylvania’s Medical Cannabis Law for Insolvent Cannabis Businesses, 128 Dick. L. Rev. 627 (2024)
- Honors Program Attorney, IRS, Office of Chief Counsel
- Employee Benefits Research Assistant
- Legal Intern, PA Department of Revenue, Office of Chief Counsel
- Legal Intern, PA Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection
- Legal Intern, United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Asahel is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Real Estate practice groups.
Asahel litigates across a broad range of civil matters, with a primary focus on medical malpractice defense and professional liability defense. His litigation work also includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in civil disputes involving property damage, loss of income, boundary disputes, landlord-tenant issues and breach of contract. In addition, Asahel supports the firm’s Municipal Industry Group on the litigation side, handling municipal claims and conducting related legal research.
Asahel litigates with unwavering professionalism, blending a sharp, results-driven approach with a personable and respectful demeanor. His tenacity is always matched by a focus on fair and principled advocacy.
Asahel is a 2022 graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He was a Senior Editor of the Dickinson Law Review, a member of the National Mock Trial Team, and a Law Lion Ambassador. Asahel worked as a graduate research assistant to Professor Mohammed Badissy, professor of international development in energy and climate finance. Asahel was an intern to Judge Michael Flannelly, York County, and Judge William Tully, Dauphin County. He also completed internships with the U.S Attorney’s office of the Middle District of Pennsylvania and with the York County Public Defender’s Office.
Before becoming a lawyer, Asahel was a middle and high school English and history teacher for 12 years. Outside the office, Asahel is a father of four, soccer coach, avid sailor and DIY enthusiast. The South Jersey native also volunteers with the Judge Hoover Pro Bono Guardianship Monitor Program and the Dauphin County Bar Association’s Custody Clinic, in addition to serving as a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Law Education Committee.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Christian Legal Society
- Federalist Society
- The Dickinson Law Vision and Leadership Award, 2022
- The Montgomery and MacRae Award for Nontraditional Students, 2022
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.
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 is a member in the firm’s Business and Finance & Creditors’ Rights practice groups. He 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’s Litigation and Finance & Creditors Rights practice groups. He continues 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 is a member in the firm’s Trusts & Estate, Finance & Creditors’ Rights and Business practice groups. He 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
Ray is a member of the firm’s Business Practice Group with a wide range of experience and a steadfast dedication to his clients and his community. He acts as a trusted advisor to his clients, providing strategic guidance, mitigating risk and facilitating success.
Ray concentrates his practice heavily on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), where he is dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex transactions with confidence. With experience in structuring M&A deals, Ray works closely with clients to ensure their legal strategies align with their broader business objectives, facilitating deals that create value while minimizing legal risks. He understands that the right legal approach can open doors, create opportunities and drive business growth. Ray’s goal is always to help clients structure transactions in ways that reflect both business realities and strategic goals, empowering them to make decisions with certainty.
In addition to his M&A work, Ray maintains an active general business law practice. He advises clients on all facets of business operations, from entity selection and formation to succession planning and dissolution. Ray regularly assists with contract drafting, review and negotiation. His experience extends to corporate governance, commercial leases, real estate purchase agreements, and a variety of other transactional matters. Furthermore, he is well-versed with handling formations for nonprofit organizations and filing tax exemption applications. Ray regularly collaborates with family-owned businesses as well as companies spanning a diverse range of industries.
Before joining Barley Snyder, Ray practiced at a law firm based in Central Pennsylvania where he gained a variety of experience handling business organizations and transactions, real estate transactions, estate planning matters, trademark matters and more. Ray holds a juris doctor degree from Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law and a master’s degree from the Villanova University School of Business. He completed his undergraduate studies at Dickinson College majoring in International Business & Management and Spanish.
Outside of the firm, Ray is an avid golfer and enjoys snowboarding among other outdoor activities. An active member of his community, Ray is a Leadership Lancaster graduate and serves on the board of Good Samaritan Services. In addition, he regularly volunteers at Wills for Heroes, preparing estate planning documents for local first responders. Ray currently lives in Ephrata with his wife and daughter.
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024, 2025)
- Daniel F. O’Dea Fellowship Award for Excellence and Professionalism in Legal Research
- Supreme Court May Consider Statute of Limitations for Fee Claims Under Individuals with Disabilities in Education (Feb. 2021)
- Federal Court Narrows Scope of When Parents May Request Independent Educational Evaluation at Public Expense (Jan. 2021)
- Pennsylvania Modernizes Digital Assets and Digital Disclosure Laws (Dec. 2020)
- Pennsylvania Legislature Amends Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act (Nov. 2018)
Brandon is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Finance & Creditors’ Rights practice groups, representing clients in the areas of commercial litigation, collections, construction litigation and real estate litigation. He aggressively pursues the interest of his clients and counsels them in navigating the legal system from pre-complaint strategy through successful trial strategy. Brandon’s extensive experience has honed his skills as a prolific litigator.
Brandon works with a diverse range of clients from individuals to local businesses and multinational corporations. He is dedicated to achieving the best outcome for every client, regardless of the size or complexity of the claim. He regularly appears in both state and federal trial courts as well as appellate courts advocating zealously for his clients. Additionally, when appropriate, Brandon seeks to resolve matters prior to trial and regularly utilizes mediation and arbitration services to aid in resolution.
Brandon has experience representing:
- Businesses (local and international) in contract disputes
- Shareholders and business owners in ownership disputes
- Contractors, subcontractors and owners in construction litigation
- Property owners in real estate disputes including boundary line disputes, right-of-way and easement disputes, adverse possession, and oil and gas matters
- Landlords and tenants in eviction and ejectment matters
Prior to joining Barley, Brandon worked at a law firm based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania where he represented clients in various matters with a primary focus on commercial litigation including contract disputes and uniform commercial code litigation, in addition to real estate litigation including easement disputes, boundary line disputes, landlord-tenant law (commercial and residential), oil and gas ownership and royalty disputes, and construction litigation. In this role, he guided his clients through all stages of the litigation process from initial conferences to trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. Brandon also has experience serving as solicitor for municipalities in addition to regional water and sewer authorities.
A Lancaster County native, Brandon is a graduate of Hempfield High School. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Lancaster-South and serves as Chair of the Student of the Month Honors Committee. He is also a member of LancasterHistory and sits on the Scouting America – Pennsylvania Dutch Council’s Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner Committee in addition to volunteering with Wills for Heroes. Outside of the firm, Brandon likes spending time outdoors where he enjoys activities including hiking, kayaking and playing softball and volleyball.
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Lancaster Bar Association
- Dauphin County Bar Association
- Rotarian of the Year (2022/23) – Williamsport, PA Rotary Club
