Position: Associate

Natalie Alexander

Natalie is a member of the firm’s Business, Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice groups. She has a passion for helping clients with their real estate and corporate legal needs, as well as guiding them through the estate planning and administration process. Her attention to detail allows her to provide thorough and efficient legal services to her clients.  

Natalie provides comprehensive legal services tailored to meet the needs of her real estate clients, primarily handling residential and commercial real estate transactions. She also offers guidance pertaining to the various laws surrounding planned communities, condominiums, and homeowners’ associations (HOA) on both the side of the developers and on the side of the elected board.

In her business practice, Natalie works with clients on a range of corporate matters, including structuring businesses, drafting contracts, and advising on legal issues affecting business operations. On the estate planning and administration side, Natalie drafts essential estate planning documents, including wills and powers of attorney, and provides guidance through the administration of estates following the passing of a loved one.

Natalie earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and received her law degree from Penn State University Dickinson Law. Dedicated to giving back to the community, she currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for MidPenn Legal Services, Inc. and the Board of Trustees for the Adams County Bar Foundation. Outside of the firm, Natalie enjoys playing tennis and reading. She is a native of Hagerstown, Maryland and is fluent in Spanish.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • Adams County Bar Association
RECOGNITIONS
  • Dean’s Fellow, Dickinson Law
  • Academic Excellence Award, University of Maryland
  • Honors in English, University of Maryland
  • University Honors, University of Maryland
PUBLICATIONS
  • Law Review Comment, Meaningless DNA: Moore’s Inadequate Protection of Genetic Material, 127 Dick. L. Rev. 399 (2022).
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Certified Legal Intern, Community Law Clinic at Dickinson Law
  • Summer Associate, Black and Davison, P.C.
  • Executive Book Review Editor, Dickinson Law Review

Andrew J. Mahon

Andy Mahon is an attorney in Barley Snyder’s Immigration and Employment practice groups with more than a decade of experience helping businesses, families and individuals navigate complex immigration matters. He concentrates his practice exclusively on immigration law, representing clients seeking immigration benefits, counseling employers on workforce and compliance issues, and defending individuals in removal proceedings.

Andy manages a wide-ranging immigration caseload for employers across industries, including healthcare, dental, engineering, architecture, construction, manufacturing, technology, nonprofit, agriculture and higher education. He works closely with clients to evaluate foreign nationals’ eligibility for temporary and permanent immigration status, develop practical immigration strategies and guide matters through each stage of the process.

His business immigration work includes preparing and filing petitions and applications for temporary statuses such as E-2, H-1B, J-1, L-1, O-1, R-1 and TN, as well as permanent residence through EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and EB-4 classifications, PERM labor certification and National Interest Waivers. Andy also represents international medical graduates in immigration matters, including 212(e) waiver applications through the Conrad 30 and HHS programs.

Andy also advises employers on Form I-9 compliance, employee work authorization issues and internal self-audits designed to promote consistent human resources practices and reduce compliance risk.

Andy has represented hundreds of clients before agencies that administer U.S. immigration laws, including U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of State. He also litigates immigration cases in federal court, including petitions for review and oral arguments before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, as well as mandamus and habeas petitions before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

In addition, Andy serves as a resource to attorneys in other practice areas on immigration issues affecting their clients, including working with criminal defense counsel to identify immigration consequences and structure pleas where appropriate. He has also presented on immigration topics for lawyers, paralegals and community members.

Before joining Barley Snyder, Andy practiced at a Lancaster law firm focused exclusively on immigration law, where he became a partner in 2019. Earlier in his career, he served as a staff attorney with the Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center, defending individuals in removal proceedings who faced significant barriers due to mental illness, poverty or persecution in their countries of origin. He began his legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Penny L. Blackwell in the York County Court of Common Pleas.

Andy earned his bachelor’s degree in history and French from Fordham University before spending two years in France as an English teacher. He earned his juris doctor from Widener University School of Law, graduating with honors, and was a member of the Moot Court Honor Society and the Widener Law Journal.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association
AWARDS/RECOGNITION
  • Light of Liberty Award, Pro Bono Attorney of the Year (2014)
PUBLICATIONS/SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
  • “Preparing for an ICE Visit and Other Immigration Enforcement Actions,” Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention (January 2026)
  • “Cultural Competence in Immigration Law,” The Knowledge Group On-Demand CLE Diversity Webinar (January 2026)
  • “Immigration Issues and How YCBA Can Help,” York Bar Association Bench Bar Conference (November 2025)
  • “I-9 Compliance in an Age of Increased Immigration Enforcement,” Northeast Manufacturer and Employer’s Association, 17th Annual Labor and Employment Law Summit (September 2025)
  • “Navigating Tariff & Immigration Compliance: Ethical Considerations for Financial Leaders,” Financial Executives International, Central Pennsylvania (September 2025)
  • “Understanding and Navigating the Immigration Process,” 2025 Pennsylvania Poultry Sales and Service Conference (September 2025)
  • “Immigration Law from Start to Finish,” National Business Institute Virtual Seminar (September 2025)
  • “Trump 2.0 – What HR Professionals Can Expect Under the Current Administration,” Lancaster SHRM (September 2025)
  • “Understanding the Rights of Immigrant Communities,” Pasa Sustainable Agriculture (August 2025)
  • “Immigration Rights and Representation,” Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pennsylvania (June 2025)
  • “Virtual Lunch and Learn: Immigration Investigations Under the New Federal Administration,” Lancaster SHRM (May 2025)
  • “Community Workshop Series on Immigration,” Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce (May 2025)
  • “Form I-9 Compliance in the Trump Administration: Best Practices, Updates, and Work Authorization for Foreign Nationals,”  42nd Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2025)
  • “Immigration Enforcement Actions: Preparing and Planning, ” Lancaster Bar Association (April 2025)
  • “Immigration Law and Impact on Practice in Central PA,” Lippsitt’s-Cohen Inns of Court (March 2025)
  • “Intro to Immigration Law for Paralegals,” Institute for Paralegal Education Virtual Seminar (March 2025)
  • “H-1B Visas: The Feuds and the Fury Disentangled,” National Business Institute Virtual Webinar (February 2025)
  • Immigration Forum, Penn Stone (January 2025)
  • “Immigration Law Updates 2024-2025: What You CAN’T Miss,” National Business Institute Virtual Seminar (December 2024)
  • “H-1B Status Overview,” Widener University Commonwealth Law School (September 2024)
  • “Immigration HR 101,” LSHRM (July 2024)
  • “Form I-9: Best Practices, Updates, and Immigration Statuses,” 41st Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2024)
  • “Immigration Forum,” ABC Keystone Peer Group Presentation (April 2024)
  • “Immigration Forum,” ABC Keystone Peer Group Presentation (February 2024)
  • “Human Resource Hot Topics,” PennAg (October 2023)
  • “Intro to Business Immigration and I-9 Compliance,” Lancaster Area Paralegal Association 8th Annual Civil Conference (September 2023)
  • “Immigration Law Training,” Mennonite Central Committee, Presenter (2013-2017)
  • “Model Hearing Program:  Withholding-Only Proceedings,” PIRC and York Immigration Court, Presenter (May 2014)
  • “Immigration 101,” LAPA General Business Meeting (January 2013)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Former teaching assistant, Bordeaux, France

Megan Ryland Tanner

Megan is a member of Barley Snyder’s Business and Real Estate and Liquor Law practice groups, bringing over 20 years of experience to the firm. She is dedicated to serving her clients while making a difference in the community.

Business
In her business practice, Megan assists clients with entity formations and agreements, including liability, operations, and indemnification. She has experience handling mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through the complexities of corporate transactions, including due diligence, negotiations, and post-transaction integration. Megan frequently handles business sales for both buyers and sellers in the region, ensuring that all aspects of the deal are carefully managed. Her experience also extends to liquor license matters, where she works with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) on issues such as liquor license purchases, sales, transfers, and related matters.

Liquor Law
Megan has a strong background in liquor law, having represented clients in matters involving the PLCB. In one instance, she represented a restaurant owner in a matter where PLCB would not approve a restaurant manager due to her criminal history. Megan advocated for her client and requested a hearing, and the manager was ultimately approved to act as manager. She is RAMP certified, allowing her to provide valuable guidance to clients on policies and procedures for serving and selling liquor. Megan’s extensive experience with liquor licensing ensures that her clients are well-represented in these highly regulated matters.

Real Estate
In addition to her business and liquor license work, Megan also has significant experience in real estate. She regularly handles real estate closings and sales agreements and is a licensed title agent. Her real estate practice complements her business and liquor license experience, particularly when dealing with commercial properties and transactions involving liquor license transfers.

Banking
Megan assists with the review and revision of loan documents and agreements for banks, ensuring they are clear, enforceable, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Municipal
Megan also serves as solicitor for two townships, providing legal counsel on a wide range of municipal matters. Her work includes handling zoning issues, drafting ordinances, and advising on land use and development regulations. Megan works closely with township officials to navigate complex legal frameworks and ensure compliance. Her municipal experience adds a valuable layer to her overall legal knowledge, particularly in matters intersecting business and real estate.

Megan started her law career in private practice where she gained a breadth of experience. In addition to her years in private law firm practice, Megan previously served in the Lebanon County District Attorney’s Office as Senior Deputy District Attorney where she prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases including child abuse, juvenile and adult sex crimes, domestic violence, homicides and robberies in both adult and juvenile criminal systems. Megan handled sensitive cases while working closely with the Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center (SARCC), conducting well over 100 jury trials. Additionally, she managed and handled all the Act 21 (civil commitments) for the office as well as developed and managed the child abuse response police advisories and multidisciplinary investigative team (MDIT). Megan was an active member of the Lebanon County Child Abuse Task Force and a board member representing Lebanon County for the Children’s Resource Center in Harrisburg. She was appointed by the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas as a Custody Conciliator, a role which she served in from June 2003 to January 2023, resolving familial custody issues in lieu of litigation.

Outside of the firm, Megan is involved with Leadership Lebanon Valley’s Justice Day Program volunteering with its mock trial and providing a presentation about the criminal system. She also serves on the boards of the Lebanon Community Library, the Salvation Army Lebanon Corps and the Lebanon County Bar Association.

A life-long resident of Lebanon County and mother of three, Megan considers herself a “people” person. She thoroughly enjoys interacting with her clients and providing them with sound, honest and efficient legal counsel.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
RECOGNITIONS/AWARDS
  • “Women Working for Justice” by the Lebanon County Commission for Women in 2013
  • “Children’s Hero Award” from Children’s Resource Center in 2014
  • “Children’s Hero Award” from Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center in 2015
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas, Custody Conciliator, June 2003 to January 2023
  • Lebanon County Child Abuse Task Force, Former Member
PRESENTATIONS
  • Mock Criminal Trial/Presentation on the Criminal Justice System, Leadership Lebanon Valley Justice Day Program (June 2023)

 

Jacob H. Kiessling

Jake is an attorney in the firm’s Business, Real Estate and Trusts & Estates practice groups.  In his practice, Jake counsels clients in all aspects of business and real estate transactions and has significant experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, business formation and succession planning for closely held businesses, and commercial and industrial real estate transactions.

Business and M&A
As a trusted business advisor, Jake represents business clients across a wide range of industries, including health care, professional services, distribution, retail, construction and manufacturing. Jake regularly guides clients through all stages of the business lifecycle, from early-stage planning, formation, structuring and due diligence, to negotiation, financing and closing of capital transactions. He has successfully handled numerous M&A transactions on behalf of buyers, sellers and investors alike varying in size and complexity. Additionally, Jake regularly serves as outside “general counsel” to many business clients and is a trusted advisor with respect to their day-to-day business operations.  

Real Estate
As a real estate practitioner, Jake represents clients in commercial and industrial real estate acquisitions, financing and leases. Notably, Jake has extensive experience negotiating leases and purchase agreements for solar energy facilities, battery storage facilities, and data centers on behalf of landowners throughout Pennsylvania and in other states in the Mid-Atlantic region. Jake is widely recognized for his work involving the leasing and development of solar energy projects and has presented countless times on the topics of solar development and leasing for organizations such as Pennsylvania State University, Cornell University and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Jake has even had the honor of testifying as an invited panelist before the Pennsylvania Senate with respect to solar industry leasing practices and the impact of solar development on prime agricultural land. 

Trusts & Estates
In his trusts and estates practice, Jake counsels clients on their estate planning needs, whether simple or complex, and represents financial institutions with respect to their estate, trust and fiduciary account management and services.

Prior to joining Barley Snyder, Jake was a partner in a mid-sized Harrisburg law firm. Jake graduated from Lycoming College, where he served as president of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity and was a member of the varsity wrestling team. In his spare time, Jake enjoys fly fishing and fly tying, playing guitar, Penn State wrestling, Philadelphia sports, and spending time camping or at his cabin with his wife and their three children.

RECOGNITIONS
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025, 2026)
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
MEMBERSHIPS
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Dauphin County Bar Association

Charmaine E. Nyman

Charmaine is a member of Barley Snyder’s Business, Real Estate and Finance & Creditors’ Rights practice groups. She is also a member of the firm’s Food & Agribusiness Industry Group, the Liquor Law and Land Use practices, and the Corporate Transparency Act and PA Annual Report response teams. 

Charmaine focuses her practice on business law, with a particular emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. As an M&A attorney, she helps clients navigate the complexities of buying, selling, and merging businesses, ensuring that every transaction is structured to protect their interests and achieve their financial and operational goals. She works with clients across various industries to handle all aspects of a deal from due diligence and contract negotiation to post-deal integration. Charmaine also assists clients with general corporate matters, ranging from entity formation and dissolution to drafting and negotiating shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and other essential corporate documents. She is dedicated to helping businesses move forward, ensuring legal and operational success as they grow, evolve, and adapt. 

In addition to her work in corporate law, Charmaine has a strong foundation in real estate law. She assists clients with buying, selling, and leasing both residential and commercial properties, as well as handling land development and entitlement matters. 

With a passion for the food and agriculture sector, Charmaine has contributed to grant research and would like to expand her practice to focus on the business side of the industry, particularly contracts and supply chain management. She is eager to help clients in this space streamline their operations and secure robust, effective agreements that drive growth and innovation.

Beyond her legal work, Charmaine is committed to continuous professional growth. She is a member of Barley Snyder’s Practice Excellence Champions group, a team dedicated to ensuring the firm delivers exceptional service, quality, and value to clients. Charmaine holds a Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma, which enables her to implement process improvements and enhance efficiency in her practice. 

Charmaine is a magna cum laude graduate of the University of Richmond School of Law and a summa cum laude graduate from Kutztown University. Before law school, she worked as a paralegal, drafting estate planning documents and assisting with real estate transactions. As a Clinton County native, Charmaine spent her childhood on a small family farm. During this time, she showed livestock in 4-H and was named 2015 Clinton County Fair Queen. She now resides in York County and enjoys spending her time away from the office reading, traveling, and spending time outdoors.

RECOGNITIONS
  • Nominated for VA State Bar Oliver White Hill Award for Pro Bono Service (2022)
  • Harry L. Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service Certification Award (2022)
  • CALI Awards for Excellence in Military Law and in the Legal Business Design Challenge (2021)
MEMBERSHIPS
  • York County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC)
PRESENTATIONS
  • “What Makes a Deal Bankable Today: An M&A Case Study for Lenders”, Barley Snyder LendiCon (April 2026)

Alexandra E. Otto

Alex is an attorney at Barley Snyder, with a robust practice which she primarily focuses on trusts and estates and commercial real estate. She brings strategic insight to her clients, whether assisting with estate planning, tax considerations, real estate transactions, financing, or development projects. With a focus on delivering practical solutions, Alex helps her clients secure their legacies and grow their real estate portfolios.

Trusts and Estates
Alex advises and guides clients through both the estate planning and the estate administration process. She identifies and implements various options and strategies to achieve clients’ objectives and utilizes combinations of different vehicles to achieve such objectives while taking into consideration clients’ unique family dynamics and interpersonal relationships. She also provides guidance and support to clients regarding their obligations and duties when acting in various fiduciary capacities. Additionally, she aids clients in navigating the estate administration process by preparing various state and federal tax returns, creating and executing family settlement agreements, and filing accountings with county orphans’ courts.

Real Estate
Alex also counsels and represents clients in real estate transactions. She assists clients with purchasing and selling real estate by providing guidance throughout the entire process from the negotiation of the terms of the transaction through the execution of the finalized documents. She advises clients about realty transfer tax concerns, 1031 like-kind exchanges, preferential tax assessment programs such as Clean & Green, resolving title issues and financing, lending, and leasing arrangements. She also assists clients with obtaining entitlement for various land use matters such as text amendments, conditional uses, special exceptions, and variances. 

Alex’s background in the areas of real estate, estate planning and administration, and tax enable her to provide comprehensive services to her clients as she can preemptively identify a variety of issues that arise in these areas and appreciate the impact that aspects of these areas of law have.

Alex was born, raised, and currently resides in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the firm, Alex focused her studies at Dickinson School of Law and Georgetown University on tax as well as the interaction of tax and estate planning. She interned for the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue briefing issues and drafting opinions on corporate tax and personal income tax cases. Alex currently sits on the board of the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts. She is also a former board member of the Carlisle Family YMCA. 

In her free time, Alex enjoys running, traveling, scuba diving, and spending time with her pets.

MEMBERSHIPS
  • Cumberland County Inn of the Court, former member
  • Cumberland County Bar Association
RECOGNITIONS
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Trusts & Estates (2026)

Zachary J. Daly

Zach is an associate in the firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group and is a registered patent attorney. He dedicates his practice to the preparation and prosecution of patents, copyrights and trademarks. 

As part of his patent preparation and prosecution practice, Zach asserts patent rights against willful infringers, conducts patent due diligence and helps develop robust IP portfolios. In his copyright practice, he addresses ownership and licensing issues, handles infringement cases, and advises clients on fair use and compliance. Additionally, he assists clients with trademark enforcement by identifying and addressing potential infringements to ensure the protection of their brand identities in the marketplace.

Zach provides litigation support in intellectual property matters and offers strategic guidance to clients on protecting their IP rights across diverse industries. He has experience working with clients ranging from small startups to large corporations. With a background in physics, Zach has provided services to clients in fields such as mechanical, electrical, medical, and systems technologies.

Zach is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique needs and establishing a clear plan that aligns with their goals. By setting realistic expectations for outcomes and deadlines, he ensures clients are fully informed throughout the process with transparency as a priority. Zach also prioritizes continuous growth and adaptation in the legal field to provide the highest level of service.

Zach earned his degree in physics from Elizabethtown College before attending Santa Clara University School of Law. In his spare time, Zach enjoys hiking, snowboarding and collecting vinyl records.

RECOGNITIONS
  • Top Lawyers of Chester County List – Intellectual Property, Daily Local News (2025, 2026)
  • Witkin Award for Academic Excellence at Santa Clara University School of Law
  • High Tech Law Certificate with honors at Santa Clara University School of Law
MEMBERSHIPS
  • U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
  • American Institute of Physics
  • American Intellectual Property Law Association

Susanna M. Fultz

Susanna is a member of the firm’s Employment and Litigation practice groups with more than a decade of experience. She exclusively devotes her practice to employment law matters. Susanna works closely with employers, providing solutions to a myriad of employment issues while helping them to mitigate risk. 

As an employment law counselor, Susanna advises clients on matters relating to the American with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, performance and conduct related issues, workplace harassment investigations, state and federal discrimination regulations and more. She helps employers manage their internal operations to ensure best practices in accordance with state and federal employment laws and regulations. For example, Susanna regularly drafts documents such as handbooks and employee policies.

In her employment litigation practice, Susanna represents employers on matters ranging from non-compete agreements, separation and severance agreements, employment contracts and discrimination matters. She has experience practicing before state and federal court, the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. 

Susanna takes pride in offering ethical and effective legal counsel to achieve the best outcomes for her clients. She is also responsive to client inquiries, ensuring timely communication and exceptional service throughout the process. In addition to counseling employers, Susanna is involved with the Berks County Bar Association as chair of its employment law section. She frequently presents on a variety of employment law matters such as wage and hour issues and workplace harassment investigations.

Susanna is a graduate of the University of Delaware and Washington & Lee University School of Law. While in law school, Susanna interned at the United Nations in Vienna, Austria, and participated in several international clinics in Europe and Asia. After graduating from law school, Susanna served as a judicial law clerk to the Hon. A. Joseph Antanavage and then to the Hon. James M. Lillis in the Berks County Court of Common Pleas. She joined private practice in 2018. Susanna and her husband reside in Reading. She enjoys sports and hiking and loves to travel.

PRESENTATIONS
  • “Managing Remote and Out-of-State Employees: Policies and Best Practices”,  42nd Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2025)
  • “Agency Charges 101: Navigating EEOC & PHRC Investigations with Confidence”,  42nd Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2025)
  • “Trump 2.0: New Administration, New Employment Laws”, Hubric Resources Virtual Webinar (March 2025)
  • “A Workshop on the Often Overlooked But Important Employment Policies & Practices,” Co-presenter, 41st Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2024)
  • “What is Undue Hardship Anyway?” Co-presenter, 41st Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2024)
  • “Employee Handbooks: Avoiding Common Mistakes,” Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (June 2023)
  • “Effective Workplace Harassment Investigations,” 40th Annual Employment Law Seminar (May 2023)
  • “HR in the COVID World,” Berks Community Television (BCTV) (March 2022)
  • “Wage and Hours Laws Updates,” Berks Community Television (BCTV) (January 2020)
RECOGNITIONS
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Labor and Employment Law – Management (2025, 2026, 2027) and Litigation – Labor and Employment (2024, 2025, 2026, 2027)

Zachary D. Griffith

Zach is a member of the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. He focuses his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, trust formation, and guardianships. With a client-driven approach, Zach prioritizes building strong relationships and understanding the unique needs of each individual. He believes that effective estate planning is not one-size-fits-all but requires a tailored strategy that reflects each client’s specific situation and goals. Approachable and pragmatic, Zach is committed to providing exceptional legal services that empower clients to achieve peace of mind regarding their estate planning and administration needs.

In his estate planning practice, Zach assists clients in creating comprehensive estate plans, including drafting wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, financial power of attorney documents, healthcare power of attorney documents, and living wills. In his estate administration practice, Zach provides compassionate guidance during challenging times and helps clients navigate the complexities of probate, marshalling assets, evaluating and settling debts, resolving beneficiary disputes, and ensuring final distributions are made in a timely and efficient manner.

Additionally, Zach handles the intricacies of guardianship matters which includes filing initial petitions, assisting with annual filing requirements, and filing petitions seeking court approval for expenditures of principal and real property sales. He is also well-versed in Orphans’ Court litigation, representing clients through all stages of disputes and effectively protecting their interests. 

Zach joined Barley Snyder after a distinguished academic career, graduating magna cum laude from Widener University Delaware Law School and summa cum laude from Albright College. During law school, Zach interned at Information Systems Laboratories and EnerSys, gaining valuable experience in the technology sector. Zach also holds a Master of Laws in Taxation from Villanova University. With this knowledge, Zach provides counsel relating to personal income tax issues in addition to various aspects of taxes related to trusts and estates. 

Outside of the firm, Zach serves on the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Berks County’s board of directors. He also serves as chair of the governance committee where he assists in furthering CASA’s mission to positively change the lives of children who face neglect, abuse, and/or abandonment.

In his spare time, he is a volunteer tour guide at the Reading-area Mid-Atlantic Air Museum, one of the largest privately owned aviation museums in the country. He also enjoys spending time with his wife, daughters, two dogs, and his family.

RECOGNITION
  • 2021 Greenwatch Institute Scholarship Award in Memory of Jerry Shields
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025, 2026)

Caleb P. Setlock

Caleb is an attorney concentrating his practice on employment law, labor law and litigation. He regularly represents employers in litigation and advises them on best-practice methods. His common areas of focus include:

Employment Counseling
Caleb works closely with employers to address day-to-day workplace challenges, offering practical solutions on issues such as employee misconduct, terminations, severance agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, investigations, wage and hour compliance, disability accommodations, FMLA adherence, policy review, unemployment appeals, and more. He also provides guidance on the implications of legal updates and new employment laws.

Employment Litigation
Caleb is an active litigator defending employers against charges of race, sex, religion, age, and disability discrimination and harassment, as well as defending employers against wage and payment claims. He defends claims against companies brought under Title VII, ADA,ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, 42 U.S.C. § 1981, PHRA, PMWA, PFEOA, APSA, OAPSA, Pennsylvania common law, civil torts like assault and battery, and more. He also represents companies in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation, helping employers protect their business interests and confidential information. 

Through his years of employment litigation experience, Caleb has successfully received motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, final judgments from the Middle and Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania, final judgments from the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, and more. 

Government Investigations
Caleb represents employers in audits and investigations brought by governmental agencies. He has successfully defended companies in actions brought by the EEOC, PHRC, HUD, USDA, Pennsylvania DOL, U.S. DOL, Pennsylvania DHS, PLRB and OSHA.

Other Litigation
While Caleb’s practice primarily focuses on employer-employee compliance, he also litigates general business claims. In this role, he serves as both plaintiff and defense counsel to advocate for businesses’ rights. 

A Lancaster County native, Caleb grew up in Lititz before returning to the area after law school. He is proud to continue a firm tradition of former Barley Snyder summer associates joining the firm. Outside of work, Caleb enjoys an active lifestyle, participating in various recreational sports with his wife in Mount Joy.

PRESENTATION
  • “Preparing for an ICE Visit and Other Immigration Enforcement Actions,” Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention (January 2026)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Lancaster Chamber (November 2025)
  • “Virtual Lunch and Learn: Immigration Investigations Under the New Federal Administration”, Lancaster SHRM (May 2025)
  • “Wage and Hour Game Changers: Key Legal Updates and Compliance Strategies”, 42nd Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2025)
  • “Managing Remote and Out-of-State Employees: Policies and Best Practices”, 42nd Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2025)
  • “Ethics in HR,” York SHRM’s November Meeting (November 2024)
  • “HR 101: Wage & Hour,” Lancaster SHRM (November 2024)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Lancaster Chamber (October 2024)
  • “Managing Political Conversations in the Workplace,” Barley Snyder Webinar (September 2024)
  • “Designing Your Employee Handbook”, PennAg Human Resource Workshop Series (June 2024)
  • “A Workshop on the Often Overlooked But Important Employment Policies & Practices”,  41st Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2024)
  • “Did Someone Say Ambush?!: An Interactive Simulation Demonstrating the Speed of the NLRB’s New Election Rules”,  41st Annual Barley Snyder Employment Law Seminar (May 2024)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Lebanon Valley Chamber (April 2024)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (March 2024)
  • “Political, Legislative and Governmental Agency Landscape Leading into an Election Year,” Lancaster SHRM’s Fall Legal Update (September 2023)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Lancaster Chamber (August 2023)
  • “Proactive v. Reactive: How Getting to the Core of Employee Concerns Helps Employers Stay Ahead of Union Activity,” 40th Annual Employment Law Seminar (May 2023)
  • “Employee Handbook Workshop”, Lancaster Chamber (August 2022)
RECOGNITIONS
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, Labor and Employment Law – Management (2026, 2027), Litigation – Labor and Employment (2026)
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024, 2025, 2026)

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