The Banta Law Group, PLLC

08/20/2026

🏡 We Inherited the Property... Now What? 📜

Many families assume property automatically transfers after a loved one passes away, so they don't take any further action.

Unfortunately, unexpected legal challenges can arise months—or even years—later. ⏳ Having the deed and transfer reviewed now can help protect you, your family, and your property rights. 🛡️

⚖️ The Banta Law Group helps families navigate inherited property, ownership concerns, and other real estate matters.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to speak with our legal team about the next steps.

08/18/2026

🏛️ Legal Expertise. Real-World Business Experience.

At The Banta Law Group, we know that great legal advice goes beyond knowing the law—it requires understanding the real challenges of running and growing a business.

Whether you're launching a startup, managing an established company, investing in real estate, or protecting your personal and business assets, we're here to help. 💼

Our legal services include:
✔️ Business Law
✔️ Real Estate Law
✔️ Business Formation
✔️ Contracts & Agreements
✔️ Litigation
✔️ Compliance & Risk Management

We don't just solve legal problems—we help clients anticipate challenges, reduce risk, protect what they've built, and position themselves for future success. When you work with The Banta Law Group, you gain experienced legal counsel backed by real-world business insight and a team committed to helping you make informed decisions every step of the way.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to schedule a call with our legal team and discuss the next potential steps for your legal situation.

08/13/2026

🏡 We're Selling the House... Now There's a Deed Problem. 📄

A deed error may not cause problems today—but it can create major delays when you're ready to sell, refinance, transfer, or inherit property. ⏳

Incorrect names, missing signatures, and recording mistakes are more common than many property owners realize. ⚠️

⚖️ The Banta Law Group helps property owners resolve deed issues, property transfers, and other real estate matters.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to speak with our legal team about the next steps in resolving your deed issues.

08/11/2026

Struggling with a business dispute, but not wanting to get involved in a lawsuit? ⚖️📄

There are many steps that can be taken before suing. We settle the vast majority of our cases without going to court.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to schedule a call with our legal team to discuss potential next steps.

08/06/2026

🏡 The Neighbor's Fence Is on My Property... Now What? 🤔

A disagreement over a fence, driveway, 🌳 tree line, or property boundary can quickly turn into an expensive dispute.

Before assumptions, surveys, or conversations make the situation worse, make sure you understand your legal rights and options. ⚖️

The Banta Law Group helps property owners resolve boundary disputes and other real estate matters with experienced legal guidance.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to speak with our legal team about the next steps in your property dispute.

08/04/2026

Running a business requires making difficult decisions every day.

Some decisions involve contracts.
Some involve employees.
Some involve disputes.
And some involve opportunities for growth.

The challenge is that business decisions and legal decisions are often intertwined. 💼⚖️

That's why many business owners prefer working with a legal team that not only understands business law, civil litigation, contracts, and corporate governance, but also has real-world business experience.

Understanding the law is important.

Understanding how legal decisions affect operations, profitability, growth, and risk management is equally important.

The goal is not simply to identify legal issues—it is to help business owners make informed decisions that support the long-term success of their companies and reduce unnecessary legal and financial risk.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to schedule a call with our legal team and discuss the next potential steps for your legal situation.

07/28/2026

Business partnerships can be rewarding, but disagreements sometimes arise as companies grow. 📈

Common disputes may involve:
💰 Profit distributions
👥 Management authority
📋 Ownership interests
📊 Long-term business strategy

Without clear operating agreements, shareholder agreements, or partnership agreements, even minor disagreements can become significant legal disputes.
Many business litigation matters begin with issues that could have been addressed through proper planning and documentation.

Addressing concerns early may help avoid larger conflicts later.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to schedule a call with our legal team to gain a better understanding of your rights, options, and potential next steps.

07/27/2026

The Banta Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Matthew C. Kelley, Pharm.D., J.D., has joined the firm, further expanding the firm’s ability to serve clients.

Attorney Kelley brings a distinctive combination of legal and healthcare expertise. After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and excelling in the field for several years, he returned to school to pursue a legal career, earning his Juris Doctor from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

While attending Drexel Law, Attorney Kelley was awarded the prestigious Rising Advocate Scholarship, the school’s highest merit scholarship, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for outstanding academic achievement in Contract Drafting. He also served as Vice President of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team and earned recognition in national American Bar Association competitions, placing fifth overall in the Regional Negotiation Competition and advancing to the finals of the Regional Client Counseling Competition, where he earned second place overall.

Attorney Kelley’s legal experience spans business transactions, real estate matters, healthcare law, regulatory compliance, and employment-related issues. Throughout his legal career, he has advised clients on complex legal matters, conducted extensive legal research, negotiated settlements, and represented clients through all stages of the legal process. His diverse background and practical approach to problem-solving further strengthen the firm’s ability to serve business owners, entrepreneurs, real estate clients, property owners, and individuals across a wide range of legal matters.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to The Banta Law Group,” said Attorney Lynn Banta, Founder and Managing Attorney of The Banta Law Group. “His diverse professional background, strong legal knowledge, and commitment to client service make him an exceptional addition to our team. Matt’s experience across multiple practice areas strengthens our ability to provide comprehensive legal counsel to the individuals, families, businesses, and organizations we serve.”

Attorney Kelley is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Wilkes-Barre Law & Library Association.
The Banta Law Group looks forward to introducing Attorney Kelley to clients, colleagues, and the broader community as he continues to support the firm’s growing practice.

07/26/2026

Businesses grow. Laws change. Your legal documents should keep pace.

If you formed your business years ago, haven't reviewed your contracts or governing documents recently, or relied on online templates to save time, now is the time to have an attorney review them. Small oversights can put your business, assets, and future at risk.

Protect your business before issues arise—not after.

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07/23/2026

💭 One phrase comes up often after unexpected events:
“We wish this had already been done.”

Not because families did not care.

Usually because life moved quickly, and there always seemed to be more immediate priorities.

⚖️ But difficult moments rarely arrive on schedule — which is why important planning often matters most before it feels urgent.

📞 Call 570-675-7200 to speak with our team about creating a plan before those decisions become urgent.