Law Offices of Peter J Russo

10/20/2026

Pa. election 2026: What you need to know about your Election Day voting rights

Voting in Pennsylvania? Here’s everything you need to know about your rights.

10/19/2026

When you're married, the law fills in a lot of blanks for you. When you're not, it doesn't. That's true for unmarried couples, same-sex or opposite-sex, whether you've been together two years or twenty.

Take inheritance. If you die without a will, Pennsylvania's default rules decide who gets your property. Your family is on that list. Your partner isn't.

A will puts your wishes in charge, not the Commonwealth's.

Medical decisions and property division work the same way. Neither happens automatically for an unmarried couple, so the paperwork matters.

The best time to sort it out is while everything is going well.

Call (717) 591-1755 or visit pjrlaw.com.

10/16/2026

A first DUI can feel overwhelming. Knowing what to expect can take some of the fear out of it.

David Dagle joins our Monday Lunch & Learn to explain what usually happens next.

📅 Monday, October 19
🎤 David Dagle
📌 What to Expect with Your First DUI
👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FNewUqh-RJ-834MV1UXKVw

Note: These sessions provide general information only. Your case depends on your facts. Nothing shared during a Town Hall creates an attorney-client relationship. All town halls are recorded and participation is consent to be recorded.

10/15/2026

No one likes going to court. No one likes what it costs in time and money.

Mediation is the other route. You and your spouse work toward a settlement you can both accept, with an experienced attorney helping you get there.

Swipe for three ways it differs from court.

You can settle custody, support, and property division this way.

Call (717) 591-1755 or visit pjrlaw.com to see if mediation fits your case.

10/14/2026

Pennsylvania State Police Reminds Businesses of Skill Games Deadline, Launches Informational Website

Pennsylvania State Police are warning businesses across the Commonwealth that skill game machines must be removed by October 14 2026, following a state Supreme Court ruling that classifies the devices as slot machines under Pennsylvania law. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on June 15, 2026, [.....

10/13/2026

Consumer Reports Stops Recommending E-Scooters While Pennsylvania Law Keeps Them Off Public Roads

Consumer Reports no longer recommends e-scooters after testing 13 models. In Pennsylvania they are legal to buy but not to ride on public…

10/12/2026

Mediation lets you and your spouse work out your own deal. No judge decides for you.

That's a real advantage. It's also where people get tripped up, because a deal can feel fair at the table and look very different next to what a court would order.

An experienced attorney in the process can:

• Bring up options you may not have considered
• Explain what Pennsylvania law would dictate if the case went to court
• Help you see whether an arrangement is actually fair

You can settle custody, support, and property division through mediation. Just settle with your eyes open.

Call (717) 591-1755 or visit pjrlaw.com.

10/09/2026

Questions about child support and spousal support? You are not the only one asking.

James Welch will walk you through the basics at our next Monday Lunch & Learn.

📅 Monday, October 12
🎤 James Welch
📌 Overview of Child Support and Spousal Support
👉 Save your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CoXciXpNSrad2urROPXYGA

Note: These sessions provide general information only. Your case depends on your facts. Nothing shared during a Town Hall creates an attorney-client relationship. All town halls are recorded and participation is consent to be recorded.

10/08/2026

Most people picture a divorce as one big decision. It's more like a stack of them.
Depending on your situation, a Pennsylvania divorce can involve:

• Who keeps what property and who owes what debt
• Custody of the children
• Child support
• Spousal support

The court can decide all of it. But you and your spouse are free to reach your own agreement and ask the court to approve it. That can cut the cost and the conflict.
Swipe through the big pieces. Then call (717) 591-1755 or visit pjrlaw.com if you'd like to talk it through.

10/07/2026

Pa.’s Environmental Rights Amendment is the focus of a Lycoming County data center fight

when township officials didn’t hold a hearing on Danko’s application within the normally required 60 days, the holding company took the position that its proposal was automatically approved under provisions of the Municipal Planning Code.