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    Trusts, Estates & Individual Tax Law Blog

    Judith A. Harris

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    Judith A. Harris, Co-Chair of the Estate, Trust, and Tax Law Practice Group, has over 30 years of experience in the areas of taxation, wills and trusts, estate administration, business matters, and tax-exempt entities.

    In addition to creating estate plans for clients from the most sophisticated to the most basic of wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills, Judith handles business matters involving corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Her practice also includes the creation and representation of charitable trusts and foundations, as well as representation of estates, trusts, and beneficiaries in disputes before the Orphans’ Court. She handles the resolution of tax controversies for business and individual taxpayers before all divisions of the Internal Revenue Service and the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. These cases often involve estate, business, and individual audits, or the resolution of collection efforts such as liens, levies, and garnishments by the IRS and state taxing authorities.

    As an estate planning and tax attorney, Judith works with clients to structure the optimal transfer of a client’s wealth and business interests to younger generations with minimal tax consequences.

    Judith is President of the Board of Trustees for the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, a board member since 1993 and former officer of the Allentown Symphony Association, and a board member of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society. She is a board member and past President of the Fund to Benefit Children & Youth, Inc., and a former board member and Executive Committee member of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

    Judith is past President of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley and served for 10 years on the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority Board of Governors. From 1993 to 2000, she was an adjunct instructor of “Wills, Trusts, and Estates” at Penn State University’s Lehigh Valley Campus.

    Areas of practice

    • Business Law
    • Estate Planning and Administration & Wealth Preservation
    • Taxation
    • Elder Care & Special Needs Law
    • International Business
    • Non-Profit Law

    Education

      • Villanova University School of Law
        • LL.M. in Taxation, with concentration in Estate Planning
      • American University Washington College of Law
        • J.D.
      • Bryn Mawr College
        • A.B., cum laude
      • Pushkin Institute, Moscow, Russia
        • Diploma

    Professional Affiliations

      • American Bar Association, Tax Section
      • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Tax Law Section
      • Bar Association of Lehigh County
      • Northampton County Bar Association

    Bar Admissions

      • Pennsylvania
      • Virginia
      • U.S. Tax Court
      • U.S. District Court
        • Eastern District of Pennsylvania
      • U.S. Court of Appeals
        • Third Circuit
      • U.S. Supreme Court
    March 11, 2021
    Judith A. Harris Named in 2021 Women of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business
    Judith A. Harris, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Co-Chair of its Estate, Trust, and Tax Law Practice Group, has been recognized as a “Circle of Excellence” recipient for the Lehigh Valley Business 2021 Women of Influence Awards. “The opportunity to serve my clients here in my native Lehigh Valley, and beyond,...
    September 17, 2020
    Judith Harris and Dolores Laputka Participate in Lehigh Valley Business First Diversity and Inclusion Summit
    Judith A. Harris, a Member of law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., and Co-Chair of its Estate, Trust, and Individual Tax Practice Group, was a panelist for the Lehigh Valley Business “Diversity and Inclusion Mastermind Summit” held virtually on September 16. Dolores A. Laputka, a Member of the firm, a member of its Management Committee, and...
    November 1, 2017
    Judith Harris Presents to LVHN Physicians
    Judith A. Harris, a Member with Norris McLaughlin, P.A., recently participated in the fourth and final of Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) 2017 financial, estate, and tax planning seminars to physicians at its Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg Campuses.  This year’s presentations are part of a multi-year effort of the LVHN Office of Philanthropy to make...
    October 10, 2016
    Judith A. Harris to Serve as President of the Board of Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
    Judith A. Harris, a member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A.,   has been elected to serve as President of the Board of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival (PSF) for the fiscal year commencing October 2016.  The PSF, a professional company in residence at DeSales University, is the Official Shakespeare Festival of the Commonwealth and a professional, not-for-profit Theatre Company....
    November 11, 2015
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Attorney Featured on WDIY Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio
    Judith A. Harris, Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., P.A., was featured as a guest on Laurie A. Siebert’s weekly program, “Your Financial Choices.” The segment, entitled “Estate Planning Basics,” aired on WDIY Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 19-25). Harris is a returning guest to the show, having previously...
    July 1, 2015
    Six Norris McLaughlin Attorneys Named Lehigh Valley Style’s “Select Lawyers”
    Six lawyers from Pennsylvania office of the law firm Norris McLaughlin, P.A., have been awarded the status of “Select Lawyer” for 2015 and will be featured in the July issue of the publication Lehigh Valley Style. To be honored with this status, the attorneys are nominated by their peers, all licensed attorneys in Lehigh and...
    May 20, 2015
    Judith A. Harris Honored by Lehigh Valley Business as one of 25 Women of Influence
    Judith A. Harris, Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., has been honored as one of 25 Women of Influence by Lehigh Valley Business. The awards ceremony was held on May 19 at Cedar Crest College. “I am honored to be named among these esteemed leaders who are influential to their companies, industries and our community,” said...
    February 12, 2015
    Norris McLaughlin, P.A.Attorney Featured on Radio Call-In Show
    Allentown, PA (February 12, 2015) – Judith A. Harris, Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was featured as a guest on Laurie A. Siebert’s weekly program, “Your Financial Choices.” The segment, entitled “Recent Changes to the Power of Attorney Statute and What it Means to You,” aired on WDIY Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio on February...
    February 27, 2013
    Judith A. Harris Recognized as Honorary Co-Chair
    February 26, 2013 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202/206, Suite 200 PO. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700, X-4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com   Judith A. Harris Recognized as Honorary Co-Chair Allentown, PA (February 27, 2013) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was recognized by the...
    September 11, 2012
    Judith A. Harris to Serve on Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
    September 11, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris to Serve on Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Allentown, PA (September 11, 2012) – Judith A. Harris, Member of Norris...
    May 9, 2012
    Judith A. Harris Discusses Estate and Income Tax Changes on WDIY Radio
    May 9, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris Discusses Estate and Income Tax Changes on WDIY Radio Allentown, PA (May 9, 2012) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., (formerly...
    March 12, 2012
    Judith A. Harris Elected to Term as a Vice President of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church
    March 12, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A.721 Route 202-206, Suite 200P.O. Box 5933Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr.Chief Marketing Officer(908) 722-0700 x4224ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris Elected to Term as a Vice President of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church Allentown, PA (March 12, 2012) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Norris McLaughlin,...
    March 5, 2012
    Judith A. Harris Elected to Serve as Legal Counsel for The Century Fund
    March 5, 2012 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris Elected to Serve as Legal Counsel for The Century Fund Allentown, PA (March 5, 2012) – Judith A. Harris, Member of Norris McLaughlin,...
    November 16, 2011
    Judith A. Harris Leads Estate Planning Presentation for First Presbyterian Church of Allentown
    November 16, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris Leads Estate Planning Presentation for First Presbyterian Church of Allentown Allentown, PA (November 16, 2011) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman,...
    November 3, 2011
    Harris and the LVHN Planned Giving Advisory Council Present Fundamentals of Estate Planning
    November 3, 2011 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206, Suite 200 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Harris and the LVHN Planned Giving Advisory Council Present Fundamentals of Estate Planning Allentown, PA (November 8, 2011) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman...
    June 7, 2010
    Judith A. Harris Discusses Planned Giving and Tax Planning Strategies at Symphony Hall
    Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was a featured speaker at the Allentown Symphony Association planned giving seminar entitled “Orchestrating Your Estate Plan in Uncertain Tax Times.”Harris and three other members of the planned giving committee presented the seminar in two sessions on June...
    May 27, 2010
    Judith A. Harris Discusses June 18th Deadline for PA Tax Amnesty Program on WDIY Radio
    Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was featured as a guest on Laurie A. Siebert’s weekly program, “Your Financial Choices.” The segment, entitled “The Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program", aired on WDIY Lehigh Valley Community Public Radio on May 26, 2010. Harris is a returning...
    March 16, 2010
    Judith A. Harris Appointed to Committees of the Board of Pensions for the Presbyterian Church
    Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino, the Pennsylvania office of Norris McLaughlin, P.A., was appointed to the Executive Committee, as well as named Chair of the Legal Committee and Vice-Chair of the Investment Committee, of the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at the March Board Meeting in Philadelphia....
    February 25, 2010
    Judith A. Harris Discusses Estate and Income Tax Changes on WDIY Radio
    February 25, 2010 Norris McLaughlin, P.A. 721 Route 202-206 P.O. Box 5933 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-5933 Contact: Edward C. Miller, Jr. Chief Marketing Officer (908) 722-0700 x4224 ecmillerjr@nmmlaw.com Judith A. Harris Discusses Estate and Income Tax Changes on WDIY Radio Allentown, PA (February 25, 2010) – Judith A. Harris, a Member of Tallman Hudders & Sorrentino,...

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    • “Financial Grand Rounds: Comprehensive Planning for Physicians,” Lehigh Valley Health Network, Cedar Crest and Muhlenberg Campuses, PA, Fall 2017
    • “Charitable Client Conversations: A Case Study Approach,” Center Valley, PA, January 22, 2015
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