Kathleen Thomas

High Swartz LLP

Kathleen M. Thomas concentrates her practice in the areas of municipal law, small business, non-profit law, and civil litigation. Kathleen is also experienced in other areas of municipal law, including Right to Know, land development, zoning, code enforcement and litigation.

Recognized as an expert in the areas of Pennsylvania Act 511 taxation, Kathleen serves as Special Act 511 Tax Counsel to the Townships of Lower Merion and Abington, among others. She also serves as the Act 511 Hearing Officer to multiple municipalities in Montgomery and Delaware Counties. She also serves as Special Tax Consultant for ordinance and Regulation Revision and litigation for many townships in Pennsylvania. Kathleen is a regular speaker at the meetings of the Pennsylvania Business Privilege and Mercantile Tax Collectors Association.

Kathleen’s expertise extends to issues of corporate governance and other matters related to non-profit organizations, veterans groups, churches and other religious entities, including the Philadelphia Baptist Association.

Municipal Law
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Pennsylvania
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Since 1989
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Special Counsel
High Swartz LLP
2018 –

Current

Attorney
HLADIK, ONORATO & FEDERMAN, LLP
2013 –

2018

Attorney
KERNS, PEARLSTINE, ONORATO & HLADIK, LLP
2012 –

2013

JENKINS, SIERGIEJ & SMITH, P.C.
1989 –

2012

Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D.

1989

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
B.S. | Business Administration

1981

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Pennsylvania State Bar

&nbsp# 57357

Member
Current
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Montgomery Bar Association

Member
Current
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Pennsylvania Business Privelege and Mercantile License Tax Collectors Association

Member
Current
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Wills for Heroes

Volunteer
Current
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Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Special Act 511 Tax Solicitor
2016 –
Current
Activities: Tax consultation and litigation
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Township of Abington, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Special Act 511 Tax Solicitor
2012 –
Current
Activities: Tax consultation and litigation
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Township of Lower Merion, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania,

Special Act 511 Tax Solicitor
2007 –
Current
Activities: Tax Consultation and Litigation
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Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

Act 511 Local Tax Review Hearing Officer
2001 –
Current
Activities: Act 511 Local Tax Review Hearing Officer
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Radnor Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Act 511 Local Tax Review Hearing Officer
2000 –
Current
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Center for Loss and Bereavement

Board of Directors
1998 –
2018
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Websites & Blogs

Website
High Swartz Law Firm | Bucks County PA
Blog
High Swartz Law Firm Blog | Doylestown PA

High Swartz
116 E Court St
Doylestown, PA 18901
US
Telephone: (215) 345-8888