Employment Law
Employment discrimination occurs whenever an employer or its representatives adversely single out employees or applicants for employment on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
If you believe you have been a victim of employment discrimination, you should seek legal advice. Learn more...
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law Department of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn is managed by Bruce S. Miller, Esquire, who has practiced primarily in the area of criminal defense for more than 34 years. Miller served as a public defender for Luzerne County for more than 17 years and as an instructor in criminal law at Penn State University for several years. Learn more...
Civil Litigation
Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn, P.C. has an active and successful civil litigation practice. We regularly litigate in many forums, including state and federal courts. In addition, we represent clients in adversarial proceedings regarding workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, Social Security disability, and land use regulations. Our attorneys are involved with a broad range of legal issues. Read more...
Domestic Law
The attorneys of Laputka, Bayless, Ecker, & Cohn are highly skilled at navigating the areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, and child support.
In these difficult and trying times, having a lawyer on your side to be your advocate is a wise decision.
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Real Estate
Real estate traditionally has been an important part of creating wealth. Legal protection in real estate transactions is always important. Real estate brokers and agents play an important role in marketing property, but you usually should not rely solely on them for drafting or reviewing your contracts, deeds, or loan documents.
An attorney’s review of even a small transaction may save you more money than the legal fee itself. Learn more...
Estate Planning
Estate planning sounds complicated, but it’s simply the way you can express your wishes of how to distribute your property and person in the event of your disability and after your death.
The need for estate planning is not limited to the wealthy. Everyone needs some degree of estate planning – even young, single people with a modest net worth. Learn more...
Personal Injury
We have extensive experience handling personal injury cases on behalf of accident victims and their families. Cases include: automobile accidents, drunk drivers, construction and industrial accidents, slips and falls, defective products, medical malpractice, railroad crossing accidents, motorcycle accidents, Accidents caused by animals, and more.
If you or a loved one has been a victim, contact us today. Read more...
Workers Compensation
Workers’ Compensation law is complex. You must speak to an attorney who has experience in sorting through the rules and regulations.
Contact us before you sign any papers, before you see any doctor for non-emergency purposes, or speak to any company official about your injury.
We provide aggressive representation in a variety of cases. Learn more...
Social Security
If you are under the age of 65 and no longer able to work due to a physical or mental disability, you and your dependents may be entitled to monthly Social Security benefits and medical benefits.
The attorneys and support staff at Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn have many years of experience in handling Social Security claims on behalf of disabled citizens and their families. Learn more...
Business Law
Some business owners wait until they are sued to seek legal advice. That’s a very common – and preventable – mistake.
Early legal counseling can help business owners avoid many common pitfalls. Laputka, Bayless, Ecker & Cohn stress the importance of avoiding business disputes through the consultation and planning process. Read more...
