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Profile 2007 Business Profile

01/15/2007

Mogel, Speidel, Bobb & Kershner

Product Description:
General law practice which includes family law, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, corporate and municipal law.

History:
The law firm of Mogel, Speidel, Bobb and Kershner has continuously served the greater Berks community for over 135 years as the area's oldest law firm. Current shareholders are Frederick R. Mogel, Stephen H. Price, Sean J. O'Brien and Andrew S. George. Other firm members are Edwin H. Kershner and Gene M. Venzke. Mark E. Zimmer, Jennifer L. Grimes and Scott N. Jacobs are associates. Harry W. Speidel, Alan S. Readinger, Gordon M. Mair, Kathryn K. Harenza, and Charles E. Fryer are Of Counsel.

2006 Summary:
Mogel, Speidel, Bobb and Kershner continued its presence in the community with local offices in Womelsdorf, Robesonia, Fleetwood and Boyertown in addition to its main Reading office. The growth of its client base and diversity of its clients was supported with three staff changes. As of January, Andrew S. George became a shareholder of the firm. Mr. George practices in the areas of general corporate, real estate, municipal, estate planning and administration and family law. In January, Gene M. Venzke joined the firm. Mr. Venzke practices business, real estate, zoning and estate law. In April, Scott N. Jacobs joined the firm. Mr. Jacobs practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, family law, general civil litigation, corporate and municipal law. Mr. Jacobs is an adjunct professor with Alvernia College, teaching legal classes for the Business Department. Additional highlights included expanded business through the Boyertown office title company, the honor of winning the 2006 Beautiful Buildings of Downtown Reading Award, the compilation of the details of the firm's venerable 136-year history, an upgraded web site with new features as well as the history of the firm and their building, and expanded community involvement.

2007 Expectations:
Mogel, Speidel, Bobb and Kershner expects to continue to expand its client base in the greater Berks area. County offices offer localized support and convenient hours, and the Boyertown office's title company provides extended services. Locations: 520 Walnut St., Reading (main office); 130 W. High St., Womelsdorf; 127 E. Penn Ave., Robesonia; 32 W. Main St., Fleetwood; 46 S. Chestnut St., Boyertown.