Creenan & Baczkowski, PC Law Blog

Jim  Creenan was named a 2014 Super Lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation.

Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C. participated in Franklin Regional High School's internship program this year.  David Leftwich, a Franklin Regional High School Senior interned with the firm during the spring semester shadowing attorneys in the areas of civil and construction litigation, estate planning, and real estate law.   

Jim Creenan will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on behalf of the Pa Civil Legal Justice Coalition on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, to address a recent statewide report detailing the growing crisis in meeting critical legal needs of low-income Pennsylvanians in our court system.

 

 

 

Jim Creenan and Molly Creenan, as board members of the Murrysville Business and Professional Association MBPA), participated in selecting and awarding scholarships to four Franklin Regional High School seniors who intend to further their education in a business-related field.

Jim Creenan was recently named an Accredited Attorney by the Department of Veteran Affairs.  Effective April 29, 2014, Jim is an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for veterans' benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Veterans and survivors who are eligible for a VA pension and require the aid and attendance of another person, or are housebound, may be eligible for additional monetary payment. These benefits are paid in addition to monthly pension, and they are not paid without eligibility to Pension.

 Creenan & Baczkowski, P.C. is pleased to sponsor the May 9, 2014 General Membership Meeting of the Westmoreland Professional Builders Association (WPBA).  Jason Rigone, who is the Director of Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development and the Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Industrial Development Corp. is the featured speaker. 

Jim Creenan has been selected to receive a 2014 PBA Special Achievement Award for his dedication and commitment to the Access to Justice Coalition.  The award will be presented at the PBA's annual meeting on May 16, 2014.  

Jim Creenan appeared on the broadcast of the KD & You and Law event held on April 15, 2014 and provided an on-air interview with Jon Delano.  The event is sponsored by the Allegheny County Bar Association and KDKA-TV annually. Volunteer attorneys answer telephones in the studios of KDKA-TV giving legal advice, answering legal questions, and referring callers to appropriate legal or social service agencies when necessary.

Creenan & Baczkowski, PC recently sponsored the Pre-Party for the 9th Annual Hollywood Party at the Palace in Greensburg.  WQED's Rick Sebak served a special guest for the event, hosted by the Wesmoreland Cultural Trust.  

 

 

Jim Creenan was named Vice Chair of the Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. Jim will work closely with Chair Richard J. Rosky, Jr., and  President Chad Amond, in supporting the local business members in Westmoreland County.      

On Tuesday, October 29, 2013, Jim Creenan participated in the third of three statewide hearings conducted by the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee.  Jim served as one of the Chairs of the Civil Legal Justice Coalition and provided testimony at the hearing related to whether low-income Pennsylvanians have adequate access to civil legal representation.