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Bernard M. Lesavoy


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Practice Concentration

Mr. Lesavoy concentrates his practice in corporate, estate planning, banking and real estate matters. He handles mergers and acquisitions, general business, commercial and real estate matters, estate and business succession planning.


Professional Background

Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC
2007 – Present
Partner

Lamm Rubenstone Lesavoy Butz & David LLC
2006 – 2007
Partner

Blank Rome LLP
1994 – 2006
Partner

Traub Butz & Fogerty,P.C.
1992 – 1994
Associate

Wiener & Wiener, P.C., Allentown, Pennsylvania
1988 – 1992
Associate

Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania
1988 – 1997
Adjunct Professor of Business Law

The Honorable Maxwell E. Davison
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas
1987 – 1988
Law Clerk


Admitted To Practice

United States Supreme Court, 1990
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1989
United States Tax Court, 1989
Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1987

Educational Background

George Washington University, J.D. (1987)
George Washington University, M.B.A. (1982)
George Washington University, B.B.A. (1980)


Professional Organizations

Member, Most Trusted Advisors, Vistage International
Member, Attorneys for Family-Held Enterprises
Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member, Lehigh County Bar Association


Honors

2007 SUITS Award honoring Lehigh Valley Business Professionals
   Demonstrating Horse Power in Their Respective Industry (Legal)
2005 Honorary Co-Chair of St. Luke’s Hospital – Allentown “Dinner By Starlight”
2004 St. Luke’s Hospital Shining Star Award for Community Service
2003 President’s Legal Eagle Award for Outstanding Service to the    Bar Association of Lehigh County
2002 Shining Star Award for Community Involvement; St. Luke’s    Hospital
2000 Executive Spotlight Award for Dynamic Business Leadership;    the Eastern Pennsylvania Business Journal
1998 Community Partner Award for Devoting Time and Talent to    Improve the Economic Health and Vitality of the Lehigh Valley;    Allentown-Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce and Lehigh    Carbon Community College
1984 George Washington Award for Outstanding Leadership and    Service in the Academic Community; George Washington University Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society), 1984
Beta Gamma Sigma (National Scholastic Honor Society, Field of    Business and Management), 1981
Dean's List 1977-1980

Community Activities

Service Electric Cable TV/RCN-4
   Moderator for Pennsylvania Crossfire, 2006 – Present
Muhlenberg College Board of Associates, 2004 – Present
Lehigh University Small Business Development Center
   Chair, Advisory Committee for Business Education and Training, 2001 – 2006
   Member, Board of Advisors, 2001 – 2006
South Whitehall Township Zoning Hearing Board
Board Member, 2001 – 2007<
Greater Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce, Allentown, PA
   Chairman, 2007 – Present
   Executive Board, 1999 – Present
   Board of Directors, 1998 – Present
Bar Association of Lehigh County
   Board of Directors, 1998 – 2000
Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley
   Board of Directors, 1997 – 2000
Quality Valley•USA
   Board of Directors 1997-1999
South Whitehall Township Planning Commission
   Commissioner, 1996 – 2001
Pennsylvania Apparel and Textile Association
   Board of Directors, 1997 – 2000
Family Business Council of the Lehigh County Chamber of Commerce
   President, 1999 – 2006
   Board of Advisors, 1995 – Present
Lehigh Carbon Community College, Schnecksville, Pennsylvania
   Board of Ambassadors, 1995 – Present
Tikvah House, Allentown, Pennsylvania
   Board of Directors, 1993 – Present
Temple Beth-El Memorial Park Association, Inc., Allentown Pennsylvania
   Board of Directors, 1992 – Present
Jewish Community Center, Allentown, Pennsylvania
   Executive Board, 1998 - 2000
   Board of Directors, 1991 – 2000
Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas, Allentown, Pennsylvania
   Court-Appointed Arbitrator, 1988 – Present
The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
   Alumni Admissions Program Volunteer, 1987 - Present
   Admissions Committee Volunteer, 1987 - Present
   Alumni Career Network Representative, 1987 - Present

Presentations/Publications

"Understanding Contract Terms,"
Chamber of Commerce

"Estate, Tax and Succession Planning for the Business Owner,"
Chamber of Commerce

"Starting a Business,"
Lehigh Law Line – TV 39, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

"Keys to Success in a Real Estate Transaction in PA,"
NBI, Allentown, Pennsylvania

"Legal Issues Facing Medical Residents,"
various hospitals

"Consumer Rights,"
Lehigh Law Line - TV 39, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

Legal Issues in Structuring a Business – Choice of Entity,
Small Business Development Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cedar Crest College, Allentown, Pennsylvania,
Adjunct Professor of Business Law

"Legal Protections for Small Business,"
Northampton County Community College, Northampton, Pennsylvania

"Finance and Investments,"
Marymount College, Arlington, Virginia

"Business Basics - Management"
Small Business Development Center, Lehigh University, Bethlehem PA


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7535 Windsor Drive, Suite 200
Allentown, PA 18195-1034
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