Gilbert P. High

Gilbert P. High

High Swartz
  • Estate Planning, Gov & Administrative Law, Municipal Law ...
  • Pennsylvania
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Biography

Gilbert P. High, Jr. has devoted his career primarily to the practice of Municipal, Real Estate and Land Use Law and Estates & Trusts. He has extensive experience in legislative drafting, subdivision and land development, zoning litigation, public employment issues, local taxation, public contracting, and the law of easements and rights of way. He regularly speaks on issues pertaining to municipal liability, particularly regarding the maintenance of the Urban Forest, a subject on which he has lectured nationally.

Mr. High also practices in the area of estate planning, particularly in the administration of complex estates, will drafting, the creation and administration of trusts, and representation in Orphan’s Court litigation.

Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Municipal Law
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Eminent Domain
  • Trusts
  • Zoning and Land Development
  • Power of Attorney
  • Real Estate Tax Law
  • Solicitor Services
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
High Swartz
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Education
University of Pennsylvania
LL.B.
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Princeton University
B.A.
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Best Lawyer in America
Best Lawyers
Professional Associations
Montgomery Bar Association
Chair of the Municipal Law and the Judiciary Committees
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Pennsylvania Bar Association
Former Member of the House of Delegates
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United States Army Reserve
Captain
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Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Environmental Law Forum
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Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Municipal Law Colloquium
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Pennsylvania State University Extension School, Urban Forest Liability Issues
Urban Forest Liability Issues
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Websites & Blogs
Website
High Swartz | Montgomery County, PA | General Practice Law Firm
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Contact & Map
High Swartz
40 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Telephone: (610) 275-0700