Board
Thursday, February 27, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Board of Directors, in-person
Thursday, April 23, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, May 28, 2020 – Board of Directors, teleconference
Thursday, June 25, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, July 23, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, August 27, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, September 24, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, October 8, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Board of Directors, in-person
Monday, November 23, 2020 – Combined Exec. and Audit/Finance, teleconference
Thursday, December 10, 2020 – Board of Directors, teleconference
For meeting details, contact Betsy Grbenick at bgrbenick@northpennlegal.org.
Current NPLS Board of Directors:
Gary Asteak, Esq.
Professional Affiliation: Asteak Law Offices
Appointing Organization: Northampton County Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 11/30/2020
Belief Statement: Gary has been on a lifelong passionate quest in the search for justice. Whether it be in criminal court, divorce court, or the Supreme Court, arguing with insurance adjusters, pleading with zoning hearing boards, or just talking common sense to a jury, he has never lost sight of that mission.
Steven T. Boell, Esq.
Professional Affiliation: Fitzpatrick, Lentz & Bubba - Shareholder
Appointing Organization: Lehigh County Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 9/30/2021
Belief Statement: As a student of history and the law, I believe that the cornerstone to a free and just society is access to quality legal counsel for all people regardless of economic status. As a member of this community and of the bar, it is my duty to protect that right and advocate for it to the best of my abilities.
Frank J. Bolock, Jr., Esq.
Professional Affiliation: Bolock Law
Appointing Organization: Lackawanna Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 11/30/2020
Belief Statement: It is my privilege to serve on the board of North Penn Legal Services. I began my legal career as a staff attorney with Northern Pennsylvania Legal Services and remain committed to the cause of equal access to justice.
Elizabeth Burton Nanovic, Esq.
Professional Affiliation: The Belt Law Firm
Appointing Organization: Pike County Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 3/31/2020
Belief Statement: I was a social worker before law school and enjoy helping those who are in need. I believe it is my duty as an attorney and a member of society.
D. Toni Byrd, Esq. (Vice President)
Appointing Organization: Lycoming Law Association
Date Current Term Expires: 9/30/2020
John J. McGovern, Jr., JD, CPA
Appointing Organization: Lackawanna Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 3/31/2022
JoanMarie Herczku
Appointing Organization: Harmonious Endeavors
Date Current Term Expires: 2/28/2019
Liza Lomonaco
Appointing Organization: Stroudsburg Wesleyean Church
Date Current Term Expires: 3/31/2019
Belief Statement: The reason that I became involved with NPLS is to find a means to address the issue of homelessness in our community. I believe arriving to the state of being homeless is and was always a multi-faceted process requiring a multidisciplinary approach towards a sustainable solution. I believe NPLS has the vantage point to be able to collaborate with other community resources within and around communities to help identify the underlying issues contributing to homelessness while maintaining respect for the individual's dignity. A unified approach maximizes sustainable outcomes for the individual and thus, our communities.
Constance Nelson, Esq. (President)
Appointing Organization: Bar Association of Lehigh County
Date Current Term Expires: 9/30/2021
A. Lisa Pierotti, Esq.
Professional Affiliation: Support Master - Luzerne County Domestic Relations Office
Appointing Organization: Luzerne County Law and Library Association
Date Current Term Expires: 5/31/2019
Belief Statement: I am committed to the premise that all individuals, no matter what their socioeconomic status in life, are entitled to fair and competent representation in legal matters and should have equal access to our justice system. I believe NPLS promotes that vision on a daily basis and I am honored to be a member of their Board.
Clara Smith (Secretary)
Appointing Organization: West End Christian Community Center
Date Current Term Expires: 5/31/2019
Fred N. Smith, Esq.
Appointing Organization: Bradford County Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 1/31/2021
Michael J. Vargo, Esq.
Professional Affiliation: Partner at Spitale Vargo Madsen & Blair
Appointing Organization: Northampton County Bar Association
Date Current Term Expires: 2/28/2021
Belief Statement: All attorneys have a moral and ethical responsibility to serve underprivileged and indigent clients. Although I directly serve such clients in my practice, I believe that I should do more. Serving on the Board of Directors of North Penn Legal Services is one additional step I have taken to help fulfill my duty to serve those who could not otherwise afford the assistance of an attorney.