As one of our founding partners, Tip received his law degree from Penn State Dickinson School of Law in 1974. Tip is a 1963 graduate of William Penn High School and a 1967 graduate of Yale University. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 to 1970 with service in Vietnam. He was born in Orange, New Jersey on May 6, 1945. Tip is the father of five children. He and his wife, Cindy, reside in Spring Garden Township, York County. Tip retired from the active practice of law in late 2012.

John C. Herrold, a York County native, grew up in the Dover area. He graduated from Dover Area High School in 1963 and received his B.A. degree in accounting from Franklin & Marshall College in 1967. Following college, John served 2 years in the U.S. Army, with overseas duty in Germany and Vietnam. After fulfilling his military obligation, he completed his legal studies at Penn State Dickinson School of Law, from which he received his J.D. degree in 1973. John serves on the Board of Directors of the YMCA of York and York County. He has served on the Board of Directors for various civic organizations in the York County area, including serving as President of the York County Bar Association. John is engaged in the general practice of law with emphasis in Wills and Estates, Municipal Law, Zoning and Real Estate. He serves a Solicitor for the Register of Wills of York County and represents various municipalities and zoning hearing boards in York County.

A lifelong resident of Wellsville, Suzanne H. Griest graduated from Widener University School of Law in 1981. Suzanne earned her undergraduate degree from Ursinus College (with honors in Political Science) in 1978. She is a 1974 graduate of Northern High School. She is the daughter of the late Russell F. Griest, one of the founders of the firm. Suzanne and her husband, Harry, reside in Wellsville with their son, Hank. She is active in her church choir and music ministry. Suzanne enjoys sports, reading and performing arts. Suzanne concentrates her practice in the areas of Family Law, Estates & Wills, Real Estate and Municipal Law. She is actively involved in the York County Bar Association and its Foundation. She is currently serving as President of the Foundation and was a past president of the Association and former chair of the Family Law Section. Suzanne has served on the Board of Directors of various civic and non-profit organizations. Suzanne takes a very practical approach to her practice of law and strives to resolve issues through negotiation but is also an experienced litigator who has achieved many successful outcomes. Suzanne is also trained in collaborative law which allows her to assist clients in reaching settlements without litigation.

David Schaumann is a native of York County and graduated from York Suburban High School and the Dickinson School of Law. He is a very skilled, experienced, and creative attorney, who can expertly handle and successfully negotiate a wide variety of problems and issues. He believes that practical and creative solutions are often superior to traditional legal approaches. David provides general legal services to York County individuals and businesses in a variety of areas including Business Law, Commercial Transactions, Business Start-up, Estate Settlement, Real Estate, Property Tax Assessment Appeals and Will Preparation. In addition, he offers specialized services to York County employers in all aspects of Employment Law including counsel on Benefit Issues, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Discrimination, Termination, and Severance. He has successfully defended employers before the State and Local Human Relations Commissions and the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), as well as in State and Federal Court. He drafts employee policies and agreements and writes a newsletter for employers on workplace issues. He brings experience and a passion for client service to his work.

Heather Zeger Reynosa has successfully argued on behalf of her clients before numerous Pennsylvania trial courts as well as before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. She has also obtained numerous favorable Opinions from all of the Appellate Courts in Pennsylvania. In fact, in 2007, Heather on behalf of her client, created new case law in the Family Law arena. In addition to Family Law, her primary practice areas are Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, and Appellate Practice. She is a skilled trial attorney who is regularly in the courtroom. Heather received her Juris Doctor Degree from The Dickinson School of Law in 1997. While attending Dickinson, she received the CALI award for excellent achievement in the study of Advanced Criminal Procedure. In 1994, Heather earned her undergraduate degree, graduating magna cum laude from Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina, and was awarded the Whitener Award, given annually to the man and woman in the graduating class who combine in themselves, the highest qualities of character, leadership, and scholarship. Heather is a member of the York County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. She is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and the Courts of Pennsylvania. As an active York County Bar Association Member, she is a member of the Family Law Section, Co-Chair of the Law Day Committee and a member of the Employee Relations Committee. Heather was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and was raised along with her younger sister in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Heather and her husband, Dean, live in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, with their daughter.

Traci McPate is originally from Pasadena, MD. In 1997, she graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and English, with minors in French and Women's Studies. In 2002, she earned her Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University. Traci is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the York County Bar Association, and she is a volunteer at the York County SPCA. After graduating from law school, Traci began her legal career as a Special Deputy Prosecutor in the York County District Attorney's Office. During this time, she was responsible for handling child abuse and domestic violence cases. In 2006, Traci joined the Juvenile Unit of the York County Public Defender's Office. In her capacity as a Juvenile Public Defender, Traci represented clients who were charged with all manner of felony and misdemeanor offenses. In addition to gaining valuable trial experience, Traci has successfully represented clients on appeal before the Pennsylvania Superior Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Traci’s primary areas of practice include adoptions, family law, criminal defense, juvenile law, and appellate practice.

Scott Lineberry is a native of Morrisville, PA. He graduated from Millersville University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Education, and he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Widener University School of Law in 2003. Active within a variety of organizations, Scott is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the York County Bar Association, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Prior to beginning his career as a lawyer, Scott taught in the School District of Lancaster. He also served in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard for 14 years. During that time, Scott was deployed to Kuwait, and he held a number of leadership positions including platoon leader, executive officer, and company commander. Over the course of his career, Scott has defended clients charged with a variety of offenses including homicide, robbery, assault, drug offenses, burglary, and firearm offenses. He has also defended clients charged with DUI and other traffic violations. Beyond that, Scott has represented clients at school board hearings and in juvenile court proceedings. He has also successfully represented clients on appeal before the Superior Court of Pennsylvania.