The McShane Firm staff is ready and able to assist you regardless of your case need, from criminal law cases, to civil law cases, to cases of drunk driving in PA, to adoption cases, to cases of DUI in Pennsylvania, to personal injury cases and divorce cases. We have seen countless cases to fruition and seen countless satisfied customers. Read about some of the cases that The McShane Firm has represented and see for yourself why you should choose The McShane Firm for all of your case needs.
Kurt Griffin
Office Manager
Kurt Griffin is the Office Manager at The McShane Firm. Kurt joins the firm after 6 years in the financial industry as a Branch Manager and Officer of a bank. Kurt obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Shippensburg University. He resides in Lancaster County with his wife and two daughters. Outside of the office, Kurt enjoys spending time with his family, fishing and watching sports.
Heidi Etter
Paralegal
Heidi Etter is a full-time Paralegal at the McShane Law Firm, LLC. She is assigned to assist attorney Justin McShane, Chairman and CEO. Heidi is a graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College where she pursued an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice. Heidi is also a member of the Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association (CPPA). Heidi was born and raised in Shippensburg, PA. She moved to Harrisburg PA, to pursue a career as a legal assistant. She worked in the gaming industry for over seven years in both Customer Service and as a Legal Assistant. She brings over ten years of customer service to the McShane Firm, LLC. Heidi Etter is a proud McShane Law Firm team member and is committed to excellent client services.
Cathi Leigh McAdams
Paralegal
Cathi Leigh was recently elected to the Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association’s (CPPA) Board of Directors as 2nd Vice President. In 2009, she was chosen at the Association’s “Outstanding Paralegal of the Year.” Both of these events are a testament of her dedication to her profession and the clients served by The McShane Firm, LLC. After serving our country honorably for 20 years, Cathi Leigh retired from the United States Air Force and pursued a paralegal degree. Since then, she has had an impressive career spanning 17 years, specializing in family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and medical malpractice. Cathi Leigh is “right hand” to Attorney Tim Barrouk, our Senior Litigation Associate, and Attorney Shawn Dorward. She manages Attorney Barrouk’s criminal caseload, as well as all the civil/family law cases handled by the firm. Cathi Leigh is very involved in our local community. She serves as an Assistant Minister at Christ Lutheran Church in Linglestown, volunteers her time with the PA Bar Association’s “Wills for Heroes” program, as well as the Helping Hand Ministries, LLC of Harrisburg, and the American Cancer Society.
Michele Lynn Bish
Paralegal
Michele is a 2010 Graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College, with an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies and a 2001 graduate of Elizabethtown Area High School. Michele comes to the McShane Firm, LLC with over 10 years of experience working in health care. Currently Michele resides in Lancaster County with her husband, son and two daughters. Michele enjoys spending time outdoors and family vacations. Focusing on exclusively on criminal matters, Michele assists Attorney Bryan E. DePowell. Michele is also a member of CPPA, Central Pennsylvania Paralegal Association.
Denise Kendall
Legal Assistant
Denise has over 19 years experience in the legal field. Born and raised in Jersey Shore, PA she moved to Delaware in 1998 to further her career as a legal assistant and returned to Pennsylvania in 2003. She resides in Middletown, PA and has two daughters and one son. Denise enjoys music, reading, going to the beach and watching her children play sports.
Stephanie Saul
Legal Assistant
Stephanie Saul is a 2009 graduate of Berks Technical Institute where she received her Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She is an ambitious member of the McShane Firm working full-time as a Legal Assistant directly supporting Attorney Bryan E. DePowell. Stephanie was born and raised in Lebanon County and chose to move to Harrisburg to pursue her career. Stephanie owns a home in Harrisburg where she enjoys playing with her long haired Chihuahua, Cove.
Kevin McShane
Director of Business Development
Kevin McShane is The McShane Firm’s Director of Business Development. A graduate of Oberlin College and Florida State University’s Film School, Kevin brings over a decade’s worth of marketing, PR, and design experience to The McShane Firm, where he plans to use his skills as a designer, coder, and filmmaker to help the firm reach its full potential.
Glenda Rice
Accountant
Glenda Rice is a graduate of Penn State-Main Campus. She has over ten (10) years experience in the accounting/bookkeeping field. She specializes in handling the firm’s time payment issues after they are initially established.
Matt Malamud
Law Clerk
Mr. Malamud is currently in his first year of study at The Pennsylvania State University – The Dickinson School of Law. Mr. Malamud is currently a member of the Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. Prior to attending the Dickinson School of Law, Mr. Malamud earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University. While there, mr. Malamud became a member of the National Society for Collegiate Scholars and the Phi Beta Kappa Honors Fraternity. Mr. Malamud grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, and moved to Central Pennsylvania after graduating from college. Mr. Malamud is pursuing a legal career in order to help those in need. he is captivated by his studies in the field of Criminal Law, and is excited to learn the skills necessary to be a great attorney.
Brandon Grim
Law Clerk
Brandon is a third year law student at Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg. He is a Dean’s List recipient. He received his undergraduate degree from Juniata College, where he studied Literature and Philosophy. While at Juniata, he also was a member of the Men’s Soccer Team, where he was awarded the Fran Zimmerman ’54 Most Valuable Player Award. This past semester at Widener, he worked in the Veteran’s Law Clinic processing claims and appeals for disabled veterans. This summer, he will be working with Attorney Barrouk.
Samuel Synder
Law Clerk
Mr. Synder is one of our law clerks beginning the summer 2010. He will be clerking for Attorney Shawn Dorward. Sam is entering his third year at Widener University School of Law – Harrisburg Campus. Over the past three semesters at Widener, Sam has volunteered with the Veteran’s Law Clinic. Sam earned his undergraduate degree in Philosophy with a track in Professional Ethics, while earning a minor in Sociology from nearby Elizabethtown College. In college, he earned four varsity letters playing baseball. At Elizabethtown, he was a member of the National Sociology Honors Society and the Sigma Alpha Phi honors fraternity of leadership and success. Sam is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, though he currently resides in Harrisburg, PA.
Shane Langan
Law Clerk
Shane is a third year student at Widener School of Law in Harrisburg. At Widener, he is a member of the Trial Advocacy Honor Society and a Dean’s List recipient. Shane earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Bloomsburg University. While there, he also participated in The Harrisburg Internship Semester (THIS), – an internship program that places selected students from state universities in working relationships with policymakers in the executive and legislative branches of Pennsylvania government, as well as with independent boards, agencies, and commissions. During this time, Shane worked in the Chief Counsel’s Office at the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole.
