Reading was founded by none other than William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. The town was originally a fort during the French-Indian wars, and quickly became a major industrial center during the Revolutionary War. At one point, the area was producing more iron than England, making Reading a crucial part of Washington’s victory over British forces.

Today, Reading is reinventing itself as a tourist shopping destination and a great place to call home.  In fact, many celebrities have done just so—made Reading home at some point in their lives!  Such people include Gus Alberts, John Barrasso, George Bradley, Jack Coggins, Michael Constantine, Meg Foster, Megan Gallagher, Stu Jackson, Betsy King, Donyell Marshall, Leny Moore, James Nagle, Jim Steranko, Wallace Stevens, John Updike, Thomas Usher and popular country music singer Taylor Swift!

Alongside celebrities, Reading is home to many learned attorneys.  There are a large number of lawyers in Reading ready to assist you in whatever issue you may have. Reading lawyers practice in divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy, real estate, and many others.

Lawyers in Berks County, of which Reading is the county seat, are on both sides of a lawsuit against a local hunting club. Animal rights activists are suing the club, claiming its pigeon hunts violate state animal abuse laws. The case is currently pending in Berks County’s Court of Common Pleas.

Reading attorneys are familiar with the Berks County Court of Common Pleas and other courts within Pennsylvania’s 23^rd Judicial District. A local Reading lawyer will know the ins and outs of Berks County court procedures, as well as local court staff, judges, and other Berks County lawyers. This local experience could come in handy in successfully resolving your legal issue.

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If you would like more information on your legal issue, feel free to peruse LegalMatch.com’s LawLibrary, or explore the following external websites:

• University of Pennsylvania Law Library
• Pennsylvania Judiciary
• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Berks County Bar Association