Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate lawpractice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law.

He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also counseled small businesses and start-ups on various matters, including business formation, trademark issues, and fundraising.

Prior to joining High Swartz in 2018, Stephen was an associate at Tucker Arensberg in Pittsburgh. He has an interest in entrepreneurship and startup culture, and is himself a cofounder of a custom menswear brand, ModaMatters, based out of Philadelphia.

“We look forward to having Stephen on board as part of the High Swartz real estate and business practice groups. His interest and experience in general real estate, real estate tax assessment, and general business matters will be  a welcome addition, and deepen our pool of attorneys available to provide real estate and business related services,” said partner William Kerr.

Zaffuto earned his law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Pennsylvania State University in English and Italian Language and Literature. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

High Swartz LLP is a full-service law firm serving clients in the Delaware Valley and throughout Pennsylvania from offices in Norristown and Doylestown. Established in 1914, High Swartz serves the needs of businesses, municipalities, government entities, nonprofits and individuals. With offices in Bucks County and Montgomery County, the firm provides comprehensive counsel and legal support to individuals and business entities of all sizes across a broad spectrum of industries throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information, go towww.highswartz.com.