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McQuaide Blasko Attorneys Schrack and Rater Named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2020

February 4, 2020

Thomas S. Schrack,

McQuaide Blasko congratulates attorneys Tom Schrack and Julia Cronin Rater, who have been selected as two of Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2020. The individuals on the list are selected through a nomination process involving Central Pennsylvania community leaders, local chambers of commerce, and others to identify those whose unique contributions have set them apart as leaders. The list is designed to show the “full spectrum of leadership” that helps shape the Central Pennsylvania community, taking into account the honoree’s career accomplishments and contributions to their communities. The full list can be found here: www.pabusinesscentral.com/top-100-people/

“That two of our partners make this list bears witness to the hard work and dedication that each of our attorneys devotes to his and her clients and the community,” McQuaide Managing Director Sean Burke said. “Tom and Julia exemplify that. We are proud of the way they represent our firm.”

Tom and Julia are shareholders in the firm’s State College office. Tom serves as counsel to various business entities, advising his clients on a wide array of legal matters. His representation covers health care, education, construction, restaurants and hotels, retail, and real estate. A large part of Tom’s practice also involves being solicitor for municipalities and municipal authorities. He is actively involved in his community and has served on numerous boards.

Julia has become a highly-regarded family law attorney in central Pennsylvania and beyond. She has significant experience in all areas of family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, custody and support. Julia is dedicated to her community, serving on the boards of several organizations that she is passionate about, often in a leadership role.