2007 Govt. Lawyer of the Year

HARRISBURG (Nov. 29, 2007) - Camp Hill lawyer Daniel R. Schuckers has received the 2007 Government Lawyer of the Year Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Government Lawyers Committee. The award honors a government lawyer who has made a significant singular contribution or has dedicated his or her career to outstanding service to the profession for the benefit of the public or a government entity.

Schuckers is the prothonotary of the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg. He is co-author of Pennsylvania Appellate Practice, Pennsylvania Appellate Practice II and several law review articles about Pennsylvania unemployment compensation.

Prior to his tenure as prothonotary, Schuckers served as a deputy attorney general in the Office of Attorney General.

Schuckers holds degrees from Colgate University and the Dickinson School of Law.

Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Bar Association exists to promote justice, professional excellence and respect of the law; improve public understanding of the legal system; facilitate access to legal services; and serve the 29,000 lawyers who are members of the association.