MPL is a proud sponsor of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. If you are a PFB member, take advantage of your member benefit for the Legal Services Plan.

Farm leases are more than handshake deals—they’re critical legal tools to protect your land and income.

• Drafting and reviewing land lease agreements including solar, wind and oil and gas
• Addressing lease terminations, renewals, and rent disputes
• Ensuring compliance with state and local land use regulations
• Structuring written terms to avoid misunderstandings
• Enforcing your rights in the event of lease violations

Running a farm is running a business—and choosing the right structure can protect your assets and simplify transitions.

• Creating LLCs, corporations, or partnerships
• Drafting operating and buy-sell agreements
• Transferring ownership within or outside the family
• Limiting personal liability for business operations
• Preparing documentation for banks and lenders

From building a new barn to expanding operations, land use laws can shape your plans.

• Determining dwelling rights
• Securing land development or building permits
• Representing you in zoning hearings or disputes
• Advising on agricultural operations and land restrictions

Disputes over land, leases, or contracts can put your operation at risk.

• Resolving lease and land use disputes
• Representing you in breach of contract cases
• Managing partnership or family business conflicts
• Navigating property damage or trespass claims
• Advocating in court or through alternative dispute resolution

The Clean and Green program and other agricultural tax tools can reduce your tax burden and preserve your land for the future.

• Enrolling land in the Clean and Green or Agricultural Security programs
• Advising on compliance and use restrictions
• Appealing assessment changes or rollback penalties
• Coordinating with estate and succession planning
• Reviewing land eligibility and tax savings opportunities

Your farm is more than land—it’s your legacy. Thoughtful estate planning protects your family, preserves your operation, and ensures your wishes are carried out without unnecessary taxes or disputes. We help you plan ahead so the next generation can keep farming.

• Drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney
• Planning for smooth farm transitions between generations
• Minimizing estate and inheritance taxes
• Protecting assets from creditors and unforeseen risks
• Coordinating with business and land use planning for a complete strategy