Joseph J. Plunkett

Mr. Plunkett earned his undergraduate degree from LaSalle University in 1975 (B.S. Cum Laude), and went onto complete his legal education at Temple University School of Law (J.D., 1980).  Mr. Plunkett then moved to Allentown, Pennsylvania, and became a partner in the law firm of Gardner, Racines, Plunkett & Sheetz where he practiced general business law, and began representing local banks in residential mortgage transactions.  Thereafter, he formed Joseph J. Plunkett, P.C. and concentrated his practice in the areas of business law, business organizations, residential and commercial real estate law, and commercial lending, representing both lenders and borrowers. 

Today, Mr. Plunkett's practice remains concentrated in business, commercial, and real estate law, with an emphasis on more complex transactions involving the purchase and sale of commercial shopping centers, and representing national, regional and local banks in mortgage financings of commercial properties and workout strategies. 

 In his free time, Mr. Plunkett passionately pursues his hobby of racing Mazda Miatas in the Spec Miata racing series as well as his 1967 Mini Cooper in selected Vintage racing events.

Elizabeth R. Graver

Elizabeth "Molly" Graver earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton in 1990 (B.S., cum laude), and her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1993).  She began her legal career by serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable James Knoll Gardner, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, and now a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 

After completing her judicial clerkship, Ms. Graver joined a prominent Lehigh Valley law firm where she became a partner in 2003.  In 2006, Ms. Graver joined Attorney Joseph J. Plunkett and formed Plunkett & Graver, P.C.  Ms. Graver concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and residential real estate, commercial mortgage lending, general business law, and business transactions with an emphasis on representing small businesses. 

Ms. Graver is a member of the Lehigh Valley branch of Commercial Real Estate for Women.  Since moving to the Lehigh Valley, she has been actively involved in not-for-profit activities where she has served the following organizations:

• Track and Field coach for Lehigh County Special Olympics
• Board of Directors of Via of the Lehigh Valley
• Board of Directors of Via Events, Inc. where she served as President
• Board of Directors of the Adult Literacy Center of the Lehigh Valley where she served as Vice President
• Board of Directors of Grace Montessori School where she presently serves as Vice President. 

Ms. Graver resides in Allentown with her husband and two children.