Of Gavel and Grand Slam

Patrick Kurtas didn’t predict the outcome of a softball game other than to say it will be competitive, fun and the old guys will probably win.

Again.

Kurtas, an attorney at Prince & Kurtas, 934 High Street, Pottstown, will play in the Montgomery Bar Association’s annual Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers Softball Game at Norristown Area High School on Tuesday.  

The event will include local lawyers, judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys in the legal community’s tradition that dates back to 1956. At that time, young lawyers of the Montgomery Bar competed against local teams including the Norristown Police Dept., Norristown Post Office, Pennsylvania State Police and other bar associations from neighboring counties, according to Jack Costello, the association’s marketing manager.

The Old Lawyers team in past years dominated the annual game, said Kurtas, a Pottstown area native and Owen J. Roberts graduate. 

“I’ve played four to five times now,” Kurtas said. “It’s just an enjoyable time.” 

He will play on the Young team.

"I'm not going to commit to us winning," Kurtas said.

Event Information: 

The Old Lawyers vs. Young Lawyers Softball Game will be played 5:15 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2 at Norristown Area High School, Baseball Field 1900, Eagle Drive, Norristown.

From the Montgomery Bar Association:

Established in 1885 to professionalize the county’s practice of law, the Montgomery Bar Association is one of our nation’s oldest and most respected bar associations, representing over 2,100 legal professionals in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.  

Now, as then, the MBA exists to uphold legal and ethical standards in our legal community.  As the 3rd largest Bar in Pennsylvania, the MBA has a longstanding tradition of service to its membership and the community.  

For members, the MBA offers an important arena for networking, professional development and education.  

For the community, the MBA serves as a legal resource offering education, legal assistance and funds and resources for individuals and agencies in need.  

The Association is actively engaged in public service through community outreach, free educational events offered throughout the year, programs like the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project, the Mock Trial Competitions for high-school students, and more.  

To learn more, visit www.montgomerybar.org.