George P. O'Connell

Partner, Attorney at Law

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George has an extensive background in estate administration, estate planning and taxation, real estate, zoning and land use. George, a 35 year partner at Barbin & O'Connell, prior to its merger with Howland Hess, is committed to the community and has continuously served pro bono on the Montgomery County Legal Aid Society since 1971, has been a Director and Solicitor for the Elkins Park Fire Company and the Cheltenham High School Alumni Association for in excess of thirty-five years, is a representative of the Cheltenham Township Fire Department and has served with Abington Township's Citizens and Police Together (CAPT). He is a member of the Montgomery Bar Association's Real Estate and Tax and Probate Committees and of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.

George is a graduate of Villanova University and Villanova University School of Law. He and his wife Kathleen are the parents of three children.

George is formerly of Barbin & O’Connell.

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