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• John R. Howland, Of Counsel
The firm Howland Hess O'Connell, and its long-time partner, John R. Howland, mutually announce that Mr. Howland's
status and relationship to the firm has changed. As of April 1, 2018, Mr. Howland's status as partner in the firm has ended,
but he continues his relationship to the firm as "of counsel". While no longer remaining a part of the ownership of
Howland Hess O'Connell, both the firm and John are proud that this long-time connection continues. He will continue in
the practice of law at the firm's Huntingdon Valley office, and in the legal representation of clients, both long standing and
new.
• Michael W. Cassidy, Of Counsel
As of December 31, 2017, long-time partner, Michael W. Cassidy, and Howland Hess O'Connell announce that, while Mr.
Cassidy will no longer remain a partner in the ownership of the firm, Mr. Cassidy will continue his relationship with the
firm in an "of counsel" capacity. We are proud to announce that Howland Hess O'Connell associates, Karen F. Angelucci,
Dennis R. Meakim, Karen C. Mavros and David W. Birnbaum have each joined Michael in the legal representation
of current and new clients in criminal defense, family law, decedent estate administration and real estate matters.
• Howland Hess O'Connell Welcomes New Associate
On February 1, 2017, David W. Birnbaum joined Howland Hess O'Connell as a general practice Associate Attorney. David
is a third-generation attorney; his grandfather, Robert G. Hess, is one of our founding partners.
• Dennis Meakim Elected as a Director of the Montgomery Bar Association
On January 8, 2016, attorney Dennis R. Meakim of Howland, Hess O'Connell was elected as a Director of the Montgomery Bar Association for a three year term. Additionally, Mr. Meakim was appointed Co-Chair of the Sidebar Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association. Click here for more information.
• John Howland Elected President of Conference of County Bar Leaders
Partner, John Howland, was elected on March 1, 2014 as President of the Conference of County Bar Leaders of the
Pennsylvania Bar Association.
• Philadelphia's Broad Street Run
George P. O'Connell had another running connection on Sunday, May 6, 2012, when his daughter-in-law, Christine Kane O'Connell, finished in ninth (9th) place overall in the Women's Division, completing the ten mile race in 58.57.
• Congratulations Robert G. Hess!
We congratulate Robert G. Hess, a Veteran of World War II, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday and is currently in
his 65th year of practicing law.
• Penn Relays
On April 28, 2012, during the 118th hosting of the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Relays Carnival, our partner, George P. O'Connell, was recognized for twenty-five years of service while officiating at the Penn Relays in the capacity as a Timer. He was designated as one of the Master Officials of the Penn Relays.
• Parkinson's Walk for 2012
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy & O'Connell, LLP were sponsors for the Parkinson's Council in the City of Philadelphia for their annual walk, "Stamp Out Parkinson's", on Kelly Drive.
• Merger Announcement
Barbin & O'Connell, PC and Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey & Cassidy, LLP are proud to announce the merger of our firms for the practice of law.
• John Howland Elected Vice President of Conference of County Bar Leaders
Partner, John Howland, was elected in February as Vice President of the Conference of County Bar Leaders of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He will ascend to the Presidency in February 2014.
The firm Howland Hess O'Connell, and its long-time partner, John R. Howland, mutually announce that Mr. Howland's
status and relationship to the firm has changed. As of April 1, 2018, Mr. Howland's status as partner in the firm has ended,
but he continues his relationship to the firm as "of counsel". While no longer remaining a part of the ownership of
Howland Hess O'Connell, both the firm and John are proud that this long-time connection continues. He will continue in
the practice of law at the firm's Huntingdon Valley office, and in the legal representation of clients, both long standing and
new.
• Michael W. Cassidy, Of Counsel
As of December 31, 2017, long-time partner, Michael W. Cassidy, and Howland Hess O'Connell announce that, while Mr.
Cassidy will no longer remain a partner in the ownership of the firm, Mr. Cassidy will continue his relationship with the
firm in an "of counsel" capacity. We are proud to announce that Howland Hess O'Connell associates, Karen F. Angelucci,
Dennis R. Meakim, Karen C. Mavros and David W. Birnbaum have each joined Michael in the legal representation
of current and new clients in criminal defense, family law, decedent estate administration and real estate matters.
• Howland Hess O'Connell Welcomes New Associate
On February 1, 2017, David W. Birnbaum joined Howland Hess O'Connell as a general practice Associate Attorney. David
is a third-generation attorney; his grandfather, Robert G. Hess, is one of our founding partners.
• Dennis Meakim Elected as a Director of the Montgomery Bar Association
On January 8, 2016, attorney Dennis R. Meakim of Howland, Hess O'Connell was elected as a Director of the Montgomery Bar Association for a three year term. Additionally, Mr. Meakim was appointed Co-Chair of the Sidebar Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association. Click here for more information.
• John Howland Elected President of Conference of County Bar Leaders
Partner, John Howland, was elected on March 1, 2014 as President of the Conference of County Bar Leaders of the
Pennsylvania Bar Association.
• Philadelphia's Broad Street Run
George P. O'Connell had another running connection on Sunday, May 6, 2012, when his daughter-in-law, Christine Kane O'Connell, finished in ninth (9th) place overall in the Women's Division, completing the ten mile race in 58.57.
• Congratulations Robert G. Hess!
We congratulate Robert G. Hess, a Veteran of World War II, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday and is currently in
his 65th year of practicing law.
• Penn Relays
On April 28, 2012, during the 118th hosting of the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Relays Carnival, our partner, George P. O'Connell, was recognized for twenty-five years of service while officiating at the Penn Relays in the capacity as a Timer. He was designated as one of the Master Officials of the Penn Relays.
• Parkinson's Walk for 2012
On Saturday, April 21, 2012, Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey, Cassidy & O'Connell, LLP were sponsors for the Parkinson's Council in the City of Philadelphia for their annual walk, "Stamp Out Parkinson's", on Kelly Drive.
• Merger Announcement
Barbin & O'Connell, PC and Howland, Hess, Guinan, Torpey & Cassidy, LLP are proud to announce the merger of our firms for the practice of law.
• John Howland Elected Vice President of Conference of County Bar Leaders
Partner, John Howland, was elected in February as Vice President of the Conference of County Bar Leaders of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He will ascend to the Presidency in February 2014.