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Michael Heller and Joseph Hill Named Most Influential Philadelphians 2024

Cozen O’Connor’s CEO, Michael Heller, and Public Strategies’ Senior Principal, Joseph Hill, were named in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians.”

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Cozen O'Connor's West Conshohocken office was opened in 1998 and is located in Montgomery County, Pa., adjacent to the Schuylkill Expressway.

The office enables the firm to bring its business, real estate, domestic relations, commercial and insurance litigation and trusts and estates practices directly to the its clients and potential clients in the western suburbs of Philadelphia and in central and northeastern Pennsylvania.

On the business side of the practice, our attorneys specialize in representing entrepreneurs and family-owned and middle market companies as well as venture capital funds and other equity and debt investors in all areas of emerging business and venture capital and general corporate and business law, including corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, licensing and strategic alliances. Our real estate attorneys represent commercial and residential developers in the full array of acquisition, development, leasing, land use and zoning matters. The office’s domestic relations attorneys specialize in divorce, custody, support and adoption matters, and our trial attorneys handle complex commercial and insurance litigation matters in the state and federal courts.

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Hugh J. Algeo, IV

Hugh J. Algeo, IV

Counsel

Elena Baylarian

Elena Baylarian

Counsel

Matthew Coin

Matthew Coin

Member

Thomas Finnegan

Thomas Finnegan

Attorney

Jessica Chong Goebeler

Jessica Chong Goebeler

Counsel

Steven N. Haas

Steven N. Haas

Member

Andrea E. Hammel

Andrea E. Hammel

Office Managing Partner

Jonathan T. Hoffman

Jonathan T. Hoffman

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

Nicholas A. Karwacki

Nicholas A. Karwacki

Member

Daniel R. Levine

Daniel R. Levine

Member

Andrew McGuinness

Andrew McGuinness

Associate

Patrick J. O′Connor

Patrick J. O′Connor

Vice Chairman

Cathi C. Snyder

Cathi C. Snyder

Chair, Legal Profession Services Practice

Ross Weiss

Ross Weiss

Member

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Michael Heller and Joseph Hill Named Most Influential Philadelphians 2024

October 25, 2024 Cozen O’Connor’s CEO, Michael Heller, and Public Strategies’ Senior Principal, Joseph Hill, were named in Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 “The 150 Most Influential Philadelphians.”

Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024 Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.

Hugh Algeo Elected to the YMCA of the USA National Association Assembly Steering Committee

October 04, 2024 Hugh Algeo, counsel in the firm’s Family Law Group, has been elected to the YMCA of the USA (YUSA) National Association Assembly Steering Committee.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys in its Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition

August 15, 2024 Best Lawyers selected 242 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.

31 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Named Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

June 11, 2024 Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 5 percent of attorneys are named Super Lawyers; only 2.5 percent of attorneys are listed as Rising Stars.

Nearly 100 Cozen O’Connor Lawyers, 27 Practices Earn Top Recognition in Chambers USA 2024 Guide

June 10, 2024 Chambers USA rankings are based on an “assessment of a firm’s work and opinions from external market sources, with an emphasis on client feedback.” In order to be ranked in the guide, lawyers and firms must demonstrate “sustained excellence.”

Hugh Algeo Named YMCA of Greater Brandywine Volunteer of the Year

May 02, 2024 Hugh Algeo, counsel in the firm’s Family Law Group, has been named one of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s Volunteers of the Year.

Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Win Several PA Legal Awards; Firm Named Finalist for Law Firm of the Year

March 19, 2024 John Cunningham, Steven Haas, Kristina Bakardjiev, Dylan Alper, and Maureen Holland were all recognized this year.

Cozen O’Connor Promotes 23 Attorneys to Member

March 15, 2024 “This is a group of terrific lawyers across many offices and practices areas and we look forward to following their achievements,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller.

Hugh Algeo Elected to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine Board of Directors

December 07, 2023 Hugh Algeo, counsel in the firm’s Family Law Group, has been elected to the board of directors for the Greater Brandywine YMCA.

Law360 Names Cozen O’Connor a Pennsylvania Powerhouse

August 23, 2023 Cozen O’Connor was previously named a Pennsylvania Powerhouse in 2022, 2018, and 2014.

Best Lawyers Honors More Than 200 Cozen O'Connor Attorneys to its Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition

August 17, 2023 Best Lawyers selected 232 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s U.S. offices for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor’s Commercial Litigation Department Selected as a 2023 Litigation Department of the Year Finalist by The American Lawyer

July 24, 2023 Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that the firm’s Commercial Litigation Department has been selected by The American Lawyer as a 2023 litigation department of the year finalist for Pennsylvania.

More Than 200 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch

August 22, 2022 210 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from 24 of the firm’s nationwide offices for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Cozen O’Connor Named Law Firm of the Year by The Legal Intelligencer

November 12, 2020 The Legal Intelligencer highlighted the firm’s many legal victories as its reason for the honor, including our recent victory before the U.S. Supreme Court, closing $510 million sale of a longtime client, and our win in the Second Circuit on behalf of the 9/11 families.

Contacts

Andrea E. Hammel

Office Managing Partner

ahammel@cozen.com

(610) 941-2356

Jonathan T. Hoffman

Vice Chair, Office Managing Partner

jthoffman@cozen.com

(610) 941-2345

Joann Konopka

Director, Regional Administration

jkonopka@cozen.com

(610) 941-2376