Michael W. Cassidy, Esquire

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Cassidy is an experienced civil and criminal trial lawyer. Before joining our firm in 1997, he had his own Montgomery County general practice since 1988. His trial experience dates back to his years as an assistant district attorney in Montgomery County in the early 1980's. Michael has been politically active and a local civic leader for many years. He served as commissioner in Springfield Townshi

p (Montco) from 1990-1995, and in Upper Dublin from 1998-2001. He also served on the Rockledge Borough Zoning Hearing Board and continues with an active zoning practice. Cassidy has been vice president of the Springfield Township Republican Committee and a ten-year member of the Montgomery County Republican Committee. He is a coach and continues active involvement in youth baseball, basketball and football. In his professional capacity, he has served as solicitor to the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds, assistant solicitor in Montgomery County, solicitor to the Rockledge Volunteer Fire Company and counsel for La Salle High School and Community Ambulance Association of Ambler. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Montgomery Bar Associations. Cassidy is a graduate of La Salle University and Delaware Law School. He and his wife, Cathy, are the parents of two children.

Today's post outlines key legal and non-legal issues surrounding underage DUI. If you take nothing else from the article...
06/27/2017

Today's post outlines key legal and non-legal issues surrounding underage DUI. If you take nothing else from the article, please note the lowered blood alcohol content required for an underage DUI conviction: 0.02% for drivers under the age of 21 compared to 0.08% for drivers over the age of 21. That's one alcoholic beverage!

https://howlandhess.wordpress.com/2017/06/27/what-to-know-when-arrested-for-underage-dui-in-pennsylvania/

In a previous post addressing the legal impact of reaching adulthood, we reviewed several legal issues surrounding an 18th birthday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. With school out for the summ…

09/08/2016

The United States Supreme Court is changing the manner and means of testing available to an officer of the law who suspects a motorist may be DUI... In a nutshell: no warrant, no blood.

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/ripple-of-supreme-court-dui-decision-causes-waves-in-pennsylvania

Following a June, 2016 ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Birchfield v. North Dakota , DUI prosecutions in Pennsylvania are undergoing significant modifications. In Birchfield ,...

08/05/2016

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were stopped by a police officer and refused their request that you submit to a blood, breath or urine test? Click the link below to learn the outcome.

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/dui-law-refusing-to-take-a-blood-breath-or-urine-test-in-pennsylvania

A common hypothetical often asked of criminal defense attorneys includes the following scenario. A driver is pulled over in the state of Pennsylvania. The officer, suspecting the driver may be...

07/14/2016

Most of the articles published on our website are directed towards individuals, but this week we shifted the focus to businesses. For all current and aspiring business owners, this week's article examines the steps to take after receiving notice that your business has been named in a lawsuit. Knowing how to react and doing so quickly are of paramount importance!

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/what-to-do-when-your-business-is-sued

No matter how many times you tell yourself it’s simply the cost of doing business, being sued in state or federal court is a dilemma no business owner wants to be confronted with. Individuals or...

05/17/2016

Non-compete clauses are showing up more and more frequently in employment contracts. Today's post explores their validity and potential pitfalls for both the employee and employer!

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/validity-of-non-compete-provisions-in-employment-agreement

As it pertains to non-compete clauses in an employment agreement in Pennsylvania, there is no bright line rule which states definitively the validity or “enforceability” of these provisions. In...

04/20/2016

Dealing with neighbors and their intruding tree limbs is the subject of today's post.

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/the-neighbors-and-their-tree

We all have had or continue to have that ONE neighbor. That ONE neighbor who takes little or no pride in the appearance of his or her property. He or she allows trees and shrubbery to grow beyond his...

04/07/2016

If you're an employer in Philadelphia, you need to be aware of this change to the fair hiring law which went into effect March 14, 2016 and will impact you whether you have one or one-thousand employees.

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/philly-employers-take-heed-ban-the-box-amendments-went-into-effect-march-14-legislation-is-stronger-now-than-ever

In December, 2015, then Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed an amendment to the city’s “Ban the Box” law which took effect Monday, March 14, 2016. The goal of the amendment is to make job...

04/01/2016

If you're starting a business or consider doing so in the future, here are a few key legal issues you must at least consider. The attorneys at Howland Hess O'Connell specialize in business law and can help you in regards to these issues and many others.

http://www.howlandhess.com/blog/starting-a-business-here-are-a-few-key-legal-issues-to-consider

I am awed by the drive, ingenuity and courage of those willing to make the jump and carry out their dream of being their own boss. It takes a lot of hard work and skill, and for those of you who have...

If you were previously convicted of a non-violent second- or third-degree felony, like retail theft or disorderly conduc...
02/19/2016

If you were previously convicted of a non-violent second- or third-degree felony, like retail theft or disorderly conduct, and wish to speak to an experienced attorney about having this information sealed publicly, contact Howland Hess O'Connell today.

https://howlandhess.wordpress.com/2016/02/17/new-pennsylvania-law-expands-sealing-of-criminal-records/

If you were previously convicted of a non-violent second- or third-degree felony, like retail theft or disorderly conduct, and wish to speak to an experienced attorney about having this information...

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