ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES

Admitted to practice before all Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the U.S. Tax Court and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania, Mr. Coyne was a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers in America, and the Cumberland County Bar Association.

Mr. Coyne was also the Chair of the Editorial Committee for the historical publication of Cumberland Justice: Legal Practice in Cumberland County (1750-2000) and a contributing author to the publication. Mr. Coyne was past President of the Cumberland County Bar Association.

AWARDS

In 2000, Mr. Coyne was one of the founding members of the Cumberland County American Inns of Court and was a Master of the Inn, having served as the President of the Inn. In 2011, Mr. Coyne was awarded the Distinguish Member Award by the Cumberland County Bar Association in recognition for his dedication to the legal profession and the steadfast ideals he epitomized as a lawyer in Cumberland County.

EDUCATION

Gettysburg College
   Designated Distinguished Military Graduate, Army R.O.T.C.
The Dickinson School of Law
    Juris Doctorate (1966)

EXPERIENCE

Since 1968, Mr. Coyne has been engaged in the General Practice of Law in Cumberland County with an emphasis in estate planning, land use and zoning, municipal law, and civil litigation. An accomplished advocate, Mr. Coyne argued cases before trial courts throughout central Pennsylvania and before all appellate courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to include the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

MILITARY CAREER

Mr. Coyne retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Colonel after serving 38 years of combined honorable duty with the United States Army and the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. Additionally, Mr. Coyne served on the Scholarship Committee of the Pennsylvania National Guard.

FAMILY

Mr. Coyne and his late wife, Eileen B. Bach of Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania are survived by four children and nine grandchildren.

Read Mr. Coyne's obituary.

ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES

Ms. Coyne is admitted to practice before all Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania and has argued cases before the Pennsylvania Superior Court, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, as well as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Ms. Coyne is the editor-in-chief of the Cumberland Law Journal and recently completed serving two consecutive terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cumberland County Bar Association. She is a founding member of the Cumberland County Inns of Court, having served as the membership chair and currently holds the title of Master of the Inn. In addition to her leadership within the local legal community, Ms. Coyne served as a member of the House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, representing the interests of Cumberland County lawyers and the citizens they serve. Additionally, and most recently, Ms. Coyne has been re-appointed to the Orphans' Court Procedural Rules Committee of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

IN THE COMMUNITY

As a leader within the local legal community, Ms. Coyne was instrumental in the formation and implementation of the Partners Program for local high schools throughout Cumberland County and served as the attorney "coach" for the Cumberland Valley High School Mock Trial team for many years. Ms. Coyne remains active and involved in the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Cumberland County Inns of Court, and the Cumberland County Bar Association.

EDUCATION

Franklin and Marshall College (B.A.)
The Dickinson School of Law
    Juris Doctorate 1988

MILITARY CAREER

Upon conclusion of her judicial clerkship, Ms. Coyne entered active military duty with the United States Army Judge Advocate General's Corps serving with the 1st Armored Division and then 3rd Infantry Division as Chief Trial Counsel in Bamberg, Germany during Operation Desert Storm. She is a recipient of the Army's Meritorious Service Medal for her service during Desert Storm. Following the completion of her active duty military service, Ms. Coyne continued her military service as a Judge Advocate serving with the 28th Infantry Division of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Civil Litigation
• Municipal Law
• Zoning and Real Estate Development
• Elder Law
• Estate Planning and Administration
• Family Law

 

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court and All State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

EDUCATION

Millersville State University (B.S.)
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
   Juris Doctorate (1973)
George Washington University
   LL.M. in Taxation
University of Pennsylvania
   Masters of Government Administration (MGA)

EXPERIENCE

In 1978 Robert was released from active duty and joined the PA Department of Justice as a Deputy Attorney General in the Tax Litigation Unit. In 1986 Robert earned a Masters in Government Administration from the University of PA. From 1990 to 1995 Robert served as Deputy Secretary of Revenue for Taxation and served on the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue.

In 1995 he became a Director of State and Local Taxes with Coopers & Lybrand and later PricewaterhouseCoopers. He returned to the Department of Revenue as Deputy Secretary for Compliance and Collections in 2003 and later was appointed the Executive Deputy Secretary of Revenue and served in that position until his retirement in April 2018.

Additionally, Robert co-authored with A. Robert Thorup an article in the American University Law Review, "West Point Honor Code Separations: Duty, Honor, Country...Fairness?"

MILITARY CAREER

Robert enlisted in the PA National Guard and served in the Army Reserves rising to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Upon receiving his Juris Doctorate in 1973 from the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY Robert received a direct commission as a Captain into the US Army Judge Advocate General Corps and served at the US Army Legal Services Agency, Headquarters Department of the Army, as a commissioner to the Army Court of Military Review. Meanwhile in 1977 Robert earned a Masters of Law in Taxation from George Washington University, Washington, DC. He transferred into the 28th Infantry Division of the PA Army National Guard where he served in various JAG positions. Later he was promoted to Colonel as the PA State Staff Judge Advocate. Robert was awarded various military awards during his service including the prestigious Legion of Merit and retired from PA Army National Guard in 2004 with over 34 years of service.

FAMILY

Robert is married to the former Marie Ficca of Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania and they are the proud parents of five children and eleven grandchildren.

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• State & Local Tax Law
• Administrative Law
• Litigation

 

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court and All State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

EDUCATION

Hofstra University
   Dual B.A. (Print Journalism and Political Science) 2007
Widener University, School of Law
   Juris Doctorate 2011

 

EXPERIENCE

Attorney DeMarco is admitted to practice before all Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as before the Federal Courts in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Ms. DeMarco has extensive courtroom experience, including jury trials, bench trials, and presenting arguments before our various appellate courts and state agencies. Attorney DeMarco is certified through VA to represent Veteran Disability Claims and appears regularly before the Board of Veterans Appeals representing disabled veterans.

 

FAMILY

When not practicing law or volunteering her time, Attorney DeMarco she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Family Law
• Criminal Defense
• Litigation
• Veteran Benefits

 

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court and All State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND

Tom Placey was born at Harrisburg Hospital, the third child of the late Rose Sawyer Placey — a social worker and teacher — and Richard L. Placey, an attorney and U.S. Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander (retired). He grew up in Camp Hill Borough and now lives in Hampden Township with his wife and their retired Susquehanna Service Dog. Tom’s education began at Good Shepherd School, followed by Trinity High School (Class of 1980), Johns Hopkins University (B.A. in Accounting, 1984), and Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1990). After graduating from Johns Hopkins, Tom worked for two years in accounting with Faw Casson & Co., CPA, before deciding to pursue a career in law. His legal path began as a judicial law clerk for Cumberland County Judge Edgar B. Bayley, followed by several years in private practice with the law firm of Mancke and Wagner. He later joined the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, serving under District Attorneys Mike Eakin and Skip Ebert as an assistant district attorney.

In 1998, Tom was elected Magisterial District Judge for Hampden and Silver Spring Townships. Fourteen years later, in 2012, he was elected to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County as its seventh judge. He served there with dedication until his retirement from the bench in 2021. From 2020 through 2025, Tom stepped back from public service to serve as a full-time family caregiver — a role he considers among the most meaningful of his life. Following that period, he joined Coyne & Coyne, P.C., continuing his lifelong commitment to the law and to serving others with compassion and integrity, Community and Professional Involvement.

Tom has always believed in giving back to his community and profession. Over the years, he has been involved with a variety of community, educational, and civic organizations, including the Cumberland County and Dauphin County Bar Associations, the Pennsylvania Minor Court Rules Committee (where he was honored to serve as Chair), the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board, and several statewide judicial and police education commissions. Outside of his professional work, Tom has enjoyed volunteering with organizations that serve others and strengthens the community, such as Optimists International, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the St. Thomas More Society, the Knights of Columbus #4068, the Navy League (Life Member), the American Legion #109, the Nittany Lion Club, Blue Jays Unlimited, and Susquehanna Service Dogs. One of his favorite projects has been helping to bring service dogs—including Diego, Drachma, and TAP—into the Cumberland County Courthouse, where they offer comfort and support to those who need it most.

 

EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP

Teaching and mentoring have always been important to Tom. He has had the opportunity to share what he’s learned with others through programs at the Harrisburg Area Community College Police Academy, Philadelphia Police Academy, Pennsylvania State Police Academy, Central Penn College, Trinity High School, and several local school districts. He has also presented at Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Penn State Dickinson Law, where he enjoys helping future lawyers and public servants prepare for meaningful careers.

Recognizing that his body cannot continue skiing or playing rugby, Tom’s life balance now includes spending time in State College, as his wife is an avid Penn State University fan. You will find them at home, and at some away, PSU football, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and baseball games. Tom also continues to attend several games a year of his Johns Hopkins Blue Jays, having been a football and lacrosse (JV) player.

 

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Estate Planning & Administration
• Elder Law
• Guardianships
• Veterans Benefits

 

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court and All State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

During law school, Mr. Legaspi was a contributing author to two published law review articles:

• Rox Coal Co. v. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Rejects a Police Report As Uncorroborated Hearsay and Affirms the Vitality of the Walker Rule in Workers’ Compensation Proceedings, 13 Widener L.J. 611 (2004)
• Harrisburg School District v. Zogby: The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Concludes It Cannot Countenance A “Closed Class” Created By the Education Empowerment Act, 14 Widener L.J. (2005)

After earning his law degree, Mr. Legaspi began his legal career with the Harrisburg law firm Rhodes & Sinon. He later established his own practice, where he engaged in the general practice of law with particular emphasis on criminal defense, civil litigation, and administrative law. Over the course of his career, Mr. Legaspi has concentrated his practice in criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, employment law, and estate planning and administration. He has litigated a wide range of commercial contract and liability matters, including construction litigation, enforcement of non-compete provisions, and lease disputes, as well as other litigation issues in both Pennsylvania state courts and federal district and appellate courts.

 

EDUCATION

• Widener Commonwealth Law School, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Juris Doctorate, cum laude (2005)
• University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (B.A.)

 

PRACTICE AREAS

• Family Law
• Criminal Defense
• Litigation
• Employment Law
• Estate Planning and Administration

 

MILITARY CAREER

served as a nuclear reactor operator in the Navy’s nuclear submarine force, stationed out of Groton, Connecticut, in the Submarine Force U.S. Atlantic Fleet.

 

COURT ADMISSIONS

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court and All State Courts
• U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit