THE FIRM
Proven Advocates
and
Trusted Advisors
Established in 1968
COYNE & COYNE is the longest established law firm in Hampden Township.
Veteran Owned & Operated
Each member of our team has proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces or is a spouse of a military member.
Seasoned Professionals
Specializing in a wide array of legal services, our team has handled cases throughout central Pennsylvania and argued cases at all levels of appeals through the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
OUR TEAM
HENRY F. COYNE, ESQ
Founding Member of the Firm (August 8, 1937 - April 25, 2019)
Henry F. Coyne was a proud native of the Anthracite Coal Region of Pennsylvania; originating from Locust Gap, a small "patch" near Mount Carmel. Since 1968, Mr. Coyne practiced law in Cumberland County and was dedicated to the legal profession and the community.
ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES
Admitted before all Pennsylvania Courts, the U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. District Court (MDPA). Member of the PA Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Association, ATLA, and Cumberland County Bar.
Chair of the Editorial Committee for Cumberland Justice, contributing author, and past President of the Cumberland County Bar Association.
AWARDS
Founding member of the Inns of Court (Master). Awarded the Distinguished Member Award (2011).
EDUCATION
Gettysburg College – Distinguished Military Graduate
Dickinson School of Law – Juris Doctorate (1966)
EXPERIENCE
Practiced in estate planning, land use, zoning, municipal law, and civil litigation. Argued before all appellate courts including the PA Supreme Court.
MILITARY CAREER
Retired Colonel, PA Army National Guard. Served 38 years combined service. Committee member with Pennsylvania National Guard.
FAMILY
Survived by four children and nine grandchildren.
Read Mr. Coyne's obituary.
LISA MARIE COYNE, ESQ
Lisa Marie Coyne is a lifelong Cumberland County resident and graduate of Cumberland Valley High School. After clerking for the President Judge, she joined her father in practice in 1993.
ASSOCIATIONS & COMMITTEES
Admitted to all PA Courts, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and U.S. District Court (MDPA). Has argued before PA Superior, Commonwealth, and Supreme Courts.
Editor-in-Chief of the Cumberland Law Journal; Board of Directors – CCBA; Master – Inns of Court; delegate to the PA Bar Association House of Delegates; appointed to the Orphans' Court Rules Committee.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Helped establish the Partners Program for schools; coached CV Mock Trial; active in community and professional organizations.
EDUCATION
Franklin & Marshall College (B.A.)
Dickinson School of Law – Juris Doctor (1988)
MILITARY CAREER
Active duty JAG Corps during Desert Storm. Received the Meritorious Service Medal. Continued service with PA Army National Guard.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Civil Litigation
- Municipal Law
- Zoning & Development
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning & Administration
- Family Law
ROBERT P. COYNE, ESQ
Bob Coyne is a native of the Anthracite Coal Region and a longtime Mechanicsburg resident. His four-decade career includes tax law, litigation, government leadership, and military service.
EDUCATION
Millersville State University (B.S.)
University of Louisville – J.D. (1973)
George Washington University – LL.M. Taxation
University of Pennsylvania – MGA
EXPERIENCE
Former Deputy Attorney General; Deputy Secretary of Revenue; Executive Deputy Secretary. Former Director at PwC. Co-author of legal scholarship. Joined Coyne & Coyne in 2019.
MILITARY CAREER
Served as Staff Sergeant, then commissioned Captain in JAG Corps. Commissioner on the Court of Military Review. Retired as Colonel; awarded Legion of Merit and other honors.
FAMILY
Married to Marie Ficca; five children; eleven grandchildren.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- State & Local Tax Law
- Municipal Law
- Administrative Law
- Litigation
KAREN L. DEMARCO, ESQ
Karen L. DeMarco is a Montgomery County native and Widener Law graduate (Cum Laude, 2011). She gained criminal, family, civil, and veterans’ law experience across multiple venues.
EDUCATION
Hofstra University — Dual B.A. (Print Journalism & Political Science)
Widener University School of Law — J.D. (2011)
EXPERIENCE
Admitted to all PA Courts and U.S. District Court (MDPA). VA-certified representative for Veterans Disability Claims.
FAMILY
Enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Family Law
- Criminal Defense
- Litigation
- Veteran Benefits
THOMAS A. PLACEY, ESQ
Tom Placey brings more than 30 years of legal and judicial experience to the firm, having served as an assistant district attorney, Magisterial District Judge, and Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. A Trinity, Johns Hopkins, and Dickinson Law graduate, Tom’s career has been defined by service, community involvement, and a lifelong commitment to helping others through the law.
BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND
Tom was born at Harrisburg Hospital and grew up in Camp Hill Borough. A graduate of Trinity High School (1980), Johns Hopkins University (1984), and Dickinson Law (1990), Tom began his career in accounting before pivoting to law. He clerked for Judge Edgar B. Bayley and later served as an Assistant District Attorney for Cumberland County.
In 1998, Tom was elected Magisterial District Judge for Hampden and Silver Spring Townships. In 2012, he was elected to the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County, where he served until retiring from the bench in 2021. He then spent several years as a full-time family caregiver before joining Coyne & Coyne, P.C.
Tom has been an active member of numerous organizations, including the Pennsylvania Minor Court Rules Committee (Chair), the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board, Cumberland County & Dauphin County Bar Associations, the Knights of Columbus, Navy League, American Legion, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Optimist Club, and Susquehanna Service Dogs.
EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP
Tom has taught or presented at programs for the HACC Police Academy, Philadelphia Police Academy, PA State Police Academy, Central Penn College, Trinity High School, and both Widener and Dickinson Law Schools. He also supports Penn State athletics with his wife, attending multiple PSU football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and lacrosse games.
Thank you Lisa. The information you provided to me and my family on elder care was a tremendous help as we made important decisions about the care of our mother.
