BIOGRAPHY

Harold "Hal" English is a graduate of The University of Baltimore School of Law and has been practicing law since 1987. He is admitted to practice in the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia. Hal originally practiced while serving on active duty in the Marine Corps from 1988 through 1991. He then gained civil trial experience while working with a Pittsburgh litigation frim from 1991-1995. In addition to trial litigation, he handled the firm's estate and probate matters. In 1998, Hal established his own law firm, H.A. English & Associates, P.C. which now has an office in Hampton Township.

Hal was commissioned as a Marine Corps Officer in 1984 and after 30 years of service he retired from the Marine Corps Reserves with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has served as a Judge Advocate, a prosecutor, a defense counsel, an appellate review officer, and as a legal assistance attorney. He was the Commanding Officer of a Marine Corps Truck Company with over 200 Marines under his command at unit locations in Erie, Connellsville, and Ebensburg. He also served as the Site Commander and JAG of the Johnstown's Aviation Unit.

Hal has also been appointed by Judges of the Orphans' Court Division as counsel for incapacitated persons, and as administrator of estates and guardian for incapacitated persons. As an accredited Veterans Administration Attorney, he assists as Power of Attorney and Legal Custodian for numerous veterans.

Outside of the office, Hal is active in community engagement and enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife, Sue, and their two sons Garrett and Jayson.