Matthew J. Bilker, Esq. and Patrick T. Henigan, Esq. have been elected to the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) House of Delegates. Each will serve a three-year term and join fellow Attorney Craig B. Huffman, Esq., representing Delaware County Zone 9.
Created in 1966, the PBA House of Delegates is the association’s policymakers, exercising all members’ voting rights, including matters affecting PBA policy administration and amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or bylaws. The House of Delegates, which consists of both voting and non-voting members, is authorized to judge the election and member qualifications, control membership dues, and approve increases.
The mission of the PBA House of Delegates, which aligns with Eckell Sparks’ own mission, is charged with upholding the following for the legal community and citizens of Pennsylvania:
- Represent the interests of the legal community across the state.
- Promote the rules and principles of justice and law.
- Advance the understanding and practice of law.
- Support and promote diversity and inclusion in law and justice.
- Ensure no individual is denied legal rights due to financial hardship.
- Support ongoing legal education and professional growth.
- Foster civility, professionalism, and respect within the profession and the community.
- Preserve the history and legacy of the legal profession.
- Protect the independence of the judiciary.
- Advocate for legislation upholding these values.
Eckell, Sparks, Levy, Auerbach, Monte, Sloane, Matthews & Auslander, P.C. is a premier multi-practice firm that has been serving clients for over half a century. To learn more about our services or schedule a consultation, call 610-565-3701 or contact us online. With offices in Media and West Chester, Pennsylvania, we serve clients in Delaware County, Chester County, and Montgomery County.