About Hollie Beth
Hollie Beth John is an attorney licensed to practice in Pennsylvania who combines courtroom experience and committee leadership in work involving children and families. She has built a practice rooted in the state's legal institutions and in the communities they serve.
After completing law school, John began her career in Pennsylvania's legal scene. She moved through roles that brought her into contact with school systems, administrative law processes, and family-focused advocacy. Over time she developed an interest in the intersection of education law and access to services for children with special needs.
John is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Bar. She also serves as chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Legal Services for Exceptional Children Committee. In that role she helps organize the committee’s efforts on policy discussion, resource development for practitioners, and education for families and attorneys working on behalf of children with disabilities.
Her work frequently involves representation of families in administrative proceedings and in negotiations with school districts. She advises on Individualized Education Programs, eligibility disputes, placement questions, and related procedural protections under state and federal law. Colleagues describe her as methodical and persistent; parents and educators tend to note her attention to detail and understanding of how legal processes affect day-to-day services for children.
John practices at Connolly, Jacobsen, & John LLP. At the firm she handles matters that require both knowledge of administrative procedures and the ability to prepare records and arguments for hearings. Her caseload includes a mix of contested matters and collaborative problem-solving aimed at improving services rather than simply litigating issues.
As of 2026 she remains engaged in bar activities while maintaining an active practice in Pennsylvania. Her current work centers on legal issues affecting children with special needs, administrative advocacy, and counsel for families navigating educational systems.