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Jeffrey P. Burke

October 22, 2019 by Hoppel Design

Jeffrey P. Burke

Partner – Employment Law

Jeff Burke is a Partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., working in both the firm’s Business and Litigation practice groups, with an emphasis on employment law. Jeff counsels businesses and individuals on equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies, disability accommodation, employment & severance agreements, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, independent contracting, workforce audits, and other employment-related matters.

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Jeff Burke is a Partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., working in both the firm’s Business and Litigation practice groups, with an emphasis on employment law. Jeff counsels businesses and individuals on equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies, disability accommodation, employment & severance agreements, restrictive covenants, executive compensation, independent contracting, workforce audits, and other employment-related matters. In the employment law field, Jeff has provided employee and management training to businesses as well as continuing education seminars to other attorneys. Jeff also provides legal counsel in merger and acquisition transactions for employment-related due diligence and contract negotiations.

In his litigation practice, Jeff has successfully resolved numerous disputes in state and federal court and before administrative agencies, including Title VII discrimination claims based upon sex, race, national origin, and religion, Americans with Disability Act claims, compensation claims under state and federal wage and hour laws, and restrictive covenant / non-competition claims, to name a few. Jeff also applies his considerable litigation experience to select complex commercial disputes, working with his partners on contract, real estate, construction and shareholder cases.

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Jeff worked for 6 years at an insurance defense litigation firm, where he represented clients across multiple disciplines in state and federal court, including employment discrimination, personal injury, civil rights, product liability and construction litigation. Before that, Jeff was an associate with a small-size, general practice law firm focusing on criminal defense as well as civil and domestic litigation.

Jeff is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was a recipient of the Class of 2008 Community Service Award. Before attending law school, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, with minors in Economics and Political Science.

Notable Representations

  • Obtained summary judgment in favor of employer in United States District Court against claims of alleged Title VII sex discrimination and alleged violations of Equal Pay Act
  • Negotiated executive employment agreements for selling principals in multi-million dollar merger and acquisition transaction
  • Obtained favorable, confidential settlements in cases of alleged sex discrimination for multiple Pennsylvania employers, ranging from complex, multi-entity enterprises down to a small family-owned store
  • Obtained favorable, confidential settlement through Mediation in favor of Pennsylvania business in a case seeking wages under Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection law and alleging discrimination under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Obtained favorable, confidential settlement through Mediation in favor of Pennsylvania employer in case of alleged national origin discrimination
  • Successfully obtained transfers of venue from Philadelphia County to favorable outlying Pennsylvania counties in multiple personal injury lawsuits brought against Fortune 500 Company
  • Defended and successfully resolved numerous personal injury and property damage claims brought against Pennsylvania businesses and individuals in the areas of premises liability, motor vehicle liability and construction
  • Obtained Summary Judgment before United States District Court in favor of multiple police officer defendants and City alleged to have committed Constitutional rights violations against detainee
  • Litigated numerous cases to judgment involving recovery of possession of real property and unpaid rent
  • Successfully defended and obtained dismissal of numerous Pennsylvania criminal charges, from First Degree Felonies to Summary offenses

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section
  • Chester County Bar Association, Employment Law Section
  • Chester County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Stively Inn of Court
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • West Chester Downtown Foundation, Board Member

PRACTICE AREAS

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Arbitration

Business and Corporate Law

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Compliance and Internal Investigations

Employment Law

Jurisdictional Disputes

Litigation Law

Product Liability

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • The Pennsylvania State University, Finance (A recipient of the Class of 2008 Community Service Award)

ARTICLES

Employment Law Update March 2023

Employment Law Update February 2023

Use of Medical Marijuana by Employees in Safety-Sensitive Jobs: What’s an Employer to do?

Employment Law Update January 2023

Employment Law Update December 2022

Employment Law Update November 2022

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Employment Law Update December 2021

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Employment Law Update October 2021

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Employment Law Update August 2021

Employment Law Update July 2021

If it’s “Mandatory” then it’s Compensable: Employer Compliance with the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act post-Heimbach

Employment Law Update June 2021

Employment Law Update May 2021

Employment Law Update April 2021

Employment Law Update March 2021

When (and how) can a business use a “coronavirus scanner” or other instant coronavirus tests for its employees?

Employment Law Update February, 2021

Employment Law Update January 2021

Employment Law Update December, 2020

Can Pennsylvania Employers Mandate that Employees take a COVID-19 Vaccine?

Seeing through the Haze: 3 Things to Remember About Employee Marijuana Use in Pennsylvania

Unemployment Compensation for Pennsylvania Business Owners: The Self-Employment Exception, The CARES Act and Beyond

Responding to Employee Accommodation Requests under the ADA: Navigating the Interactive Process

Discovery of Social Media in Pennsylvania: Be Careful What You Post Online

Department of Labor Announces New Standards Affecting Overtime Pay for Salaried Employees

IN THE NEWS

Employment Law Update May 2023

Top Tips on How Employers Can Avoid Workplace Harassment Claims

Employment Law Update April 2023

23 Attorneys Named as Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2022

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Names New Shareholders and Partners

Main Line Today Named 24 MacElree Attorneys as Top Lawyers 2021

Attorney Jeff Burke Quoted on Front Office Sports

27 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers List

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Timothy F. Rayne

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Timothy F. Rayne

Partner – Personal Injury

“You exhibit the highest sense of ethics and honesty.  I felt as if my case was presented fairly and honestly.  Most importantly, I felt that you truly cared about me and my family.” – Client Review

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Tim Rayne is an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice attorney. For over twenty-five years, Tim has been helping people injured in accidents understand their legal rights and receive fair compensation from insurance companies.

Tim has extensive experience in negotiating settlements with insurance companies and trying cases including:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Slip and Fall/Premises Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Dangerous Products/Product Liability
  • Construction accidents
  • Dog bites
  • Wrongful Death
  • Uninsured and Underinsured claims

Tim has an advanced Master’s Degree in Trial Advocacy and is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. SuperLawyers has honored Tim as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and he has been listed by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

Tim has the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has a 10.0 “Superb” rating from AVVO. Tim has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in Personal Injury by Main Line Today Magazine and he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Tim has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Personal Injury Litigation.

Tim regularly practices in Chester County with offices in Kennett Square and West Chester. Tim also helps clients with Personal Injury cases in neighboring counties including Bucks County, Delaware County, Lancaster County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.

Notable Representations

  • Car Accident – Chester County, PA – Settlement in excess of one million dollars for a client who sustained serious foot injuries following a broad-side collision between a Corvette and an SUV that failed to yield while turning left.
  • Truck Accident – Chester County, PA – Settlement in excess of one million dollars when a car was rear ended by a tractor trailer resulting in neck injuries and surgery.
  • Car Accident – Underinsurance Claim – Philadelphia, PA – Mediated settlement in excess of 1.5 million dollars for a client who sustained neurological injuries in a car accident.
  • Car Accident Verdict – Chester County, PA – A broad-side collision resulted in neck and back injuries to client. Insurance company offered a low-ball settlement of $12,000. Chester County jury trial resulted in $50,000 verdict.
  • Car Accident Verdict – Greensboro, NC – $4,250 Allstate Insurance Company offer was rejected and the jury verdict totaled $62,977.21.
  • Medical Malpractice – Operating Room Fire – Cecil County, MD – Operating room fire resulted in first and second degree face and shoulder burns. The case resolved just before trial.
  • Slip and Fall – Lancaster, PA – Tenant fell on steps at an apartment building due to a defective railing. The case settled for six figures prior to trial.
  • Slip and Fall – Chester County, PA – Client slipped and fell in a McDonald’s restaurant due to wet tile floor without mats or warning signs. The case settled for $125,000.
  • Nail Gun Injury – Federal Court – Philadelphia, PA – A construction worker who was seriously injured when a nail gun misfired and shot a three-inch nail into his chest. Legal claims were filed against the nail gun manufacturer alleging that the tool was defective and dangerous because it did not have a safety switch. The case settled prior to trial.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation Law

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OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, LL.M. Trial Advocacy
  • Widener University School of Law, Philadelphia Trial Lawyer’s Award for Trial Advocacy Law Review
  • University of Delaware, Economics

ARTICLES

PA Supreme Court Sides With Insurance Company Against Motorcycle Rider in Erie Insurance Exchange v. Mione

Alec Baldwin Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charges After Movie Set Shooting Death

Why Did the US Supreme Court Strike the OSHA Vaccine Mandate?

Pennsylvania Superior Court Invalidates “Regular Use” Exclusion of Underinsured Motorist Benefits in Rush v. Erie Insurance Exchange

Bet You Can’t Guess Who Pays the Medical Bills After This Pennsylvania Car Accident

Make Sure You Have the Right Car Insurance for the New Year

Are You Covered By Car Insurance If You Crash Your Live-in Boyfriend/Girlfriend’s Car?

What in the World is a Medical Malpractice Statute of Repose and Why Did the Supreme Court Decide It’s Unconstitutional?

What is Mediation?

Third Circuit Court of Appeals Decision Finds Amazon Liable For Faulty Products

Ten Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in a Car Accident

Household Vehicle Exclusion Unenforceable According to PA Supreme Court Ruling

Flash Flooding: How to Avoid Disaster

Cell Phone GPS Data – Can The Police Access It and Use It to Arrest You?

United States Supreme Court Decides Same-Sex Wedding Cake Dispute

Do you have a legal claim if you slip and fall on snow or ice in Pennsylvania?

What happens if you are injured by an Uber or Lyft driver in Pennsylvania?

Car Accident Damage Recovery in Pennsylvania

Tom Brady Deflategate Suspension Upheld By Appeals Court

IN THE NEWS

23 Attorneys Named as Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2022

12 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers® 2023

18 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars 2022

Main Line Today Named 24 MacElree Attorneys as Top Lawyers 2021

14 MacElree Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List in 2021

11 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

Attorney Tim Rayne Appears on Lawyer2Lawyer Network Radio Show

27 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers List

15 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Prestigious 2020 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars List

What is Mediation?

6 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020

26 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named 2019 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today

Ten Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in a Car Accident

Super Lawyers Lists Tim Rayne Among Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania

3 MacElree Harvey, Ltd. lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2019

Super Lawyers Lists Brian Nagle and Tim Rayne Among Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania

Timothy F. Rayne to present at the Southern Chester County Chamber’s Women in Business breakfast

MacElree Harvey Attorneys named 2016 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today Magazine

MacElree Harvey Attorney Elected Rotary President

MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to 2016 PA Super Lawyers List

MacElree Harvey Attorneys named 2015 Top Attorneys by Main Line Today

Case Spotlight: Tim Rayne Wins Security for Lifelong Patriot

Case Spotlight: Trial Necessary to Win Justice in Car Accident Case

AWARDS

Super Lawyers Top 100

Peter E. Kratsa

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Peter E. Kratsa

Partner – Criminal Defense and Personal Injury

“I enjoy solving problems for clients. My approach is both analytical and tactical. The goal is always the same: the best possible outcome for my client.”

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Mr. Kratsa, the Chair of MacElree Harvey’s Criminal Defense Practice Group, is a criminal defense attorney with over 20 years of experience defending individuals and entities accused of criminal activity. His practice includes representation of clients in state and federal criminal trials, grand jury investigations, internal investigations, appeals, state and federal regulatory matters, and juvenile delinquency matters.

Pete additionally practices personal injury and medical malpractice law where he provides the same zealous advocacy in obtaining compensation for those clients injured through the negligence of others.

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Pete was a partner in a private law practice which concentrated exclusively on criminal cases at the state and federal court level. Before going into private practice, Pete served as an Assistant Public Defender with the Chester County Public Defender’s Office.

Pete hosts Subject to Cross with Caroline Donato, a podcast about criminal defense and related topics under the law, available on iTunes, Google, Spotify, and SoundCloud.

Notable Representations

  • Client acquitted by jury of Rape and related charges after a week-long trial involving multiple factual and scientific witnesses.
  • Client accused of Insurance Fraud. With the assistance of a private investigator, developed evidence that Commonwealth witness was fabricating. Witness confronted with fabrications through cross-examination. Case withdrawn by Commonwealth; arrest records expunged.
  • Favorable dispositions for multiple clients accused of sex offenses and/or violent offenses through development and advocacy of mitigation arguments.
  • Client accused of Unlawful Restraint, False Imprisonment, and firearm-related offenses. Charges withdrawn by Commonwealth after Preliminary Hearing (cross-examination of victim and police) and filing of Pre-Trial Motion.
  • Client acquitted by jury of DUI.
  • Client accused of assault. Judge granted Pre-Trial Motion to dismiss the charges.
  • Client exonerated of Mail Fraud.
  • Representation of state and federal grand jury witnesses.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (PACDL), Eastern District
    • President 2019-2022
    • Vice President 2016-2017
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
  • American Bar Foundation, Fellow

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Why I Became a Lawyer
Criminal Defense

PRACTICE AREAS

Adoption

Corporate Compliance and Internal Investigations

Criminal Defense Law

Divorce

Drug Crimes Defense

DUI and Homicide by Vehicle Defense

Equitable Distribution

Family Law

Family Law Mediation

Juvenile Delinquency Defense

Litigation Law

Marital Settlement Agreements

Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury Law

Product Liability

Protection From Abuse

Sex Crimes Defense

Violent Crimes Defense

White Collar Defense

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Villanova University School of Law (J.D.)
  • University of Richmond (B.A., English/History)

ARTICLES

Don’t Let The Police Search Your Car – Make Them Get A Warrant!

What To Do If You Believe You’re a Victim of Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice

You Received Your PPP Loan, Now How Can You Use It?

Why Cheating Your Kid’s Way into College is a Federal Offense

Do you have a criminal history? You may be unpleasantly surprised.

Are You Recording This?! A Primer on Pennsylvania’s Wiretap Act

IN THE NEWS

Subject to Cross Episode 33: Obscure Crimes Quiz

Subject to Cross Episode 32: Money Grab On Interstate 80

Subject to Cross Episode 31: Let the Dissent Set Him Free

Subject to Cross Episode 29: Reputation on the Line

Subject to Cross Episode 28: Justice Can Also Mean Not Guilty

Subject to Cross Episode 30:  The Crossfire of Victim Rights and Fundamental Fairness

Subject to Cross Episode 27: Quick Year Recap

23 Attorneys Named as Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2022

12 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers® 2023

18 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars 2022

Main Line Today Named 24 MacElree Attorneys as Top Lawyers 2021

10 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized As Best Lawyers for 2022

14 MacElree Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List in 2021

27 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers List

Peter E. Kratsa Elected President of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Subject to Cross Episode 6: “A topic near and dear to Pete’s heart… and cats.”

Subject to Cross Episode 5: “Hook, Line, and Sinker”

Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 4: “Mandatory Minimums and Listener Questions”

26 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named 2019 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today

Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 3: “Top 10 Observations of a Criminal Defense Attorney”

Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 2: “Getting Our Wings”

Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 1

Why Cheating Your Kid’s Way into College is a Federal Offense

MacElree Harvey Attorneys named 2016 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today Magazine

MacElree Harvey Names New Shareholder

Peter Kratsa featured in Bloomberg Business

Attorney Peter Kratsa Featured on CNN

MacElree Harvey Attorneys named 2015 Top Attorneys by Main Line Today

Peter Kratsa appointed to PACDL Board of Directors

AWARDS

Martindale-Hubbell Ratings 2019
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Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

Partner – Civil and Commercial Litigation

“Patrick’s meticulous preparation and proactive approach to case study make him someone you would covet for representation; furthermore, he made himself readily available for questions and seemed to have a genuine interest in my concerns regarding the case.” – Client Review from Avvo

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An experienced civil litigator, PJ concentrates his practice on complex commercial, construction, products liability, insurance coverage and business litigation. He often represents businesses and corporations in contractual and shareholder disputes and serves as outside counsel to a number of corporations and businesses. PJ is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. In addition, PJ regularly represents his clients in arbitration, mediation, and administrative proceedings.

Since 2015, PJ has been consistently selected to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list published by Super Lawyers Magazine. Only 2.5% of all lawyers in Pennsylvania receive this honor. PJ has also been featured on Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers list published by Main Line Today Magazine since 2016.

Throughout his career, PJ has successfully litigated a wide array of cases, including construction and architectural defect cases (on behalf of both builders and developers), shareholder disputes, products liability cases (including breach of warranty claims), breach of contract cases, unfair trade practice claims, negligence claims, insurance coverage disputes (including bad faith actions) and employment law disputes.

Notable Representations

  • Successfully represented a multi-million dollar privately held corporation in a breach of warranty claim filed against an international manufacturer involving a significant capital investment the corporation made in commercial products that were defective resulting in a settlement recovery of $650,000.
  • Successfully represented a commercial developer in a multi-million dollar dispute over defects in the design and construction of a new multi-million dollar commercial office building resulting in a substantial confidential settlement for the developer.
  • Successfully defended an action asserted by an alleged purchaser of a pool of loans for breaches of three separate promissory notes.
  • Successfully represented a general contractor in a contractual and mechanic’s lien claim filed against a commercial property owner for non-payment under the Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act and for breach of the AIA commercial construction contract.
  • Successfully defended an action brought against a general contractor for alleged workmanship defects.
  • Served as co-counsel in a real estate tax assessment trial on behalf of a developer that resulted in an assessment reduction of over $1.5 million.
  • Successfully represented a beneficiary of a life insurance policy who was initially denied life insurance benefits.
  • Successfully represented a leading national builder of high performance modular commercial structures in a breach of contract action asserted against a general contractor.
  • Co-defense counsel for a limited liability company in connection with a claim filed against it for indemnity and advancement that was ultimately dismissed.
  • Served as co-counsel for a multi-million dollar company in an action asserted against a major international reinsurance company for the recovery of insurance as a third party beneficiary, which resulted in a favorable confidential settlement.
  • Successfully represented a homeowner in claims against a general contractor for defective renovation work under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act and the Unfair Trade Practices, Consumer Protection Law.
  • Obtained a substantial settlement on behalf of an individual initially denied insurance coverage under a Homeowners/Renters Policy.
  • Successfully represented a regional landscaping company before the U.S. Department of Transportation involving fines assessed by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration which were subsequently dropped.
  • Successfully represented a homebuyer in a dispute with the seller over misrepresentations and violations of the Real Estate Settlement Disclosure Law.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Delaware County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • American Bar Association, Litigation Section
  • Stively American Inn of Court, Board of Directors

Community Involvement

  • Chester County Community Foundation, Imprints Steering Committee
  • Chester County Bar Foundation, Fellow
  • Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
  • Wills for Heroes
  • Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Birth Certificate Clinic, Volunteer
  • Chester County High School Mock Trial Competition
  • West Chester University Law Alumni Association
  • West Chester Area YMCA, 2018 Board of Directors

Leadership

  • Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Board of Directors (2018-present)
  • Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2016-2018)
  • Chester County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Division – Chair (2017)
  • Chester County Bar Association, Diversity Committee
  • Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee
  • Chester County Bar Association, Advocacy Academy Graduate (2015)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, YLD Executive Council (Zone 9 Co-Chair)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Bar Leadership Institute Graduate (2016)
  • Leadership Chester County Graduate (2016)

Publication

  • Reforming the Business of Charter Schools in Pennsylvania, 2014 BYU Educ. & L.J. 207 (2014) (cited in Pennsylvania Supreme Justice David N. Wecht’s concurring opinion in Pocono Mountain School District v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2016 WL 7449250 (Pa. 2016))
  • Subsequent Purchaser-User of a Newly Constructed Home Beware (Feb. 2015)
  • Does Insurance Cover Contractors for Claims of Defective Work? (2016)

PRACTICE AREAS

Banking & Finance Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation

Litigation Law

Product Liability

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

EDUCATION

  • J.D., Widener University School of Law
  • B.A., West Chester University, magna cum laude

ARTICLES

West Chester, PA

IN THE NEWS

23 Attorneys Named as Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2022

18 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars 2022

Main Line Today Named 24 MacElree Attorneys as Top Lawyers 2021

14 MacElree Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List in 2021

27 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers List

15 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Prestigious 2020 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars List

26 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named 2019 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr. and Andrew R. Silverman Promoted to Partner

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr. Elected to CVC Board of Directors

MacElree Harvey Attorneys named 2016 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today Magazine

MacElree Harvey’s Patrick J. Gallo, Jr. Graduates from Leadership Chester County Program

AWARDS

Rising Stars 2019
Patrick J. Gallo, Jr. selected rising star 2018
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