Atty. Catherine E. Galea
Catherine E. David (Galea) is a member of the Health Care & FDA Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office.
Data Privacy & Cybersecurity & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 9+ Years Experience
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About Catherine E. Galea at a Glance
Catherine E. Galea is a Shareholder based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on health care and internet. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2017) and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D. Health, 2016) and Drexel University (M.P.H. Dickinson, 2016). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct professor on health care data privacy and compliance, Drexel University’s Thomas R and Kline School of Law. Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Catherine E. Galea
- Catherine E. David (Galea) is a member of the Health Care & FDA Practice in Greenberg Traurig's Philadelphia office
- She focuses her practice on health care regulatory, compliance, transactional, and enforcement matters
- Cate concentrates her practice on the laws that govern health data, including, HIPAA, interoperability and information blocking regulations, Part 2, and similar state laws
- Cate regularly handles responses to government investigations, policy drafting and implementation, and negotiating business associate agreements
- She advises clients on health care licensing issues with mergers and acquisitions, fraud and abuse compliance under Stark Law and the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute, and health information privacy and security compliance under HIPAA and state law
- Concentrations •Health care fraud and abuse •Health care government investigations and defense •HIPAA and health privacy & security •Data protection, privacy & cybersecurity •Life sciences •Life sciences transactions •Life sciences regulatory and compliance •FDA regulatory, compliance, and enforcement •Tech & data •Digital & transformative technologies’ •Digital health & med tech •False claims act •Health care private equity Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Healthcare - Service Providers, 2024-2025 •Listed, City & State, “Trailblazers in Healthcare,” 2025
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Catherine E. Galea's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Catherine E. Galea handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Health Care Law in Philadelphia
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Internet & Cyber Law in Philadelphia
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Catherine E. Galea
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Catherine E. Galea's practice in the field of health care and internet.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Catherine E. Galea has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and District of Columbia, Catherine E. Galea can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering health care and internet, Catherine E. Galea can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Catherine E. Galea attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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