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Atty. Daniel P. McElhatton

Atty. Daniel P. McElhatton

Daniel P. McElhatton is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (267) 996-6908

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About Daniel P. McElhatton at a glance

Daniel P. McElhatton is an attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They haand 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982), New Jersey (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Temple University J.D. (โ€”) and Villanova University B.A. (โ€”). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel P. McElhatton is a lawyer practicing appeals, arbitration, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Daniel received a B.A. degree from Villanova University, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Daniel practices in Philadelphia, PA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.

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Daniel P. McElhatton's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Daniel P. McElhatton has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Daniel P. McElhatton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

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Temple University J.D.
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Villanova University B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
New Jersey
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1995

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