Atty. Guy A. Donatelli

Atty. Guy A. Donatelli

Guy Donatelli is a partner in the Litigation Department at Lamb McErlane. He concentrates his practice on employment, education and commercial litigation, representing individuals, businesses, and municipalities in employment, business and land use disputes throughout Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Lehigh counties and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

West Chester West Chester 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About Guy A. Donatelli at a glance

Guy A. Donatelli is a Partner, Co-Chair Employment Law based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lamb McErlane PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, zoning, litigation, civil rights, and education. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Di (1985) and New Jersey (1986). Educated at Temple University Law School LL.M. Villanova University School of Law J.D. (—) and Connecticut College B.A. Political Science (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Guy Donatelli is a partner in the Litigation Department at Lamb McErlane
  • He concentrates his practice on employment, education and commercial litigation, representing individuals, businesses, and municipalities in employment, business and land use disputes throughout Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia and Lehigh counties and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • In addition to his law practice, Guy serves as solicitor to a number of municipalities, including two townships and a school district, providing counsel on varied issues of local and regional public importance
  • At the state level, Guy has represented various agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on issues of statewide significance
  • In particular, he has developed a niche practice in matters related to school zero-tolerance policies and student discipline
  • Guy writes for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Continuing Legal Education program as a member of the faculty and has also published articles on issues faced by local and state governmental agencies
  • Guy has been named a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2008
  • In 2008, Guy was elected to the Board of Supervisors of Upper Uwchlan Township and currently serves as its Chairman
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: • Named a 2016 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • Named a 2017 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • Named a 2018 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • Named a 2019 Main Line Today Top Lawyer #1 – Civil Rights COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS: • Chester County Bar Association • Pennsylvania Bar Association • Civil Rules Committee of the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County • Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Continuing Legal Education program • Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Upper Uwchlan Township

Practice Areas Explained

Guy A. Donatelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Guy A. Donatelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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 West Chester 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Guy A. Donatelli

Where is Guy A. Donatelli's law office located?
Guy A. Donatelli's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm is Lamb McErlane PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Guy A. Donatelli handle?
Guy A. Donatelli focuses on employment, zoning, litigation, civil rights, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Guy A. Donatelli practiced law?
Guy A. Donatelli has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Guy A. Donatelli go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Guy A. Donatelli received?
Guy A. Donatelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Temple University Law School LL.M. Villanova University School of Law J.D.
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Connecticut College B.A. Political Science
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. Di
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey
Admitted: 1986

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