Atty. Matthew Stephen Polaha

Atty. Matthew Stephen Polaha

Matthew Stephen Polaha is a lawyer practicing health care and long-term care, professional liability, medical malpractice defense. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 11 years.

West Chester West Chester 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Stephen Polaha at a glance

Matthew Stephen Polaha is a medical malpractice and elder law attorney based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania New Jersey (2015). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 2015) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S., 2002). Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association •New Jersey Bar Association. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Stephen Polaha is a lawyer practicing health care and long-term care, professional liability, medical malpractice defense
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Matthew practices in West Chester, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Stephen Polaha's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Stephen Polaha handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

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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 Matthew Stephen Polaha

Where is Matthew Stephen Polaha's law office located?
Matthew Stephen Polaha's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Stephen Polaha handle?
Matthew Stephen Polaha focuses on medical malpractice, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew Stephen Polaha practiced law?
Matthew Stephen Polaha has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Matthew Stephen Polaha go to law school?
Matthew Stephen Polaha earned their education at (J.D., 2015); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Stephen Polaha for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University
- 2015
B.S.
Pennsylvania State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania New Jersey
Admitted: 2015

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