Atty. Patrick J Gallo
P.J. is a seasoned civil and commercial litigation attorney with extensive experience representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex disputes and high-stakes litigation. P.J. provides strategic, results-driven advocacy both in and out of the courtroom.
Banking & Finance Litigation & More Attorney · Serving West Chester, PA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Patrick J Gallo at a Glance
Patrick J Gallo is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Dis (2013) and New Jersey (2013). Educated at Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2013) and West Chester University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •Chester County Bar Association - Secretary/Treasurer of the YLD •Chester County Bar Foundation •John E, Stively, Jr, and American Inn of Court •Delaware County Bar Association •Pennsylvania Bar Association - Civil Litigation Section •American Bar Association - Litigation Section. Serves clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick J Gallo
- P.J. is a seasoned civil and commercial litigation attorney with extensive experience representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex disputes and high-stakes litigation
- P.J. provides strategic, results-driven advocacy both in and out of the courtroom
- Businesses and individuals rely on P.J. for practical legal strategies that protect their operations, reputation, and financial interests
- Over the course of his career, P.J. has successfully handled a wide array of matters, including: Breach of contract disputes Construction litigation Partnership and shareholder disputes Business torts and fraud claims Commercial and residential real estate disputes Insurance coverage and bad faith actions Employment litigation (e.g. wage and non-compete claims) Estate and fiduciary litigation (e.g. will contests, trust disputes and guardianships) P.J. is known for his meticulous case preparation, strong negotiation skills, and persuasive courtroom advocacy
- P.J.’s goal for his clients is simple: resolve disputes efficiently while positioning clients for long-term success
- Whether advocating in trial, arbitration, or mediation, P.J. delivers responsive service and determined representation
- Since 2015, P.J. 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
- P.J. has also been featured on Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers list published by Main Line Today Magazine since 2016
- He also won 2022 VISTA Millennial Superstar for his achievements and contributions
- In 2025, P.J. was featured on Executive Leaders Radio show, “Building through Empathy, Passion, and Hard Work”
- P.J. is a graduate of Widener University School of Law and West Chester University, where he played football for the Golden Rams
- He 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
- Outside the practice of law, P.J. enjoys spending time with his wife, Meredith, and their three sons, Patrick, Gabe, and Graham
- Notable Recent Representations Lead trial counsel representing a group of mushroom growers who were alleged to have engaged in an antitrust civil conspiracy to fix mushroom prices provided to Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. After a three-week trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in which Winn-Dixie was seeking millions, the jury returned a defense verdict that was successfully defended on appeal to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- Obtained millions on behalf of client in a complex commercial contract dispute in a hotly contested case
- Represented business owners in high stakes shareholder disputes resulting in successfully negotiated buyouts
- 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 substantial settlement recovery
- Successfully represented a commercial developer in a multi-million dollar dispute over defects in the design and construction of a new commercial office building resulting in a significant confidential settlement for the developer
- Successfully represented a leading national builder of high performance modular commercial structures in a breach of contract action asserted against a general contractor
- Served as lead 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 numerous homebuyers and sellers in disputes over misrepresentations and violations of the Real Estate Settlement Disclosure Law
- Successfully represented beneficiary in removal proceedings concerning the executor
- Memberships Chester County Bar Association Delaware County Bar Association Pennsylvania Bar Association American Bar Association, Litigation Section Tri-County County Area Chamber of Commerce Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry Community Involvement Coventry Youth Football and Cheer Association, President (2021-present) and Coach Volunteer Wrestling and Baseball Coach Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Board of Directors (2018-2025) 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, Volunteer West Chester University Law Alumni Association West Chester Area YMCA, Board of Directors (2018) Leadership Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2022-2025 and 2016-2018) Chester County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Division Chair (2017) Chester County Bar Association, Diversity Committee Chester County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee (2026-present) Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee Chester County Bar Association, Advocacy Academy Graduate (2015) Pennsylvania Bar Association, YLD Executive Council (Former Zone 9 Co-Chair) Pennsylvania Bar Association, Bar Leadership Institute Graduate (2016) Leadership Chester County Graduate (2016) Publications 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) Application of Privilege in the Era of Generative AI (2026)
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick J Gallo's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick J Gallo handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Chester.
Employment Law in West Chester
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in West Chester
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in West Chester
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Patrick J Gallo is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Product Liability in West Chester
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Civil Litigation in West Chester
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Chester
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 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.
West Chester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Chester-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Chester Choose Patrick J Gallo
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 Patrick J Gallo's practice in the field of employment, business, ip, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick J Gallo brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Dis and New Jersey, Patrick J Gallo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and ip, Patrick J Gallo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Chester
A West Chester-based practice means Patrick J Gallo 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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Common Legal Issues Patrick J Gallo Handles in West Chester
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