Atty. Walter P. Eells
Walter P. Eells is a partner in the firm’s West Chester office.
Family Law & More Attorney · Serving West Chester, PA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Walter P. Eells at a Glance
Walter P. Eells is a family law and adr attorney based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at Gawthrop Greenwood PC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1985) and New Jersey (1989). Educated at Ohio Northern University (J.D., 1985) and Villanova University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Mediation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Walter P. Eells
- Walter P. Eells is a partner in the firm’s West Chester office
- With over 30 years of litigation experience, he concentrates his practice in the Family and Orphans’ Courts, offering focused and timely advice to clients involving adoptions, guardianships, divorce, custody, support, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and all related litigation and mediation
- He previously served as the Chairperson appointed by the Chester County Court of Common Pleas to review and revise the Local Family Court Rules
- A former winner of the Chester County Bar Association Public Service Award, Walter has worked closely over the years with Legal Aid of Chester County and the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County as pro bono counsel
- A former Managing Partner of Gawthrop Greenwood, and past chair of the Family Law Group, Walter is a member of the American Bar Association, Family Law Section, and is active in the Chester County Bar Association, having served for a number of years as the Chairman of the Continuing Legal Education and Naturalization Committees
- Named one of The Best Lawyers in America® each year since 2019, he also has been recognized as one of the Philadelphia region’s Top Lawyers by Main Line Today every year since 2011
- Walter was admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1985 and the New Jersey Bar in 1989
- He received his law degree from Ohio Northern University and his undergraduate degree from Villanova University
- Walter is a Barrister of the Honorable John E. Stively, Jr., American Inn of Court
- Walter has shared his extensive knowledge of family law through teaching Continuing Legal Education classes with the Chester County Bar Association
- Courses he has taught include “Support in Chester County” and “New Chester County Court rules in a Nutshell.” Prior to joining Gawthrop Greenwood, Walter served as a Captain in the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps
Practice Areas Explained
Walter P. Eells's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Walter P. Eells handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Chester.
Family Law in West Chester
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediation & Arbitration in West Chester
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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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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Why Clients in West Chester Choose Walter P. Eells
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 Walter P. Eells's practice in the field of family law and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Walter P. Eells brings 41+ 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 and New Jersey, Walter P. Eells can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law and adr, Walter P. Eells 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 Walter P. Eells 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 Walter P. Eells Handles in West Chester
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