Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.
Partner – Civil and Commercial Litigation
“Patrick’s meticulous preparation and proactive approach to case study make him someone you would covet for representation; furthermore, he made himself readily available for questions and seemed to have a genuine interest in my concerns regarding the case.” – Client Review from Avvo
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)
Publication
- 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)
OFFICES
ADMISSIONS
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
EDUCATION
- J.D., Widener University School of Law
- B.A., West Chester University, magna cum laude
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