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Alfred A. Gollatz - West Chester, PA
17 West Miner Street West Chester, PA 19382
MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Overview
Al concentrates his practice of law on a broad base of litigation and business matters that include shareholder, distribution, product liability, construction, insurance coverage and executive employment issues. He has frequently advised clients on litigation matters and risks affecting their domestic and international businesses. He has often been appointed by either counsel or the court as a neutral or sole arbitrator in both personal injury and commercial disputes...
Al concentrates his practice of law on a broad base of litigation and business matters that include shareholder, distribution, product liability, construction, insurance coverage and executive employment issues. He has frequently advised clients on litigation matters and risks affecting their domestic and international businesses. He has often been appointed by either counsel or the court as a neutral or sole arbitrator in both personal injury and commercial disputes...
Al concentrates his practice of law on a broad base of litigation and business matters that include shareholder, distribution, product liability, construction, insurance coverage and executive employment issues. He has frequently advised clients on litigation matters and risks affecting their domestic and international businesses. He has often been appointed by either counsel or the court as a neutral or sole arbitrator in both personal injury and commercial disputes.
Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Al was a founder and member of the executive committee of a regional law firm with offices most recently in Philadelphia and West Chester. Earlier in his career, Al served for four years as Assistant U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia.
Recent Representations
- Special counsel to Board of family company providing advice on governance matters, including claims of Chairman for indemnity and advancement
- Representation of Executor in complex estate matter involving multiple family partnerships and business, including claims of secured creditor on decedent’s guarantee and bankruptcy matters
- Representation of clients in insurance coverage matters, including claims against major international reinsurance company
- Corporate litigation counsel directing defense of significant products liability matters to appropriate forum.
- Successful defense through trial and appeal of claim involving alleged breach of contract brought against lawyer Executor.
- Ongoing counseling representations include companies with $30 million to $100 million revenue in a variety of service and manufacturing businesses.
About Alfred A. Gollatz
Litigation
- 80%
Current Employment Position(s)
- Partner
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1973
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1986
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1973
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania, 1985
Other Affiliations
- Chester County Bar Association, 1944 - Present (Past President)
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Chester County Bar Foundation, 1995 - Present (Life Member Past President)
Education
- Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Brown University
A.B.
Major: Political Science
Past Positions
- Gollatz, Griffin and Ewing, Founder
Pro Bono Activities
- Chair, East Bradford Zoning Hearing Board
- Chester County Hospital and Health System, Board Member
- Chester County Hospital, Board Member and Chair, Joint Conference Committee
- Stroud Water Research Center, Board Member
- Board Member and VP, German American Chamber of Commerce, Membership and Development, New York
- Center for Hearing and Deafness, Board Membership
- Brian’s House, Board Member
- Bournelyf Special Camp, Board Member
- Chairman of the Board, German American Chamber of Commerce, Philadelphia
- Board Member, German American Chamber of Commerce, New York
Office Information
Address
17 West Miner Street West Chester, PA 19382
Phone
Fax
- 610-429-4486
- 610-430-7885
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
Publication
Articles
- Email and Instant Communication: Where Good Manners Pay Off
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