W. Patrick Delaney

W. Patrick Delaney

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2013

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Patrick Delaney is a Senior Partner at MacDonald Illig. He concentrates his practice in the area of Commercial Litigation. During the course of his career, Mr. Delaney has litigated disputes in the federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania and in various other jurisdictions. He has also handled numerous complex commercial disputes before arbitration tribunals, including panels convened through the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Delaney has years of experience handling contract disputes, including those involving professional services, the sale of goods, real estate sales, stock purchase agreements, commercial and industrial construction, and executive employment. He also has extensive experience in litigation involving business relationships, such as, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, dissenter rights, buy/sell agreements, business succession, issues of corporate governance, and breach of fiduciary duties.

In addition to being admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in Pennsylvania, Mr. Delaney has been admitted pro hac vice in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States.

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

37 Reviews

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Chris Barton

Jan 26, 2026

The best in Erie

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Pennsylvania, but here we are. W. Patrick Delaney is just awesome. No complaints at all!

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Claire Maggio

Jan 26, 2026

The best in Erie

Honestly, I can't thank W. Patrick Delaney enough. They really know their stuff when it comes to Commercial Litigation law. 10/10 would recommend.

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Carlos Nitzsche

Jan 26, 2026

Reliable lawyer

Needed help with Commercial Litigation law and W. Patrick Delaney delivered. They're professional and easy to talk to. Good choice for anyone in Pennsylvania.

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Edwin Ullrich

Jan 26, 2026

Highly recommend W. Patrick Delaney

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Pennsylvania, but here we are. W. Patrick Delaney is just awesome. No complaints at all!

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Jonathon Parker

Jan 26, 2026

Good experience

I've worked with a few lawyers in Erie, but W. Patrick Delaney stands out. They were clear about the process and kept me updated.