W. Patrick
Delaney

Bio

Pat is an attorney at MacDonald Illig whose practice focuses on commercial litigation and complex business disputes. He represents businesses, executives, and organizations in a wide range of contractual and business relationship matters. Pat works with clients to resolve disputes involving commercial transactions, corporate governance, and professional relationships.

Pat Helps Clients With:

• Commercial and business litigation
• Complex contract disputes
• Professional services contract disputes
• Sale of goods disputes
• Real estate transaction disputes
• Stock purchase agreement disputes
• Commercial and industrial construction litigation
• Executive employment disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Shareholder disputes
• Dissenter rights and buy/sell agreement disputes
• Business succession disputes
• Corporate governance matters
• Breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

Pat regularly represents clients in complex litigation matters involving sophisticated business and contractual issues.

Approach to Client Service

Pat is known for his thoughtful judgment and professional approach to litigation. He works closely with clients to evaluate legal risks, develop strategic approaches to disputes, and pursue efficient resolutions through litigation or arbitration when necessary.

Experience and Professional Background

Pat has litigated complex commercial disputes in both federal and state courts throughout Pennsylvania and in other jurisdictions across the United States. His practice also includes representing clients in arbitration proceedings involving multifaceted commercial matters.

He has handled numerous disputes before arbitration panels, including those convened through the American Arbitration Association and the International Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to being admitted to practice in Pennsylvania state and federal courts, Pat has been admitted pro hac vice in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States to represent clients in litigation matters.

Professional Recognition and Speaking

Pat is a frequent speaker on topics related to substantive law, evidence, trial practice, and legal ethics.

He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation and construction litigation since 2013 and has also been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer since 2013.