Michael J. Davey

Associate

Michael is an associate in the litigation department of "Eckell Sparks" in Media, PA, where his practice is concentrated in the areas of personal injury, employment law, and commercial litigation. Michael joined Eckell Sparks in 2006 after practicing in a Center City, Philadelphia law firm.

Michael is a member of both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars, and is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Michael currently serves as the Solicitor to the Delaware County Association of Boroughs, and also maintains a website that discusses recent developments and trends in employment law in both Pennsylvania state and federal courts. Visit Michael's website here: www.paemploymentlaw.blogspot.com

Michael received his J.D. degree from the Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law, where he was a senior editor of the Pennsylvania State University International Law Review, was a member of the law school's award-winning National Moot Court Trial Team, which competed in the 2004-2005 National Finals in San Antonio, Texas, and was also inducted into the Order of Barristers. Michael completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he majored in Government and Politics.

Michael and his wife live in Garnet Valley, PA, where he also serves on the board of directors for his homeowners association.

Areas of Practice

• Employment Discrimination
• Automobile Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Slip and Falls
• Insurance Litigation
• Contract Litigation

Admitted to Practice

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

Education

• Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2005
  • Senior Editor, Pennsylvania State University International Law Review
  • Member, National Moot Court Trial Team — Regional Champions, 2004-2005 National Finals Participants, San Antonio, Texas
  • Inductee, Order of Barristers
  • Who's Who— American Law Students (23^rd Edition)
  • ADR Society, 2003-2004 Executive Board Treasurer
  • Student Body Association Budget Committee (2004-2005 Board)
• University of Maryland, College Park, BA Government & Politics, 2001
  • Public Leadership Citation
  • College Park Scholars
  • National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
  • Golden Key National Honors Society
  • University of Maryland Capitol Hill Internship Program

Professional Memberships

• Pennsylvania Bar Association
• New Jersey Bar Association
• Pennsylvania Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
• Delaware County Bar Association
• Delaware County Trial Lawyers Association

Publications

• Website— Pennsylvania Employment Law, available at www.paemploymentlaw.blogspot.com
• Michael J. Davey, Ricci v. DeStefano— A Troublesome Burden for Employers, The Legal Intelligencer, Vol. P.4685, p:7, 9 (July 23, 2009).
• Michael J. Davey, To the Victor Go No Spoils? The U.S. as Invading Military Force and Its Relationship with Economic Contracts in Occupied Iraq, 23 Penn St. Dick. Int'r. L. Rev. 3, 721-39.

Community Activities

• Member, Board of Directors, Northbrook Community Homeowners Association
• Philadelphia Area Disc Alliance

Contact Us

When you need an attorney, contact the law offices of Eckell Sparks at (610) 565-3700 or contact us online. With offices in Media, Collingdale and West Chester, we regularly assist clients in—

• Delaware County
• Montgomery County
• Chester County
• Philadelphia County