About Chidinma
Chidinma Harley arrived in law from a background in political science and interpersonal communications. She earned a B.A. from Rider University before completing her J.D. at the University of Arkansas — Fayetteville. Those academic choices informed an approach that blends policy awareness with attention to how clients communicate their needs.
Her bar admissions span four jurisdictions. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Virginia, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. Those admissions have shaped a practice that moves across state and federal lines, accommodating clients who face matters that do not fit neatly into a single court or regulator.
Harley became Principal at Pervaiz & Harley PLLC in 2014. In that role she has overseen matters and helped manage the firm’s operations. Colleagues and clients have encountered her in and out of court, and in meetings that require both legal analysis and practical problem solving.
She holds memberships in the New Jersey State Bar and the Pennsylvania State Bar. Those memberships keep her connected to professional developments in two of the states where she regularly appears. She also maintains ties to the jurisdictions where she is admitted, staying current on practice rules and procedural changes that affect multi-jurisdictional work.
Her courtroom experience and firm leadership run alongside everyday client work. She has handled filings, negotiated resolutions and managed litigation trajectories. She approaches each file in pragmatic terms: identify the legal questions, map the procedural options, and present clear choices to clients. Her career has emphasized steady management of complex schedules and the coordination necessary when cases cross state lines.
Outside of formal listings and admissions, Harley’s career reflects steady engagement in the legal communities where she practices. She participates in bar activities and continues professional development tied to the practice areas she encounters most often. Her trajectory from law school to law firm principal shows an attorney who combines litigation practice with firm management.
Her current practice focuses on serving clients across New Jersey, Virginia, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
