About Jeffrey Harlan
Jeffrey Harlan Penneys earned his J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 1993. He moved into private practice soon after finishing law school and set up his own office within a few years.
In 1996 he opened the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Penneys, P.C., taking on the responsibilities of firm owner and lead counsel. That move established him as a solo practitioner managing both casework and the day-to-day operation of a small law office. Over the years the firm has presented itself under more than one name, including The PA Dog Bite Lawyer, reflecting an area of practice that has become prominent in his work.
Penneys is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and is also authorized to appear before the Federal Circuit. He maintains membership in the Pennsylvania State Bar and has been active in the Pennsylvania Association for Justice since 1996. Those memberships link him to statewide professional networks and to ongoing continuing legal education.
His caseload has emphasized personal injury matters, and the firm name signals particular experience with dog-bite claims. He handles the full lifecycle of such cases: client intake, investigation, negotiation with insurers, and litigation when necessary. Cases often require gathering medical records, consulting with treating physicians, and working with experts on issues such as liability and injury causation. He represents individuals who have suffered physical injury and seeks recovery through settlement or trial.
Running a solo firm has shaped how he approaches cases. He oversees client communications and strategy, while delegating administrative tasks to support staff. That structure allows him to be directly involved in each matter from intake through disposition. It also means he is familiar with the practical challenges small firms face, from managing deadlines to preparing filings in state and federal courts.
Colleagues and opposing counsel encounter a lawyer who has spent decades in the same practice lanes. He has stayed involved in professional associations that support trial practice and access to court resources. Outside the courtroom, that involvement keeps him connected to shifts in civil litigation practice and changes in local procedures.
As of 2026 he continues to operate his practice under the Law Offices of Jeffrey H. Penneys, P.C., and The PA Dog Bite Lawyer. He concentrates his practice on dog-bite cases and related personal injury matters.
