About Peter Mark
Peter Mark Patton built a legal path that began at Harvard and passed through Berkeley. He arrived at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law for his J.D. after completing undergraduate studies at Harvard University. Those academic stops set a clear course. They also put him in contact with professors and peers who shaped his approach to complex legal work.
At Berkeley he studied core subjects that lawyers rely on: evidence, civil procedure and constitutional law. The rigorous classroom work was paired with clinical experiences and moot court opportunities. Those early years established a methodical approach to legal problems. They also prepared him for practice in a state that values courtroom advocacy.
His professional life centers in Pennsylvania. Over time he moved into firm practice and rose through the ranks at Galfand Berger L.L.P., where he serves as a senior partner. He handles senior-level responsibilities at the firm and helps guide case strategy and younger lawyers. His role requires both courtroom readiness and management of complex files.
He maintains active membership in several professional organizations. He belongs to the Pennsylvania State Bar, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the National Lawyers Guild. Those memberships reflect regular engagement with the professional community, continuing legal education and peer networks. He participates in meetings and contributes to discussions that shape practice standards in the state.
Colleagues describe Patton as methodical and direct in his courtroom presentations. He favors clear lines of argument and careful preparation. He is known for insisting on thorough factual work and for testing theories under pressure before they reach a judge or jury. Outside the courtroom he is involved in mentoring younger attorneys and in firm-level planning. He also reviews complex filings and helps set litigation priorities.
His background — Harvard undergraduate work followed by a Berkeley law degree — combines academic breadth with applied legal training. That blend shows in the files he oversees and in the guidance he offers to associates. His career has stayed centered in Pennsylvania courts and practice communities.
He currently practices law in Pennsylvania as a senior partner at Galfand Berger L.L.P., where he handles senior-level litigation and firm leadership matters.
