Garza, William R.

Maureen T. Gatto has been practicing law since 1990.  Her areas of concentration are wills and estates, family law, gay/lesbian matters and personal injury.  Her experience includes complex divorce matters, an internationally acclaimed same gender child custody case and medical malpratice litigation.  Prior to entering the field of law, Ms. Gatto was employed for seventeen years as a registered nurse.  Her nursing experience includes Operating Room and Intensive Care Unit.  This background affords her a uniquely knowledgeable perspective when handling healthcare issues and sensitive legal matters.  Attorney Gatto has volunteered her services in Mississippi assisting in Hurricane Katrina relief and recovery efforts as the onsite coordinator for the BucksMont Katrina Project.

Ms. Gatto's courtroom experience is extensive and includes product liability and medical malpractice jury trials, domestic relations litigation, administrative hearings and appellate work.  She began her career as an asbestos law clerk for the Honorable Charles P. Mirarchi.  She has represented both plaintiff and defense clients, served as referral counsel for the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and represented clients in class actions.

Attorney Gatto has a long history of active involvement in legal organizations and in community projects.  She has received various recognitions and awards including the Doylestown Rotary Four-Way Test Award, Mark E. Goldberg Community Service Award and Bucks County Bar Association President's Award.  She was selected to be the representative recipient of the 2007 Hancock County Citizen of the Year Award and among others, has been featured in Parade Magazine, USA Today, Philadelphia Inquirer, More Magazine, The Intelligencer and Bucks Magazine.