Patricia McInerney

Hon. Patricia McInerney (Ret.) entered private practice following a twenty-two year tenure on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. During her judicial career, she spent a decade in the Commerce Case Management Program, where she presided over a wide array of sophisticated business disputes including class actions, trade secret litigation, and restrictive covenants. Her background includes extensive experience in both the Trial Division and the Family Court, handling matters ranging from medical malpractice and mass torts to complex domestic relations cases. Prior to her elevation to the bench, she served as a public defender and practiced in a private firm focusing on litigation.

A veteran jurist with specialized expertise in commercial commerce court proceedings and complex mass tort litigation.

Served for ten years in the specialized Commerce Case Management Program handling high-stakes corporate litigation.

She is recognized by legal professionals for her deep understanding of commercial law and her ability to facilitate settlements in highly contentious multi-party disputes. Peers note her balanced approach derived from decades of presiding over diverse civil and family law calendars.