Gabriel V. Celii

Mr. Gabriel V. Celii devotes his practice to representing businesses and municipal entities navigating labor and employment disputes ranging from wage and hour litigation and work place discrimination defense to labor negotiations and the resolution of grievances.

During his representation of Philadelphia-area Townships and Counties, he has successfully defended claims brought against public officials and advised municipalities on the drafting of local ordinances, such as Police Pension DROP amendments.

Mr. Celii’s litigation experience is varied. He has significant experience defending public transportation companies against personal injury claims; defending breach of contract, negligence and unjust enrichment claims brought against commercial banks; and pursuing collections and mechanic’s lien claims on behalf of construction companies.

Lastly, Mr. Celii is skilled in interpreting and analyzing contractual claims, specifically in the area of insurance. He has successfully litigated on behalf of policyholders, generally businesses, obtaining recoveries for claims originally denied or limited by insurers under commercial general liability policies.

Before joining the firm, Mr. Celii gained litigation and appellate experience while practicing at Faruqi and Faruqi, LLP and, before that, while practicing at a boutique Philadelphia firm, primarily handling Employment and Labor Law matters.

Education :

• J.D. Villanova University School of Law, 2011
• B.A., magna cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, 2008

Admissions:

• Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Activities:

• Judicial extern to the Honorable Linda Carpenter of the First Judicial District, Court of Common Pleas
• Member of the Justinian Society of Philadelphia and the American Inns of Court.
• Philadelphia VIP program