Rachael Conte focuses her practice on general liability, construction litigation, and employment law matters. She represents individuals, businesses, and insurers in all stages of civil litigation, from initial investigation through trial and appeal.

Before joining Chartwell, Rachael practiced at Philadelphia-based defense firms, where she gained significant experience handling cases involving motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, construction defects, and employment discrimination claims. She has drafted and argued motions, conducted depositions and witness interviews, and regularly appeared before Pennsylvania courts for arbitrations, settlement conferences, and discovery hearings.

Rachael began her legal career as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Daniel A. Bernardin, J.S.C., in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Division, where she drafted judicial opinions and participated in mediations as a certified mediator.

Rachael earned her Juris Doctor from Widener University Delaware Law School, where she served as a staff editor for the Widener Law Review and treasurer for both Phi Alpha Delta and the Employment Law Society. She received dual bachelor’s degrees in English and Marketing from Cabrini University. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is a member of the South Jersey Claims Association.

A South Philadelphia native, Rachael can usually be found spending time with her close-knit family when she’s not practicing law. She also enjoys exercising, baking, and singing, and loves traveling and exploring new places whenever she gets the chance.