Donald L. Carmelite

Donald focuses his practice on the representation of police officers and public officials in state and federal court in all aspects of civil rights litigation including claims involving use of force, wrongful arrest, employment, and discrimination. Further, Don represents public entities in land use matters with an emphasis on claims made against building code officials.

In addition to the core areas of his practice, Don also handles a wide array of complex litigation involving liability for environmental, liquor/dram shop and professional claims.  He has additional experience representing real estate professionals in every type of claim arising from the sale of a property covered by E&O policies and has defended claims made against licensed Brokers and Agents in a property manager capacity for HOAs.  He also has years of experience defending motor vehicle and premises liability suits.

During his career, Don has served as first chair in over 10 jury trials and bench trials.  He also has extensive mediation experience.

Don is very dedicated to his community. He engages and supports youth sports organizations and Boy Scouts of America. Don is an involved member of Saint Andrews Episcopal Church in York, Pennsylvania, where he previously served as a member of Vestry (board of directors). He is also the past president of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Harrisburg Chapter. 

Don received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Penn State University and his juris doctor from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.  Thereafter, Don served as law clerk to the Honorable Michael L. Krancer at the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board.