BASIL G. JOY

Basil Joy is a relentless advocate for victims of crime, abuse, and catastrophic injury. He has built his career on one clear mission: protecting the vulnerable and forcing accountability from individuals, corporations, and institutions that cause or enable harm.

Basil represents survivors of sexual abuse, physical abuse, and violent crime, as well as individuals seriously injured by negligence and recklessness. He has achieved life-changing results for clients impacted by criminal acts and devastating accidents. His work frequently involves cases where corporate and institutional failures allowed misconduct to persist—cases that demand not only justice for the victim, but systemic change to prevent future harm.

Basil also represents victims of severe motor vehicle crashes, dangerous falls, dog attacks, and medical negligence. Whether confronting an insurance company, a powerful institution, or a negligent wrongdoer, Basil approaches every case with intensity, precision, and an unshakable commitment to his client. In doing so, Basil empowers his clients to rebuild their lives and reclaim their futures.

Before becoming a civil attorney, Basil served as a prosecutor in the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, where he led major investigations and jury trials. He worked hand-in-hand with victims and victim advocates, prosecuting cases involving gun violence, physical assault, and child sexual abuse. That experience continues to shape his practice—giving him courtroom confidence, investigative insight, and a deep understanding of the trauma survivors carry long after a case ends.

In 2019, Basil was named one of Pennsylvania’s Top 40 under 40 civil plaintiffs' attorneys, and in 2020, he was honored for his community leadership as one of Chester County’s Top 40 Millennial Superstars by Vista Today. He has since been recognized in various media outlets: a “Rising Star” by Superlawyers Magazine and “Top Lawyer” by Mainline Today.

Clients know Basil as thoughtful, compassionate, and fiercely protective of their rights. Colleagues know him as a lawyer who does not back down when justice is on the line. His leadership in the community reflects that same commitment. Basil serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, President of the Board of Directors for Gateway HorseWorks, and a Director of the Chester County Bar Association, where he also serves as Chairman of the Crime Victim Law Section.

For victims who have been ignored, silenced, or underestimated, Basil is the advocate who fights back.