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MacElree Harvey Recognized in 2027 Best Law Firms® Rankings for Sixth Consecutive Year
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is proud to announce its recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms®, marking the firm's sixth consecutive year earning this prestigious distinction. The firm received recognition across 15 practice areas, including a National Tier 2 ranking for Land Use and Zoning Law and five Regional Tier 1 rankings in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Best Law ...
MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized in Delaware Today’s Top Lawyers 2026
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is proud to announce that Marie I. Crossley and Patrick J. Boyer have been recognized in Delaware Today’s Top Lawyers 2026 list. Each year, Delaware Today surveys licensed attorneys throughout the state to identify peers they would recommend in various practice areas. The annual Top Lawyers list recognizes respected Delaware attorneys based on peer nominations and professional ...
Employment Law Update October 2026
Our October Employment Law Update explores the evolving legal landscape surrounding pregnancy in the workplace, highlighting what employers and employees need to know to balance workplace obligations with the needs of growing families. Read on for the key laws and practical takeaways. Navigating Pregnancy in the Workplace: Balancing Family Needs and Business Realities Pregnancy is a deeply personal milestone that ...
Five Things the Law Is Teaching Us About AI Right Now
The legal issues surrounding AI are increasingly not questions of technology. They are questions of governance, supervision, contracting, and accountability. By Andrew R. Silverman, Esquire On October 14, 2026, I participated on a panel at TECH360 in Malvern titled “AI in Action: Navigating Legal Risk & Governance Across Industries.” This year’s conference theme was “Beyond the Hype,” and our panel ...
What Do You Do If Your Ex Won’t Return the Kids?
It’s 5:00 p.m. You are supposed to be getting your children back, but they are not there and your co-parent is not responding to your texts or answering your calls. What do you do next? In Pennsylvania custody cases, how you respond can be almost as important as what the other parent has done. I regularly advise clients to be ...
Making An Impact: MacElree Harvey Proudly Supports West Chester Public Library
For more than 150 years, West Chester Public Library has served the West Chester community, providing access to books, educational resources, technology, programming, and opportunities for people to connect. Located at the corner of North Church and Lafayette Streets in the heart of the Borough, the library serves community members of all ages. Its programming includes Storytimes, Summer Reading, book ...
Old Codes, New Projects: Navigating Pennsylvania’s Outdated Zoning Ordinances
Pennsylvania has 2,560 local municipalities, each with their own local ordinances and zoning code. While Pennsylvania’s 67 counties are required to produce and update their comprehensive plans every ten years, local municipalities are not held to a specific timeline to update their zoning code. Local governing bodies and zoning boards are often made up of elected officials or volunteers with ...
College Expenses After Divorce in Pennsylvania: Don’t Forget About the 529 Plan
Many parents are surprised to learn that in Pennsylvania, child support generally ends when a child turns 18 and graduates from high school. Unlike some states, Pennsylvania courts cannot require divorced parents to pay for their child's college education absent an agreement between the parties. As a result, it is critical to address college expenses during the divorce process, particularly ...
