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MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

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Initiative in Practice.® 

For every client. Every day.

Founded in 1880, we serve individuals and businesses.

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We’ve transformed the way we practice law to meet the technological and social requirements of the day.

WHO WE ARE

Joseph A. Bellinghieri
Patrick J. Boyer
Krzysztof M. Bozentka
Jeffrey P. Burke
Robert A. Burke
Matthew C. Cooper
John C. Cronin
Daniel T. Crossland
Marie I. Crossley
Pilar Diaz
Harry J. DiDonato
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Nicholas S. Eisel
Sally A. Farrell
Brian J. Forgue
William J. Gallagher
Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.
Mary Kay Gaver
J. Charles Gerbron, Jr.
Leo M. Gibbons
Joseph P. Green, Jr.
Lisa Comber Hall
Court Heinle
Carolina Heinle
Frank W. Hosking III
Katherine A. Isard
J. Kurtis Kline
Peter E. Kratsa
Mary E. Lawrence
Daniel R. Losco
Michael G. Louis
Jamison C. MacMain
John F. McKenna
Matthew M. McKeon
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Brian L. Nagle
Lance J. Nelson
Timothy F. Rayne
Michael C. Rovito
Duke Schneider
Andrew R. Silverman
Ashley B. Stitzer
Patrick L. Ware
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ABOUT US

MacElree Harvey was founded in 1880.

MacElree Harvey 145 Years Of Experience

With roots that reach back to 1880, MacElree Harvey uses the traditional values of professionalism and excellence as the foundation for the firm’s identity. Our attorneys are encouraged to build on these traditional values through Initiative – creative problem-solving, proactive planning, and strategic positioning.

Initiative in Practice® . For Every Client. Every Day.

Our 45+ attorneys and their staff are dedicated to providing clients with superior representation and are committed to achieving the best outcomes. We serve individuals and businesses in the Pennsylvania and Delaware area with our expertise in various areas of the law.

Client Focused Law Firm

We believe that we’re only as good as the reputation of our clients—which is why we work diligently to ensure our clients come first. We never hesitate to put our reputation on the line to ensure they get as much out of the relationship as we do.

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NEWS & INSIGHTS

One Reason Homeowners Miss Tax Sale Notices

February 19, 2026
One issue that continues to be a consistent problem for many people who lose their home at tax sale is ...
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Overturning a Tax Sale: Why Acting Quickly Matters

February 12, 2026
Late last year, I was able to have three tax sales overturned for clients. In all three matters, the issue ...
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MacElree Harvey Elects Andrew R. Silverman as Shareholder

February 2, 2026
West Chester, PA — MacElree Harvey is pleased to announce that Andrew R. Silverman has been elected a Shareholder of ...
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Employment Law Update January 2026 

January 29, 2026
January’s employment law update spotlights a rapidly shifting compliance landscape – from aggressive state crackdowns on DEI and affirmative action, ...
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When Safety Meets the Law: The Power and Consequences of Protection From Abuse Orders in Pennsylvania 

January 28, 2026
Recently, Chester County has seen an uptick in Protection From Abuse filings. A Protection From Abuse (PFA) order is a ...
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Judge Lou Mincarelli Returns to MacElree Harvey After Service on the Chester County Bench

January 6, 2026
West Chester, PA | January 6, 2026 - MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to welcome back Judge Lou Mincarelli to ...
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Employment Law Update December 2025

January 1, 2026
The latest employment law update highlights a trio of lawsuits spanning Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Florida. The cases underscore the legal ...
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MacElree Harvey’s 2025 Charitable Contributions and Community Impact

December 31, 2025
At MacElree Harvey, giving back is an important part of our culture and our connection to the communities we serve ...
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Doing wills and all the details hurts my head but JC made it as painless as possible. It was great work and wrapped up in a nice package. Thank you JC. Would recommend.

Caroline Donato was my criminal attorney. She was by far the smartest and most insightful person in the court room. She was also a delightful person and a pleasure to work with. Caroline handled everything that came her way in a complex case with an exceptional level of confidence and discernment. Her attention to detail, academic excellence, and commitment to her clients shined brightly from the beginning, and she sustained that level of promise to the end. Caroline delivered on all of her promises, was responsive in all of our communications, and came more than prepared to every meeting. She maintained utmost professionalism and poise in the courtroom and was always ten steps ahead of the opposing counsel. Whenever the situation called for it, she was as fierce as a lion on my behalf. Her closing arguments were on point; they deserved a standing ovation if not for the serious context of the case at hand. Any claims from opposing counsel were addressed and put to rest thanks to Caroline’s preparedness and noteworthy eloquence in speaking. As a result of her efforts, justice was served. Caroline is who you want by your side in a crises. I highly recommend her services to anyone who needs a criminal attorney.

Patrick was great! We hired him after consulting two other attorneys. We had a situation complicated by Delaware law requiring us to post ads in South Korean newspapers regarding custody and offer proof to the court. The law was unclear about how to go about this, but Patrick guided us through the process and the court ruled in our favor. The adoption went through with no hassle on January 25th and our family is thrilled to now be legal under the same family name. We originally attempted to do this ourselves which turned out not to be a very good idea, way more complicated than we thought. Patrick was able to undo our mistakes and get us on the right path. Thanks, Patrick for your hard work and getting results. We highly recommend Patrick for anyone needing counsel for adoption!

David

Brian Nagle has been my attorney for many years and has also become a great friend. He has completed everything that was asked of him on time, in an excellent manner, and below initial budgets. I have used him on land development, corporate issues, and seek (and trust) his counsel on a variety of subjects. I have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars with his firm in the last few years and have always felt every dime was used wisely.

Rick

Caroline and her team represented me for a DUI I was charged with back in 2021 where the state trooper lied about everything from why he charged me with a DUI, because I was not intoxicated, to the reason why he even pulled me over to begin with which was unlawful. Caroline, Mary, Donna, and everyone who was on my case actually listened to me, believed me that I was telling the truth and proved it with video and by catching the trooper on the stand lying. This past over three years have been probably the toughest of my life, because of this stopping me from moving to Phoenix, and the care and compassion that Caroline showed toward me and what was right is incomparable and priceless to what I’ve seen from any other attorney that I’ve worked with. She didn’t sugarcoat or bs anything and that was very much appreciated as well. Caroline and her whole team are amazing and I definitely recommend her if you want things done right.

I had a very difficult divorce and custody battle. I stuck with Lance through the entire process and I’m so glad I did. Lance took the time to fully understand my case and worked hard to navigate complex issues. He has excellent knowledge of the law and his recommendations were spot on. When we had to go to court Lance clearly explained the strategy and reasoning behind it and we always walked away with a positive outcome. I highly respect Lance’s ability as a lawyer and found his advice to be very valuable. Going through divorce and custody issues is an extremely emotional process and I found Lance to be very level-headed and even throughout the process. Lance guided me in the right direction during times when I wanted to go a more adversarial route, which in the end produced a better outcome for less money. I highly recommend Lance as a divorce attorney, he is worth every penny.

Kenny

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Centreville, DE

5721 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-654-4454
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Hockessin, DE

724 Yorklyn Rd #100
Hockessin, DE 19707
302-239-3700
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209 East State Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-3180
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17 West Miner Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-0100
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