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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
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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WHAT WE DO

Banking & Finance Law

Business & Corporate Law

Criminal Defense Law

Employment Law

Estate, Trust, & Elder Law

Family Law

Litigation Law

Mediation & Arbitration

Personal Injury Law

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Tax Law

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

Employment Law Update February 2026 

February 26, 2026
February 2026 brings significant developments across the employment law landscape, from heightened federal scrutiny of DEI programs and tightened limits ...
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MacElree Harvey CEO Michelle Foster Appointed to Board of the Chester County Bar Foundation 

February 25, 2026
MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that Michelle Foster, CEO of the firm, has been appointed to the Board of ...
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Application of Privilege in the Era of Generative AI

February 23, 2026
In what appears to be an issue of first impression, on February 10, 2026, Judge Rakoff of the U.S. District ...
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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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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Caroline was a phenomenal lawyer exceeding all excellency when it came to. As a lawyer, she went above and beyond with every action to ensure the best outcome for myself. I was charged twice on separate occasions and Caroline sought to it that I was ensured with the best possible outcome. Both times the outcomes were better than predicted. Stellar job to Caroline. Would highly recommend for anyone.
Anonymous

Great advice and perspective. Carolina was able to address all my concerns and made me feel much better about the situation. Thank you very much.

After encountering an issue with adopting our dog, we didn’t really know where we would ever find help and support. After having John recommended to us by a family friend, we knew immediately we were going to get the help we needed. John took our story very seriously, he was compassionate and right away began to identify solutions for us. Through his well spoken and confident demeanor, John explained each part of the legal process in terms we grasped easily. He educated us, upheld our values and held consistent professional communication throughout the process. His high expectations for his clients coupled with his legal expertise allowed us to have a smooth case. Thanks to John’s hard work and dedication, we are more than pleased with the outcome of our suit and highly recommend John to everyone we know. Thank you John for advocating for us – you changed our lives! 

After contacting many of the attorneys you see on TV ads, I finally found the gem. I was involved in an accident which after I was transported by ambulance to the hospital, given an EKG and CT scan and released which took 4 hours. I didn’t carry normal health insurance at the time of the incident. I later received a hospital bill for over $16,000.00. Despite explaining my situation, a motor vehicle accident that I was the NOT at fault party, every attorney I spoke to wanted to know what injuries I had sustained and what treatment I was pursuing. When I said thankfully, neither I nor the other party was injured, they all told me they weren’t able to help and I would be responsible for that $16,000.00 bill.

I did one more search on the computer and came across Mr. Timothy F. Rayne. Not only was he pleasant to work with, he personally reached me and gave me all the legal guidance to put this behind me almost a year after the initial accident occurred. This person is a great guy. He truly cares for his clients. If you are in need of an Attorney that deals with this type of law this is your guy. As I said in the beginning, a real gem. Thank you so much, Mr. Rayne.

Gary Gathright, MSN, CRNP

I’ve been working with Michael Louis on several cases that involve our family business. Mr. Louis has taken the time to not only get familiar with our type of business but to also get familiar with us as people. Mr. Louis is prepared when we enter the courtroom, professional as we face the judge, and as excited as we are when we emerge with a verdict in our favor. It was never my goal in life to need a lawyer for anything other than wills and minor business dealings. But that is not how things worked out. Thankfully, I have Michael in my corner and that has been a good thing.

Gwen

Ashley is very easy to work with and really took pains to defend my interest. She was able to elaborate and implement a strategy that worked very well. I strongly recommend Ashley as a lawyer.

Christian

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OFFICES

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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Kennett Square, PA

209 East State Street Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-3180
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West Chester, PA

17 West Miner Street
West Chester, PA 19382
610-436-0100
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