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John Spadaro

Changed our lives

June 13, 2024 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

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! 

Landlord/Tenant Settlement

February 13, 2024 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

From the beginning of the initial contact with John, he has been more than understanding, caring, kind and thoughtful of the situation that we have endured now approaching two years to get our security deposit returned. John went above and beyond with us to ensure that we were treated with respect and closed our case with a positive outcome. If you need an attorney, I highly recommend to call John without a doubt. Thank you John for everything you did for us to finally have a resolution!

Personal Injury Law

February 3, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Personal Injury Law

A personal injury attorney is something that you never want to need, but are glad to have when you do.

When an accident occurs and causes injury in Pennsylvania or Delaware—whether on the road or because of poor medical treatment or any other accident, many questions immediately come to mind: Who will pay for medical expenses and bills when I’m out of work? What care will I need in the future and who will pay for it? How do I deal with the insurance companies? How do I make sure that the person who caused the accident accepts responsibility and pays fair compensation for all of my losses?

At MacElree Harvey, our Pennsylvania and Delaware Personal Injury attorneys will answer all of your questions, then handle all contact with the insurance companies and, ultimately, recover full and fair compensation in cases involving:

  • Car, truck and motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian injuries
  • Uninsured and underinsured motorist cases
  • Slip and fall injuries
  • Medical malpractice
  • Dangerous products
  • Dog bite injuries
  • Wrongful Death

If you have been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania or Delaware, you are entitled to be fairly compensated for your injuries and damages (lost wages, medical bills, and expenses, pain and suffering). At MacElree Harvey, our team of Personal Injury attorneys has decades of experience in negotiating settlements and trying serious Personal Injury and Death cases in Pennsylvania and Delaware. While most cases settle prior to trial, some of our representative cases have included:

Motor vehicle accident
A seven-figure settlement for serious foot injuries following a broadside collision between a vehicle and an SUV that failed to yield while turning left.

Motorcycle accident
In a pick-up truck versus motorcycle accident, our client sustained multiple and serious leg and arm fractures. The claim against the driver recovered his policy limits and, likewise, we obtained policy limits from the client’s underinsurance company. To obtain additional compensation for the client, we pursued a claim against the personal assets of the responsible driver, who ultimately settled and agreed to pay significant personal monies and to have that promise secured by a mortgage on his personal residence.

Medical malpractice
Settlement of a case involving an operating room fire that occurred during surgery to remove a facial mole. The surgeon and anesthesiologist failed to communicate about giving the patient oxygen and using an electric cautery tool in combination.  Claim for damages involving first and second-degree facial burns. Settled just before trial.

Car-versus-horse collision
Successfully represented a driver injured after her car collided with horses that had escaped from a breeding farm due to the negligent design and maintenance of the farm’s fencing. Recovered compensation for past and future medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering.

Dangerous products
A construction worker who was seriously injured when a nail gun misfired and shot a 3″ nail into his chest. Legal claims were filed against the nail gun manufacturer alleging that the nail gun was defective and dangerous because it did not have a safety switch. Case settled prior to trial.

Members of our Personal Injury team have Master’s Degrees in Trial Advocacy and have been named as Super Lawyers Top 100 in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, in Philadelphia Magazine and Top Lawyers in Main Line Today. Our attorneys are easily accessible, educate you on the law and legal process and regularly update you on the status of your case.

In addition, our fees are charged on a “Contingent” basis, meaning that the fee is based upon our attorneys recovering compensation for you. If we achieve no recovery, there is no fee. If we are successful in achieving compensation, our fee is usually a fair percentage of the recovery plus any out-of-pocket costs we pay to pursue your case.

We believe that the Contingent Fee is beneficial to our clients because the risk of the representation is on our shoulders. We pay expenses and perform work, but, if we are unsuccessful, you owe us nothing. In addition, the Contingent Fee gives a financial incentive for us to get you full and fair compensation because our fee depends on it.

ATTORNEYS

Timothy F. Rayne

William J. Gallagher

Peter E. Kratsa

Tiffany M. Shrenk

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Centreville, DE

Kennett Square, PA

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If you would like to schedule a consultation, please call the firm at 610.436.0100 or submit the contact request form.

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Litigation Law

January 29, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Litigation Law

From its inception, MacElree Harvey has been the home of accomplished trial lawyers serving clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware.

Our attorneys are known for their efficient and effective representation of a broad range of clients.

The firm has continued that tradition by recognizing that the legal challenges facing individuals, families, businesses, professionals, and charities can have devastating consequences if not properly prosecuted or defended.

To meet the challenges of today’s legal climate, while MacElree Harvey continues to have a broad range litigation practice, the firm has also begun to concentrate its practice areas so that clients who face a particular legal challenge in these areas can expect quality representation by the right litigation lawyer with the right level of experience.

PRACTICE AREAS

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Banking & Finance Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Governance, Regulatory and Compliance (Self-Insured Corporate Defense)

Environmental Law

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation

Medical Malpractice

Product Liability

Professional Malpractice

Trademark & Trade Secret Litigation

Trust & Estate Litigation

ATTORNEYS

Patrick J. Boyer

Jeffrey P. Burke

Robert A. Burke

Marie I. Crossley

Caroline G. Donato

Lindsay A. Dunn

Brian J. Forgue

William J. Gallagher

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

J. Charles Gerbron, Jr.

Leo M. Gibbons

Frank W. Hosking III

Katherine A. Isard

Peter E. Kratsa

Michael G. Louis

John F. McKenna

Matthew M. McKeon

Brian L. Nagle

Lance J. Nelson

Timothy F. Rayne

Michael C. Rovito

Tiffany M. Shrenk

Ashley B. Stitzer

Robert M. Tucker

OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ARTICLES

What is Mediation?

ALL PRACTICE AREAS

  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Business and Corporate Law
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  • Family Law
  • Litigation Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
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  • Real Estate & Land Use Law
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If you would like to schedule a consultation, please call the firm at 610.436.0100 or submit the contact request form.

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West Chester, PA

January 29, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Centreville, DE | Hockessin, DE | Kennett Square, PA | West Chester, PA

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

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Attorneys

Joseph A. Bellinghieri

Joseph A. Bellinghieri

Patrick J. Boyer

Patrick J. Boyer

Jeffrey P. Burke

Jeffrey P. Burke

Robert A. Burke

Robert A. Burke

Matthew C. Cooper

Matthew C. Cooper

Harry J. DiDonato

Harry J. DiDonato

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Caroline G. Donato

Lindsay A. Dunn

Lindsay A. Dunn

Sally A. Farrell

Sally A. Farrell

Brian J. Forgue

Brian J. Forgue

William J. Gallagher

William J. Gallagher

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

Mary Kay Gaver

Mary Kay Gaver

J. Charles Gerbron, Jr.

J. Charles Gerbron, Jr.

Leo M. Gibbons

Leo M. Gibbons

Joseph P. Green, Jr.

Joseph P. Green, Jr.

Frank W. Hosking III

Frank W. Hosking III

Katherine A. Isard

Katherine A. Isard

J. Kurtis Kline

J. Kurtis Kline

Elias A. Kohn

Elias A. Kohn

Peter E. Kratsa

Peter E. Kratsa

Mary E. Lawrence

Mary E. Lawrence

Michael G. Louis

Michael G. Louis

Jamison C. MacMain

Jamison C. MacMain

John F. McKenna

John F. McKenna

Matthew M. McKeon

Matthew M. McKeon

Brian L. Nagle

Brian L. Nagle

Lance J. Nelson

Lance J. Nelson

Timothy F. Rayne

Timothy F. Rayne

Michael C. Rovito

Michael C. Rovito

Duke Schneider

Duke Schneider

Andrew R. Silverman

Andrew R. Silverman

Ashley B. Stitzer

Ashley B. Stitzer

Robert M. Tucker

Robert M. Tucker

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Natalie R. Young

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Wilmington, DE 19807
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