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Mediation and Arbitration

February 20, 2024 by Hoppel Design

Mediation and Arbitration

In the realm of dispute resolution, finding effective and efficient solutions is paramount. Mediation and arbitration offer distinct advantages in terms of cost-effectiveness compared to traditional lawsuits.

Welcome to MH MA, MacElree Harvey’s Mediation and Arbitration practice, where we specialize in navigating the delicate balance between conflicting parties, guiding them toward mutually beneficial agreements.

Both mediation and arbitration empower parties to control the pace of their dispute resolution, leading to faster and more economical outcomes compared to the protracted timelines often associated with courtroom litigation. The ability to tailor the process to specific needs and priorities makes mediation and arbitration attractive options for those seeking a more cost-conscious approach to resolving legal conflicts.

Why Choose Mediation and Arbitration?

Mediation:
In mediation, the collaborative nature of the process allows parties to share the expenses, making it a more affordable alternative. Moreover, the swift resolution achieved through mediation often translates to reduced legal fees and minimized court-related expenditures. Our skilled mediators, including Partners John McKenna, Marie Crossley, Daniel Crossland, and attorneys and former Judges Lou Mincarelli and Ronald Nagle, act as neutral facilitators, fostering open communication and collaboration between disputing parties. Mediation provides a confidential and flexible environment, allowing the parties to explore creative solutions that address their unique concerns. Our goal is to empower clients to actively participate in shaping their resolution.

Arbitration:
When a more formal process is necessary, our arbitration services provide a structured alternative to traditional litigation. Our team carefully considers the evidence and arguments presented by each side, delivering a binding decision that streamlines the resolution process while maintaining fairness and impartiality.

Arbitration, while providing a more formal structure than mediation, still tends to be more cost-effective than traditional litigation. The streamlined nature of arbitration proceedings results in quicker resolutions, thereby reducing the overall financial burden on the involved parties. Additionally, the avoidance of lengthy court processes and associated administrative costs contributes to the efficiency and affordability of arbitration.

What Sets MacElree Harvey Apart?

Expertise:
Our team, led by John McKenna, Lou Mincarelli, Marie Crossley, Daniel Crossland, and Ronald Nagle, comprises seasoned professionals with a deep understanding of the nuances of mediation and arbitration across various industries. From commercial disputes to employment issues, we bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, ensuring comprehensive and effective dispute-resolution strategies.

Client-Centric Approach:
At MacElree Harvey, we prioritize our clients’ unique needs and goals. Our Mediation and Arbitration practice is founded on a client-centric philosophy, tailoring our approach to meet the specific requirements of each case. We guide our clients through every step of the process, providing clarity and confidence in the face of uncertainty.

Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness:
Recognizing the value of time and resources, we strive for efficiency without compromising the quality of our services. Mediation and arbitration often offer swifter resolutions compared to traditional litigation, minimizing the financial and emotional costs associated with prolonged legal battles.

Explore the Possibilities:

Whether you are a business seeking to resolve a commercial dispute or an individual navigating a personal conflict, MacElree Harvey’s Mediations and Arbitrations practice is dedicated to guiding you toward a resolution that aligns with your objectives. Explore the possibilities with MacElree Harvey and discover a collaborative approach to dispute resolution.

Ready to embark on the journey of mediation or arbitration? Contact John McKenna, Marie Crossley, Daniel Crossland, Lou Mincarelli or Ronald Nagle today, or reach out to MacElree Harvey to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards resolving your dispute effectively and efficiently.

ATTORNEYS

Daniel T. Crossland

Marie I. Crossley

John F. McKenna

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ARTICLES

MacElree Harvey Law Firm Grows Mediation and Arbitration Practice – MH MA

ALL PRACTICE AREAS

  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense Law
  • Employment Law
  • Estates & Trusts Law
  • Family Law
  • Litigation Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Real Estate & Land Use Law
  • Tax Law

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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Hockessin, DE

May 30, 2021 by Hoppel Design

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

724 Yorklyn Rd #100
Hockessin, DE 19707
302-239-3700

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Attorneys

John C. Cronin

John C. Cronin

Daniel T. Crossland

Daniel T. Crossland

Court Heinle

Court Heinle

Carolina Heinle

Carolina Heinle

J. Kurtis Kline

J. Kurtis Kline

Daniel R. Losco

Daniel R. Losco

Practice Areas

Banking & Finance Law

Estates & Trusts Law

Real Estate

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Family Law

February 6, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Family Law

At MacElree Harvey, our Delaware and Pennsylvania family law attorneys provide experienced legal guidance across the full spectrum of family law matters. From drafting prenuptial agreements before marriage to negotiating complex divorce settlements, and from resolving child custody disputes to representing clients in family court, we are here for every stage of the process.

Like the families we serve, family law cases come in all forms – and our attorneys are equipped to manage a wide variety of legal challenges with care, skill, and personalized attention. We routinely assist clients in navigating the legal, financial, and emotional aspects of divorce, custody, alimony, child support, and property division in both Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Our Family Law team includes attorneys experienced in high-conflict custody matters involving child relocation, parental alienation, substance abuse, and domestic abuse. No matter how complex the circumstances, our team remains focused on achieving the best outcomes for our clients and their families.

We also offer alternative dispute resolution options, including mediation and arbitration, providing clients with cost-effective and less adversarial ways to resolve their family law disputes.

Whether you’re facing a short-term marriage with minimal assets or a high-net-worth divorce involving complex business valuations and tax implications, our family law attorneys have the experience and resources to protect your interests. We are backed by a skilled team of paralegals and support staff dedicated to providing responsive, high-quality service.

At MacElree Harvey, we understand that no two families – and no two family law cases – are the same. That’s why we tailor our approach to meet your specific legal needs and guide you confidently through the legal process.

PRACTICE AREAS

Adoption

Alimony

APL/Spousal Support

Arbitration

Business Valuations

Child Custody

Child Support

Collaborative Law

Divorce

Equitable Distribution

Family Law Mediation

Jurisdictional Disputes

Legal Custody

Marital Settlement Agreements

Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial Agreements

Protection From Abuse

ATTORNEYS

Patrick J. Boyer

Marie I. Crossley

Jaycie DiNardo

Brian J. Forgue

Peter E. Kratsa

Lance J. Nelson

Michael C. Rovito

Ashley B. Stitzer

OFFICES

Centreville, DE

West Chester, PA

ARTICLES

Dealing with Domestic Violence in Family Law

Pre-Nuptial Agreements 101

What are Grandparents’ Rights?

Tips for Coparenting After Divorce 

Focus on Family Law: Protecting What Matters Most

ALL PRACTICE AREAS

  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense Law
  • Employment Law
  • Estates & Trusts Law
  • Family Law
  • Litigation Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Real Estate & Land Use Law
  • Tax Law

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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Commercial Litigation

February 6, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Your business is business. Ours is litigation.

A critical tool in protecting your company’s interests, litigation can also be used to attack those same vital interests – often putting your entire life’s work at risk, and leaving your future uncertain.

At MacElree Harvey, our Commercial Litigation Practice is uncompromisingly committed to providing clients with the upper hand – utilizing the advantage that comes from our years of experience, and our dedication to helping you achieve your overall goals.

With a depth of expertise and the resources expected of large firms without sacrificing the responsiveness and personal attention typically found in much smaller firms, our experienced commercial litigators advise and advocate for the rights of businesses and individuals engaged in sales, trades, and commerce.

Whether you’re an industry leader with high visibility, or a smaller family-owned franchise, from onset to closing, our attorneys are equipped with the sophisticated knowledge and training to ensure you have the right team on your side.

Our clients know that it doesn’t matter if they’re a large business involved in breach of contract dispute, a business or individual seeking to protect his or her intellectual property, or a shareholder seeking to protect his or her rights in a corporate dispute, our commercial litigators approach each matter the exact same way – with the expertise required to properly advise you on the next steps, the skill to unrelentingly fight for, or defend you – and – most importantly – the initiative to obtain the result desired.

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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Criminal Defense

February 4, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Criminal Defense

Being investigated or prosecuted for a crime is obvious cause for anxiety. It is imperative to have an experienced, proficient, and accessible defense attorney to guide you through this process.

Our team of criminal defense attorneys will assess your matter and advise of the most effective way to defend or mitigate it. We will advise you of the realistically obtainable outcomes and also of how to manage or avoid any collateral consequences to the allegations.

Our team has handled diverse criminal matters involving felony and/or misdemeanor offenses in Chester County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as the Federal Courts. With well over a decade of combined experience, our criminal defense attorneys are uniquely qualified and well prepared to assist you with matters including:

  • Felony Offenses
  • Homicide – Murder and Manslaughter
  • Set of Offenses – Rape, Sexual Assault, Child Pornography, Corruption of Minors
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Arson
  • RICO
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Drug Offenses – Possession with Intent to Deliver, Drug Delivery Resulting in a Death
  • Burglary
  • Theft
  • Misdemeanor Offense
  • Simple Assault
  • Recklessly Endangering Another Person
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Retail Theft
  • Indirect Criminal Contempt
  • Traffic Offenses
  • DUI
  • Homicide by Vehicle
  • DUS
  • State and Federal Grand Jury Representation

We rely upon our knowledge and experience to render thorough assessments and prompt advice. We handle our criminal defense cases proactively and, when appropriate, creatively. In defending our clients, we also may utilize a variety of resources, including experienced investigators and reputable forensic witnesses.

At MacElree Harvey, we will guide and assist you throughout the criminal process and we will work hard to achieve the best possible outcome in your case, whether that be a declination of prosecution by the government, acquittal, or other favorable disposition.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES:

  • Acquittal by juries of multiple clients accused of rape and related allegations.
  • Acquittal by jury of physician accused of felony offenses of illegally dispensing controlled substances.
  • Acquittal by jury of client accused of homicide.
  • Exoneration of client accused of felony insurance fraud.
  • Acquittal by juries of multiple DUI clients.
  • Successful Pre-Trial Motions dismissing prosecution for multiple clients.
  • Favorable sentencings for clients accused of financial fraud and other felony offenses.
  • Alternative sentences (i.e., house arrest or in-patient treatment) in lieu of otherwise mandatory incarceration.

PRACTICE AREAS

Drug Crimes Defense

DUI and Homicide by Vehicle Defense

Juvenile Delinquency Defense

Sex Crimes Defense

Violent Crimes Defense

White Collar Defense

ATTORNEYS

Peter E. Kratsa

Caroline G. Donato

Mary E. Lawrence

OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ARTICLES

Subject to Review – Your Monthly Dose of Real Criminal Law

Subject to Cross Episode 6: “A topic near and dear to Pete’s heart… and cats.”

Subject to Cross Episode 5: “Hook, Line, and Sinker”

Subject to Cross Podcast Episode 4: “Mandatory Minimums and Listener Questions”

ALL PRACTICE AREAS

  • Banking & Finance Law
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense Law
  • Employment Law
  • Estates & Trusts Law
  • Family Law
  • Litigation Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Real Estate & Land Use Law
  • Tax Law

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
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  • Family Law
  • Litigation Law
  • Mediation and Arbitration
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Real Estate & Land Use Law
  • Tax Law

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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