Centreville, DE

Jaycie DiNardo

November 6, 2023 by Hoppel Design

Jaycie DiNardo

Associate – Family Law

Jaycie DiNardo graduated from the University of Delaware in 2019 with an Honor’s Degree in Political Science, with a concentration in Politics and Theory. She also graduated with a degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law and Society. She also holds minors in Legal Studies, Forensic Science and Sociology. Jaycie was a founding member of her sorority, Pi Beta Phi at University of Delaware and is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha International Sociology Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society.

During the summer of 2020, Jaycie interned with Judge Vivian Medinilla in the Delaware Superior Court. She went on to graduate from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2022, was barred in Delaware in January 2023, then clerked for Judge Jennifer B. Ranji in the Delaware (New Castle County) Family Court from September 2022-August 2023.

During the summer of 2020, Jacycie interned with Judge Vivian Medinilla in the Delaware Superior Court. She went on to graduate from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in 2022, was barred in Delaware in January 2023, then clerked for Judge Jennifer B. Ranji in the Delaware (New Castle County) Family Court from September 2022-August 2023.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha International Sociology Honor Society
Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society

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PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

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Centreville, DE

ADMISSIONS

Delaware

EDUCATION

University of Delaware, 2019
Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, 2022

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Andrew R. Silverman

February 6, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Andrew R. Silverman

Partner – Business and Corporate Law

“Andrew Silverman provided straightforward, professional legal advice, allowing me to resolve, efficiently and confidently, an otherwise unsettling contractual matter.” – Client Review from AVVO

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Andrew Silverman is an attorney in the firm’s Business Department. Andrew’s practice focuses on providing advice to both principals and stakeholders of Delaware and Pennsylvania business entities concerning mergers and acquisitions, business divorce and inter-company conflicts, complex corporate governance and financing matters, intellectual property, and commercial agreements.

Andrew is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Widener University School of Law. In addition to practicing law, Andrew is on the board of the World Trade Center Delaware, whose mission is to assist Delaware entities and those who seek to do business in Delaware with international commerce. Prior to his work with MacElree Harvey, Andrew was an attorney at a national litigation boutique where he specialized in business, commercial, and tort litigation in Delaware.

Notable Representations

Mergers and Acquisitions

Represented client in food hygiene industry with respect to multi-million dollar strategic co-investment into industry partner; successfully negotiated board seats and joint venture agreement.
Counseled biotech seller in the sale of membership interest, including successful negotiation of earn-out and transfer pricing.
Represented technology firm and stockholders’ representative in the sale of stock to publicly-traded company in exchange for cash consideration and restricted stock in purchaser entity; in addition, negotiated favorable executive compensation and earn-out protections on behalf of stockholders.
Counseled limited partnership with respect to conversion to limited liability company; successfully resolved complex governance matters with limited partners.

Start-Ups and Growth

Counseled real estate joint venture with respect to the formation, organization, and successful series A offering.
Representation of international watch retailer concerning the successful disposition of e-commerce and manufacturing agreements.
Represented technology company staged for public offering regarding complex governance structure and restricted stock plan.

Business Divorce

Successful prosecution and resolution of declaratory action under 8 Del. C. § 225 in the Delaware Court of Chancery to avoid a takeover by minority stockholders.
Prosecuted stockholder oppression action against controlling stockholder of a Pennsylvania corporation to a negotiated settlement that resulted in client’s ownership of the company’s intellectual property in addition to cash consideration.
Successful representation of a client in Delaware Court of Chancery regarding business divorce and breach of limited liability company agreement.
Counseled member of 50/50 Delaware limited liability company concerning business divorce and buy-out matter, resulting in favorable buy-out terms and avoidance of litigation.
Successful representation of minority stockholder in Pennsylvania corporation with respect to the redemption of minority stockholder’s interest on favorable terms.

Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association
Chester County Bar Association
Delaware State Bar Association
World Trade Center Delaware, Board of Directors
Main Line Chamber of Commerce
Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce
John E. Stively, Jr. American Inn of Court

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Compliance and Internal Investigations

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

Employment Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations

Tax Law

OFFICES

Centreville, DE

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Delaware
Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh, B.A. in Political Science.
Widener University School of Law
Villanova Law School, LL.M, Tax Law

ARTICLES

A Primer on Using Forbearance Agreements During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Taxation of Foreign Investment in Delaware Entities

How to Form a Delaware Corporation

Stockholder Agreements in Delaware Corporations

IN THE NEWS

Attorney Interview: Andrew R. Silverman

MacElree Harvey Represents Multi-National Corporation in Closing of $438 Million Credit Facility

15 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Prestigious 2020 Super Lawyers/Rising Stars List

Taxation of Foreign Investment in Delaware Entities

How to Form a Delaware Corporation

Stockholder Agreements in Delaware Corporations

AWARDS

2021 Readers Choice Best Corporate Lawyer Daily Local
2022 Delaware Today Top Lawyers – Business Law

Real Estate

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Family Law

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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.

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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.

Marie I. Crossley

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Marie I. Crossley

Partner – Family Law

“Marie is an honest and trustworthy lawyer. She is meticulous and thorough when going through case material. Marie fights to get what is in the best interest of her client. Her knowledge of the legal system and laws is unmatched. Marie is genuinely caring and knows how to handle the delicate situations that arise in family court matters. I highly recommend Marie and intend on utilizing her for my legal needs going forward.” – Client Review from Avvo

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Marie I. Crossley has practiced exclusively in the Delaware Family Law arena for over 16 years. She handles a wide variety of Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony and other Family Law matters ranging from the mediation of small disputes to complex Divorce, Custody and Support litigation.

Marie has recently added Mediation to her practice to accommodate clients who are looking for an alternative to the adversarial nature of traditional Divorce, Custody and Support litigation. Marie works out of the Centreville, Delaware office at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Marie graduated from Villanova University School of Law in 2001. She clerked for the Honorable Alison Whitmer Tumas and the Honorable William L. Chapman of the Delaware Family Court until entering private practice in 2002. Marie spent ten years as a Family Law Attorney, and then Partner, of a Wilmington Delaware Law Firm until joining the Family Law Group at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Marie prefers to be directly involved in every aspect of her client’s matter and feels that communication is the foundation of any successful attorney-client relationship. She works with each client directly providing legal advice and guidance tailored to their specific case.

Notable Representations

Successfully assisted a Wife in obtaining a lifetime alimony award against a Husband who refused to support even despite a previous Court Order.
Assisted a client in obtaining an Order, and then enforcing the Order, to force the sale of the former marital residence, despite the spouse’s absolute refusal to cooperate.
Defended a Mother and two young daughters in a Visitation Petition filed by a Father who is an admitted drug addict. After the trial, the Court Ordered Father to submit to drug-testing and limited Father’s contact to a Visitation Center until Father produces a clean drug screen.
Assisted a Father in mediating an agreement for shared residential placement of his two-year-old son. The case involved the issue of breastfeeding and was focused on how to accommodate the feeding schedule without infringing on Father’s relationship with the child.
Successfully obtained an Order for School Enrollment in an Out-of-State school district for a Parent who relocated from the State of Delaware.
Assisted a Bride-to-be in the drafting and negotiating of a Prenuptial Agreement to protect her significant pre-marital assets.

Memberships

Delaware State Bar Association:
- Family Law Section
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Vice-Chair
- Women and the Law Section
Melson-Arsht Inn of Courts

Community Involvement

Delaware Violence Advocacy Project
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Office of the Child Advocate
Delaware State Bar Association, Pro Bono Award Recipient
Rotary Club of Wilmington, DE

PRACTICE AREAS

OFFICES

Centreville, DE

ADMISSIONS

Delaware

EDUCATION

Villanova University School of Law, Class of 2001
Law Clerk to the Honorable William L. Chapman and the Honorable Allison Whitmer Tumas, Delaware Family Court
Washington & Jefferson College, Class of 1998

ARTICLES

Constitutional Commotion: Governor Wolf’s COVID-19 Business Mandate

IN THE NEWS

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

12 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers® 2023

AWARDS

Delaware Today Top Lawyer

Patrick J. Boyer

February 4, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Patrick J. Boyer

Partner – Family Law

Patrick J. Boyer concentrates his practice on family law. He advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, and domestic violence. In addition, Patrick assists his clients with issues involving guardianship and third-party visitation. He is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania and works out of the firm’s Centreville, Delaware office.

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Patrick is a partner in MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group. He has extensive experience litigating and resolving all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and protection from abuse proceedings. Patrick has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers, and has been recognized by his peers as Top Lawyer for Delaware Family Law in Delaware Today since 2019.

Before joining MacElree Harvey, Patrick was a law clerk to two Judges in the Delaware Family Court. Since joining the firm in 2014, Patrick has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Patrick was selected by the Delaware Family Court to represent child support obligors facing the prospect of incarceration and parents facing the prospect of termination of parental rights. He also served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association and has presented at several continuing legal education seminars for other attorneys.

Patrick is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and can handle matters in both states. His approach is strategic and practical. He works with his clients to understand their goals and educate the client on the Family Court process, their legal rights and obligations, and the range of possible outcomes for their case. Patrick uses his vast knowledge of family law, procedure, and the Court system to develop and execute a plan to achieve the client’s goals either through a favorable settlement or litigation. Patrick is an accomplished trial lawyer, and possesses superior oral and written advocacy skills. Patrick also has extensive appellate experience in the Delaware Supreme Court, where his advocacy has led to the reversal of several Family Court decisions.

Patrick grew up in Delaware and is a graduate of Salesianum High School, La Salle University, and the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He is an avid golfer. Patrick enjoys watching the Phillies, trivia, running, and spending time with his wife, son, and daughter.

Speaking Engagements

2019 Bench and Bar
2016: Identifying and Handling Conflict Issues in Family Law Matters CLE
2016: Fundamentals of Family Law: Protection from Abuse CLE
2015: Family Law Update CLE

Memberships

Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair 2015-2016
Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Vice Chair 2014-2015
Chester County Bar Association
Melson-Arsht American Inn of Court
St. Thomas More Society

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PRACTICE AREAS

Delaware, May 2013
Pennsylvania, November 2013

EDUCATION

Salesianum High School, Wilmington, DE Class of 2005
La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA Class of 2009, Political Science and History
Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA, Class of 2012

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Centreville, DE

Jaycie DiNardo

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Andrew R. Silverman

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Family Law

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

Marie I. Crossley

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Patrick J. Boyer

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