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Jeremy A. Whalen

August 12, 2026 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Jeremy A. Whalen

Associate – Trusts & Estates

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Jeremy is an attorney in the West Chester office whose practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning, estate and trust administration, Orphans’ Court litigation, as well as business and real estate matters.

As an estate planning attorney, Jeremy understands that an estate plan is more than a set of legal documents. Jeremy assists his estate planning clients by focusing on the client as an individual or family unit, paying specific attention to the client’s family relationships, their goals, and the ultimate legacy that each client endeavors to leave behind. Jeremy works closely with each client to identify their specific goals, ranging from planning for future generations, asset and wealth preservation, succession planning, and ensuring that health care and end of life wishes are known and honored. Jeremy works with clients to utilize the best estate planning tools for each individual and family including Wills, Revocable Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and private foundations.

Jeremy also assists clients through all phases of estate and trust administration, helping individuals navigate the legal process following the passing of a loved one. Jeremy also represents both fiduciaries and individuals in litigation matters before the Orphans’ Court. Jeremy further assists his clients by providing representation in guardianship matters.

Jeremy enjoys representing business owners through all stages of the life cycle of a business and all issues that arise along the way. Jeremy counsels individuals and businesses regarding both commercial and residential real estate matters.

Jeremy has a diverse background that allows him to better understand all issues a client may be facing. He spent time as a financial advisor and has past legal experience in the areas of insurance defense, insurance coverage disputes, and professional liability litigation.

Jeremy earned his law degree from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and received his Bachelor of Arts in political science, with a minor in pre-law, from Taylor University. Jeremy currently serves as Chair of the Orphans’ Court, Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Bucks County Bar Association and participates as a presenter in professional seminars throughout the region.

Jeremy currently resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania with his wife and daughter.

Memberships

  • Bucks County Bar Association
    • Orphans’ Court, Estate Planning & Probate Section
      • Chair (2025–Present)
      • Secretary (2024)
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

Presentations

  • Basics of Estate Litigation—Caveat, Petition to Appeal & More (Panelist), Bucks County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference (2025)
  • Bridge The Gap—Fiduciary Requirement Section (Presenter), Bucks County Bar Association (2025)
  • View From The Bench—Orphans’ Court Practice in Bucks County (Moderator), Bucks County Bar Association (2025)

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Estate Administration

Estate Planning

Real Estate

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania (2017)
  • New Jersey (2018)
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2019)

EDUCATION

  • University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D.
  • Taylor University, B.A. in Political Science, minor in Pre-Law

ARTICLES/IN THE NEWS

Hiruy Y. Berhane

June 13, 2026 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Hiruy Y. Berhane

Associate – Litigation

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Hiruy Berhane is an attorney with experience representing institutional, corporate, municipal, and private clients in litigation, regulatory compliance, privacy, data security, and business matters. His practice has included commercial litigation, creditor rights litigation, contract disputes, asset recovery, judgment enforcement, regulatory investigations, data breach response, HIPAA compliance, and transportation industry compliance.

Before joining MacElree Harvey, Hiruy served as an Associate Attorney at McMichael Taylor Gray, LLC, where he represented institutional clients in litigation matters involving creditor rights, asset recovery, judgment enforcement, and related disputes. He previously practiced at Baker & Hostetler LLP and Mullen Coughlin LLC, advising clients across industries on cyber incident response, privacy compliance, breach notification obligations, and regulatory reporting. His background also includes work as a legal consultant for a transportation company, a regulatory analyst at TrustArc, a judicial internship with the Honorable Michael A. Shipp of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and in-house legal experience with FMC Corporation.

Hiruy earned his Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law, where he was a member of the Temple Moot Court Competition Team and received several honors, including the National Order of the Barristers Award and the Albert M. Cohen Memorial Award. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Paralegal Certificate from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

He is a cooking enthusiast of east African cuisine; and life-long sports enthusiast and fan of professional basketball and football including the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia 76ers.

Notable Representations

  • Represented institutional, corporate, and private clients in litigation matters involving creditor rights, contract disputes, asset recovery, and judgment enforcement.
  • Developed and executed litigation strategies designed to efficiently advance client objectives and resolve complex disputes.
  • Negotiated settlements and advised clients on risk management, regulatory compliance and business-related legal matters.
  • Advised public, private, municipal, healthcare and educational organizations on privacy compliance, HIPAA compliance, data breach response, regulatory investigations and reporting obligations.
  • Represented clients nationwide in responding to cybersecurity incidents and navigating statutory and contractual notification requirements.
  • Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a variety of industry contracts, including vendor, lease, and independent contractor agreements.
  • Assisted with corporate governance policies, trade compliance reviews, and corporate filings for in-house clients.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Eritrean American Bar Association
  • National Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Barristers Association

PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

LANGUAGES

  • Native Tigrinya
  • Basic Spanish
  • English

EDUCATION

  • Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (J.D., 2019)
  • State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A. in Communication, 2012, Paralegal Certificate, 2013)

ARTICLES/IN THE NEWS

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Krzysztof M. Bozentka

February 17, 2026 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Krzysztof M. Bozentka

Associate – Business Department

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Krzysztof Bozentka is a corporate attorney whose practice spans the full lifecycle of a business, from entity formation to dissolution, with a particular focus on general corporate matters, commercial transactions, and intellectual property. He regularly assists emerging companies and established businesses with governance, contract drafting and negotiation, and reorganizations.

Krzysztof’s practice includes advising clients on mergers and acquisitions. He works with companies across industries to structure deals, identify risks early, and provide clear, practical guidance that keeps transactions moving efficiently.

In addition to his corporate and transactional work, Krzysztof maintains a robust intellectual property practice, primarily helping businesses protect and leverage brand assets through trademark registration, maintenance, and enforcement.

Before joining the firm, Krzysztof worked for a Fortune 500 company in Philadelphia in its global supply chain and procurement department. His time working inside a large corporation provided him with practical business insight into how companies operate, make decisions, and approach risk. Prior to his return to the firm, Krzysztof practiced at an Am Law 200 firm in Philadelphia, focusing on commercial agreements within the manufacturing, supply chain and logistics sectors, where he strengthened his contract drafting and negotiation. This combination of in‑house and big‑firm experience gives Krzysztof a distinctive perspective which is grounded, business‑oriented, and attentive to what truly matters to clients.

Community Involvement

  • Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce NextGen – Member
  • Leadership Chester County – Graduate 2025

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey

EDUCATION

  • Washington and Lee School of Law

ARTICLES/IN THE NEWS

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Patrick L. Ware

February 16, 2026 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Patrick L. Ware

Associate – Land Use and Litigation

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Patrick Ware is an attorney in the firm’s Land Use and Litigation departments. As a litigator, Patrick has a wide array of experience handling property disputes, breach of contract claims, and trust and estates litigation matters. Patrick has experience litigating in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Delaware Superior Court, and the Court of Common Pleas, successfully representing both individual and corporate clients.

As a zoning and land use attorney, Patrick assists clients to navigate a range of complex land use and zoning matters. Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Patrick worked at a prominent national litigation firm where he specialized in land use, commercial litigation, and government affairs in Delaware.

Patrick is a longtime West Chester resident with deep ties to the local community. In his spare time, he enjoys walking his dog around the borough, playing golf, and watching Jeopardy with his wife Kaitlin. Before practicing law, Patrick enjoyed a successful career as a touring musician, performing with his band throughout the United States and around the world.

Memberships

  • Delaware State Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation Law

Real Estate & Land Use Law

OFFICES

Centreville, DE

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Delaware
  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Villanova University School of Law, J.D.
  • West Chester University, B.A. Political Science

ARTICLES/IN THE NEWS

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Pilar Diaz

December 16, 2025 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Pilar Diaz

Associate – Family Law

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Pilar is an associate attorney focusing her practice on family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and related agreements. She represents clients through all stages of family law proceedings, from initial consultation through litigation, and regularly appears before hearing officers and judges in conferences, hearings, and trials.

Pilar brings experience from both boutique and large family law firms across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, where she independently managed complex caseloads and served as first chair in court. Her practice includes drafting pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marital and property settlement agreements, pleadings, and legal briefs, while counseling clients on the applicable law and setting realistic expectations during emotionally charged matters.

Earlier in her career, Pilar served as a staff attorney with a civil legal aid nonprofit, advocating for older adults in cases involving housing, protection from abuse, and property disputes. This background informs her thoughtful, client-centered approach and commitment to practical, compassionate advocacy.

Memberships and Associations

  • Montgomery Bar Association
  • Chester County Bar Association

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PRACTICE AREAS

Family Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Duquesne University, School of Law
  • Millersville University of Pennsylvania

LANGUAGES

  • English
  • Spanish

ARTICLES

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Nicholas S. Eisel

October 23, 2025 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Nicholas S. Eisel

Associate – Business

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Nicholas S. Eisel is an attorney in MacElree Harvey’s Business Law Department, where he assists clients with a wide range of corporate and transactional matters.

A Chester County native, Nicholas grew up in Kennett Square and has returned to the area to begin his legal career. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and his Juris Doctor from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law in Philadelphia, graduating in May 2024.

During law school, Nicholas gained valuable experience in both the public and private sectors. He completed a summer internship with The Marmon Group in Chicago, Illinois, and later an externship with Spadea Lignana, a transactional franchise law firm in Philadelphia. After graduating, he served as a judicial law clerk in Camden County, New Jersey, where he worked primarily on criminal matters before returning to his interest in transactional and business law.

Community Involvement

  • Pro bono work with HIAS Pennsylvania, an immigration law nonprofit serving the greater Philadelphia community.

Memberships

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • J.D., Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, 2024
  • B.A., Economics, Indiana University, 2021
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