Agriculture Law

Matthew M. McKeon

January 12, 2017 by Hoppel Design

Matthew M. McKeon

Partner – Land Use

Matthew McKeon is an attorney in the West Chester office and a member of the firm’s Land Use Practice Group. He focuses his practice primarily on land use, zoning, and litigation-related matters.

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Matthew McKeon is an attorney in the West Chester office and a member of the firm’s Land Use Practice Group. He focuses his practice primarily on land use, zoning, and litigation-related matters.

Matthew has a passion for assisting clients navigate a range of issues concerning land use, zoning, and other real property matters and has been repeatedly recognized in Main Line Today’s “Best Lawyers” list, Super Lawyers, and The Best Lawyers in America.

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Matthew worked as a Judicial Clerk with the Honorable Rochelle S. Friedman, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania in Doylestown, PA, where his work on numerous zoning appeals sparked his interest in his practice areas.

Matthew earned his J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law and his B.A. in both Political Science and History from the University of Vermont.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association, Chair of Real Estate Section
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Historical Society

Community Involvement

Chester County Historical Society, Board of Trustees
West Chester Lions Club, Past President
West Chester Rotary Club

Presentations

“Real Estate Seller Disclosure Law“, Chester County Bar Association, Real Estate Section, 2022

Articles

You’re Developing Your Property but Your Municipality Announces Zoning Changes. Now What?

In a Property Boundary Dispute? Do Yourself a Favor: Leave Your Neighbor’s Survey Pins Alone

Falling Tree Liability in Pennsylvania: A Brief Primer for Property Owners

Trespassing Trees? How to Remove Natural Encroachments (Without Going Out on a Limb)

Variances, Special Exceptions, and Conditional Uses: Zoning FAQs for Pennsylvania Property Owners

Governor Allows Construction to Resume May 1; New Law Tolls Time for Action on Land Use Applications: Updates from MacElree Harvey, Ltd.’s Land Use Department

COVID-19 FAQs for Southeast PA Liquor Licensees

Testimonials

Exceptional

It was difficult finding a lawyer to handle our zoning case. Some lawyers did not return my phone calls and others were indifferent. We were so happy to find Matthew McKeon. He was always friendly, informative and patient. Matt showed a deep understanding of our personal situation and showed empathy during this difficult time. He discussed the pros and cons of our situation and helped us decide the best course of action. I would highly recommend Matt McKeon!

PRACTICE AREAS

Agriculture Law

Environmental Law

Land Use Planning

Litigation Law

Municipal Government and Regulation

Real Estate

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Remediation

Urban Redevelopment and Historic Preservation

Zoning

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

Syracuse University College of Law (J.D.)
University of Vermont (B.A., Political Science, History)

IN THE NEWS

MacElree Harvey Announces the Promotion of Patrick J. Boyer to Shareholder and Matthew M. McKeon to Partner

Property Improvements Without Necessary Zoning Relief: A Risky Gamble

Zoning Relief: Not a DIY Project

AWARDS

Lindsay A. Dunn

October 22, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Lindsay A. Dunn

Partner – Land Use

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Lindsay is an attorney at MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in the firm’s Land Use Department. Her practice concentrates on land use, zoning, construction litigation, mechanics’ liens, and landlord-tenant matters. Before joining MacElree Harvey, Lindsay practiced with a Malvern based firm where she represented a diverse clientele in the Courts of Common Pleas of Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. In addition to having served municipal clients, Lindsay has considerable experience representing contractors, businesses, and individuals.

Prior to entering private practice, Lindsay clerked for two years for the Honorable Ronald C. Nagle of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas. During her clerkship, she worked on various complex civil litigation matters including land use and zoning appeals.

Lindsay attended law school at the Pennsylvania State Dickinson School of Law where she concentrated her coursework in land use and construction litigation. During her third year of law school, she served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of International Law. Lindsay completed her undergraduate education at the College of William and Mary, achieving a B.A. in Government.

Notable Representations

Secured all land use and land development approvals for a mixed-use
commercial property in South Coventry Township.

Secured zoning relief to permit multiple commercial uses for a commercial
building in West Nantmeal Township.

Successfully represented a developer in obtaining dimensional variances in
Easttown Township.

Successfully represented private landowners in obtaining dimensional
variances to develop property in Westtown Township.

Successfully represented Patriot Chevrolet in securing dimensional variances for its automobile dealership in Limerick Township.

Secured dimensional variances for residential property owners in East Vincent
to construct a pool.

Successfully represented private landowners in obtaining dimensional
variances to construct a large accessory building in West Vincent Township.

Secured subdivision and land development approvals for a developer in West Goshen Township.

Successfully represented a developer in the acquisition of land for subdivision
and land development in East Whiteland Township.

Successfully represented Brandywine Health Foundation in an application for
real estate tax exemption.

Successfully represented residential property owners in obtaining dimensional
variances in West Chester Borough.

Successfully defended a private property owner from a mechanics’ lien on
property in East Bradford Township.

Successfully defended in the Superior Court of Pennsylvania the appeal of an award, including interest, penalties, and attorneys’ fees, under Pennsylvania’s
Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act.

Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Chester County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee

Community Involvement

Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, Board Member

Central Chester County Rotary Club

West Nantmeal Township Park & Recreation, Board Member

Leadership Chester County, a program of United Way of Chester County, Class of 2019

PRACTICE AREAS

Agriculture Law

Environmental Law

Land Use Planning

Litigation Law

Municipal Government and Regulation

Real Estate

Real Estate & Land Use Law

Remediation

Urban Redevelopment and Historic Preservation

Zoning

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Third Circuit for the United States Court of Appeals

EDUCATION

Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University,
J.D.

The College of William and Mary, B.A. in Government

ARTICLES

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

IN THE NEWS

MacElree Harvey Partners Harry DiDonato and Lindsay Dunn Quoted in The Legal Intelligencer

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

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Names Three New Partners

Lindsay A. Dunn Named to the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County

AWARDS

Brian L. Nagle

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Brian L. Nagle

Partner – Land Use

Brian heads the firm’s Land Use and Zoning group. He represents developers, entrepreneurs, institutions, and individuals in land use and zoning matters, as well as tax assessment appeals and related litigation.

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Previously, he worked in the solicitor role for a number of municipalities. As a result, he has extensive knowledge and experience in managing matters at the municipal and state government levels.

Since 2013, Brian has been consistently selected to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list published by Super Lawyers Magazine. Only five percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania are recognized on this annual list, which is based upon a multi-phase rating process of peer nominations and evaluations, combined with third-party research. In addition, Main Line Today magazine recognized Brian as a Top Lawyer and he was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^© in the field of Land Use and Zoning Law.

Notable Representations

Successfully represented a commercial developer in all phases of the development of a multi-unit office building including: 1) property acquisition/agreement of sale negotiation, due diligence, financing and settlement; 2) obtained conditional use and land development approvals for the office building; 3) worked through environmental issues with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the local conservation district; 4) represented the same client in the creation of an office condominium for the project.
Successfully represented a client in obtaining numerous variances followed by conditional use and land development approvals for the construction of a bank.
Successfully represented non-profit corporations in seeking and obtaining real estate tax exemptions.
Successfully represented commercial and residential clients in real estate tax assessment appeals.
Successfully represented clients in a real estate seller’s disclosure law case.
Successfully represented clients in seeking and achieving the striking of mechanic’s liens.
Successfully represented clients in addressing complex zoning and other municipal issues.
Successfully represented many individuals in buying and selling commercial or residential real estate.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association, Member, Board of Directors; Public Outreach Committee Chair
Chester County Bar Foundation, Vice President; Chair of the Golf Fundraising Committee
Chester County 20/20, Board Member
Transportation Management Association of Chester County