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Frank W. Hosking III

February 6, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Frank W. Hosking III

Associate – Litigation and Family Law

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Frank William Hosking III is an associate in the Litigation Department at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., where he represents individuals and businesses in insurance and commercial disputes across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Known for his thorough case preparation and client-focused approach, Frank guides clients through all stages of litigation—from pre-suit strategy through trial.

Frank previously practiced at Wheeler, DiUlio & Barnabei, P.C. in Philadelphia, where he managed a high-volume caseload, representing more than 110 clients at a time through arbitrations and trials. He drafted successful motions, reviewed insurance policies for coverage disputes, and negotiated settlements totaling over seven figures.

Earlier in his career, Frank worked at Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP in Lancaster, handling both litigation and transactional matters, including estate planning, business agreements, and zoning issues. He also gained experience at Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP and the Law Office of Peter A. Levin, P.C., where he contributed to cases involving bankruptcy, post-conviction relief, and federal criminal defense.

A graduate of Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Frank earned recognition as a Rising Advocate Scholar and appeared on the Dean’s List multiple times. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry-Biology, cum laude, from West Chester University, where he was part of the Honors College and Pre-Medical Program.

Frank is an Eagle Scout and a Second Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. His leadership, discipline, and sense of service continue to inform his work as a dedicated advocate for his clients.

Community Involvement

  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  • Knights of Columbus, Second Degree Member

PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation Law

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
    New Jersey
    U.S. District Courts: Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Pennsylvania
    U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

EDUCATION

  • Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law (J.D., 2021)
  • West Chester University (B.S., cum laude, Chemistry-Biology, 2018)

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Duke Schneider

February 6, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Duke Schneider

Partner – Trusts and Estates

Duke works primarily with family-owned and closely held businesses on succession planning, family wealth transfer planning and the structure of the business enterprise. Duke also works closely with individuals on a wide variety of estate and wealth transfer planning and estate and trust administration matters.

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Duke works primarily with family-owned and closely held businesses on succession planning, family wealth transfer planning and the structure of the business enterprise. Duke also works closely with individuals on a wide variety of estate and wealth transfer planning and estate and trust administration matters.

Notable Representations

  • Implemented a plan to shift ownership of a family-owned business to children including stock purchase, buy/sell, employment and deferred compensation agreements for an individual business owner.
  • Planned and created generation-skipping dynasty trusts for a family, including grantor retained annuity trust strategies for an individual client.
  • Planned and implemented a family limited partnership funded with real estate and investment assets for an individual client.
  • Represented and counseled business owner and individual clients in Estate and Trust Administrations.
  • Created and funded a private foundation and charitable remainder trust for a charitably inclined client, resulting in income and estate tax savings.
  • Represented an individual business owner in sale of a significant family-owned business

Community Involvement

  • Bishop Shanahan High School, Board of Directors, Presidents Society
  • Community Volunteers in Medicine, Planned Giving Committee, Harrison Society

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OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Widener University School of Law
  • Pennsylvania State University, M.B.A.
  • Pennsylvania State University, Pre-Law

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Joseph A. Bellinghieri

January 29, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Joseph A. Bellinghieri

Partner – Trusts and Estates, Tax, and Corporate Law

Joe represents individuals and businesses with a variety of estate, tax, real estate, and business issues. With over twenty years of experience, Joe is a seasoned attorney.

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Joe’s philosophy is to provide prompt and personal individual attention to each and every client. He strives to understand each client’s needs and to provide positive outcomes based on those needs. Joe is also a Certified Public Accountant and Licensed Pennsylvania Realtor which gives Joe the ability to provide his clients with different perspectives on their issues.

Notable Representations

  • Advises numerous families in regard to wealth transfer strategies, including the creation of Charitable Remainder Trusts, Private Foundations, Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, Limited Partnerships, and Qualified Personal Residence Trusts.
  • Represents numerous entities with various real estate projects including the feasibility of projects, as well as financing and governance issues.
  • Acts as General Counsel to major center city law firm.
  • Serves as Executor and Trustee for numerous families.
  • Negotiates and resolves disputes between family members of complex Estates with significant assets.
  • Created and structured a Limited Partnership for the purchase of valuable real estate providing significant Estate Tax savings.
  • Successfully assisted business owner with the sale of multi-million dollar business.
  • Evaluates start-up entities for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
  • Successfully represented physician practice in an IRS audit.
  • Successfully represented a restaurant owner in a Pennsylvania sales and income tax audit.
  • Assists families in obtaining Guardianship over declining family members.
  • Advocated on behalf of Executor and Estate against the disinherited beneficiary.
  • Assisted non-profit entity in its initial set-up and with its corporate governance issues.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Chester County Estate Planning Council, Past President
  • West Chester Chamber of Commerce, Past Board Member and Treasurer
  • Chester County Bar Foundation

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PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

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OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey
  • United States Supreme Court

EDUCATION

  • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. in Taxation
  • The George Washington University National Law Center, With Honors
  • Drexel University, Finance and Accounting

ARTICLES

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How COVID-19 Affects Your Taxes in 2020

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Post-Mortem Estate Planning

The Pennsylvania Tax Benefit Rule Compared to the Federal Rule

IN THE NEWS

MacElree Harvey Partner Joseph A. Bellinghieri Honored with 2025 Door Opener Award

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

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