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Brian J. Forgue

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Brian J. Forgue

Partner – Family Law

Brian is a Partner in the Firm’s family law practice group. He represents clients in a broad range of family law matters including divorce, pre and post marital agreements, custody, support, and adoption. Brian also advises clients on a variety of legal issues including real estate litigation, contract, and business disputes.

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Brian is a Partner in the Firm’s family law practice group. He represents clients in a broad range of family law matters including divorce, pre and post marital agreements, custody, support, and adoption. Brian also advises clients on a variety of legal issues including real estate litigation, contract, and business disputes.  For his work since joining MacElree Harvey, Brian has consistently been selected as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer – Rising Star and a Main Line Today Top Lawyer.

Active in the community, Brian is a graduate of Leadership Chester County, a program that trains and prepares community leaders to serve on the Board of Directors for non-profit organizations.  Brian serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit organization, the Youth Mentoring Partnership, which helps serve under-privileged youth through sports and physical fitness programs.  Brian also serves on the Business Improvement District (“BID) Board for downtown West Chester and serves on the Committee to Restore Rail Service to West Chester.

In his free time, Brian enjoys traveling, spending time with family, and competing in triathlons.

Notable Representations

  • Successful negotiation of credit card debt settlements for less than the balance owed.
  • Successful defense of client sued by contractor despite contractor’s deficient remodeling of the home.
  • Successful representation of Homeowners Association in court for homeowners’ failure to pay fees owed.
  • Obtained favorable disposition for a commercial client with third-party and insurance company for payment of contract price and attorneys’ fees.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for a home-buying client where seller failed to disclose dangerous conditions prior to sale.
  • A successful outcome for a client in residential dispute for the return of personal property.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association,  Young Lawyers Division
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry, Emerging Leaders Committee, Member

Community Involvement

  • Kennett High School, Coach Mock Trial
  • Leadership Chester County, a program of United Way of Chester County, Class of 2017
  • Youth Mentoring Partnership, Board of Directors

Speaking Engagements

  • November 2018: What to Do and Not to Do as you Enter a Business Dispute

Videos

Watch Brian J. Forgue’s video series on YouTube.

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • The Pennsylvania State University, Crime, Law, and Justice

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Brian J. Forgue, Avvo Clients Choice Award 2019

Ashley B. Stitzer

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Ashley B. Stitzer

Partner – Family Law

Ashley is a partner in the West Chester office and a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice Group.  Her practice focuses on representing clients in all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, alimony/spousal support, equitable distribution of property, marital agreements, child support, and custody.

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Ashley is a partner in the West Chester office and a member of the firm’s Family Law Practice Group.  Her practice focuses on representing clients in all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, alimony/spousal support, equitable distribution of property, marital agreements, child support, and custody.  From custody and support disputes to complex divorce and property division, Ashley takes a direct, personal approach to resolve each client’s family law concerns and prides herself on being thorough, passionate and laser-focused on her clients’ needs.  Ashley also has significant experience from prior practice representing businesses in corporate bankruptcy matters, which she utilizes regularly in her representation of high net worth clients and divorce proceedings involving businesses.

Licensed to practice law both in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Ashley has received an “AV Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards an attorney can receive from the national attorney peer review rating service, since the early 2000s.  This rating indicates that an attorney’s colleagues and the judiciary perceive her to be at the pinnacle of professional success.  Ashley has also been named to Main Line Today’s “Top Lawyers” list since 2017.

Ashley is a member of the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association, the Chester County Bar Association.  She is also a member of the Doris Jonas Freed Matrimonial American Inn of Court and the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce.

Active in the community, Ashley serves as a volunteer attorney at the Office of the Child Advocate, a state agency charged with safeguarding the welfare of Delaware’s children, and Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc., established to provide quality pro bono legal services to low-income Delawareans with meritorious civil legal problems.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • The Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court
  • Office of the Child Advocate

Community Involvement

  • Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
  • Wings for Success Board of Directors

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ADMISSIONS

  • Delaware
  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law
  • St. Mary’s College of California, Business & Economics

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Frank W. Hosking III

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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

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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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Timothy F. Rayne

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Timothy F. Rayne

Partner – Personal Injury

“You exhibit the highest sense of ethics and honesty.  I felt as if my case was presented fairly and honestly.  Most importantly, I felt that you truly cared about me and my family.” – Client Review

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Tim Rayne is an experienced Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice attorney. For over twenty-five years, Tim has been helping people injured in accidents understand their legal rights and receive fair compensation from insurance companies.

Tim has extensive experience in negotiating settlements with insurance companies and trying cases including:

Tim has an advanced Master’s Degree in Trial Advocacy and is Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. SuperLawyers has honored Tim as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and he has been listed by the National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

Tim has the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has a 10.0 “Superb” rating from AVVO. Tim has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” in Personal Injury by Main Line Today Magazine and he is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Tim has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Personal Injury Litigation.

Tim regularly practices in Chester County with offices in Kennett Square and West Chester. Tim also helps clients with Personal Injury cases in neighboring counties including Bucks County, Delaware County, Lancaster County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.

Notable Representations

  • Car Accident – Chester County, PA – Settlement in excess of one million dollars for a client who sustained serious foot injuries following a broad-side collision between a Corvette and an SUV that failed to yield while turning left.
  • Truck Accident – Chester County, PA – Settlement in excess of one million dollars when a car was rear ended by a tractor trailer resulting in neck injuries and surgery.
  • Car Accident – Underinsurance Claim – Philadelphia, PA – Mediated settlement in excess of 1.5 million dollars for a client who sustained neurological injuries in a car accident.
  • Car Accident Verdict – Chester County, PA – A broad-side collision resulted in neck and back injuries to client. Insurance company offered a low-ball settlement of $12,000. Chester County jury trial resulted in $50,000 verdict.
  • Car Accident Verdict – Greensboro, NC – $4,250 Allstate Insurance Company offer was rejected and the jury verdict totaled $62,977.21.
  • Medical Malpractice – Operating Room Fire – Cecil County, MD – Operating room fire resulted in first and second degree face and shoulder burns. The case resolved just before trial.
  • Slip and Fall – Lancaster, PA – Tenant fell on steps at an apartment building due to a defective railing. The case settled for six figures prior to trial.
  • Slip and Fall – Chester County, PA – Client slipped and fell in a McDonald’s restaurant due to wet tile floor without mats or warning signs. The case settled for $125,000.
  • Nail Gun Injury – Federal Court – Philadelphia, PA – A construction worker who was seriously injured when a nail gun misfired and shot a three-inch nail into his chest. Legal claims were filed against the nail gun manufacturer alleging that the tool was defective and dangerous because it did not have a safety switch. The case settled prior to trial.

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, LL.M. Trial Advocacy
  • Widener University School of Law, Philadelphia Trial Lawyer’s Award for Trial Advocacy Law Review
  • University of Delaware, Economics

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Super Lawyers Top 100

Brian L. Nagle

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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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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.

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

Community Involvement

Speaking Engagements

  • Recent lecturer and panelists at Widener University School of Law and the Polley Associates Real Estate School

PRACTICE AREAS

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

  • Widener University School of Law
  • The Catholic University of America
    Anthropology

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John F. McKenna

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John F. McKenna

Partner – Trust and Estate Administration and Litigation and Mediation

John heads the firm’s Trust and Estate Litigation Group. He represents clients in all estate and trust matters, complex guardianships, will contests, trust termination and modifications, corporate disputes, contract interpretation, real estate disputes, consumer protection,  and broker liability litigation.

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John heads the firm’s Trust and Estate Litigation Group. He represents clients in all estate and trust matters, complex guardianships, will contests, trust termination and modifications, corporate disputes, contract interpretation, real estate disputes, consumer protection,  and broker liability litigation.

John has also expanded his practice to include private mediation. He has been appointed a Special Master by the Court to hear discovery issues and partition matters. John has also been appointed by the Court to be a receiver for some corporations, as well as an administrator of estates involved in litigation.

John has an AV Preeminent Rating in Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the highest legal ability, and ethical standards rating. He has been consistently selected to the Main Line Today Top Lawyers lists. John was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Trusts and Estates Litigation.

Notable Representations

  • Successfully mediated a dispute between the litigants in an estate matter involving several million dollars in property and assets.
  • Successful in obtaining a guardian for a retired gentleman who had over $4,000,000 in assets.
  • Successfully replaced a corporate trustee for a church whose Elders were seeking substitution due to questionable financial dealings by the initial corporate trustee.
  • Obtained a judgment for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and treble damages for a victim of broker fraud, unfair trade practices and unsuitable investments.
  • Successfully represented large Trust Companies in seeking trust modifications in trusts totaling more than $10,000,000.

Memberships

  • Pennsylvania Bar Association, Probate Section
  • Chester County Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Civil Litigation Section, Business Law Section, Probate and Estates Section, Elder Law Section
  • Chester County Estate Planning Council, Past President
  • John E. Stively American Inn of Court, Charter Member and Master Level Member

Community Involvement

  • Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee Chairman, 2005 – Present
  • Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, Board President, 2009 – 2010
  • Chester County Community Foundation, Board Member, 2018 – Present
  • Chester County Art Association, Past President, 2007 – 2009
  • DNB First Bank Wealth Management, Advisory Board
  • West Goshen Lions Club, President, 1997-1998
  • American Cancer Society, Chester County Chapter

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Why Did You Become a Lawyer?
What is a Will Contest?
What Was Your Most Interesting Case?
Proudest Moment as an Attorney
What Do You Do Outside of Practicing the Law?
My Estate Law Practice
Proudest Moment As An Attorney
My First Job

PRACTICE AREAS

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ADMISSIONS

  • Pennsylvania
  • New Jersey

EDUCATION

  • Temple University School of Law
  • Farleigh Dickinson University
    Psychology

ARTICLES

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AWARDS

  • The Best Lawyers in America©2020, Trusts and Estates Litigation
  • Main Line Today, Top Lawyer
  • Martindale-Hubbel, AV Preeminent Rating
  • Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Louis J. Goffman Award, 2018
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