Real Estate

Nicholas S. Eisel

October 23, 2025 by MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

Nicholas S. Eisel

Associate – Business

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

Katherine A. Isard

February 18, 2025 by Hoppel Design

Katherine A. Isard

Partner – Litigation

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Katherine A. Isard has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, employment disputes, commercial real estate matters, and construction litigation. In her 12 year solo practice, she successfully represented clients in arbitration, state and federal courts, and transactional matters. Katherine’s expertise extends beyond litigation to corporate advisory services, where she assists clients in drafting and negotiating software as a service agreements, master service agreements, and non-disclosure agreements, particularly for technology and private equity clients.

Prior to establishing her own practice, Katherine was a litigation associate at Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg LLP, where she worked on high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract actions, employment litigation, and shareholder derivative suits. She also gained valuable experience in white-collar defense and internal investigations at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, focusing on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance and large-scale document reviews.

Katherine is known for her strategic legal approach, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to manage every aspect of her cases—from client communication to litigation strategy, negotiations, discovery, and trial advocacy.

Clients appreciate Katherine’s deep legal knowledge, practical solutions, and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes. With almost two decades of experience, she remains a trusted legal advisor committed to delivering high-quality representation tailored to her clients’ needs.

Notable Representations

Served as second chair in multi-million-dollar litigation in Texas state court, securing a favorable settlement after partial summary judgment.
Served as second chair in a Pennsylvania state court case, achieving a successful verdict after a three-day bench trial.
Represented home builder in construction defect claims.
Managed internal investigations related to potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations.
Negotiated and drafted key agreements, including Non-Disclosure, Software as a Service (SaaS) contracts and Master Service agreements.

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PRACTICE AREAS

Business and Corporate Law

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law

Litigation Law

Real Estate

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2005)
- Associate Editor, Journal of Constitutional Law
ACLU of Pennsylvania, Pro Bono Research
Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, Pro Bono Law Clerk

ARTICLES/IN THE NEWS

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Daniel R. Losco

August 31, 2022 by Hoppel Design

Daniel R. Losco

Partner – Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Business, Wills, Trusts and Estates

Daniel R. Losco brings 38 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate matters, as well as business transactions, wills, trusts and estates.

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Daniel R. Losco brings 38 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate matters, as well as business transactions, wills, trusts and estates. His clients range from commercial and residential real estate developers, regional lending institutions, condominium associations, local business owners, municipal governments as well as private individuals.

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Ltd., Mr. Losco was the founding partner of Losco & Marconi, P.A., a Delaware civic litigation and transactional law firm established in July, 1995. He served as the City Solicitor for the City of Delaware City from 2000 through 2011 and has served as the current City Solicitor for the City of New Castle, Delaware since 2011. Mr. Losco was recognized in 2010, 2011 and 2012 as a Five Star Wealth Manager in Delaware Today magazine for his work in estate planning and administration.

A native of Pittsburgh, Mr. Losco received his bachelor’s degree from The Pennsylvania State University in 1980 and is a 1984 graduate of the Delaware Law School of Widener University. While in law school, Mr. Losco was a two year member of the law review serving on the Board of Editors of the Delaware Journal of Corporate Law.

Representative clients include First Citizens Community Bank, Old Republic Title Insurance Company, Delle Donne & Associates, Cirillo Brothers, True Access Capital Corporation and National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor Research Fund, Inc. (NCALL) as well as various private individuals, local businesses and condominium/community maintenance associations.

Notable Representations

Secured land use approvals for a 50,000 sq. ft. “flex space” commercial development in Millsboro, Delaware.
Formed a five-unit professional office condominium for a group dentists in the Smyrna, Delaware area.
Assisted the City of New Castle in the conversion of its Board of Adjustment to a citizen board and providng legal and ethical training to the initial citizen members.
Simultaneously settled commerical loans for over $5 million in bridge loan and permanent financing for a new warehouse development in Newark, Delaware.
Successfully negotiated and settled the purchase of multiple properties in the City of Wilmington to establish client’s ownership of an entire city block for redevelopment.
Assisted a builder/developer in negotiations to develop a vertical farm in the City of Wilmington.
Re-wrote the City of New Castle’s Historic Area Commission ordinance to modernize and streamline land use approvals in the City’s nationally recognized historic zone.
Successfully negotiated land development agreements with a national home building company for a 200+ lot development in Kent County, Delaware.
Successfully negotiated a long term commercial lease for a regional bank at property located in Greenville, Delaware.
Successfully defended allegations of financial wrongdoing against a community maintenance association with the Delaware Delaware Common Interest Ownership Act Ombudsman.
Completed negotiations and settlement on the purchase of a “Postal Connections” franchise including settlement of an SBA loan and negotiation of a lease assignment.
Assisted a terminally ill client with expedited estate planning documentation.

Memberships

Delaware Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Delaware Bar Association Real Estate and Personal Property Section; Estates and Trusts Section; Law Practice Management Section; Small Firm and Solo Practice Section; Senior Citizen’s Rights Committee

Community Involvement

American Heart Association, Delaware Affiliate, Board of Directors – 1993 to 1998
American Heart Association, Research Committee Member – 1998 to 2000
New Castle County Head Start – Board of Directors – 1999 to 2009
Christina Cultural Arts Center – Board of Directors and Executive Committee – 2014 to 2020

Publications

“Representing the Elderly: Ethical Challenges”, Delaware Lawyer, Summer, 1989
Contributing Author: Guardianship Handbook published under the auspices of the Delaware Court of Chancery

PRACTICE AREAS

Real Estate

Trust & Estate Litigation

OFFICES

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ADMISSIONS

All Delaware and Pennsylvania State Courts
S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Third Circuit Court of Appeals

EDUCATION

The Pennsylvania State University, B.A., 1980
Delaware Law School of Widener University, J.D., 1984

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John C. Cronin

August 31, 2022 by Hoppel Design

John C. Cronin

Associate – Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Business, and Real Estate

“We convince by our presence” – Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road

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John C. Cronin, Esquire, is an attorney admitted in the State of Delaware, focusing his practice on Estate Planning and Estate Administration. He also has experience in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Law, International Corporate Transactional Law, and Business Formation and Governance.

J.C. is a proud native of Delaware. He graduated from Newark High School in 1999 and then attended Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland where he received his B.A. in History and International Studies in 2003. J.C. graduated from Tulane University with his J.D. and M.B.A. in 2008, and was admitted to the Delaware Bar in 2010.

When not at work, J.C. enjoys travel, reading, genealogy, spending time with his wife, and raising his children.

PRACTICE AREAS

Estate Administration

Estate Planning

Real Estate

OFFICES

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ADMISSIONS

Delaware

EDUCATION

Washington College, B.A. in History and International Studies, 2003
Tulane University, J.D. and M.B.A., 2008

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Mary Kay Gaver

April 5, 2022 by Hoppel Design

Mary Kay Gaver

Partner – Business Department

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Mary Kay Gaver is a Partner in MacElree Harvey’s Business Department, where she represents clients in a broad range of real estate, lending, and commercial transactions. Mary Kay has extensive experience advising businesses, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations, Mary Kay provides practical and strategic counsel designed to help clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Her practice spans all aspects of banking and finance law, business law, mergers and acquisitions, transition planning for closely held businesses, nonprofit governance and real property law. She regularly assists clients with entity formation, contract negotiation, financing arrangements, and in the purchase, sale, development and leasing of commercial properties.

Mary Kay joined the firm in 2016, bringing with her a deep understanding of both the business and legal considerations that drive successful transactions.

PRACTICE AREAS

Banking & Finance Law

Business and Corporate Law

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nonprofits and Charitable Organizations

Real Estate

Real Estate & Land Use Law

OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania
Maryland

EDUCATION

University of Maryland School of Law
Loyola University of Maryland, B.A. in Political Science

ARTICLES

New Guidelines on Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

SBA Loans Deferments

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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!

Incredibly Well-Connected

If you need to navigate a zoning case in Chester County, Matt McKeon is who you want in your corner. He provided expert guidance and was so meticulously over-prepared that the hearing itself was a cake walk. His deep knowledge of variances and permitting is undeniable. He is incredibly well-connected and knows exactly how to get things done locally. For anyone dealing with land use issues, he is the definitive choice.