Trust & Estate Litigation

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

Hockessin, DE

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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Carolina Heinle

May 30, 2021 by Hoppel Design

Carolina Heinle

Partner – Estate Planning and Administration

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Carolina focuses her practice on Estate Planning and Administration. She has almost 15 years of experience designing and implementing estate plans for clients from a wide range of financial backgrounds and often works with several generations of the same family. Her practice involves advising clients on state and federal taxes, life insurance and retirement plans, lifetime gifting and asset protection planning. With the assistance of experienced paralegals, she handles all stages of the administration process. Carolina is also experienced in the areas of Trust and Estate Litigation and Business Succession Planning.

Carolina is a graduate of Tower Hill School and attended Haverford College and Yale University Divinity School before graduating cum laude from Villanova University School of Law. Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Carolina was a Partner with Crossland, Heinle & Bryde and an Associate at Crossland & Associates and Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association
Delaware State Bar Association:
- Estates and Trusts Section
- Women and the Law Section

Community Involvement

The Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities, Inc.
The Kennett Flash, Board Member

PRACTICE AREAS

Estate Planning

Estates & Trusts Law

Tax Law

Trust & Estate Litigation

OFFICES

Hockessin, DE

ADMISSIONS

Delaware
Pennsylvania

EDUCATION

Haverford College, B.A. Philosophy
Yale University Divinity School, M.A. Religion and Ethics
Villanova University School of Law, J.D. cum laude

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John F. McKenna

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

John F. McKenna

Partner – Trust and Estate Administration and Litigation and Mediation

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John practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration and also co-chairs the firm’s Pennsylvania Mediation and Arbitration Group, along with past Chester County Court of Common Pleas Judge Louis Mincarelli. John has mediated and arbitrated over one hundred matters in his thirty-seven-year career. These matters include estate and trust matters, complex guardianships, real estate disputes, consumer protection, will contests, trust termination and modifications, corporate disputes, contract interpretation and broker liability litigation.

John has also 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 a AV Preeminent Rating in Martindale – Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, the highest legal ability, and ethical standards rating. John has been constantly selected to the Main Line Today Top Lawyers lists. John was also selected by his peers for inclusion of The Best Lawyers in America in the field of Trusts and Estate 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 substation due to questionable financial dealings by the initial corporate trustee.
Obtained a judgement for reimbursement of attorneys’ fees and treble damages for a victim of broker fraud, unfair trade practices and unsuitable investments.

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

Notable Business Community Service

Chester County Bar Foundation – Past President 2000
Chester County Bar Association – Past President 2004
Legal Aid of Southeastern PA, Past Board President 2009 – 2010
Chester County Community Foundation, Board Member, 2018 – 2024
Chester County Art Association, Past President 2007 – 2009
DNB First Bank Wealth Management, Advisory Board
West Goshen Lions Club, Past President, 1997 – 1998
American Cancer Society, Chester County Chapter

PRACTICE AREAS

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Commercial Litigation

Estates & Trusts Law

Guardianships

Litigation Law

Mediation and Arbitration

Trust & Estate Litigation

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania
New Jersey

EDUCATION

Temple University School of Law
Farleigh Dickinson University
Psychology

ARTICLES

Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!

IN THE NEWS

MacElree Harvey Law Firm Grows Mediation and Arbitration Practice – MH MA

12 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named as Best Lawyers® 2023

AWARDS

Pennsylvania Bar Foundation, Louis J. Goffman Award, 2018

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Patrick J. Gallo, Jr.

Partner – Civil and Commercial Litigation

“Patrick’s meticulous preparation and proactive approach to case study make him someone you would covet for representation; furthermore, he made himself readily available for questions and seemed to have a genuine interest in my concerns regarding the case.” – Client Review from Avvo

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P.J. is a seasoned civil and commercial litigation attorney with extensive experience representing businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex disputes and high-stakes litigation. P.J. provides strategic, results-driven advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Businesses and individuals rely on P.J. for practical legal strategies that protect their operations, reputation, and financial interests.

Over the course of his career, P.J. has successfully handled a wide array of matters, including:

Breach of contract disputes
Construction litigation
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Business torts and fraud claims
Commercial and residential real estate disputes
Insurance coverage and bad faith actions
Employment litigation (e.g. wage and non-compete claims)
Estate and fiduciary litigation (e.g. will contests, trust disputes and guardianships)

P.J. is known for his meticulous case preparation, strong negotiation skills, and persuasive courtroom advocacy. P.J.’s goal for his clients is simple: resolve disputes efficiently while positioning clients for long-term success. Whether advocating in trial, arbitration, or mediation, P.J. delivers responsive service and determined representation.

Since 2015, P.J. has been consistently selected to the Pennsylvania Rising Stars list published by Super Lawyers Magazine. Only 2.5% of all lawyers in Pennsylvania receive this honor. P.J. has also been featured on Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers list published by Main Line Today Magazine since 2016. He also won 2022 VISTA Millennial Superstar for his achievements and contributions. In 2025, P.J. was featured on Executive Leaders Radio show, “Building through Empathy, Passion, and Hard Work”.

P.J. is a graduate of Widener University School of Law and West Chester University, where he played football for the Golden Rams. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and has been admitted in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Outside the practice of law, P.J. enjoys spending time with his wife, Meredith, and their three sons, Patrick, Gabe, and Graham.

Notable Recent Representations

Lead trial counsel representing a group of mushroom growers who were alleged to have engaged in an antitrust civil conspiracy to fix mushroom prices provided to Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. After a three-week trial in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in which Winn-Dixie was seeking millions, the jury returned a defense verdict that was successfully defended on appeal to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Obtained millions on behalf of client in a complex commercial contract dispute in a hotly contested case.
Represented business owners in high stakes shareholder disputes resulting in successfully negotiated buyouts.
Successfully represented a multi-million dollar privately held corporation in a breach of warranty claim filed against an international manufacturer involving a significant capital investment the corporation made in commercial products that were defective resulting in a substantial settlement recovery.
Successfully represented a commercial developer in a multi-million dollar dispute over defects in the design and construction of a new commercial office building resulting in a significant confidential settlement for the developer.
Successfully represented a leading national builder of high performance modular commercial structures in a breach of contract action asserted against a general contractor.
Served as lead counsel for a multi-million dollar company in an action asserted against a major international reinsurance company for the recovery of insurance as a third party beneficiary, which resulted in a favorable confidential settlement.
Successfully represented numerous homebuyers and sellers in disputes over misrepresentations and violations of the Real Estate Settlement Disclosure Law.
Successfully represented beneficiary in removal proceedings concerning the executor.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association
Delaware County Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Tri-County County Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce
Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry

Community Involvement

Coventry Youth Football and Cheer Association, President (2021-present) and Coach
Volunteer Wrestling and Baseball Coach
Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County, Board of Directors (2018-2025)
Chester County Community Foundation, Imprints Steering Committee
Chester County Bar Foundation, Fellow
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Wills for Heroes
Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Birth Certificate Clinic, Volunteer
Chester County High School Mock Trial Competition, Volunteer
West Chester University Law Alumni Association
West Chester Area YMCA, Board of Directors (2018)

Leadership

Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors (2022-2025 and 2016-2018)
Chester County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Division Chair (2017)
Chester County Bar Association, Diversity Committee
Chester County Bar Association, Judicial Evaluation Committee (2026-present)
Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee
Chester County Bar Association, Advocacy Academy Graduate (2015)
Pennsylvania Bar Association, YLD Executive Council (Former Zone 9 Co-Chair)
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Bar Leadership Institute Graduate (2016)
Leadership Chester County Graduate (2016)

Publication

Reforming the Business of Charter Schools in Pennsylvania, 2014 BYU Educ. & L.J. 207 (2014) (cited in Pennsylvania Supreme Justice David N. Wecht’s concurring opinion in Pocono Mountain School District v. Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2016 WL 7449250 (Pa. 2016))
Subsequent Purchaser-User of a Newly Constructed Home Beware (Feb. 2015)
Does Insurance Cover Contractors for Claims of Defective Work? (2016)

PRACTICE AREAS

Banking & Finance Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Employment Law

Insurance Coverage Disputes

Intellectual Property Litigation

Litigation Law

Product Liability

Trust & Estate Litigation

OFFICES

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

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

EDUCATION

J.D., Widener University School of Law
B.A., West Chester University, magna cum laude

ARTICLES

West Chester, PA

IN THE NEWS

Application of Privilege in the Era of Generative AI

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

AWARDS

William J. Gallagher

February 5, 2015 by Hoppel Design

William J. Gallagher

Of Counsel – Litigation and Estates

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William J. Gallagher has been practicing law and serving the community for over 60 years. His practice focuses on general litigation and estates.

Mr. Gallagher currently serves on the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania and is a past president of the organization. He is also a member of the Chester County Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee and Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Legal Services to the Public Committee. Additionally, Mr. Gallagher served as Board Chair for the Chester County Community Foundation from 2014 to 2016.

A longtime resident of Kennett Square, Mr. Gallagher has also served as zoning hearing board solicitor for the Kennett Township for over forty years.

A graduate of La Salle University, Mr. Gallagher received his law degree from Villanova University.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Association, Pro Bono Committee, and Past President
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Legal Services to the Public Committee, Senior Lawyers Committee and Investigation Panel of Judicial Evaluation Commission
American Bar Association

Previous Memberships

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Disciplinary Board Hearing Officer

Community Involvement

Chester County Community Foundation, Board Chair, 2014-2016
Recipient of the Chester County Community Foundation’s 2010 Door Opener Award

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PRACTICE AREAS

Commercial Litigation

Estates & Trusts Law

Litigation Law

Personal Injury Law

Professional Malpractice

Trust & Estate Litigation

OFFICES

Kennett Square, PA

West Chester, PA

ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of the United States

EDUCATION

Villanova University School of Law
La Salle University, Government

IN THE NEWS

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

AWARDS

Robert A. Burke

February 4, 2015 by Hoppel Design

Robert A. Burke

Partner – Litigation

Mr. Burke focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation and estate and trust litigation. This includes trial and appellate work in federal, state and international courts. He regularly presents matters before alternative dispute resolution panels and frequently lectures on trial tactics, practice, and procedure. He has appeared before the United States Court of Appeals in both the Third and Sixth Circuits.

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Mr. Burke advises clients in the areas of:

Commercial and corporate litigation
Trust, Estate and Orphans’ Court litigation
Resolution of partnership and shareholder disputes
Intellectual property disputes

Prior to joining MacElree Harvey, Bob was a partner at Blank Rome, a large law firm in Philadelphia, where he worked for fourteen years. Before that, he was associated with a large firm in Northern New Jersey for five years. Following law school, Bob clerked for a Federal District Court Judge in the District of New Jersey.

Notable Representations

Successful resolution of Orphans’ Court dispute over control of charitable organization.
Obtained verdict successfully overturning last will and testament arising out of undue influence.
Obtained injunctive relief to protect client from theft of valuable trade secrets.
Obtained $13.5 million verdict for estate of child killed in fire caused by defective product.
Representation of foreign government regarding protection of assets in United States and over 30 foreign jurisdictions.
Successful resolution of international dispute relating to distribution of life insurance proceeds in excess of $10 million.
Represented major technology firm in the resolution of contentious shareholder litigation.
Obtained a verdict in a bench trial for clients in a veil-piercing case. Plaintiff unsuccessfully sought to impose a $7 million judgment on personal assets of business owners.

Memberships

Chester County Bar Foundation, Board of Directors, 2019-Present
Chester County Bar Association, Board of Directors, 2015-2018
Stively American Inn of Court, President, 2014-Present
Chester County Bar Association, Litigation Section
Philadelphia Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association

Speaking Engagements

November 2018: What to Do and Not to Do as you Enter a Business Dispute
April 2018: Technology in the Courtroom
November 2017: Use of Jury Consultants in Trials Involving Complex Commercial Disputes
Nov. 2015: How to Give Compelling Opening Statements
Oct. 2014: Estate Litigation Practice and Procedures
Jan. 2014: Effective Litigation Techniques
Oct. 2013: Non-Competition Agreements
Oct. 2013: Litigating Commercial Contracts
May 2012: Electronic Discovery in Litigation
Oct. 2011: Protecting Your Business From Litigation
June 2011: Wage and Hour Issues for Businesses
May 2010: Medicare Secondary Reporting and DPW Liens
April 2010: Preparing Written Discovery Responses and Objections
July 2009: Deposition Strategy: Practice and Procedure
Jan. 2009: Benefits and Pitfalls of Arbitration
Jan. 2008: Conducting Discovery in Foreign Countries
Dec. 2007: Good Deals Gone Bad – A Litigator’s Hindsight is Always 20/20
Dec. 2006: Litigators’ Perspective on Corporate Transaction Documents