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Brian J. Forgue

November 15, 2016 by Hoppel Design

Brian J. Forgue

Partner – Family Law and Commercial, Banking and Finance Litigation

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

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  • The Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, Juris Doctor
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ARTICLES

Cryptocurrency in Divorce: How to Deal with Digital Assets

Is My Spouse Entitled To A Piece of My Inheritance If We Divorce?

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Marital Debts And Bankruptcy: Understanding New Rules On Old Obligations

How Are Child and Spousal Support Obligations Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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IN THE NEWS

23 Attorneys Named as Main Line Today Top Lawyers 2022

18 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars 2022

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Names New Shareholders and Partners

Main Line Today Named 24 MacElree Attorneys as Top Lawyers 2021

14 MacElree Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List in 2021

27 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named to Main Line Today’s 2020 Top Lawyers List

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

26 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Named 2019 Top Lawyers by Main Line Today

Disclosing Before Closing

MacElree Harvey Welcomes New Associate Attorney Brian J. Forgue

AWARDS

Brian J. Forgue, Avvo Clients Choice Award 2019
Brian J. Forgue, 2019 Pennsylvania Rising Star
Brian J. Forgue
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Wilmington, DE 19807
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