MacElree Harvey, Ltd. was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Table of Experts, with Partner Andrew R. Silverman representing the Firm’s Business Department in a discussion on how law firms can provide meaningful value to regional businesses.
In the feature, Silverman discussed MacElree Harvey’s approach to serving business clients, emphasizing that the Firm’s work is rooted in a genuine investment in each client’s long-term success. Rather than viewing client matters as a series of isolated tasks or transactions, MacElree Harvey’s Business Department works to understand each client’s broader goals, including growth, scalability, cost savings, innovation, and continuity.
“Our ‘Why’ is rooted in a genuine enjoyment of the work itself,” Silverman shared. “When we tackle a project for a regional employer, for example, we are contributing to its revenue generation and scalability, its cost savings, the creation of local jobs, and the promotion of innovation.”
Silverman explained that this philosophy translates directly into the way the Business Department advises clients. Whether assisting with mergers and acquisitions, tax reorganizations, corporate structuring, governance matters, or other business needs, the team begins by understanding not only what a client wants to accomplish, but why that goal matters to the organization.
“When we understand our client’s why, we can deliver solutions that don’t just solve a legal or financial problem but actually propel its broader mission,” Silverman said.
The discussion also highlighted the important role mid-sized, regional law firms can play in handling sophisticated business matters. Silverman noted that MacElree Harvey combines experienced counsel, modern legal technology, and direct senior attorney involvement with the accessibility and flexibility of a regional firm. For business clients, that means high-level legal guidance delivered by attorneys who are closely involved from start to finish.
Silverman also addressed the future of legal services, particularly the shift from cost-focused billing models toward value-focused client relationships. He emphasized that businesses benefit from transparency, efficiency, and counsel who are focused on outcomes rather than simply time spent.
“We would much rather be value partners who provide the price certainty and transparency that allows our clients to plan their growth without looking over their shoulder at the clock,” Silverman said.
Looking ahead, Silverman described MacElree Harvey’s desired impact on the regional business community as one measured by long-term relationships and client growth. He expressed the goal of helping businesses build the legal and strategic foundations needed to expand, create jobs, develop new technologies, and remain rooted in the region.
“I view my clients’ challenges as my own,” Silverman said. “I want our lasting impact to be measured by the longevity of our relationships.”
Andrew R. Silverman is a Partner in MacElree Harvey’s Business Department. He focuses his practice on advising business owners and stakeholders through every stage of the corporate lifecycle, including mergers and acquisitions, intercompany disputes, corporate governance, business tax, and strategic structuring and restructuring of entities.
