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Attorney Spotlight: Brian L. Nagle | Chair of Land Use & Zoning Department at MacElree Harvey
1. Where were you born and raised?I was born and raised in West Chester, Pennsylvania, which is also where I now have my office at MacElree Harvey. It’s great to serve the community I’ve always called home. 2. What did you want to be when you grew up?As a kid, I dreamed of being a police officer or an FBI ...
Employment Law Update May 2025
In May, a local school district gets hit with an Equal Pay Act jury verdict, and federal judges strike down actions from the previous and current presidential administrations as overreaching. Get the details in this month’s update. Jury Awards $165K to Female Teachers in Equal Pay Act Case Against Central Bucks School District A Pennsylvania jury awarded $165,000 in damages ...
Dealing with Domestic Violence in Family Law
Domestic violence issues arise frequently in Delaware family law. A victim of domestic violence should know that they can seek an immediate Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order to safeguard themselves and their children. In an emergency, a victim can and should request an order barring the abuser from having any contact with them. Emergency PFA Orders in Delaware can grant ...
13 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
West Chester, PA | May 25, 2025 — MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 editions of Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars, prestigious designations awarded by Thomson Reuters. These honors reflect outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition, with no more than five percent of attorneys in each state selected for ...
MacElree Harvey Named a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer
WEST CHESTER, PA | May 18, 2025 – MacElree Harvey is proud to announce its recognition as a 2025 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer. This esteemed honor is based on employee feedback collected through a third-party survey conducted by Energage, LLC, highlighting the firm’s commitment to fostering a supportive and high-performing work environment. In the 2025 rankings, MacElree Harvey ...
Lisa Comber Hall Affiliates with MacElree Harvey, Ltd. as Of Counsel
West Chester, Pennsylvania | May 16, 2025 – MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is pleased to announce that attorney Lisa Comber Hall has affiliated with the firm as Of Counsel. A recognized authority in estate planning and estate matters, Lisa brings decades of experience guiding generations of families through complex legal proceedings with clarity and care. Lisa holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in ...
Why I Work at MacElree Harvey Employee Spotlight – Matthew Cooper
Why did you choose to work at MacElree Harvey? I chose MacElree Harvey because of its deep roots in Chester County and its reputation as a full-service law firm with rich traditions. The firm’s commitment to serving the community and its ability to handle sophisticated legal matters made it an ideal place for me to grow professionally. What makes you ...
Employment Law Update April 2025
April 2025 brought fundamental shifts in employment law brought about by the new presidential administration, and a notable Pennsylvania federal court decision in the area of disability protections relating to medical marijuana. See the latest developments below. Trump Executive Order to End Use of Disparate Impact in Federal Discrimination Cases President Donald Trump signed an executive order dismantling the use ...
