MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

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  • Established in 1973
  • Firm Size 48
  • Initiative in Practice

  • Peer Reviews

    4.6/5.0 (146)
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About this firm

For more than a century, MacElree Harvey, Ltd. has provided trusted legal counsel to individuals and organizations throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. Based in Chester County, the firm combines the resources of a large practice with the attentive service clients expect from a local team. MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is structured around four departments—Business, Litigation, Estate Planning and Administration, and Land Use and Zoning—so clients can work with attorneys who understand both the details and the bigger picture. The firm serves clients across southeastern Pennsylvania, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties, and throughout Delaware, including Wilmington and Centreville. Its practice areas span family law, estate planning and administration, estate and Orphans’ Court disputes, corporate and nonprofit matters, personal injury and medical malpractice, criminal law, employment issues, banking and finance, debtor-creditor matters, real estate, environmental concerns, commercial litigation, immigration, zoning and land development, intellectual property, tax, and university housing development. MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is known for initiative—earned through consistent, hardworking service and a commitment to delivering results.

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Areas of Practice (11)

  • Banking and Finance
  • Business and Corporate Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Employment Law
  • Estate, Trust and Elder Law
  • Family Law
  • Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Real Estate and Land Use
  • Taxation, Tax Planning and Tax Controversy
  • Labor and Employment

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Lance Nelson
Partner
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West Chester, PA

Post-Nuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Settlement Agreements, Jurisdictional Disputes, Protection From Abuse, Alimony, Divorce, Legal Custody, Mediation, Child Support, Professional Malpractice, Litigation, Adoption, Equitable Distribution, Family Law, Business Valuations, Arbitration, APL/Spousal Support, Child Custody, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate View More

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Leo Gibbons
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West Chester, PA

Banking & Finance, Commercial Litigation, Banking & Finance Litigation, Business Law, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Insolvency, Collections View More

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Peter Kratsa
Partner
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West Chester, PA

Post-Nuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Settlement Agreements, Equitable Distribution, Protection From Abuse, Divorce, Legal Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Corporate Compliance, Investigations, and Criminal Defense, Federal & White Collar Crimes Defense, DUI & DWI Defense, APL/Spousal Support, Adoption, Violent Crimes Criminal Defense, Alimony, Child Custody, Drug Crimes & Offenses Defense, Juvenile Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, Family Law View More

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Louis Teti
Partner
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West Chester, PA

Estates & Trusts, Essential Estate Planning, Estate & Trust Litigation, Elder Law, Taxation, Wills and Probate View More

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Robert Burke
Partner
4.5
1 Review
West Chester, PA

Guardianships, Trademark & Trade Secret Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation, Banking & Finance Litigation, Banking & Finance, Self-Insured Corporate Defense, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Estate & Trust Litigation, Labour and Employment, Estate Planning View More

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Michael Louis
Partner
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West Chester, PA

Banking & Finance Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Real Estate, Commercial Real Estate, Collections View More

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Caroline G. Donato
Partner
1.0
1 Review
West Chester, PA

Corporate Compliance, Investigations, and Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Drug Crimes & Offenses Defense, DUI & DWI Defense, Federal & White Collar Crimes Defense, Juvenile Defense, Sex Crimes Defense, Taxation, Violent Crimes Criminal Defense View More

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Brian Forgue
Partner
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West Chester, PA

Banking & Finance Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Employment Law, Family Law, Family Law Mediation, Litigation Law View More

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (146 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Peter Kratsa by a General Counsel on 06/20/13 in Criminal Law

    I have known Peter personally and professionally for over 20 years. He he is conscientious, knowledgeable and responsive. He is the first person in his field that I think of to refer business because I know he will exceed my clients expectations.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Peter Kratsa by a Principal on 06/12/13 in Criminal Defense

    Peter is a tremendous attorney, he works hard, is ethical and studies the law at all times. Peter is highly respected as an advocate, his achieved great results for his client and is well regarded by the Bench. I highly recommend and endorse this at... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Partner on 03/12/26 in Litigation

    I have known P.J. for years, both professionally and personally. He and I have served together on multiple boards of directors together, and I can attest to his integrity in that context. As to his professional skills, P.J. was opposing counsel on... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Partner on 03/05/26 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Partner on 02/27/26 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Managing Partner on 02/24/26 in Litigation

    Mr. Gallo is a respected attorney who displays both legal and practical skills. He is a leader within the Bar and in his community.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Attorney on 02/24/26 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Patrick Gallo by a Attorney on 02/24/26 in Litigation

    PJ is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney, I have always been impressed by his legal expertise, very strong work ethic, and his client communication skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Tiffany Shrenk by a Attorney on 01/30/25 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joseph Bellinghieri by a Managing Partner on 02/20/15 in Estate Planning

    Joe is an excellent lawyer. We became acquainted in a trust case representing separate sisters on the same side. I have worked with and against Joe in other matters, and refer clients to Joe and feel very comfortable doing so. Joe is an very capab... Read more

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