Michael G. Louis photo

17 West Miner Street
Box 660
West Chester, PA 19381– 0660

d | 610.840.0228
p | 610.436.0100
c | 610.836.2477
f | 610.430.7885

mlouis@macelree.com

 

 
Partner

Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
Real Estate

Education
University of Delaware
(Double Major: English, Political Science)

Dickinson School of Law


Professional Experience
Michael primarily practices in commercial litigation, including obtaining or defending actions for preliminary injunctions, filing confessions of judgment for money or possession for lenders and commercial landlords, and filing mechanic's liens. He handles bankruptcy work for creditors and also has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures, collections and loan workouts, general counsel work and real estate litigation.

Michael is licensed to practice in all Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts.


Memberships
Currently, Michael serves as President of the Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation. He is a
Past President of the West Chester Lions Club. For these and other community contributions, Michael
was honored as a "Community Hero Torchbearer" – carrying the Olympic torch through West Chester, Pennsylvania, on its way to the Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Michael is a member of the BNI Referral Network and a member of both the Pennsylvania and Chester County Bar Associations.


Articles
Adjustable Rate Mortgages - September 2006
Less of a Waiting Game: The 2005 Bankruptcy Act and Commercial Landlords - November 2005
Major Changes to the Pennsylvania Mechanics' Lien Law - October 2006
More Positive Changes for Creditors from the 2005 Bankruptcy Act - February 2006
Playing Favorites? The 2005 Bankruptcy Act and Preference Litigation - December 2005
What Can You Do When You Owe More On Your Property Than It Is Worth? - March 2008