After graduating from St. Joseph's University with a degree in political science, Mary Ann worked for the late Senator John Heinz, researching federal grants for his constituents. Here she discovered that many people are unfamiliar with their basic constitutional rights. This inspired Mary Ann to pursue a law degree from the Widener University School of Law. Mary Ann's parents instilled in her a belief that education is essential for personal growth and progress in society, and she wanted to help people become more knowledgeable about their own rights. "Practicing law allows me to work toward this goal," she says.

Mary Ann went on to establish a well-respected family law practice. At MacElree Harvey she concentrates on divorce, support, custody and adoption, and estate planning and administration. Mary Ann also handles real estate and general litigation. As a member of the Pennsylvania Council of Mediators and the Delaware Alternative Dispute Resolution committee, Mary Ann is able to provide alternative dispute resolution and mediation as an option for client matters. The Delaware Family Courts have appointed Mary Ann as a guardian ad litem to represent children's best interests in legal proceedings.

In addition to being a member of the Delaware and Pennsylvania Bar Associa-tions, Mary Ann has served on the Board of Directors of the Chester County Bar Association. She has also served on several civic boards of directors, including the Kennett Square YMCA, Chester County Futures, and the Kennett Township Planning Commission.

Mary Ann also continues to believe in and support education. She has taught classes in aqua-kinetics at the YMCA, and volunteers with the Continuing Educa-tion Department of Longwood Gardens. She also designs flowers for weddings and other celebrations, and has created arrangements for events at Winterthur Museum & Country Estate, Hagley Museum, and the Wilmington Country Club.

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West Chester, PA 19381–0660
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