Patrick J. Boyer
Partner – Family Law
Patrick J. Boyer concentrates his practice on family law. He advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, and domestic violence. In addition, Patrick assists his clients with issues involving guardianship and third-party visitation. He is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania and works out of the firm’s Centreville, Delaware office.
Patrick is a partner in MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group. He has extensive experience litigating and resolving all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and protection from abuse proceedings. Patrick has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers, and has been recognized by his peers as Top Lawyer for Delaware Family Law in Delaware Today since 2019.
Before joining MacElree Harvey, Patrick was a law clerk to two Judges in the Delaware Family Court. Since joining the firm in 2014, Patrick has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Patrick was selected by the Delaware Family Court to represent child support obligors facing the prospect of incarceration and parents facing the prospect of termination of parental rights. He also served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association and has presented at several continuing legal education seminars for other attorneys.
Patrick is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and can handle matters in both states. His approach is strategic and practical. He works with his clients to understand their goals and educate the client on the Family Court process, their legal rights and obligations, and the range of possible outcomes for their case. Patrick uses his vast knowledge of family law, procedure, and the Court system to develop and execute a plan to achieve the client’s goals either through a favorable settlement or litigation. Patrick is an accomplished trial lawyer, and possesses superior oral and written advocacy skills. Patrick also has extensive appellate experience in the Delaware Supreme Court, where his advocacy has led to the reversal of several Family Court decisions.
Patrick grew up in Delaware and is a graduate of Salesianum High School, La Salle University, and the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He is an avid golfer. Patrick enjoys watching the Phillies, trivia, running, and spending time with his wife, son, and daughter.
Speaking Engagements
- 2019 Bench and Bar
- 2016: Identifying and Handling Conflict Issues in Family Law Matters CLE
- 2016: Fundamentals of Family Law: Protection from Abuse CLE
- 2015: Family Law Update CLE
Memberships
- Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair 2015-2016
- Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section, Vice Chair 2014-2015
- Chester County Bar Association
- Melson-Arsht American Inn of Court
- St. Thomas More Society
Videos
PRACTICE AREAS
OFFICES
ADMISSIONS
- Delaware, May 2013
- Pennsylvania, November 2013
EDUCATION
- Salesianum High School, Wilmington, DE Class of 2005
- La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA Class of 2009, Political Science and History
- Penn State Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, PA, Class of 2012
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IN THE NEWS
AWARDS
- Delaware Today Top Lawyer 2019-2023
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2021-2023
