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For more than 145 years, MacElree Harvey has built a reputation for providing exceptional legal counsel while fostering a workplace where talented professionals can thrive. 

Our success is driven by the people who make up our firm, and we are committed to creating an environment that values collaboration, professional development, and meaningful client relationships.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking experienced and motivated professionals to join our team. 

We are currently hiring attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative professionals who are passionate about delivering outstanding client service and making a meaningful impact.

Why Join MacElree Harvey?

At MacElree Harvey, you’ll become part of a team that believes great work happens through collaboration, mentorship, and shared success. Whether you’re an experienced legal professional or looking to take the next step in your career, you’ll find opportunities to grow while working alongside respected attorneys and dedicated colleagues.

Our team members enjoy:

• The opportunity to work on sophisticated, challenging, and rewarding legal matters.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A collaborative and supportive culture that encourages professional growth and career development.
• A workplace consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for its positive culture and employee experience.
• The opportunity to build lasting relationships with colleagues and clients while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

A Culture Built on Excellence

At MacElree Harvey, our people are our greatest asset. We invest in talented professionals who share our commitment to excellence, integrity, client service, and teamwork. We believe that when our employees succeed, our clients and our firm succeed as well.

Our collaborative environment encourages continuous learning, open communication, and the opportunity to develop professionally at every stage of your career. We take pride in fostering a culture where individuals are supported, respected, and empowered to achieve their goals.

Join Our Team

If you (or someone in your network) is looking for a new opportunity, visit macelree.com/careers. 

MacElree Harvey is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer, maintaining this status for multiple consecutive years.

The Top Workplaces award is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential survey. The survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including employees’ feelings of being respected and supported, opportunities for growth, leadership effectiveness, workplace connection, and overall engagement.

Because the award is determined solely by employee feedback, it serves as a meaningful reflection of the experiences of the individuals who help shape the firm’s culture every day. The recognition highlights MacElree Harvey’s continued commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining talented professionals while maintaining an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and connected to the firm’s mission.

“We are honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace for another year,” said Michelle Foster, CEO of MacElree Harvey. “This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from our employees. Their feedback reflects the culture we have worked hard to build, rooted in collaboration, trust, professional growth, and a shared commitment to doing meaningful work for our clients.

For more than 145 years, MacElree Harvey has served individuals, families, and businesses throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware, building a reputation for exceptional client service, strong community involvement, and a workplace culture that values its people.

The complete list of 2026 Top Workplace winners is available through The Philadelphia Inquirer, with rankings to be announced later this year.

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Table of Experts, with Partner Andrew R. Silverman representing the Firm’s Business Department in a discussion on how law firms can provide meaningful value to regional businesses.

In the feature, Silverman discussed MacElree Harvey’s approach to serving business clients, emphasizing that the Firm’s work is rooted in a genuine investment in each client’s long-term success. Rather than viewing client matters as a series of isolated tasks or transactions, MacElree Harvey’s Business Department works to understand each client’s broader goals, including growth, scalability, cost savings, innovation, and continuity.

“Our ‘Why’ is rooted in a genuine enjoyment of the work itself,” Silverman shared. “When we tackle a project for a regional employer, for example, we are contributing to its revenue generation and scalability, its cost savings, the creation of local jobs, and the promotion of innovation.”

Silverman explained that this philosophy translates directly into the way the Business Department advises clients. Whether assisting with mergers and acquisitions, tax reorganizations, corporate structuring, governance matters, or other business needs, the team begins by understanding not only what a client wants to accomplish, but why that goal matters to the organization.

“When we understand our client’s why, we can deliver solutions that don’t just solve a legal or financial problem but actually propel its broader mission,” Silverman said.

The discussion also highlighted the important role mid-sized, regional law firms can play in handling sophisticated business matters. Silverman noted that MacElree Harvey combines experienced counsel, modern legal technology, and direct senior attorney involvement with the accessibility and flexibility of a regional firm. For business clients, that means high-level legal guidance delivered by attorneys who are closely involved from start to finish.

Silverman also addressed the future of legal services, particularly the shift from cost-focused billing models toward value-focused client relationships. He emphasized that businesses benefit from transparency, efficiency, and counsel who are focused on outcomes rather than simply time spent.

“We would much rather be value partners who provide the price certainty and transparency that allows our clients to plan their growth without looking over their shoulder at the clock,” Silverman said.

Looking ahead, Silverman described MacElree Harvey’s desired impact on the regional business community as one measured by long-term relationships and client growth. He expressed the goal of helping businesses build the legal and strategic foundations needed to expand, create jobs, develop new technologies, and remain rooted in the region.

“I view my clients’ challenges as my own,” Silverman said. “I want our lasting impact to be measured by the longevity of our relationships.”

Andrew R. Silverman is a Partner in MacElree Harvey’s Business Department. He focuses his practice on advising business owners and stakeholders through every stage of the corporate lifecycle, including mergers and acquisitions, intercompany disputes, corporate governance, business tax, and strategic structuring and restructuring of entities.

We are proud to announce that 13 attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists. 

These prestigious designations, awarded by Thomson Reuters, recognize outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition, with no more than five percent of attorneys in each state selected for Super Lawyers and 2.5 percent selected for Rising Stars.

This year’s honorees represent a wide range of practice areas, including business litigation, business and corporate law, land use and zoning, criminal defense, family law, personal injury, general litigation, estate and probate, and trusts and estates. Several attorneys have earned recognition for more than a decade, reflecting the firm’s depth of experience, long-standing leadership, and continued commitment to serving clients across Pennsylvania and Delaware.

2026 Super Lawyers®

• Robert A. Burke – Business Litigation
  Recognized for 12 years
• Harry J. DiDonato – Business & Corporate Law
  Recognized for 16 years
• J. Charles Gerbron, Jr. – Land Use & Zoning Law
  Recognized for 5 years
• Peter E. Kratsa – Criminal Defense
  Recognized for 6 years
• Brian L. Nagle – Land Use & Zoning Law
  Recognized for 14 years
• Lance J. Nelson – Family Law
  Recognized for 16 years
• Timothy F. Rayne – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  Recognized for 18 years
  Top 100: Pennsylvania Super Lawyers; Top 100: Philadelphia Super Lawyers

2026 Rising Stars

• Patrick J. Boyer – Family Law
  Recognized for 6 years
• Matthew C. Cooper – Business & Corporate Law
  Recognized for 4 years
• Caroline G. Donato – Criminal Defense
  Recognized for 9 years
• Brian J. Forgue – Family Law
  Recognized for 9 years
• Patrick J. Gallo, Jr. – General Litigation
  Recognized for 12 years
• Frank W. Hosking III – Family Law
  Recognized for 1 year

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. is a full-service law firm with offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with reliable representation across a broad range of practice areas, including business and corporate law, criminal defense, family law, litigation, personal injury, real estate and land use, and trusts and estates. We believe in Initiative in Practice® and delivering results for every client, in every matter, every day.

For more information, visit www.macelree.com.

MacElree Harvey is proud to spotlight Recent Communications, Inc. in recognition of Small Business Week. As a local, family-owned business, Recent Communications has spent more than 25 years helping organizations throughout the region implement reliable, secure, and customized communication solutions with a strong emphasis on personal service and long-term partnership.

After prior experience with a large national provider, our firm transitioned to Recent Communications in search of a more responsive and client-focused experience. Their team works closely with organizations to design customized communication solutions, provide transparent pricing, optimize systems for long-term performance, and deliver tailored staff training and ongoing technical support.

Leading Recent Communications is Managing Partner Charlotte Conroy, MBA, whose experience spans both global corporate leadership and family business ownership. With a background leading billion-dollar brands at a Fortune 500 company, Charlotte brings a thoughtful and relationship-focused approach to the company’s continued growth and success.

As a firm led by CEO Michelle Foster, MacElree Harvey values the opportunity to support and work alongside women-led businesses making a meaningful impact throughout our local community.

We are grateful for our partnership with Recent Communications and proud to recognize their team during Small Business Week. We encourage our community to continue supporting the local businesses that help our region grow and thrive. Learn more about Recent Communications and their services at recentcom.com.