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Subject to Cross Episode 30:  The Crossfire of Victim Rights and Fundamental Fairness

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In Episode 30 of S2X, prompted by listener feedback, Caroline and Pete discuss the internationally recognized case made famous by popular podcast “Serial” – the case of Adnan Syed.

Summary: Adnan was convicted of first degree murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, and sentenced to life +30 years in jail. Decades later his conviction was vacated and he was released.

Fast forward to March 2023, evidence and procedural mechanisms allowing for victim input have brought the case back to the spotlight and caused quite a stir.

If you were a listener of Serial, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen to Subject to Cross Episode 30 wherever you listen to podcasts and email [email protected] if you have a topic you’d like to hear more about.

Subject to Cross Episode 27: Quick Year Recap

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Back by popular demand…Caroline Donato, Pete Kratsa, and special guest Mary Lawrence of the MacElree Harvey Criminal Defense team are back with a new episode of Subject to Cross podcast.

Stay tuned for more “From the Vault” episodes and new episodes to come on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or SoundCloud.

If you have a topic you’d like to hear more about, email [email protected].

18 MacElree Harvey Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars 2022

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June 8, 2022 – We are pleased to announce that 18 of our attorneys were recognized on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® list for 2022.

Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service and publication, selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas through a rigorous, multi‐phase process that includes:

  • a statewide survey of lawyers
  • an independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff
  • a peer review of candidates by practice area
  • a good-standing and disciplinary check

Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including verdicts and settlements; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; pro bono and community service efforts; and scholarly lectures and writings.

The ultimate objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse list of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for other practitioners and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Approximately 5% of the Pennsylvania Bar received the distinction.

MacElree Harvey attorneys who were named to the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list are:

The 2022 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. Approximately 2.5% of the Pennsylvania Bar received the distinction.

MacElree Harvey attorneys who were named to the 2022 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list are:

In addition, Tim Rayne has been included by Super Lawyers as a 2022 Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Top 100 list is based on those attorneys who obtained the highest points totals in the 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers multi-phase nomination, research, and review process.

“While ultimately we care more about providing quality representation and value to clients,” said CEO Michelle Foster, “…it’s always nice to have our attorneys recognized for excellence by their peers. The honor reflects the high level of respect our attorneys have earned in the legal community for their legal ability, professionalism and integrity.”

Learn more about our selected Super Lawyers®:

PETER E. KRATSA

Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2021 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1993

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: White Collar

BRIAN L. NAGLE

Top Rated Land Use & Zoning Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2013 – 2022

Selected to Rising Stars: 2008, 2010 – 2012

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2001

Practice Areas: Land Use/Zoning, Business/Corporate, Real Estate: Business

TIMOTHY F. RAYNE (Top 100)

Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney in Kennett Square, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1995

Practice Areas: Personal Injury – General: Plaintiff

 

JOSEPH A. BELLINGHIERI

Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1991

Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Tax: Consumer, Business/Corporate

PATRICK BOYER

Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Centerville, DE

Selected to Rising Stars: 2021 – 2022

Licensed in Delaware Since: 2013

Practice Areas: Family Law

ROBERT A. BURKE

Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1990

Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Estate & Trust Litigation, General Litigation

HARRY J. DIDONATO

Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2008, 2012 – 2022

Selected to Rising Stars: 2005

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1990

Practice Areas: Business/Corporate, Real Estate: Business, Tax: Business

CAROLINE G. DONATO

Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2014

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Administrative Law, Appellate

BRIAN J. FORGUE

Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2016

Practice Areas: Business Litigation

WILLIAM J. GALLAGHER

Top Rated General Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2010 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1963

Practice Areas: General Litigation

PATRICK J. GALLO, JR.

Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2013

Practice Areas: Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Construction Litigation: Consumer

J. CHARLES GERBRON, JR.

Top Rated Land Use & Zoning Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022

Selected to Rising Stars: 2013 – 2015, 2017 – 2020

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2008

Practice Areas: Land Use/Zoning, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation: Business, Real Estate: Business

MICHAEL G. LOUIS

Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1980

Practice Areas: Business Litigation

MATTHEW MCKEON

Top Rated Land Use & Zoning Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2014

Practice Areas: Land Use/Zoning

LANCE J. NELSON

Top Rated Family Law Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2010 – 2012, 2014 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1991

Practice Areas: Family Law

ANDREW R. SILVERMAN

Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2017 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2010

Practice Areas: Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Litigation

LOUIS N. TETI

Top Rated Estate Planning & Probate Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 1976

Practice Areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate, Estate & Trust Litigation

FELIX S. YELIN

Top Rated Civil Litigation Attorney in West Chester, PA

Selected to Rising Stars: 2018, 2020 – 2022

Licensed in Pennsylvania Since: 2010

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation: Defense, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff

14 MacElree Attorneys Named to Prestigious Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars List in 2021

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We are pleased to announce that 14 of our attorneys were recognized on the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars list in 2021.

Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service and publication, selects outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas through a rigorous, multi‐phase process that includes:

  • a statewide survey of lawyers
  • an independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff
  • a peer review of candidates by practice area
  • a good-standing and disciplinary check

Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement, including verdicts and settlements; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; pro bono and community service efforts; and scholarly lectures and writings.

The ultimate objective of Super Lawyers is to create a credible, comprehensive and diverse list of outstanding attorneys that can be used as a resource for other practitioners and consumers searching for legal counsel.

Approximately five percent of the Pennsylvania Bar received the distinction.

MacElree Harvey attorneys who were named to the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list are:

In addition, Tim Rayne has been included by Super Lawyers as a 2021 Top 100 Attorneys in Pennsylvania. The Top 100 list is based on those attorneys who obtained the highest points totals in the 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers multi-phase nomination, research, and review process.

The 2021 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys who are 40 years old or younger or who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. Approximately two and a half percent of the Pennsylvania Bar received the distinction.

MacElree Harvey attorneys who were named to the 2021 Pennsylvania Rising Stars list are:

Congratulations, Caroline!

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We are pleased to announce that Caroline Donato has earned her LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. Caroline has graduated with Honors from this program.

Caroline joined the Firm’s Business Department in 2014, then transitioned into Criminal Defense. Since then Caroline has been named a Main Line Top Lawyer for the last five years, Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2018 and 2019, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s Women Influencing Business Rising Star of the Year in 2019, Chair of the Next Generation Committee of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“PACDL”) since 2018, and an active member of PACDL’s CLE committee since 2018.

The Temple LL.M. in Trial Advocacy was the first program of its kind in the country. U.S. News & World Report has ranked this program among the top three trial advocacy programs in the country for more than twenty years.

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Names Three New Partners

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MacElree Harvey, Ltd is pleased to announce the election and promotion of Caroline G. Donato, Lindsay A. Dunn, and Tiffany M. Shrenk to Partner.

Caroline G. Donato joined MacElree Harvey as an attorney in the Business Department in August 2014 following a clerkship with a criminal defense firm in Wilmington and after graduating from law school. During and prior to law school, she clerked for criminal defense firms in Delaware and Pennsylvania, the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Delaware, and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office. Within a year at the firm she transitioned to Criminal Defense after starting the Corporate Compliance, Investigations, and Criminal Defense practice group with Peter Kratsa. Since then, Caroline has been named a Main Line Top Lawyer for the last five years, Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2018 and 2019, Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry’s Women Influencing Business Rising Star of the Year in 2019, Chair of the New Lawyers Committee of the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (“PACDL”) since 2018, and an active member of PACDL’s CLE committee since 2018. She was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States in December 2019.

Lindsay A. Dunn joined MacElree Harvey in the Land Use Department in November of 2015, bringing with her nearly a decade of land use, real estate, zoning and municipal litigation experience. Previous to MacElree Harvey, she practiced in another local firm where she represented a diverse clientele in the Courts of Common Pleas of Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. In addition to having served municipal clients, Lindsay has considerable experience representing contractors, businesses, and individuals. Prior to that, she clerked for Judge Nagle at the Chester County Court of Common Pleas, working on complex civil litigation issues of land use and zoning appeals. Since joining MacElree Harvey, Lindsay was named a 10 Best in Client Satisfaction in Real Estate Law for 2018 and 2019 by the American Institute of Legal Counsel, Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2018 and 2019, and a Main Line Top Lawyer since 2017.

Tiffany M. Shrenk joined MacElree Harvey in August 2016 after a nearly six-year tenure at another firm in Wilmington. With extensive experience in personal injury and civil litigation, Tiffany is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. Her experience extends to trust and estate litigation, real estate litigation, as well as contractual disputes and consumer fraud. Since joining MacElree Harvey, Tiffany has focused her practice on Personal Injury and is based primarily in the Delaware office. She was named Main Line Today Top Lawyer in 2019 and Top 10 Attorney in 2018 by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (“NAOPIA”), which Academy recognizes the top personal injury attorneys in the nation. In addition to the Personal Injury practice, Tiffany serves as volunteer attorney guardian ad litem for the Office of the Child Advocate, a state agency charged with safeguarding the welfare of Delaware’s children, where Tiffany provides legal representation for the dependent, neglected, and abused children in the foster care system.

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