Attorney Timothy F. Rayne, a partner in the local law firm MacElree Harvey, Ltd., recently earned the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell.

Martindale-Hubbard is a 140-year-old company which rates attorneys and law firms on their legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability and legal experience. Rayne earned the highest AV® Preeminent Rating from his peers throughout North America and Canada.

Rayne practices in the firm’s Kennett Square and West Chester offices. His practice focuses on personal injury cases including traffic accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, falls, dangerous products and product liability cases, and medical malpractice. He has extensive experience negotiating with insurance companies and trying cases involving injury or death, according to a company news release.

Rayne is a member of the Pennsylvania and Chester County Bar Associations and the Million Dollar Advocates Program. A 1990 graduate of University of Delaware, Rayne received his law degrees from Widener University School of Law (J.D. 1995) and Temple University School of Law (LL.M. 2008).

Rayne is chief marketing officer for MacElree Harvey. He is a member of the Longwood Rotary Club, the Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce board, a mock trial coach for Unionville High School, and a travel soccer coach.

MacElree Harvey was founded by Wilmer MacElree in 1880. The full service law firm now has more than 30 attorneys at its offices in West Chester, Kennett Square and Centerville, De. These attorneys serve clients in more than 25 areas of law.

Martindale-Hubbard helps clients select the most appropriate lawyer for their case and rates attorneys three years after their first admission to the bar.