Twenty MacElree Harvey attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, with an additional two attorneys honored in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
For more than four decades, Best Lawyers has been recognized as the legal profession’s preeminent peer-reviewed guide, highlighting the top practicing attorneys in the United States.
Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.
The Best Lawyers in America 2026 Honorees from MacElree Harvey:
West Chester
- Robert A. Burke: Litigation – Trusts & Estates
- Harry J. DiDonato: Corporate Law; Real Estate Law
- Caroline G. Donato: Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mary Kay Gaver: Real Estate Law
- J. Charles Gerbron, Jr.: Land Use and Zoning Law; Real Estate Law
- Peter E. Kratsa: Criminal Defense: General Practice; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Family Law
- Michael G. Louis: Real Estate Law
- John F. McKenna: Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Tax Law
- Matthew M. McKeon: Land Use and Zoning Law
- Brian L. Nagle: Land Use and Zoning Law; Litigation – Land Use and Zoning; Real Estate Law
- Lance J. Nelson: Family Law
- Michael C. Rovito: Family Law
- Ashley B. Stitzer: Family Law
Kennett Square
- Timothy F. Rayne: Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
Centreville
- Marie I. Crossley: Family Law; Family Law Arbitration; Family Law Mediation
- Tiffany M. Shrenk: Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
Hockessin
- Daniel T. Crossland: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Trusts and Estates
- Carolina Heinle: Trusts and Estates
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2026 Honorees from MacElree Harvey:
West Chester
- Matthew C. Cooper: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Mary E. Lawrence: Criminal Defense: General Practice
“It’s especially gratifying to see the breadth of practice areas represented, from family law and criminal defense to corporate, real estate, and personal injury litigation,” said Michelle Foster, CEO of MacElree Harvey.
Learn more at MacElree Harvey, a full-service law firm dedicated to providing trusted legal services to Pennsylvania and Delaware. Their team of experienced attorneys specializes in a wide range of practice areas, including commercial litigation, criminal defense law, family law, litigation law, mediation and arbitration, estates, and more. MacElree Harvey has committed to serving clients with integrity, professionalism, and a deep understanding of their legal needs for over 145 years.
