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Lance J. Nelson

Lance J. Nelson

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Family
    18 years
  • 40% Commercial
    18 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Hourly ($325-$325/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • MacElree Harvey Ltd
    17 W Miner St PO Box 660
    West Chester, PA 19381
    Office: 610-436-●●●● - show
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About me: Lancewas admitted to the Delaware and Pennsylvania bars in 1991, and joined MacElree Harvey in 1992. He became a director of the firm in 1998, and the managing... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Calm, cool and collected”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-08 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mr. Nelson's calm approach to negotiating the tumultuous process of a hostile divorce and custody battle can be contagious. No matter how heated... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 19 years since Lance J. Nelson was first licensed to practice law in DE.
  • 19 years since Lance J. Nelson was first licensed to practice law in PA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd. 1992–present
Associate at Sawyer & Akin 1990–1992

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Villanova University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2000
Boston College Economics BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Citizen of the Year Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce 2009
One of the Best Family Lawyers on the Main Line Main Line Today Magazine 2007
See all 3 awards

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Board of Directors Chester County Bar Association 2003–present
Past President and Board Member West Chester Business Improvement District 2003–present
See all 10 association entries

Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: Does separate property remain separate after marriage
Lance's answer: You may want to consider a Prenuptial Agreement to protect your premarital property. Your separate... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Why would I need a Prenuptial Agreement? MacElree Harvey Newsletter 2007
Effects of a Lavish Lifestyle on Suport MacElree Harvey Newsletter 2006
See all 5 publications

Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Family Law Bench Bar Conference 2008
Tax Issues in Divorce Current Accounting Issues in Divorces 2006
See all 9 speaking engagements