Linda Labiak MacElree

Linda Labiak MacElree

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Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Exton, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Custody, Child Support

674 Exton Commons, Exton, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1982

Retired

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Location

Linda MacElree Esquire, LLC

674 Exton Commons, Exton, PA, 19341

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Linda Labiak MacElree's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by John | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Professional, Compassionate and Competent Attorney

Linda L. MacElree, Esq. of West Chester PA served as my attorney in my divorce. She and her staff were truly competent and throughout acted in a thoroughly professional manner. Their high level of concern, total attention to detail and integrity were quite obvious. Lynn and her staff were easily r...eachable, and their response was immediate. As a direct result, the process went smoothly and took far less time than I had imagined. Highly respected for her work in family law, Lynn came strongly recommended by the managing partner in a medium-sized suburban Philadelphia law firm. His advice turned out to be spot-on. Frankly, I could not have chosen a more competent nor a more compassionate attorney. It was good to have Lynn standing by my side thus I would highly recommend her practice to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I was lucky to have linda represent me.

When I was facing a divorce I took the recommendation of a friend to hire Linda MacElree. According to my friend “she was the best”. My friend was right. From the beginning one of my priorities was to have an amicable divorce . She made all the effort to grant my wish while fighting for my rights. ... She was always returning my emails and calls almost within 1 day. One knows how emotional a divorce can be and she was always there to listen and give advise. She became a friend during and after the divorce. I would repeat my friends opinion “she is the best”. This case was difficult as the opposing party is in the law profession as well as is his family. Not an easy task but Linda stood up to the challenge. I was lucky to have linda represent me.

Posted by Renee | June 29, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Client Recommendation

Linda MacElree is a professional, knowledgeable and respectable attorney. She is compassionate with delicate family court matters. She represented me in my custody and divorce actions which were particularly contentious between the parties. She thoroughly researches her matters and is always well ...prepared. As an attorney myself, I appreciate her legal strategies and sound legal advice. Her staff also works diligently and are experienced legal professionals. I highly recommend the legal services of Linda MacElree.

Posted by Randi | January 27, 2010 | Family

Professional and compassionate attorney

I was fortunate to have Lynn MacElree represent me in my divorce proceeding. I found both Lynn, and her staff, to be caring and compassionate at a very difficult time. Every matter was handled in an efficient and professional way. Lynn is well organized, diligent in her filings, and easily reachab...le; which was very important to me. Lynn's attention to detail and excellent preparation during many court appearances, resulted in a positive outcome for me and my children. She is highly respected within the law community. Lynn was recommended to me by a Philadelphia law firm and I agree wholeheartedly with their recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

From Recent Personal Experience, She Is Someone Who You Want To Represent You

Ms. MacElree was my attorney throughout my divorce and she not only provided outstanding legal advice, she also showed interest in me as a person and I felt that she cared about how I was coping with the divorce process. Lynn was accepting of what I was trying to accomplish, even though it was not s...omething that she would have done. She gave me legal advice throughout my mediation and never advised me to become more litigious (even though she would have more to gain financially if I did). In other words, she held my hand throughout the process, gave me the insight I needed to make decisions and never let any potential financial motive on her part dictate how my case was handled. She came highly recommended to me by many people who have used her, and as importantly, by people within the county's family court system. Now I know why, and knowing what I know, I wouldn't hesitate to have Lynn as my attorney. In fact, I would demand it (but hopefully I won't need her services again).

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Joseph Riper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Lynn on a number of divorce matters and have found her to be dedicated to her clients and to achieving the best outcomes. Most of the cases we worked on together were complex for one reason or another and required a willingness to consider alternative structures to resolve the matter."

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Robert Cohen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Lynn on several divorce matters involving valuation of business interests and transfers of business interests and find her to be an excellent divorce lawyer."

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Elizabeth Kelly

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Lynn as an opposing attorney several years ago on an case involving complex financial issues and a hotly disputed custody matter. She was extremely knowledgeable and well-prepared for all court proceedings and negotiations. Since that time, I have contacted her with questions or sought her advice regarding possible strategies in other matters. Lynn has always been helpful and has provided excellent advice and insight."

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Peter Gordon

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a terrific lawyer and i send all my Chester County cases to her."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2009

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Owner, Linda L. MacElree, Esquire, LLC

Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

Chester County Bar Association

Co-chair

2003 - 2013

Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court

Master

1987 - 2016

Chester County Bar Associations,Family Law Section

Member

1987 - 1987

Chester County Bar Associations,Family Law Section

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

Francis v. Francis, 358 Pa. Superior Ct. 391 (1986), 517 A.2d 997

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Education

1982

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

West Chester State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Chester County Bar Association Fall Bench Bar

Custody-Where Do you Stand?

2010

Chester County Bar Association Fall Bench Bar

Dating Game/Support Guidelines

2010

Chester County Bar Association Fall Bench Bar

Tales From Custody

2007

Chester County Bar Association Fall Bench Bar

Dying for Divorce

Publications

1983

Pennsylvania Lawyer Magazine "The Need to Regulate Surrogate Mothering"

Languages

English

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