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Jane M. Shields
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About Jane

Jane represents individuals, businesses and developers in a matters pertaining to real estate, business practices and contracts, as well as labor agreements. Jane is also a trained Mediator.

 

Practice Areas:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Environmental Law
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Litigation
  • Land Use

 

 

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. West Chester

17 West Miner Street
Post Office Box 660
West Chester, PA, 19382

Website
http://www.macelree.com/attorneys/jane-m-shields/ 

    MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Kennett

    211 E. State St.
    Kennett Square, PA, 19348-3111

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    PAActive197701/10/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers6
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Top Environmental Law AttorneyMain Line Today Magazine2016
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
    AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    Awesome AttorneySuburban Life Magazine2015
    Top LawyerMain Line Today Magazine2014
    AV Distinguished for ethical standards and legal abilityMartindale-Hubbell2013
    Top Lawyer, Environmental/land useMain Line Today Magazine2012
    Top LawyerMain Line Today Magazine2010
    Top LawyerMain Line Today Magazine2009
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerMacElree Harvey, Ltd.2004 - Present
    PartnerFrock & Shields1997 - 2004
    SolicitorChester County District Justices1991 - 2001
    AttorneySiana & Shields1991 - 1997
    AssociateLentz Cantor Kilgore & Massey1986 - 1991
    Staff AttorneyCourt Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa1984 - 1986
    Law Clerk to Hon. Robert S. Gawthrop, IIICourt Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa1981 - 1984
    Staff AttorneyU.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Special Counsel, Philadelphia Regional Office1980 - 1981
    AssociateBolger & Picker1978 - 1980
    AttorneyPublic Defender's Office of Chester County1977 - 1978
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    BNI, Edgmont ChapterPresident2012 - Present
    Domestic Violence Center of Chester CountySecretary and Board member2010 - Present
    Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Iron Hill Twilight Race SeriesBoard Member2007 - Present
    Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    American Bar AssociationPrevious memberN/A
    Chester County Bar FoundationFellowN/A
    Academy of AdvocacyFellowN/A
    Association for Conflict ResolutionMemberN/A
    Pennsylvania Counsel of MediatorsMemberN/A
    Chester County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
    Pennsylvania Bar Association House of DelegatesZone 9 Delegate2005 - 2012
    Chester County General AuthorityTreasurer2004 - 2008
    Brandywine Regional Police CommissionCommissioner1999 - 2006
    Downingtown Area Senior CenterDirector1998 - 2003
    Immaculata College Real Estate Advisory BoardBoard Member1994 - 1996
    Wallace TownshipChairman and member, Board of Supervisors1992 - 2006
    Wallace TownshipPlanning Commission1990 - 1992
    Easttown Township Library BoardMember1988 - 1990
    West Chester YWCADirector1982 - 1983
    Easttown TownshipPlanning Commission Chairman and member1980 - 1986
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    ArticleMediation in the Workplace2011
    Macelree HarveyEmail and Instant Communication: Where Manners Pay OffN/A
    MacElree HarveyGroundbreaking Construction Law CaseN/A
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Temple University - James E. Beasley School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1977
    Purdue UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1972
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Suburban West Association of RealtorsFIRPTA2016
    Suburban West Association of RealtorsMediation of Real Estate Transaction Disputes2015
    Bryn Mawr Trust CompanyConservation Easements2012
    Live Well for Women at the LakeTame Your Reptilian Brain Avoid Workplace Pitfalls2012

    Reviews

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    Lawyer Michael Gerard Louis

    Michael Louis, Real estate Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer. Jane has been practicing in the real estate field for years and knows all aspects of this area of the law.

    Lawyer Joshua T. Mathews

    Joshua Mathews, Unknown Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
    Relationship: Other

    Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him.

    Lawyer Michael Gerard Louis

    Michael Louis, Real estate Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse this lawyer. Jane has been practicing in the real estate field for years and knows all aspects of this area of the law.

    Lawyer Joshua T. Mathews

    Joshua Mathews, Unknown Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
    Relationship: Other

    Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 21, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Mary Ruth LaSota

    Mary LaSota, Land use and zoning Attorney on Jun 13, 2012
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. Jane Shields has a depth of knowledge in all areas of the law, not just land use/zoning. I have known her for many years and she continues to impress me with her attention to detail, client relationships and her passion for the law.

    Lawyer Timothy F. Rayne

    Timothy Rayne, Commercial real estate Attorney on Mar 3, 2012
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I have worked with Jane for many years and regularly refer her cases. Jane's knowledge of the law and advocacy skills are exceptional. She is well known and highly respected for her litigation skills and I highly endorse her.

    Cost

    RATES
    • Hourly Rates $350-$350/hour
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card