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Jane M. Shields
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

 

 

Practice areas

OtherContracts and agreementsMediationLitigationLand use and zoning
  1. Land use and zoning: 30%

  2. Litigation: 25%

  3. Mediation: 25%

  4. Contracts and agreements: 10%

  1. Real estate: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

17 West Miner Street
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MacElree Harvey, Ltd. West Chester

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

Office (610) 840-0261

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

MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Kennett

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

Office (610) 444-3180

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Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
PAActive197707/13/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2016
Top Environmental Law AttorneyMain Line Today Magazine2016
Awesome AttorneySuburban Life Magazine2015
AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
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
Live Well for Women at the LakeTame Your Reptilian Brain Avoid Workplace Pitfalls2012
Bryn Mawr Trust CompanyConservation Easements2012

Reviews

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Jane Shields

Posted by NancyFri Jun 08 2012

Jane Shields is a true professional.... highly knowledgeable and able to untangle complex issues.. She was invaluable in handling a multi-family real estate issue . She also referred me to other top notch professionals in her firm when I required elder law and estate expertise. The average person is at their most vulnerable when needing legal help. Jane Shields guides one through this process with care and intelligence.

Attorney endorsements

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Michael Louis, Commercial 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.

Joshua Mathews, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 28, 2012
Relationship: Other

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

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

I endorse this lawyer.

Mary LaSota, Estate planning 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.

Timothy Rayne, Car accident 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

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

    Cash, Check, Credit Card

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