$ 350-350 per hour
About Jane
Biography
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
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. West Chester
17 West Miner Street, Post Office Box 660, West Chester, PA, 19382
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. Kennett
211 E. State St., Kennett Square, PA, 19348-3111
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Posted by Nancy | June 08, 2012 | Estate Planning
Jane Shields
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...
Jane M. Shields's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
Mary LaSota
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Environmental Law Attorney, Main Line Today Magazine
2015
Awesome Attorney, Suburban Life Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2013
AV Distinguished for ethical standards and legal ability, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Lawyer, Environmental/land use, Main Line Today Magazine
2010
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2009
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
1997 - 2004
Partner, Frock & Shields
1991 - 2001
Solicitor, Chester County District Justices
1991 - 1997
Attorney, Siana & Shields
1986 - 1991
Associate, Lentz Cantor Kilgore & Massey
1984 - 1986
Staff Attorney, Court Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa
1981 - 1984
Law Clerk to Hon. Robert S. Gawthrop, III, Court Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa
1980 - 1981
Staff Attorney, U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Special Counsel, Philadelphia Regional Office
1978 - 1980
Associate, Bolger & Picker
1977 - 1978
Attorney, Public Defender's Office of Chester County
Associations
2012 - Present
BNI, Edgmont ChapterPresident
2010 - Present
Domestic Violence Center of Chester CountySecretary and Board member
2007 - Present
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Iron Hill Twilight Race SeriesBoard Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member
American Bar Association
Previous member
Chester County Bar Foundation
Fellow
Academy of Advocacy
Fellow
Association for Conflict Resolution
Member
Pennsylvania Counsel of Mediators
Member
Chester County Bar Association
Member
2005 - 2012
Pennsylvania Bar Association House of DelegatesZone 9 Delegate
2004 - 2008
Chester County General AuthorityTreasurer
1999 - 2006
Brandywine Regional Police CommissionCommissioner
1998 - 2003
Downingtown Area Senior CenterDirector
1994 - 1996
Immaculata College Real Estate Advisory BoardBoard Member
1992 - 2006
Wallace TownshipChairman and member, Board of Supervisors
1990 - 1992
Wallace TownshipPlanning Commission
1988 - 1990
Easttown Township Library BoardMember
1982 - 1983
West Chester YWCADirector
1980 - 1986
Easttown TownshipPlanning Commission Chairman and member
Education
1977
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Purdue University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Suburban West Association of Realtors
FIRPTA
2015
Suburban West Association of Realtors
Mediation of Real Estate Transaction Disputes
2012
Live Well for Women at the Lake
Tame Your Reptilian Brain Avoid Workplace Pitfalls
2012
Bryn Mawr Trust Company
Conservation Easements
Publications
2011
Article
Mediation in the Workplace
N/A
Macelree Harvey
Email and Instant Communication: Where Manners Pay Off
N/A
MacElree Harvey
Groundbreaking Construction Law Case
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers