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.
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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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1977 | 01/02/2021 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top Environmental Law Attorney | Main Line Today Magazine | 2016 |
Awesome Attorney | Suburban Life Magazine | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2014 |
AV Distinguished for ethical standards and legal ability | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
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Top Lawyer, Environmental/land use | Main Line Today Magazine | 2012 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2010 |
Top Lawyer | Main Line Today Magazine | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | MacElree Harvey, Ltd. | 2004 - Present |
Partner | Frock & Shields | 1997 - 2004 |
Solicitor | Chester County District Justices | 1991 - 2001 |
Attorney | Siana & Shields | 1991 - 1997 |
Associate | Lentz Cantor Kilgore & Massey | 1986 - 1991 |
Staff Attorney | Court Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa | 1984 - 1986 |
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Law Clerk to Hon. Robert S. Gawthrop, III | Court Of Common Pleas, Chester County, Pa | 1981 - 1984 |
Staff Attorney | U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Special Counsel, Philadelphia Regional Office | 1980 - 1981 |
Associate | Bolger & Picker | 1978 - 1980 |
Attorney | Public Defender's Office of Chester County | 1977 - 1978 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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BNI, Edgmont Chapter | President | 2012 - Present |
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County | Secretary and Board member | 2010 - Present |
Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Iron Hill Twilight Race Series | Board Member | 2007 - Present |
Pennsylvania Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association | Previous member | N/A |
Chester County Bar Foundation | Fellow | N/A |
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Academy of Advocacy | Fellow | N/A |
Association for Conflict Resolution | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Counsel of Mediators | Member | N/A |
Chester County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates | Zone 9 Delegate | 2005 - 2012 |
Chester County General Authority | Treasurer | 2004 - 2008 |
Brandywine Regional Police Commission | Commissioner | 1999 - 2006 |
Downingtown Area Senior Center | Director | 1998 - 2003 |
Immaculata College Real Estate Advisory Board | Board Member | 1994 - 1996 |
Wallace Township | Chairman and member, Board of Supervisors | 1992 - 2006 |
Wallace Township | Planning Commission | 1990 - 1992 |
Easttown Township Library Board | Member | 1988 - 1990 |
West Chester YWCA | Director | 1982 - 1983 |
Easttown Township | Planning Commission Chairman and member | 1980 - 1986 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Article | Mediation in the Workplace | 2011 |
Macelree Harvey | Email and Instant Communication: Where Manners Pay Off | N/A |
MacElree Harvey | Groundbreaking Construction Law Case | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
Purdue University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1972 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Suburban West Association of Realtors | FIRPTA | 2016 |
Suburban West Association of Realtors | Mediation of Real Estate Transaction Disputes | 2015 |
Bryn Mawr Trust Company | Conservation Easements | 2012 |
Live Well for Women at the Lake | Tame Your Reptilian Brain Avoid Workplace Pitfalls | 2012 |
Posted by Nancy
Fri Jun 08 2012
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.
Having reviewed this attorney's written materials and experience, I would certainly recommend him.
I endorse this lawyer.
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.
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.
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