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Michael Gerard Louis
also known as Michael G. Louis, Michael Louis
About Michael
Biography
Michael’s practice supports the needs of businesses and homeowners in a changing economic environment. He has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures, commercial litigation such as collection matters, business disputes, filing and defending confessions of judgment, and real estate litigation.
Practice Areas:
- Banking & Finance Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate
Recent Representations:
- Provided local counsel for a bank in litigation with a borrower in which the bank sued the borrower for $60 million and the borrower filed a separate action against the bank, alleging damages in excess of $60 million.
- Represented landlord whose tenant defaulted on a commercial lease. Recovered possession of the leased property for landlord and all of the unpaid back rent plus the landlord’s attorneys’ fees.
- Defended a client sued as a guarantor of a business loan by filing a petition to strike and/or open the judgment.
- Debt workout/restructuring for client in restaurant business that defaulted on obligations to lender due to the slumping economy. Assisted the client in re-working certain loans and obligations and delaying others without losing business.
- Obtained retroactive relief from automatic stay on client’s behalf after defaulting borrower filed bankruptcy on eve of execution on debtor’s real estate.
- Represented client in investigation and litigation involving embezzlement and fraud by company employees. Successfully pursued former employees and obtained partial recovery of stolen funds.
- Represented client sued by bankruptcy trustee for payments made to it on the eve of debtor’s bankruptcy. Resolved the matter with no payment to the bankruptcy trustee.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 45 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
MacElree Harvey, Ltd. West Chester
17 West Miner Street, Post Office Box 660, West Chester, PA, 19382-3213
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Posted by Craig | August 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, knowledgable, and effective - Thank you!
It is a pleasure to write a review on the services MacElree and Harvey provided, specifically Mr. Michael Louis and Mr. Patrick Gallo. While my situation would likely be considered a minor case, for me it was very concerning. After contacting Mr. Louis he immediately assisted with a time sensitive ...
Posted by Annmarie | November 26, 2014 | Animal Law
The Best of The Best
I've been dealing with Mike for about three years now as a non-profit company tries to take my service dog away from me. As a disabled person on a fixed income I am the type of person it is very easy for an attorney to shun and overlook but Mike has NEVER treated me with anything but the utmost of re...
Michael Gerard Louis's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"AVVO Atty. Endorsement – I have known Michael Louis for many years. He has received client referrals from me over those years, and has always performed with the utmost professionalism and ethical standards. Mr. Louis has been timely in his responses to correspondence; zealous in their advocacy of his clients; and is well respected within the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He's my partner and he's the best!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I work closely with Michael at MacElree Harvey on commercial litigation matters. Michael cares deeply about his clients and is a skilled advocate on their behalf. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael is a superior attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation, debt collection and real estate. He aggressively pursues his client's interests and has the knowledge, skill and fortitude to handle even the most difficult matters."
"Michael is an excellent attorney and I highly recommend him in all areas of mortgage foreclosure and loan workouts, debt collection, commercial litigation and real estate."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Michael for many years prior to leaving MacElree Harvey, Ltd. He is an excellent attorney in many areas of civil litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Louis provides excellent representation in all aspects of mortgage foreclosure matters. I have referred numerous clients to him and all have been completely satisfied. Honesty, trustworthiness and close observance of the rules of ethics are just a few of his outstanding qualities."
"Michael is a knowledgeable and pragmatic attorney. He has an excellent rapport with his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Mike for over 15 years and have referred may clients to him for commercial litigation. Clients are universally pleased with his work and enjoy working with Mike. He is a talented trial lawyer and really cares about his clients and their challenges. I highly endorse Mike."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2013
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2011
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2010
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2009
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2002
Melvin Jones Fellow, West Chester Lions Club
Work Experience
1980 - Present
Partner, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
1979 - 1980
Law Clerk, Shearer, Mette and Woodside
Associations
2016 - Present
West Chester Lions Club2nd Vice President
2016 - Present
Greater West Chester Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
Interfaith Housing Assistance CorporationDirector Emeritus
2011 - Present
Western Chester County Chamber of CommerceMember
1993 - Present
Interfaith Housing Assistance CorporationMember
1980 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1980
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
University of Delaware
Speaking Engagements
2015
Realtor Lawyer Seminar
Short Sales, Beyond the Sale and Release of Debt
Publications
2020
Chester County Bar Association New Matter
On Residential Mortgage Foreclosures and Evictions
2008
MacElree Harvey Blog
It is Never Too Late to Save Your Home from Foreclosure
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can you receive a default judgement without officially being issued a summons?
29 Jun 2023
Q&A
The house was foreclosed and received an overbid leaving around 200K in Surplus Proceeds, Who is rightful owner?
27 Dec 2022
Q&A
Does a judgement against me automatically mean they can come to my home and take my personal belongings?
20 Jan 2022