Atty. Lance J. Nelson
Lance J. Nelson is a lawyer practicing post-nuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements and 18 other areas of law.
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Lance J. Nelson is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1991) and Pennsylvania United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania United States Cou (1991). Educated at Villanova University School of Law (J.D. Order, 1990) and Boston College B.A. Economics and Political Science (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Chester County Bar Association, President 2011 •Pennsylvania Bar Association, Task Force on Balance and Quality of Life. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lance J. Nelson is a lawyer practicing post-nuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements and 18 other areas of law
- Lance received a B.A. degree from Boston College, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Lance practices at MacElree Harvey, Ltd. in West Chester, PA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Lance J. Nelson is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Lance J. Nelson is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Lance J. Nelson is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lance J. Nelson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Lance J. Nelson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Chester are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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