Atty. Patrick Joseph Boyer
Patrick is a partner in MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group. He has extensive experience litigating and resolving all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and protection from abuse proceedings.
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About Patrick Joseph Boyer at a glance
Patrick Joseph Boyer is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practforg at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. They haand 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2013) and Delaware (2013). Educated at Penn State Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 2012) and La Salle University (B.A. Political, 2009). Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Patrick is a partner in MacElree Harvey’s Family Law Group
- He has extensive experience litigating and resolving all types of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianship, and protection from abuse proceedings
- Patrick has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers, and has been recognized by his peers as Top Lawyer for Delaware Family Law in Delaware Today since 2019
- Before joining MacElree Harvey, Patrick was a law clerk to two Judges in the Delaware Family Court
- Since joining the firm in 2014, Patrick has practiced exclusively in the area of family law
- Patrick was selected by the Delaware Family Court to represent child support obligors facing the prospect of incarceration and parents facing the prospect of termination of parental rights
- He also served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association and has presented at several continuing legal education seminars for other attorneys.Patrick is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and can handle matters in both states
- His approach is strategic and practical
- He works with his clients to understand their goals and educate the client on the Family Court process, their legal rights and obligations, and the range of possible outcomes for their case
- Patrick uses his vast knowledge of family law, procedure, and the Court system to develop and execute a plan to achieve the client’s goals either through a favorable settlement or litigation
- Patrick is an accomplished trial lawyer, and possesses superior oral and written advocacy skills
- Patrick also has extensive appellate experience in the Delaware Supreme Court, where his advocacy has led to the reversal of several Family Court decisions
- Patrick grew up in Delaware and is a graduate of Salesianum High School, La Salle University, and the Penn State Dickinson School of Law
- He is an avid golfer
- Patrick enjoys watching the Phillies, trivia, running, and spending time with his wife, son, and daughter
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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