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.
Family Law Mediation & More Attorney · Serving West Chester, PA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Joseph Boyer at a Glance
Patrick Joseph Boyer is a Partner based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, business, and child support. 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). Serves clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Joseph Boyer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Joseph Boyer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Chester.
Divorce in West Chester
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in West Chester
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Family Law in West Chester
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Business & Corporate Law in West Chester
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Child Support in West Chester
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Chester
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 venue, 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.
West Chester Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Chester-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Chester Choose Patrick Joseph Boyer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Joseph Boyer's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, business, and child support.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Joseph Boyer brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Patrick Joseph Boyer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Patrick Joseph Boyer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Chester
A West Chester-based practice means Patrick Joseph Boyer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick Joseph Boyer Handles in West Chester
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Patrick Joseph Boyer has experience with under Pennsylvania law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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