Atty. Stacey Willits McConnell

Atty. Stacey Willits McConnell

Stacey is an Estate Planning attorney in Lamb McErlane’s West Chester, PA location. She chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Trusts Department and has been in private practice in the Philadelphia area for more than 30 years representing both individuals and institutions.

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About Stacey Willits McConnell at a glance

Stacey Willits McConnell is a Partner, Chair - Estate Planning & Trusts based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, practicing at Lamb McErlane PC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and adr. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1980) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court For the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982). Educated at Boston University School of Law LL.M. Taxation Stetson College of Law J.D. (—) and Duke University A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Chester, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stacey is an Estate Planning attorney in Lamb McErlane’s West Chester, PA location
  • She chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Trusts Department and has been in private practice in the Philadelphia area for more than 30 years representing both individuals and institutions
  • Her practice focuses on estate planning, administration of trusts and estates, charitable giving, and sophisticated wealth preservation and transfer techniques
  • Stacey is a graduate of Duke University, Stetson College of Law and the Graduate Tax Program at Boston University School of Law
  • She has served as President of the Chester County Estate Planning Council
  • AWARDS/RECOGNITION: • 2019 Main Line Today Top Lawyer – Named #1 Trusts & Wills Attorney • 2018 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • 2017 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • 2016 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • 2013 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • 2011 Main Line Today Top Lawyer • Named 2019 Best Lawyers in America© • Stacey is AV Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review System COMMUNITY SERVICE & AFFILIATIONS: • Member, Board of Trustees, Episcopal Academy • Member, Merion Fund Committee, Merion Golf Club • Member, Trinity Board of Visitors, Duke University • Member, Chester County Bar Association • Former Member, Board of Directors, The Chester County Community Foundation • Former Member, Board of Trustees of Easttown Township Library Foundation • Former President, Chester County Estate Planning Council • Former Member, Board of Trustees of Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation • Former Member, Board of Trustees of Blair Academy

Practice Areas Explained

Stacey Willits McConnell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stacey Willits McConnell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stacey Willits McConnell

Where is Stacey Willits McConnell's law office located?
Stacey Willits McConnell's law practice is located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The firm is Lamb McErlane PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stacey Willits McConnell handle?
Stacey Willits McConnell focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Stacey Willits McConnell practiced law?
Stacey Willits McConnell has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Stacey Willits McConnell go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Stacey Willits McConnell received?
Stacey Willits McConnell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Boston University School of Law LL.M. Taxation Stetson College of Law J.D.
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Duke University A.B.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980
Massachusetts U.S. District Court For the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982

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