Brian L. Nagle - West Chester, PA
Attorney at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lawyers in West Chester, PA
17 West Miner Street West Chester, PA 19382
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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25
Years
Experience
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Brian has considerable experience in representing developers, entrepreneurs, institutions and individuals in land use, zoning, tax assessment appeals and related litigation.
Previously, he worked in the solicitor role for a number of municipalities. As a result, he has extensive knowledge and experience in managing matters at the municipal and state government levels. He currently serves as Solicitor to the Chester County Controller.
Brian formerly served as a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Recent Representations
- Successfully represented a commercial developer in all phases of the development of a multi-unit office building including: 1) property acquisition/agreement of sale negotiation, due diligence, financing and settlement; 2) obtained conditional use and land development approvals for the office building; 3) worked through environmental issues with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the local conservation district; 4) represented the same client in the creation of an office condominium for the project.
- Successfully represented a client in obtaining numerous variances followed by conditional use and land development approvals for the construction of a bank.
- Successfully represented non-profit corporations in seeking and obtaining real estate tax exemptions.
- Successfully represented commercial and residential clients in real estate tax assessment appeals.
- Successfully represented clients in a real estate seller's disclosure law case.
- Successfully represented clients in seeking and achieving the striking of mechanic's liens.
- Successfully represented clients in addressing complex zoning and other municipal issues.
- Successfully represented many individuals in buying and selling commercial or residential real estate.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Lawyers, 2011 - Present
- Rising Stars, 2008 - Present
- Rising Stars, 2010 - 2011
- Rising Star, 2013 - Present
Other Sources of Feedback About Brian L. Nagle
Included on the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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The Catholic University of America
Major: Anthropology
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The Catholic University of America
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Justice William H. Lamb of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Law Clerk
Classes and Seminars
- Recent lecturer and panelists at Widener University School of Law and the Polley Associates Real Estate School
Pro Bono Activities
- Handi-Crafters Inc., Secretary, Board of Directors
Published Works
Articles
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Creating Your Own Stimulus
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Industrial Land Use: Unique Challenges in Flex Space Development
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Chester County Bar Association (Chair, Public Outreach Committee)
- Chester County Bar Foundation (President)
- Chester County 20/20 (Board Member)
Photo
Contact
17 West Miner Street
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-314-7020
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.macelree.com/
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