Michael G. Louis - 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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46
Years
Experience
Updated: 03/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael's practice supports the needs of businesses and homeowners in a changing economic environment. He has extensive experience in mortgage foreclosures, collections and loan workouts, general counsel work and real estate litigation.
Recent Representations
- Provided local counsel for a bank in litigation with a borrower in which the bank sued the borrower for $60 million and the borrower filed a separate action against the bank, alleging damages in excess of $60 million.
- Represented landlord whose tenant defaulted on a commercial lease. Recovered possession of the leased property for landlord and all of the unpaid back rent plus the landlord's attorneys' fees.
- Defended client sued as a guarantor of a business loan by filing a petition to strike and/or open the judgment.
- Debt workout/restructuring for client in restaurant business that defaulted on obligations to lender due to the slumping economy. Assisted the client in re-working certain loans and obligations and delaying others without losing business.
- Obtained retroactive relief from automatic stay on client's behalf after defaulting borrower filed bankruptcy on eve of execution on debtor's real estate.
- Represented client in investigation and litigation involving embezzlement and fraud by company employees. Successfully pursued former employees and obtained partial recovery of stolen funds.
- Represented client sued by bankruptcy trustee for payments made to it on the eve of debtor's bankruptcy. Resolved the matter with no payment to the bankruptcy trustee.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Top Lawyers, 2011 - 2013
- AV Preeminent peer rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael G. Louis
Included on the 2024 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- The Dickinson School of Law, Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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Non Legal Education
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University of Delaware
Major: English
Major: Political Science
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University of Delaware
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Pro Bono Activities
- Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation, President
- West Chester Lions Club
- First Presbyterian Church of West Chester, Head Usher and Lay Reader
- West Side Little League, Secretary and Coach
- West Chester Lions Club, President
- "Community Hero Torchbearer," carried the Olympic torch through West Chester, Pennsylvania on its way to the Olympic Games in Atlanta
- "Community Hero Torchbearer," carried the Olympic torch through West Chester, Pennsylvania on its way to the Olympic Games in Atlanta
Published Works
Articles
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A Primer on Mechanics' Liens
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What Can You Do When You Owe More On Your Property Than It Is Worth?
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1980
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Other Affiliations
- Chester County Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Business Networking International (BNI)
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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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