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Patrick J. Boyer concentrates his practice on family law. He advocates in various areas including, but not limited to, divorce, property division, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support, and domestic violence. In addition, Patrick assists his clients with issues involving guardianship and third-party visitation. He is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania and works out of the firm’s Centreville, Delaware office.. Patrick is a 2009 graduate of La Salle University and a 2012 graduate of the Penn State Dickinson School of Law. He joined MacElree Harvey in 2014 after serving as a law clerk in the Delaware Family Court for almost a year and a half. In 2019, Patrick was elevated to Partner with the Firm. Patrick was selected as a contract attorney for the Delaware Family Court, where he represented parents in the termination of parental rights proceedings with children removed from their care and taking into state custody. Additionally, Patrick was also selected as a contract attorney charged with representing child support obligors facing the treat of incarceration in civil contempt proceedings. Patrick has also presented at multiple Continuing Legal Education seminars to other attorneys addressing family law related topics. He has previously served as the Chair of the Family Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. In 2019, Patrick was recognized by his peers as a top lawyer in family law, which was published in Delaware Today.. Patrick grew up in Delaware and is a graduate of Salesianum High School. He enjoys golf, running, and spending time with his wife and son.. In addition to being your advocate in Court, I work to ensure that my clients are fully informed about their legal rights and responsibilities.  I will also explain your legal options and advise you on your best course action.

I passed the Delaware 2022 Bar Examination and was barred in January 2023. I am currently a Family Law Associate Attorney at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.. I previously clerked for the Honorable Jennifer Ranji in the Family Court of Delaware from September 2022 through August 2023. I have drafted judicial orders and memoranda on custody and ancillary matters. I have also conducted research on various areas of family law, including protection from abuse matters and animal welfare.. While in law school, I interned with the Office of the Child Advocate of Delaware and worked for Copeland Taylor, LLC. At Copeland Taylor, I assisted with case preparation in divorce and ancillary matters, prepared draft motions and stipulations for custody, divorce, and ancillary matters, and helped prepare for protection from abuse matters.. Through the Office of the Child Advocate, I prepared case timelines for the Child Abuse and Neglect Committee meetings, assisted with case preparation in child dependency and neglect matters, and prepared materials and reports on procedures for agencies and organizations helping substance exposed infants. I also drafted an outline for a Memorandum of Understanding to implement federal and state law regarding substance exposed infants.. In summer 2020, I interned with the Honorable Vivian Medinilla in the New Castle County Superior Court. In this role, I gained an understanding of criminal law in practice by observing oral arguments on motions, plea-by-appointment, and sentencing calendars. I also drafted orders in response to criminal motions and memoranda on criminal law cases and asbestos litigation.. I have a bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law and Society and hold an honor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in Law, Politics and Theory. I have minors in Forensic Science, Legal Studies and Sociology. I earned the General Honor’s Award by completing 18 credits of honors coursework in my first two years of undergraduate studies. I am a founding member of Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha International Sociology Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society. Besides my studies, I worked part-time and participated in volunteer activities.. In college, I externed with the Family Court of Delaware where I observed child dependency and neglect matters, and custody and divorce hearings.

I am a lifelong Delaware resident who decided to go into law to help people.  I enjoy the varied practice of law and the personal interaction with my clients.  It also does not hurt to win hard fought cases for my clients.. While I work in an office and the Court, my personal time is spent in the outdoors as much as practicle.  My favorite days are hikes or swimming with my Labradore, Sassy.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in New Castle and surrounding areas.