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Jennifer A. Fink
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Jennifer A. Fink
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West Chester, PA Family Law Lawyer.
(610) 981-1006 304 North High Street
 West Chester, PA 19380
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Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Jennifer Fink is a family law attorney who is committed to working with clients to get the best possible outcome in each case. Jen works with our family law team to ensure the rights and needs of the clients are covered. Jennifer is an attorney at Ciccarelli Law Offices in West Chester, Pa., where she works with families in child support, child custody, and divorce. At the encouragement of her husband and with a deep desire to help people, Jennifer earned a Juris Doctor at Delaware Law School, Widener University (formerly Widener University School of Law). While...
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West Conshohocken, PA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(610) 825-3634 100 Four Falls Corporate Center
1001 Conshohocken State Road, SUite 313
 West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Family and Divorce
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Samantha Evian dedicates her career exclusively to representing family law clients in all aspects of matrimonial negotiation and litigation including divorce, support, child custody, alimony, equitable distribution and domestic violence in both New Jersey and in the Pennsylvania counties of Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Bucks and Chester. She has extensive experience with international divorce and custody matters, adoption and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. Evian is an active member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Family Law Division. She has also served as a volunteer in numerous civic projects, and contributes her time to various local charities including Hadassah, the Small...
(215) 665-3000 Centre Square West
1500 Market Street, Suite 3400
 Philadelphia, PA 19102
Ryan William Charles Buchanan
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Radnor, PA Family Law Attorney.
(610) 981-1006 150 North Radnor Chester Road
 Radnor, PA 19087
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Duquesne University School of Law
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A graduate of Gettysburg College and Duquesne University School of Law, Ryan Buchanan brings with him years of experience as a detailed and passionate litigator. Before joining Ciccarelli Law Offices, Ryan worked under the tutelage of a Pennsylvania Trial Judge By working closely with a trial court judge for years, Ryan developed exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills that are necessary to be a successful attorney. Ryan worked in all areas of the law, which included criminal, civil, and family law matters. It was during this time that Ryan decided to focus his...
(610) 981-1006 304 North High Street
 West Chester, PA 19380-2614
(610) 981-1006 313 W. Liberty Place
 Lancaster, PA 17603
(610) 981-1006 1515 Market Street
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 Philadelphia, PA 19102
(610) 981-1006 1489 Baltimore Pike
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 Springfield, PA 19604
Eric Trajtenberg
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Radnor, PA Family Law Attorney. 10 years experience
(610) 696-8344 Radnor Financial Center
150 N Radnor Chester Rd F200
 Radnor, PA 19087
Family
Villanova University School of Law
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Christopher K Barber
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Havertown, PA Family Law Attorney. 26 years experience
(610) 853-9090 2 Brookline Boulevard
Suite 2
 Havertown, PA 19083
Family, DUI, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Suzanne Aimee de Seife
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(610) 420-9431 3317 Rodney Drive
 PA 19073
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Probate
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Randi Vladimer
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Radnor, PA Family Law Lawyer.
(610) 975-9898 320 King of Prussia Road
 Radnor, PA 19087
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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Thomas Petrelli Jr
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Norristown, PA Family Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(610) 924-2870 516 DeKalb Street, Suite C
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family and Divorce
Temple University Beasley School of Law, Vermont Law School and Vermont Law School
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Petrelli Law is one of the top divorce and family law firms in the state of Pennsylvania. From complex litigation to negotiated agreements, we work tirelessly to get the best results for our clients. While we are known for representing high net worth individuals and their spouses, we also represent everyday people from all walks of life. We are committed to providing the same high-quality service to each of our valued clients. Petrelli Law is a Philadelphia-based family law firm that knows the only way to bring about fair and just solutions for our clients is by building trust....
(610) 431-4012 1585 McDaniel Drive
 West Chester, PA 19380
(215) 523-6900 1845 Walnut Street, Suite 1616
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
180 N. Stetson Street, Suite 3500
 Chicago, IL 60601
304 Harper Drive, Suite 130
 Moorestown, NJ 08057
C.J. Lyford
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Lafayette Hill, PA Family Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(610) 260-4055 632 Germantown Ave.
 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Family and Immigration
Temple University
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INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION (Clients in U.S. and Worldwide) Consultation and legal services to parents and agencies re preparation of Orphan Petitions and Hague Convention Petitions; Home Study and related pre and post adoption problems; Responses/Appeals re NOIDS, Petition denials, visa denials and related; Legalization of immigration status for adopted child; Applications for U.S. Citizenship; Citizenship problems. Adoption of overseas relative and identified child adoption. DOMESTIC ADOPTION(Limited to Pennsylvania): Independent and Agency adoptions; Stepparent, second parent and relative adoptions; Adoption finalizations and readoptions. (Adoptions handled in Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester,Bucks and Berks Counties) http://www.theadoptionguide.com/tools/attorney-search.php IMMIGRATION Family and General Immigration(Clients in U.S. and Worldwide) Adoptive mother of teenager...
Lori A. Frio-Walker
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Paoli , PA Family Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(215) 774-1149 43 Paoli Plaza #1030
 Paoli , PA 19301
Family and Divorce
Villanova University
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Lori A. Frio-Walker, Esquire, devotes her practice primarily to all aspects of family and matrimonial law matters. Lori gained family law litigation experience in divorce, custody and support matters at Petrelli Law, P.C. Prior to working at Petrelli Law, P.C., Lori worked in the area of collaborative and amicable divorce. Lori received her J.D. degree from Villanova University School of Law and was the Editor-in-Chief of its Women’s Law Forum and Associate Editor of its Journal of Catholic Social Thought. Lori began her professional career as an associate attorney at a large regional firm in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania....
(215) 774-1149 1515 Market Street
Suite 1200
 Philadelphia , PA 19103
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Linda Walters
(215) 836-1142
Oreland, PA Family Law Lawyer
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Phyllis T. Bookspan Esq.
(610) 565-6200
Media, PA Family Law Attorney
34 years experience
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Media, PA Family Law Lawyer. 19 years experience
(610) 400-1968 210 West Front Street, Suite 216
 Media, PA 19063
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
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In my 15 years of practice I've learned what is most important; to fight for my clients with passion, to listen to them with compassion, and to maintain the highest standards of ethical responsibility.
Arlene Glenn Simolike
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Philadelphia, PA Family Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(215) 335-9986 9223
Frankford Ave
 Philadelphia, PA 19114
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Estate Planning
Temple University
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Stephen M. Asbel
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Media, PA Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(610) 565-9696 20 W. Third Street
P.O. Box 625
 Media, PA 19063
Family, Divorce, Elder and Estate Planning
Villanova University
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Stephen M. Asbel is a partner in our firm. He focuses on the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning and estate administration. He is passionate helping individuals and families to plan for future needs for themselves and their children. Planning includes addressing needs regarding estate taxation, choosing fiduciaries to manage funds until children or other beneficiaries come of age, planning ahead for making medical decisions, addressing special needs of family members and other important decisions. Years before same-sex marriage recognition began to take hold in the United States, Mr. Asbel was already serving the planning needs of...
Phyllis T. Bookspan Esq.
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Media, PA Family Law Attorney. 34 years experience
(610) 565-6200 20 W 3rd St
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 Media, PA 19063
Family, Divorce and Juvenile
Georgetown University Law Center and Georgetown University Law Center
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Enrique Latoison
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Norristown, PA Family Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(610) 787-0061 516 DeKalb St.
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family, Criminal, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
Temple University
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Managing Partner and founder of Latoison Law, Enrique Latoison, Esq. represents a diverse portfolio of clientele, including individuals, families, businesses and working professionals, in all of their legal needs. Mr. Latoison earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University, where he received awards in class excellence and accolades in distinguished class performance and outstanding trial advocacy. He was a member of Temple University’s environmental moot court team and traveling trial team, competing in trial advocacy tournaments nationwide. In 2004, Mr. Latoison received the Wapner, Newman & Wigrizer, P.C. Award for Outstanding Trial...
(610) 999-1439 212 West Front Street
Suite 300
 Media, PA 19063
Jonathan Noble
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Lafayette Hill, PA Family Law Lawyer. 17 years experience
(610) 256-4843 PO Box 30
 Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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David Craig McKenzie
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Norristown, PA Family Law Attorney. 13 years experience
(610) 680-7842 516 DeKalb Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Free ConsultationFamily, Criminal, DUI and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
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Pennsylvania Attorney David C. McKenzie III is founder and partner of the McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. His practice encompasses matters ranging across all of criminal law, with a particular focus on DUI defense. The expertise he has developed over his years of practice he now puts to work for you at the McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. Mr. McKenzie founded McKenzie Law Firm, P.C. in 2010 in an effort to further broaden those horizons he had diligently worked to expand throughout his professional career. It is Mr. McKenzie’s unwavering goal that he utilize the education and unique experiences from which...
Scott Bonebrake
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Media, PA Family Law Attorney.
27 E. Second St.
 Media, PA 19063
Family, Estate Planning, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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I was born and raised in Media and still live in Media today. Since being admitted to both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bars in 1995, I have used my experience, knowledge and tenacity to fight hard for my clients. I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Delaware in 1989 and a Juris Doctorate from the Widener University School of Law in 1995, where I attended the evening division while working full time, first as a claims adjuster for State Farm and then as a law clerk. After law school graduation, I...
Michael Maroto
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Media, PA Family Law Lawyer.
(610) 579-3986 200 West Front Street
 Media, PA 19063
Family and Divorce
Widener University Delaware School of Law and Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Attorney Michael F. Maroto is the founder and managing partner of the family law firm, The Maroto Law Group. With nearly 20 years of experience, Attorney Maroto has the resources to represent any client—regardless of if they are going through a collaborative, complex, high net worth, or military divorce. To see how working with a Chester County divorce lawyer may benefit you, do not wait to contact The Maroto Law Group.
(610) 579-3986 139 West Market Street
 West Chester, PA 19382
Charles J. Meyer
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West Conshohocken, PA Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(215) 561-1100 Suite 300
100 Four Falls
 West Conshohocken, PA 19428
Family and Divorce
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Charles J. Meyer is a shareholder at HOfstein Weiner & Meyer, P.C., a boutique family law firm with offices in West Conshohocken and Philadelphia. He represents clients in all aspects of domestic relations law, including negotiations leading to prenuptial, postnuptial and co-habitation agreements, alimony, child support, and the investigation and litigation of the financial and economic issues related to the dissolution of marriage and co-habitations. His clients include high net worth individuals, professional athletes, entertainers and entrepreneurs. A native of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Mr. Meyer received his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Temple University, and his J.D. from Temple...
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C.J. Lyford
(610) 260-4055
Lafayette Hill, PA Family Law Lawyer
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Pamela Ann Crowther
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Paoli, PA Family Law Lawyer. 27 years experience
(610) 889-1550 43 Leopard Road
Paoli Executive Green II, Suite 301
 Paoli, PA 19301
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Business and Divorce
Cornell University
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Pamela Crowther is an experienced attorney whose practice involves criminal and civil litigation including family law, business litigation, constitutional challenges, securities enforcement and government compliance, health care fraud, criminal defense, and civil and criminal appeals. With over twenty years of experience, she is a seasoned litigator with clients who run the gamut from the individual seeking advice on custody to a large corporation facing product liability claim. Her practice covers a wide-range of civil and criminal matters in federal and state courts and before administrative tribunals. She has represented numerous corporations and individuals in product liability cases; complex commercial and...
Melissa Marie Boyd
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Norristown, PA Family Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family and Divorce
University of Baltimore
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Susan J. Vandegrift
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King of Prussia, PA Family Law Attorney. 30 years experience
(610) 608-1911 630 Freedom Business Center
Third Floor
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Temple University
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My practice focuses on litigation and family law (divorce, custody, support, etc.). I have represented clients throughout southeast Pennsylvania in state courts and federal court. Please visit my website at www.VandegriftLawOffice.com
Mary Cushing Doherty
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Norristown, PA Family Law Attorney.
(610) 679-9588 40 East Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19404
Family and Divorce
Villanova University
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Norman Perlberger
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Bala Cynwyd, PA Family Law Attorney. 45 years experience
(610) 664-2440 Two Bala Plaza
Suite 300
 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Business and Civil Rights
Temple University Beasley School of Law
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Mr Peter Edward Bort
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Norristown, PA Family Law Attorney. 32 years experience
11 West Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Estate Planning
Georgetown University Law Center
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Collaborative Divorce lawyer and Mediator since 1994.
(610) 933-9700 1260 Valley Forge Rd, Ste 104
 Phoenixville, PA 19460
20 West Front Street
 Media, PA 19063
John Anthony Zurzola
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Norristown, PA Family Law Attorney. 17 years experience
(610) 272-5555 One Montgomery Plaza
425 Swede Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
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John A. Zurzola is a divorce, child custody, child support and general family law attorney with the firm Weber Gallagher. He focuses his practice on domestic relations and family law, including divorce, support, custody, equitable distribution and related matters. John also counsels and represents clients with regard to bankruptcy and personal injury issues. http://www.wglaw.com/Professionals/John-Zurzola John has been providing legal advice and representation to clients in family law, bankruptcy, and personal injury matters for over a decade. John handles all divorce, custody, support, protection from abuse and other family law issues. His experience ranges from all facets of domestic relations...
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Ronald David Ashby
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Media, PA Family Law Lawyer. 39 years experience
(610) 565-2200 210 W Baltimore Avenue
 Media, PA 19063
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
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Karen Reynolds
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Malvern, PA Family Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(484) 875-3090 101 Lindenwood Drive
Suite 225
 Malvern, PA 19355
Family and Divorce
Villanova University School of Law
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Steven Rubin
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Plymouth Meeting, PA Family Law Lawyer. 26 years experience
(610) 701-5818 2250 Hickory Road
Suite 110
 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1047
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Villanova University School of Law and Syracuse University College of Law
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Kathryn Hilbush
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Media, PA Family Law Attorney.
(610) 892-7511 200 North Jackson Street
 Media, PA 19063
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Carolyn R. Mirabile
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Norristown, PA Family Law Lawyer. 25 years experience
(610) 278-1524 425 Swede Street
One Montgomery Plaza Suite 1001
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family and Divorce
Villanova University School of Law
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Carolyn Mirabile concentrates her practice on all aspects of divorce, support, custody, property distribution and drafting of marital settlement agreements and prenuptial agreements. Carolyn is Immediate Past-President of the Montgomery Bar Association, the third largest Bar in the state with more than 2,000 members, and she is currently Co-Chair of the Association's Diversity Committtee. She is frequently asked to speak before professional groups and other attorneys. As an experienced trial attorney, Carolyn has handled hundreds of complex family law cases in the five-county region. In her practice, she has utilized the services of both...
(610) 278-1524 2000 Market Street
Suite 1300
 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Brooks T Thompson
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Norristown, PA Family Law Lawyer.
(610) 272-9502 21 West Airy Street
 Norristown, PA 19401
Family, Criminal, DUI and Personal Injury
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Kathleen Vetrano
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King of Prussia, PA Family Law Lawyer.
630 Freedom Business Center Drive
Suite 215
 King of Prussia, PA 19406
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Wayne Von Lyon
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Paoli, PA Family Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(610) 889-1550 43 Leopard Road
Paoli Executive Green II, Suite 301
 Paoli, PA 19301
Free ConsultationFamily, Appeals, Asbestos and Business
Villanova University School of Law
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Wayne Lyon is a versatile litigator, focusing his practice on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis in areas such as business litigation, wrongful death, insurance coverage litigation, and contract disputes. Wayne utilizes his unique analytical skill set to offer his clients efficient and effective representation. He has a uniquely diverse background with extensive experience representing clients in both the private and public sector. Wayne has represented insurance policyholders, insurers, risk retention groups and insurance professionals in complex insurance litigation and transactional insurance matters. He draws on this comprehensive, broad-based experience to offer his clients creative and effective solutions in all...
Tara Esther Gutterman
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Philadelphia, PA Family Law Attorney.
(215) 791-8441 4701 Pine Street, #J7
 Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Daniel A. Pallen
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Media, PA Family Law Lawyer.
(610) 566-1006 102 E. State Street
 Media, PA 19063
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
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Daniel A. Pallen, Esq., graduated from Boston College in 2002. Prior to attending law school at the Dickinson School of Law, he earned a Masters Degree from American University in Washington, DC. He earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University in 2007 and became a member of the Pennsylvania Bar in the same year. Prior to joining The Benari Law Firm, Mr. Pallen formerly practiced civil litigation an associate with a insurance defense litigation firm in Blue Bell, PA. Prior thereto, Mr. Pallen had practiced law as a Public Defender in the...
Amanda J Iannuzzelli
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Media, PA Family Law Attorney.
(610) 566-2424 200 North Monroe Street
 Media, PA 19063
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Joel Bernbaum
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Bala Cynwyd, PA Family Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(610) 667-7902 33 Rock Hill Road
Suite 250
 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Family
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Theresa Ann Hartzell
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Havertown, PA Family Law Attorney.
(484) 452-6619 410 W.Township Line Road, Suite 3
 Havertown, PA 19083
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