Overview
Practice Areas
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20% Child Support
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20% Child Custody
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20% Divorce / Separation
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20% Family
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20% Domestic Violence
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Contact Information
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
a Child Custody client,
2011-12-01
2 months ago.
Client Review:
Ms. Smith performed with knowledge, expertise, insight and experience, to resolve a difficult child custody dispute. She cared for me as her client,...
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Posted by:
Frank,
2011-08-03
6 months ago.
Client Review:
Atty. Smith is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and has excellent negotiating skills. She is extremely capable and she has gotten me excellent...
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View all 4 reviews
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known and admired Elaine Smith for the entirety of my career. Elaine is not only an excellent lawyer but has given so...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Stacy Schwarz
, Philadelphia (PA), 2 months ago
Excellent lawyer.
Endorsement from lawyer:
Christian Lassen
, Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago
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Résumé
License
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36 years since Elaine Smith was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Pennsylvania |
Active
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1975 |
02/09/2012 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1975 |
| University of Pennsylvania |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1965 |
| Bryn Mawr College |
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MA - Masters |
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See all 3 degrees
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Executive Committee |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
2002
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| Co-chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Diversity Committee |
2002
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Custody Committee |
1999-2002
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| Member |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Fee Dispute Committee |
1995-2002
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| Member |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Legislative Liaison Committee |
1995-2002
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| Executive Committee |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
2001
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| Co-chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1995-1999
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| Member |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1998
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| Executive Committee |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1994
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| Member |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1994
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1988-1994
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| Executive Committee |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1991
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1991
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1989
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| Vice-Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1988
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1986-1988
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| Treasurer |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1987
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| Executive Committee |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1982-1986
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| Secretary |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1985
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Custody Committee |
1985
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| Chair |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Custody Committee |
1984
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| Member |
American Bar Association, Family Law Section |
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section |
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| Member |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
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See all 24 association entries
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Managing Family Loyalty Conflicts in Child Custody Disputes |
Journal of Family Psychotherapy |
1992 |
| Course Planner of Symposium on Family Law |
University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Current Issues in Custody |
Temple University Alumni Association |
1997 |
| Lawyers and Psychologists Working Together, Panel and Best Interest of the Child |
American Bar Association |
1997 |
| Bench Bar Conference Program on Custody and Support Issues |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section |
1996 |
| Ethical Issues in Family Law |
Philadelphia Bar Association |
1995 |
| Ethical Issues in New Technology |
Philadelphia Bar Association |
1994 |
| Conflicts in Custody and Visitation - Who's the Client Here? How an Attorney and Therapist Resolve Ethical Issues in a Custody and Visitation Dispute (with Gail Davidoff, M.S.W.) |
American Orthopsychiatric Association |
1994 |
| Memory Factors in False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse - Evidentiary Issues (with Hon. John Braxton and Dr. Robert Tanenbaum) |
Philadelphia Bar Association Bench Bar Conference |
1993 |
| Representing Your Client and Yourself in Hard Times |
Pennsylvania Bar Institute |
1991 |
| Panelist, Relocation in Custody Matters |
Philadelphia Bar Association Bench Bar Conference |
1990 |
| VIP Training |
Philadelphia Bar Association |
1989 |
| Representing the Father in Custody or Visitation Litigation When There is an Allegation of Sexual Abuse |
Philadelphia Bar Association |
1989 |
| Drafting Enforceable Pre-Nuptial Agreements |
Pennsylvania Bar Association |
1989 |
See all 12 speaking engagements
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