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Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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10 Reviews 3.8 star rating
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3 Peer Endorsements

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Contributor level 6

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 20% Child Support
  • 20% Child Custody
  • 20% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Family
  • 20% Domestic Violence

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Elaine Smith & Adam Horwitz
    1420 Locust Street
    Suite 110
    Philadelphia, PA 19102
    Office: 215-545-2880
    Fax: 215-545-7032
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Client Reviews

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3.8 star rating 10 reviews
5 star rating

“the best Family Court attorney I met”

Posted by: Boris, 6 months ago.

Client Review: Elaine handled my case since 2007 through 2009. She did excellent job. I just came back to consult her on a different issue. My case was very... more
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1 star rating

“Poor Custody Lawyer”

Posted by: a Child Custody client, 10 months ago.

Client Review: I hired Elaine as my attorney for my custody trial. She constantly misplaced information I had given her and never remembered my case each time I met... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements

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Herbert Ira Ellis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Herbert Ellis , Freehold (NJ), 5 months ago
Stacy Ellen Schwarz

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Stacy Schwarz , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

38 years since Elaine Smith was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Pennsylvania Active 1975 05/14/2013
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
University of Pennsylvania BA - Bachelor of Arts 1965
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Executive Committee Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section 2002
Co-chair Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, Diversity Committee 2002
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Portfolio

Contribution
Contributor Level 6
Answers: 36 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
11 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
1 Answer marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications
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

Speaking Engagements
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
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