Deborah A. L. Iwanyshyn

Deborah A. L. Iwanyshyn

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Family Lawyer at Allison Park, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

2100 Legendary LN, Allison Park, PA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 40%

We focus on all aspects of Family Advocacy which includes Pre-nuptial and Pos-nuptial agreements, Support (APL, Alimony, Child), Equitable Distribution of Assets and Liabilities, Small and Privately-held companies, Custody and Divorce.

40%
Child Custody 20%

Child custody is the most difficult area because it requires different skills to try to enable clients to get to a place where they can accept a custody arrangement that is best for their child. My custody mediation training included additional family meditation training that gives me insight into the needs of the children. I work with parent coordinators and counselors who can help resolve most issues. See my website for more details. www.iwanyshyn.com

40 years

20%
Alimony 15%

Alimony requies special negotiation skills and the ability to display accurate budgets and needs. I utilize complex software that enables me to present evidence to assure that adequate alimony is awarded.

40 years

15%
Divorce and Separation 15%

I handle simple as well as complex divorce cases including valuation of closely held businesses and determination or income for support. My forensic accounting experience as a CPA and tax preparer enables me to do your work without having the need to hire an outside consultant.

40 years

15%
Child Abuse 5%

Children

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 40 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1985

Active

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Location

Iwanyshyn @ Associates

2100 Legendary LN, Allison Park, PA, 15101

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Deborah A. L. Iwanyshyn's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 13 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Noelle | November 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Choice I made

Let me be specific, Deborah Iwanshyn is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most knowledgeable, dedicated, sincerely caring and crafty lawyer I’ve ever met. I spoke with four lawyers total about my divorce. Deborah came highly recommended and I found her the easiest to talk to. Once I secured her services..., weeks later, my orthopedic surgeon called me personally to ask if I had chosen a lawyer and gave me her name. The irony was I had already chosen her! I will not pretend her services are cheap but I will tell you her wisdom, dedication, and compassion are worth it. If not for Deborah I’d not be in as secure a position as I am today. You will not be sorry when you chose her to proceed with your case.

Posted by Joe | September 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My Experience

“Although I started with another, Big-Name-Firm, I finished with Iwanyshyn & Associates. Deborah and her team represented me in a highly contested divorce. I appreciate their diligence and hard work obtaining a settlement when I thought none could be achieved. My estate was not large, yet I always ...received prompt attention and timely support whenever I called or emailed. They kept me aware of the snags as well as the progress all along the way. I strongly recommend anyone looking for excellence in family law use Deborah and her team. -Trucker Joe”

Posted by Wendy | July 20, 2015 | Family

Support and Custody

Debrorah Iwanyshyn has represented me and my five children for many years. She has an exellent understanding of family law and has always been available to me when I needed her. She is kind and patient and was very effective in court. When you are fighting for the support and well being of your child...ren you will need the best. I absolutely recommend Attorney Deborah Iwanyshyn. She did amazing work for me.

Posted by anonymous | June 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Impeccable Representation

Deborah Iwanyshyn diligently represented me in a marriage dissolution case. She took on this case, 19 September 2013, and saw it through to its conclusion on 9 June 2015. The request for dissolution was first submitted to a different attorney (5 November 2012), however, that attorney did not see the... case through, and I sought out Ms Iwanyshyn, who willingly accepted transfer of the case. A case that should have been straightforward became muddled and was continually stalled by the opposing party, who was lax in submitting requested documents and information, which caused the process to be repeatedly delayed, yet, Ms Iwanyshyn showed great fortitude and perseverance, remained in constant contact, and went above and beyond the call of duty. Ms Iwanyshyn’s availability to discuss matters was outstanding, her response time was prompt, and her attentiveness was exceptional. In addition, the fees were reasonable. I reside in a different country, and Ms Iwanyshyn’s ability to resolve this matter, without my ever having to set foot on US soil, was impressive and deeply appreciated. I would highly recommend Deborah Iwanyshyn to anyone needing representation – she excels at fair representation.

Posted by jon | April 18, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Collaborative Divorce Success

Attorney Iwanyshyn provided outstanding professional/legal advice, as well as friendly support during my separation and divorce. Her experience in financial analysis and business valuation was utterly priceless to my understanding of "equitable distribution". She helped me understand and value pre-m...arital and post-marital assets (& liabilities), as well as creating several financial options that my former spouse and I could evaluate collaboratively to achieve an agreeable outcome. Deb's skill as a mediator was obvious as she guided me in my times of high/low emotions to see the facts and to resolve my emotions outside of the inner workings of the divorce process (e.g. counseling and support groups). She helped me get through difficult family (children) transitions and financial transactions, with firmness and empathy. She always showed me a balanced perspective being very respectful of my spouse and my spouse's attorney to help keep the collaborative nature of the divorce on-track. She pushed me when I needed it, and she waited when it was appropriate for me to resolve my issues. I did not want the divorce, and needed an advocate that understood from where I was coming, and to where I wanted to head - Deb provided this to me, and I am forever grateful. I most strongly recommend her and her firm.

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Deborah A. L. Iwanyshyn's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Jacques

Family lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Iwanyshynl is an excellent advocate for her clients. I would not hesitate to recommend my own clients to her if they were in need."

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Joseph Nash

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Ms. Iwanyshyn on a difficult divorce case. She always kept the lines of communication open and was a pleasure to deal with. She fights hard for her clients."

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Cody Guarnieri

Family lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. A caring and compassionate voice for her clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. An intelligent and an amazing attorney."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Family lawyer | Sep 28

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Alimony lawyer | May 20

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"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Alimony lawyer | May 01

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"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Zachary Smitt

Child custody lawyer | Mar 26

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"Mr. Iwanshyn has a strong knowledge of the law as reflected by her Avvo posts. I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Harper

Child support lawyer | Oct 05

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lauren Darbouze

Family lawyer | Aug 01

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"Attorney Iwanyshyn is a tenacious family law attorney. She dedicates herself to every case and will do her very best to secure a favorable outcome for her clients. I endorse this widely respected member of the profession without reservation."

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Crystina O'Brien

Child custody lawyer | Apr 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

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"I endorse Ms. Iwanyshyn. As evidenced by the number of questions she has answered on Avvo, she has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through her many work experiences that she is a stellar attorney."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ala Hamayel

Unknown lawyer | Nov 29

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Alimony lawyer | Nov 26

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"I endorse this lawyer. Provides quality answers and knowledge to Avvo community"

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Michael Eisen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 21

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"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with attorney Iwanyshyn on several matters and she was very professional and her work product was of the highest quality."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 17

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"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

10 Best Lawyers in Pennsylvania for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2015

Top Lawyer, The Global Directory of Who’s Who

2013

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

1987

Former Senior Member of American Society of Appraisers (ASA), American Society of Appraisers

1978

Certified Public Accountant (license inactive), Pennsylvania Licensing

Work Experience

1985 - Present

Owner, Iwanyshyn & Associates

2016 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, Carlow University

Associations

2016 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2015 - Present

Taxation Committee of the Family Law section of the American Bar Association

Vice Chair

2016 - 2017

American Bar Association

Taxation Chairperson

2005 - 2008

Western Pennsylvania Mediation Counsel

Board Member

2000 - 2002

Animal Friends

Board of Directors

1990 - 1993

American Society of Appraisers

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Lentz v. Meyer

I actually housed this young woman for a year and obtained joint custody. Both she and the father have co-parented and are engaged.

Kwarteng v. Taylor

2 year old child returned to Belgium parents

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Education

2005

Gestault Institute of New England

Gestault Therapy Certification

2003

United States Bankruptcy Court

2002

Allegheny County Family Division

2002

United States Postal Service

1987

American Society of Appraisers

ASA

1985

Duquesne University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1979

Commonwealth of Pa Dept of State

Certified Public Account (license inactive)

1975

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

Summer school

Single Parenting That Works! Raising Well-Balanced Children in an Off-Balance World

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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