Susan DiGirolamo

Susan DiGirolamo

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pittsburgh, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Marriage & Prenuptials

1386 Old Freeport Road, Ste 3B, Pittsburgh, PA

About Susan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 85%

Collaboration, Mediation, Negotiation, and legal counseling.

31 years

85%
Mediation 10%

31 years

10%
Marriage and Prenuptials 5%

Prenuptial Agreements can be drafted to be beneficial to both parties and their families.

31 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 320-320 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 38 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1987

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Susan DiGirolamo, Attorney at Law

1386 Old Freeport Road, Ste 3B, Pittsburgh, PA, 15238-3115

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Susan DiGirolamo's Reviews

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Posted by Kristi | June 23, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Long Distance Divorce Turned Out Easier Than Expected

When I went through my divorce, my ex-husband moved back to his home state right after we separated, so going to court/mediation in person wasn't an option. There were no children or pets involved, no house, and our assets were already split, but the thought of going through a long distance divorce ...seemed very daunting. I called around the city of Pittsburgh to look for an attorney who would accept a case involving a long distance separation. Susan accepted my case. The divorce process went a lot smoother than I thought it would go. She and my ex-husband's attorney (who was also in his home state) were very quick, courteous and cooperative with one another during the process. She also kept me in the loop with everything, including all correspondence with my ex-husband's attorney, which was done via phone, mail and email. She was very knowledgeable, at ease with everything, and I would highly recommend her!

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Susan DiGirolamo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Avram Rosen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have faced Susan on the other side of litigation and negotiation. She is both a worthy opponent and an amicable negotiator. Susan is smart, prepared, passionate, practical and reasonable. All the things you want in a family law attorney. Her collaborative law practice is especially well known in the legal community. I highly endorse Susan for all aspects of family law."

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Paula Hopkins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer, for all matters but particularly for the collaborative divorce process. Susan and I have successfully concluded a collaborative divorce and Susan's patient, intelligent contributions to the process helped to insure our success. In addition, as President of the Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Susan did an excellent job of working toward our goal of educating the public and the legal community about the collaborative process."

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Matthew Cairone

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Susan for divorce work, especially in the collaborative practice."

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Clifford Tuttle

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a true expert."

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Avram Rosen

Family lawyer

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Matthew Cairone

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Paula Hopkins

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Principal, Private Law Practice

1985 - 1986

Associate, Schlussel, Drazin & Dowty

1984 - 1985

Staff attorney, Hyatt Legal Services

Associations

2013 - Present

Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Immediate Past President

2013 - Present

Gateway to Collaboration

Founding Member

2007 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2006 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Allegheny County Bar Association

Member

Allegheny County Bar Association, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners Section

Secretary

Allegheny County Bar Association, Judiciary Committee

Member

Education

1984

University of Pittsburgh School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Allegheny College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Second Saturdays

Divorce Preparation

2013

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

Collaborative Practice

2012

Collaborative Practice Basic Training

Collaborative Practice

Publications

2015

Pennsylvania Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Newsletter To Sue or Not to Sue: Using Collaborative Law to Resolve Civil Disputes

2014

Pennsylvania Bar Association Solo and Small Firm Newsletter Alternative Dispute Resolution Options

Languages

English

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