also known as Cara Boyanowski
Cara Boyanowski has been practicing law since 1993. In 1998, after working as a general practioner, she narrowed the scope of her practice to the area of family law. She enjoys helping her clients navigate through separation, divorce, custody and support imatters.
Throughout her 28 years of practice, Cara has represented her clients in a myriad of domestic law matters, including but not limited to, simple and complex divorce cases, parental and grandparent custodial cases, spousal and child support matters, equitable distribution of marital estates, alimony, and step-parent adoptions.
Her practice has led her to adjudicate matters before numerous Common Pleas courts in and around the central Pennsylvania region, as well as, the Pennsylvania Superior and Supreme Courts. During her first year of practice, Ms. Boyanowski argued a case of first impression before the Pennsylvania Superior Court requesting the right to sue an estate for child support.
Cara also assists clients in the preparation and drafting of their Last Wills and Testaments, Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.
Cara always listens intently to her clients’ fears, expectations, and future life plans. After doing so, she adjusts her representation and negotiation skills to meeet the needs of her clients. Cara believes all of her clients deserve her undivided attention, compassion, and dedication, no matter the size of their marital estate or the complexity of their matrimonial issues.
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Acquired: 1993
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3304 Market Street, Camp Hill, PA, 17011
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Posted by Wade | December 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Cara did nothing to progress the case and was not experienced, or knowledgeable, in PFA, Custody, or divorce law. She was easily manipulated by the other lawyer in the case. She expected information to fall into her lap and court to come easily. She avoided tough conversations and would avoid pho...
Posted by David | July 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Cara was all about waiting and letting co-council dictate upcoming dates and terms. After hiring her for my case she proceeded to make matters worse while blowing through her retainer. She would not pick up the phone for a conversation but instead would send 75 emails and charge for each individu...
Posted by Sanford Krevsky | February 15, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
I've known Cara Boyanowski for over ten years, in two capacities. One as a fellow Family Law Practitioner and two in my role as a Custody Conciliator. In both those capacities, I found her knowledgeable and fair, while still maintaining a friendly demeanor.
Posted by Jeff | February 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
We secured Cara to assist in a miscellaneous civil proceeding and found her to be both very professional and personable in all our dealings. We were also pleasantly surprised at her level of prompt turn-around to our questions with numerous follow-ups. She has become our legal provider of choice an...
Posted by Angela | February 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Cara has represented me in my child custody hearings. She also helped me work through my divorce proceedings. She has always been honest and upfront with me about ways to come to the best resolution for me and my son. She is very accessible and has gone above and beyond to help. I would recommend her...
"Attorney Boyanowski is an exceptional attorney who zealously represents her clients in all areas of family law. She is incredibly knowledgeable and sensitive to all issues that arise in family law matters and is well respected by local judges and counsel. I endorse this lawyer."
"Cara is a superior attorney. I have had many cases with her. She has been a zealous advocate for her client's position in every occasion. She is diligent, knowledgeable, and has integrity. If I were in need of a lawyer myself, I would not hesitate to call upon her. I consider her a friend and a colleague that I can rely upon."
"I endorse this Cara Boyanowski. Attorney Boyanowski is a skilled attorney that vigorously advocates for her clients. She strives to obtain the best possible results for her clients - results that allow her clients to move forward with their lives while protecting the things that are most important."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2010
Lift Every Voice Award, Heinz Menaker Senior Center
2021 - Present
Partner, Cognetti Law Group
2015 - 2021
Partner, Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel, LLP
2004 - 2015
Shareholder, Serratell Schiffman & Brown
1998 - 2004
Associate Attorney/Junior Partner, Daley Law Offices
1995 - 1998
Associate Attorney, MacIntyre & MacIntrye
1993 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Ron Turo
2021 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Heinz Menaker Senior CenterChair
1995 - Present
Dauphin County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2019 - 2021
Dauphin County ArbitratorChair
2015 - 2017
ArbitratorDauphin County Arbitrator
2015 - 2019
Central Dauphin School District Board MemberBoard of Directors
2013 - 2015
Woman's MagazineEditorial Writer on Family Law Subjects
2013 - 2015
American Heart AssociationExecutive Committee Member
2010 - 2012
Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (CASA)Volunteer
2004 - 2006
Dauphin County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
Client awarded primary custody and permitted relocation of child from Dauphin County
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Fee Agreements
2013
Equitable Distribution and QDROs
2008
Getting a Divorce Case off the Ground
2008
How to Transfer Retirement Account Assets
2005
Changes to Divorce Code
2005
Support Update
2015
2015
English