Patricia Dunlevy Williams

Patricia Dunlevy Williams

also known as Patricia Dunlevy

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 30 years

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

120 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA

About Patricia

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

31 years

20%
Child Support 15%

31 years

15%
Adoption 10%

31 years

10%
Guardianship 10%

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 30 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1995

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, PC

120 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA, 17602-2926

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Patricia Dunlevy Williams's Reviews

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Posted by Mike | November 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Incredible person and attorney.

Pat has represented me in a few instances- one sad, and one glad. I have entrusted her with my future, and have not a single regret in doing so. Her presence through both proceedings was a tremendous source of confidence and calm. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Posted by Darlene | January 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Your biggest advocate

I am pleased to express the positive experiences regarding the performance, support, professionalism and determination of Patricia Dunlevy Williams. She showed great empathy and was extremely knowledgeable. Throughout my case she maintained quality communications between all involved parties, worked ...to ensure timely responses to all questions and guided me through an extremely stressful process. I will recommend her and her team to anyone in need of her services. Thank you for your time and attention regarding my case.

Posted by Keith | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A bulldog

I hope Ms. Williams will forgive the title but initially you might expect a soft representative. Pat demonstrated early on that your case and therefore, your welfare is her main focus. She listened carefully to me and frankly, I was humble and expecting to be marched down the road of conciliation. Sh...e quickly squared me away on why there was equal amounts of blame to go around and not to lay down so easily. She provided quick feedback to all inquiries and kept me updated through the entire proceeding. I have and will continue to praise her representation and any and all.

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

No BS, just quality work

Pat worked hard to make my divorce from a difficult spouse go more smoothly. My now-ex-wife hired what she called a "shark" of an attorney. I consulted with a few attorneys before deciding to hire Pat because I thought she would be the best one to deal with a "shark." At every turn, my ex tried to... make the process difficult. She and her attorney tried to use a delay, defer, defeat strategy to get what they didn't deserve. At one point, my ex even tried to delay the hearing with a divorce master by switching from the "shark" to another attorney at the shark's firm. When I told Pat that I would not consent to the delay, she worked hard to make sure the process would continue.  Pat made a difficult life-changing event less difficult. Her knowledge, skill, determination, and compassion helped me deal with my ex who was making unrealistic demands. She knew how to wade through the drama to get the job done.

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Patricia Dunlevy Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Timothy Reese

Family lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Pat is a tireless advocate for her clients. She and I have collaborated on many matters to help serve our firm's clients to the best representation we can. She has my utmost respect in her areas of practice."

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Tamara Hogan

Family lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pat is my "go-to" referral for any client of mine needing legal help with a family-law matter. All of my clients are delighted with the excellent legal representation provided to them as well as the fairness of the legal fees. I've known Pat for over 20 years and she has my unqualified endorsement."

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Timothy Reese

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tamara Hogan

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Pro Bono Award, Lancaster Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Reese, Samley, Wagenseller, Mecum & Longer, P.C.

2001 - 2013

Solo Practitioner, Patricia Dunlevy Williams, esq.

1997 - 2001

Associate, Hartman Underhill & Brubaker

1996 - 1997

Staff Attorney, Lancaster County Domestic Relations Section

1995 - 1996

Clerk, Judge Henry S. Kenderdine

Associations

1995 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Lancaster Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2013

Lancaster Bar Association

President

2008 - 2014

Lancaster Bar Association

Board Member

2008 - 2010

Lancaster Bar Association, Family Section

Chairman

2005 - 2010

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Delegate

Education

1995

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Alvernia College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Lancaster Bar Association

Presidential Address

1997

Seminars - Continuing Legal Education

Family Law

Languages

English

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