Pennsylvania family law attorney Connie J. Merwine graduated with Highest Honors from Lehigh University in 1985 and received her law degree from Dickinson Law School in 1988, graduating summa cum laude and 2nd in her class. She published an article in the Dickinson Law Review and graduated as a member of the Honorary Society. During law school Attorney Merwine became a Pennsylvania Certified Public Accountant and maintains that status today. She was awarded a Masters Degree in Taxation from Georgetown University, and thereafter was awarded a Masters Degree in Liberal Arts by University of Pennsylvania. Her education and experience give her a unique qualification to handle family law estate matters where protecting and administering assets are important.
Areas of Practice and Experience
Attorney Merwine has extensive experience in all aspects of Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Spousal Support, Alimony, Child Support, Adoptions and Protection from Abuse Actions; Will preparation and Estate planning, power of attorney preparation and all aspects of estate administration including preparation of the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Return.
Family Law and Estate Planning & Administration
Family Law including Divorce, Custody, Support, Alimony, Adoptions, and Protection from Abuse Actions. Attorney Merwine has handled, reviewed, tried, and settled over 2000 family law matters during her 20 years of practice. The American Society of Legal Advocates recently selected Attorney Merwine as one of the Top 100 Family lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania for 2014.
Estate Planning including Drafting of Estate documents in Wills, Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Living Trusts, Estate Administration in Monroe County, Pike County, Carbon County, Lehigh County, and Northampton County. Again, Attorney Merwine's background in accounting and taxation gives her a unique qualification matched by few attorneys in Pennsylvania.
Practice areas
34 years, 500 cases
34 years, 200 cases
34 years, 200 cases
Estate Administration and Drafting of Wills, Powers of Attorneys and Living Wills
34 years, 700 cases
34 years, 1,600 cases
Languages spoken
English
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501 New Brodheadsville Blvd N.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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PA | Active | 1988 | 03/15/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
AVVO "Superb" Rating | AVVO | 2011 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
License To Practice Law | Pennsylvania Bar Association | 1988 |
Merit Scholarship Recipient | Dickinson School of Law | 1985 |
National Honor Society | Phi Beta Kappa | 1985 |
Law Day Competition | Monroe County Court of Common Pleas | 1982 |
Co-Captain | Pleasant Valley Girls Field Hockey | 1982 |
American Jurisprudence Award | Lehigh University | 1982 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | MHK Attorneys | 1997 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office Connie J. Merwine | 1990 - 1997 |
Attorney | Liverant Senft and Cohen | 1988 - 1990 |
Law Clerk | Court of Common Pleas, Monroe County Pa | 1987 - 1987 |
Accountant | Kirk Summa & Co | 1986 - 1988 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Monroe County Bar Association | Member | 1989 - Present |
Phi Beta Kappa | 1987 - Present | |
Dickinson School Of Law | Law Review | 1987 - 1988 |
Family Law Clinic | Law Clerk | 1987 - 1988 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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What Every Pennsylvania Worker Needs To Know About Workers Compensation | Book | 2011 |
10 Biggest Secrets to Winning Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case | Book | 2011 |
What Every Woman in Pennsylvania Should Know About Divorce | Book | 2011 |
The Men's Book: Divorce in Pennsylvania | Book | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Pennsylvania | Masters of Liberal Arts | 1998 |
Georgetown University | LLM | 1990 |
Dickinson Law School | Law | 1988 |
Lehigh University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1985 |
Pleasant Valley High School | high school diploma | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Second Saturday (c) | Women's divorce seminar | 2011 |
Radio Show with Lynn and Laura | Women's Divorce | 2011 |
Morning Mix | Women's Divorce | 2011 |
Estate Talk | Wills and Estates | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Jones v. Jones | Grandmother received primary custody |
Anonymous v. Anonymous | $2,200 per month in Alimony Pendente Lite |
Equitable asset distribution in a divorce | 60% of marital assets |
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Charles Hofheimer, Family Attorney on May 26, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As the c0-founder of the largest law firm in the country representing women only in divorce and custody, I consider Connie Merwine in my Top 5 family lawyers in America. She is, in my opinion, a true Legal Superstar and if you are looking for a family lawyer, you should run to her office before your spouse gets there. AND, I am totally serious !!
Joshua Goldberg, Family Attorney on May 31, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Merwine is unique within her field, and I cannot think of a better specialist in Pennsylvania Family Law. I have been working with Attorney Merwine for several years, and I can only admire the effort and compassion she puts in to every case she is confronted with.
William Woods, Unknown Attorney on Nov 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Provinzano, Family Attorney on May 21, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Merwine is a highly qualified and talented family law attorney. If you are going though a divroce, custody or support matter, you need to call Attorney Merwine.
Marc Snyder, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
If you want someone fighting for you and your legal rights that doesn't back down Connie is the only person in NEPA that you need to call. She is relentless and works incredibly hard for her clients with all types of family law matters
Raymond Lahoud, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 25, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Connie is an excellent attorney. The best that you can get in Pennsylvania! She really stands up for the rights of women with respect to divorce issues. She comes highly recommended. She is EXCELLENT.
Erik Conrad, Family Attorney on Jun 9, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Connie is an excellent lawyer. Her litigation skills are top notch yet she is very successful in settling even the most complicated of divorce equitable distribution disputes. Her demeanor with the Court and other lawyers also makes her a pleasure to work with in terms of the joint goal of resolving cases with the least amount of stress, time, and cost for the client.
Barbara Gotthelf, Family Attorney on Jun 1, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I had the pleasure of working with Connie on a complex trusts & estates matter that demanded patience, skill and knowledge (on her part -- I just sat back and watched). Connie did a masterful job of managing a lot of competing expectations, and in the end everyone was happy, including my clients. Connie conveys an air of confidence and accomplishment that is well rooted in her experience and talent. I've recommended her and her husband/partner, Joe Hanyon, to many friends and colleagues, and expect to continue to do so.
Michael Kaspszyk, Family Attorney on May 31, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Merwine is the most compassionate and hard-working person I ever worked with. She handle all of her cases with a meticulous dedication, that is unmatched by any of her peers. Attorney Merwine further possess to make all of her clients feel instantly comfortable, the second they step in her office. Her dedication and high work rate, is reflected in her extensive educational background. Merwine managed to acquire her CPA, while finishing law school. I believe that only few of her peers (if any), has the motivation, discipline, and work spirit to earn two so extensive degrees simultaneously. I recommend attorney Merwine, because she is the most dedicated family law attorney, in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Mario Hanyon, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 31, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. With out comparison, I consider Connie the best Divorce attorney in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Not only is Connie a hard working attorney with a great rate of success in court - She also truly cares for her clients on the personal level. When going through divorce it is important to have an attorney that can give you counseling outside the legal area. Connie understands and cares for her clients, both legally and personally. I recommend Connie for anybody who is going through a rough time, and needs an attorney specialized in Family Law.
Joshua Goldberg, Family Attorney on May 31, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Merwine is unique within her field, and I cannot think of a better specialist in Pennsylvania Family Law. I have been working with Attorney Merwine for several years, and I can only admire the effort and compassion she puts in to every case she is confronted with.
Rebecca Young, Family Attorney on May 26, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases opposite Connie. She is a very able adversary for her clients and a consummate, courteous professional.
Charles Hofheimer, Family Attorney on May 26, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As the c0-founder of the largest law firm in the country representing women only in divorce and custody, I consider Connie Merwine in my Top 5 family lawyers in America. She is, in my opinion, a true Legal Superstar and if you are looking for a family lawyer, you should run to her office before your spouse gets there. AND, I am totally serious !!
Joseph Hanyon, Family Attorney on May 26, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Connie's skills and credentials are unmatched by her peers. Connie was second in her class at Penn State Law School while she obtained her CPA license. She then attended Georgetown University earning her masters in taxation and University of Pennsylvania earning her masters in liberal arts. Her history of hard work coupled with 23 years of experience in family law makes her unmatched among her peers.
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