Jill Elliott Trayer

Jill Elliott Trayer

4.9
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Doylestown, PA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

40 E Court St, Doylestown, PA

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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1996

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Law Offices of Jill Elliott Trayer

40 E Court St, Doylestown, PA, 18901-4349

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Jill Elliott Trayer's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Extremely satisfied

Ms. Trayer was excellent in handling my divorce. I had no custody issues to worry about, but the financial end had a lot of pieces to it. However, it was nothing Ms. Trayer hadn't seen before, and everything went very smoothly. She even helped my ex's lawyer to get the proper paperwork filed the r...ight way in Bucks Co. As a former attorney myself, I could not have been happier with how my case was handled.

Posted by Simer | April 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Attorney

I have worked with Ms.Trayer for my Divorce, child custody and child support. She has been such an amazing attorney. She feels the pain of her client and fits herself into the situation of her client. Very authentic and professional!. Never lack anywhere in her performance and always gives 100%. I wa...s very fortunate that my friend recommended her name to me. She is a tough attorney and she works hard for the best results for her clients. Anyone looking for an attorney for Divorce, child custody and child support, I would recommend Ms.Trayer always!.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

excellent family law attorney

Jill Trayer came recommended as a lawyer that understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and mentally abusive situations and I knew she was the right divorce attorney for me the moment I met her. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Jill is well respected in her f...ield and is genuinely compassionate to my situation. She had smart strategies to move my case forward to a divorce settlement and custody agreement. In the end, I kept my house, didn’t have to pay alimony, and got 100% of my retirement. With her experience and expertise, she’s helped me navigate the many issues my high conflict ex husband has created over the past few years. Jill fights hard for me and has been highly professional and responsive. More than once, Jill went the extra mile and went above and beyond for me. It is my pleasure to recommend Jill as a very qualified attorney who can handle your family law issues.

Posted by Sandra | December 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Jill, represented me in a very long litigious divorce case lasting 7 years. I retained her as my 3rd lawyer after no progress and lots of hardship. She was very astute in picking up mid divorce. One of my most appreciated aspects of our professional relationship was her ability to converse in terms I... could understand. She was receptive to my questions and forth coming with alternatives. Jill's office administrative staff was reliable and efficient. My case was different from most since it started in Pennsylvania . I moved to New York State and eventually moved to Florida. She never missed a beat. A true testament to her of practice of keeping her client up to date. I recommend her law office for your legal needs very highly.

Posted by Kristi | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I give my highest recommendation to Jill Trayer

I am an attorney, and was formerly married to an attorney. However, I did not want to represent myself in my divorce proceedings. I had no experience in the area of Pennsylvania family law, and needed help navigating the procedural and substantive aspects of the divorce. I also needed guidance in dea...ling with some very challenging interpersonal issues that had led me to end the marriage. Jill was referred to me by two individuals. One was a trusted friend and fellow attorney who went through a lengthy contested divorce with Jill as her attorney. The other was the marital counselor who my ex and I had seen together prior to our separation. Jill’s straightforward approach and honest application of the law to the facts immediately impressed me and put my mind at ease. It was clear that she was very experienced and effective. It also became apparent over time then she had the respect of colleagues, judges and court staff alike. Jill skillfully led the way throughout the divorce proceedings, providing me with confidence during difficult and protracted battles in the areas of child custody, child support, division of property, and alimony. After my ex terminated his representation and opted to represent himself instead, Jill handled his litigation tactics with toughness and professionalism. Even as my ex filed multiple petitions of questionable merit after the finalization of the divorce, Jill devoted significant time and attention to bring the issues to fair and just resolutions. On a personal level, I felt from day one that I could trust Jill with sensitive information and the difficult emotions that came with leaving my ex and seeking the divorce. Her warmth and approachability, along with her straight talk and no-nonsense approach, gave me assurance that I was in good hands. On a practical note, Jill was always mindful of my budgetary constraints, and was extremely fair in her billing of the work that she performed on my behalf. I wish that I could say that Jill is a miracle worker. Unfortunately, some aspects of my divorce did not end with my ideal result. However, ideal results do not exist in the world of divorce. Instead, Jill always gave me honest and realistic advice, given her thorough knowledge and experience working within the constraints of the law and the facts. Her assessments were invariably on target. I have the utmost respect for Jill as a fellow attorney. I have already recommended her several times for issues related to child custody and child support, and will continue to recommend her for family law issues without hesitation.

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Jill Elliott Trayer's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bifulco

Child custody lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Jill on a very difficult matter. She was professional and accommodating throughout the proceedings. Glad she was on our side. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."

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Kristine Michael

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Tanker

Family lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Ms. Trayer in a number of cases and I fully endorse her. Ms. Trayer has s solid knowledge of the law along with the ability to navigate a courtroom, should the need arise."

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Kevin Handy

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Jill Trayer for divorce and custody litigation. Jill has been opposing counsel on several cases that I have had, and I can say without a doubt that she knows the law and is an extremely tough negotiator. She delivers excellent results to her clients. She is one of the few attorneys in Bucks County that I refer people to when our firm cannot handle their cases due to a conflict."

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Scott Feldman

Family lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Yurovsky

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Padanyi

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2001 - 2002

Adjunct Professor, Bucks County Community College

1995 - 1999

Attorney, Baldi, Cepparulo & Williams, P.C.

1981 - 1985

Domestic Relations Officer, County of Bucks

Associations

1996 - Present

Bucks County Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

Bucks County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2017 - 2018

Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce

member

2000 - 2002

Bucks County American Inn of Court

Member

Education

1995

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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