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Emily Vener-Giszter, Esquire, practices Family Law and Divorce and Custody Mediation. She is available to provide all aspects of family law including divorce, custody and support. As a trained and licensed Psychotherapist, Ms. Vener’s goal is to diligently meet her client’s needs in the most supportive and least adversarial way possible. She seeks to limit the negative and painful aftermath of divorce and to protect children and families professionally and with compassion.
As a trained neutral Divorce and Custody Mediator, Ms. Vener can help families settle disputes. Issues that can be resolved through mediation include child custody, co-parenting, equitable distribution and support. Most often, mediation will save time and money. Mediation is confidential. Unlike litigation, mediation preserves the dignity of the family. Most importantly, mediation allows families increased control over their future and helps to protect children from the harmful consequences of parental conflict.
Ms. Vener is a graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law (JD, 2010), University of Oregon (MS, 1985) and Cornell University (BS, 1983) She is licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She is member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and Delaware County Bars, and is a member of the Family Law, Women in the Law and Alternative Dispute Sections. Ms. Vener is the 2021 Chair of the Delaware County Bar's Family Law Section. In addition, Ms. Vener is a Licensed Professional Counselor (PA) and continues to practice psychotherapy part-time. Ms. Vener is a repeated speaker on topics relating to the intersection between Psychology and the Law.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2011
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24 Veterans Square, Media, PA, 19063
www.emilyveneresquire.comShowing 1 - 5 of 44 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Tiffany | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Emily thoroughly walked me through a very challenging divorce. I would highly recommend her! She was a great help to me during a trying time in my life. I am very grateful for her time and efforts! Thank you, again Emily!
Posted by Nik | August 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Emily was a great resource for me. She listened to our needs, drafted the initial prenup, and went back and forth as much as needed to get to a final product. She was patient but also responsive. Her prior background as a family therapist definitely informs her approach and she had great ideas for us...
Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was very pleased on the handling of our divorce . Emily explained everything that needed to be done step by step . We were sent updates periodically and any questions were answered . We communicated by email which I wasn’t sure about sending attachments but we were able to make it work . Thank yo...
Posted by Nili | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Vener-Giszter helped me every step of the way through my divorce mediation. I felt truly heard throughout the process and she guided me in order to achieve the outcome that was the best for me. I was so appreciative of her advice and counsel while navigating through a very tough process.
Posted by Suzanne | November 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I was very happy to connect with Emily's firm to handle my divorce. Although it was not a contentious separation, there were times during the process that conflicting demands made emotions hot and Emily has an easygoing and pragmatic approach that made it easy to stay focused. She helped move us alon...
"I met Emily in a very difficult custody case as opposing counsel. I found her to be extremely devoted to championing her client. She was prepared, thorough, reliable and professional in all respects. I definitely endorse Emily."
"I endorse this lawyer. Emily and I worked together on a case and she certainly cared for her client and did the best she could given the difficult facts of the case. I would certainly recommend her as an attorney on her many areas of expertise."
"Emily is an excellent family law attorney and she also does top notch work as a mediator in all areas of domestic relations. She works very hard on behalf of her clients and I highly recommend her."
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PBA Pro Bono Award, Pennsylvania Bar Foundation
2022
Bar Star-Most Non-Cle Programming, Philadelphia Bar Association
2017
Volunteer of the Month, Philadelphia VIP
2011
Beck Health Law Fellowship, Temple University
2009
State Court Honors Internship in Family Law, Temple University
2016 - Present
Family Law Attorney, Delaware County Pro Bono Project
2015 - Present
Attorney-Mediator, Vener Family Law and Mediation, LLC
2010 - Present
Volunteer Family Attorney, Philadelphia Vip
2013 - 2015
Family and Mediation Attorney, Roxbororough Legal Network
2010 - 2018
Custody Mediator, Good Shepherd Mediation
2003 - 2017
Psychotherapist, Delaware County Professional Services
2023 - Present
Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar AssociationExecutive Committee
2023 - Present
Family Law Section, Delaware County Bar AssociationCLE Education, co-chair
2022 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationAlternative Dispute Resolution Section, Co-Chair
2015 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2011 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
2020 - 2021
Delaware County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
MS - Master of Science
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
2024
Domestic Violence and Parenting Coordination
2024
Trauma Informed Mediation
2023
Parenting Coordination: Special Topics
2023
Parenting Coordination in Delaware County: A Deeper Dive
2023
Welcoming Parent Coordination to Delaware County
2022
Trauma Informed Parenting Coordination
2014
Family Law for Therapists
2024
2024
2023
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