Phyllis Bookspan

Phyllis Bookspan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

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

20 W Third Street, Suite 300, Media, PA

About Phyllis

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 34 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1991

Retired

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 42 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1983

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Bookspan Family Law, LLC

20 W Third Street, Suite 300, Media, PA, 19063

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Phyllis Bookspan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Catherine | June 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Barracuda with a heart

I chose Phyllis Bookspan to help me through my divorce because I wanted a barracuda with a heart. When I looked at her background, I was impressed with her credentials (Georgetown Law-I knew she would be intelligent and hard-working) but also knew she would be the right lawyer for me because of her ...background in Yoga and Mindfulness. I walked into her office looking for a collaborative divorce, but when she heard my history she put down her notes and clearly told me exactly why that would be the wrong decision. She will tell you the truth, be empathetic but professional, and listen to your feedback as you go through the process. Divorce is hard, but I knew I had the right lawyer on my team from the very beginning.

Posted by Bobb | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I was well represented

Phyllis and her team are pros. My situation was a bit messy, but they knew the case, the numbers and negotiated hard on my behalf to ensure a fair settlement.

Posted by MJN | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional & experienced

Phyllis is an excellent attorney. She understands the process, both family court and divorce court thoroughly. She was patient, empathetic and always available. She explained everything along the way and fought for me. I am grateful to have found her. Divorce is a terrible situation to endure, but wi...th the right attorney it makes it much less painful. Phyllis is all that & more.

Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Compassionate Attorney

Phyllis Bookspan was compassionate and supportive throughout my divorce proceedings. While she consistently gave great advice and made recommendations on process and decisions, she gave me the room to make the final call and was consistently supportive. My recent divorce would not have been as simp...le had Phyllis not been on my side. I highly recommend Phyllis Bookspan as a professional and caring attorney.

Posted by Dale | July 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Phyllis Bookspan is an excellent attorney

I recently needed an attorney to help me. My experience in the past with other attorney’s was very negative, until I met Miss Bookspan. She is professional, organized, and does her homework. She takes the time to know the facts and presents them to the judge impressively. Another thing that I wou...ld like to mention about Miss Bookspan, she made sure our case was one of the first cases to hear. She knew that we were concerned about cost and she made sure that the court time was cut in half. I can say, without a doubt, if you need an attorney, call her. You will not be sorry. Her work, and the way she handled everything about our case was with a high degree of excellence. Dale

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Phyllis Bookspan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Stanwood

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Very smart, thoughtful and tenacious. God help her opponent."

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Sara McGeever

Family lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sara McGeever

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top Attorney, Philadelphia Life

2017

Top Attorney, American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers

2017

Top Attorney, Philadelphia Life

2017

Top 100 Pennsylvania Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

Top Lawyers, Suburban Life Magazine

2015

Top 10 Attorneys, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2012

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2012

Awesome Attoney, Philadelphia Suburban Life Magazine

1985

E Barrett Pretyman Fellow, Georgetown University

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Of Counsel, Bennett & Associates

2009 - Present

Attorney, Bookspan Family Law

2006 - 2012

Founder and Owner, RYAH Yoga and Health

1985 - 2006

Professor of Law, Widener University School of Law

Associations

1998 - Present

Jewish Family and Children's Service

Board of Advisors

1991 - Present

Equal Justice Foundation

Founding Member

National Association of Professional Women

Center for Resolutions

Mediator

2006 - 2011

Delaware Valley Friends School

Former Board of Directors

2005 - 2010

Family Support LIne

Former Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. Thomas and Picciotto

Motion to Dismiss granted after 5 days of trial.

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Education

1985

Georgetown University Law Center

M.L.A. Master of Law Trial Advocacy

1983

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2017

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Taking and Defending Depositions

2017

American Inns of Court

Selected Topics in Evidence for Family Lawyers

2013

The Toby Lynn Dickman Seminar

Recent Developments in the Defense of Marriage Act

2011

American Inns of Court

Estate Planning and Divorce

2010

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Cocktail party Chatter

N/A

Hague, Netherlands

Juveniles and the American Death Penalty

Publications

2011

The Pennsylvania Lawyer Ban Life without Parole

2004

Delaware Lawyer magazine Too Young to Die, A Look At evolving Standards of Decency and the U.S. Juvenile Death Penalty

1999

Indiana Law Review O MIrrors and Gavels: A Chronicle of the Use of Menopause as a Legal Defense against Women

1991

Vanderbilt Law Review Reworking the Warrant Requirement; Resuscitating the Fourth Amendment

N/A

Brigham Young University (BYU) Journal of Public Law From a Tender Years Presumption to a Primary Parent Presumption: Has Anything Really Changed, Should It?

N/A

Texas Journal of Women and the Law A Delicate Imbalance: Family and Work

N/A

Delaware Lawyer magazine Too Young to Die? A Look at Evolving Standards of Decency and the U. S. Juvenile Death Penalty

Languages

English

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