Award-winning Philadelphia, PA Family Law Attorney, Adam M. Horwitz has quickly gained a reputation for being insightful, courteous, and who always looks out for the best interests of his clients. His specific areas of practice include helping families with the often emotional issues of child support, visitation rights, and child custody as they go through the many steps of separation and divorce. His expertise in family law and domestic relations helps to guide clients to the best possible outcomes, but it is his belief in working closely with clients, listening carefully in order to get a deeper understanding of their situation, needs, and goals that makes a real difference in their lives.
Adam’s diligence has been rewarded with a number of coveted honors and awards, including having been named one of Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in 2013. He is a recipient of the Barrister Achievement Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy, the Chancellors Award by the Philadelphia Bar Association, as well as the Eric D. Turner Matrimonial Award. He was also named to the Pro Bono Roll of Honor by the First Judicial District of Philadelphia.
Adam Horwitz is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark University before graduating with his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Administrative - Not authorized to practice | 2004 | 02/24/2022 |
PA | Active | 2004 | 03/15/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Pennsylvania Rising Stars - Family Law | SuperLawyers | 2013 |
Pro Bono Roll of Honor | First Judicial District of Pennsylvania | 2010 |
Chancellor's Award | Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program | 2010 |
Pro Bono Roll of Honor | First Judicial District of Pennsylvania | 2009 |
Philadelphia VIP's Chancellor Award | Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program | 2008 |
Eric D. Turner - Matrimonal Award | American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | 2004 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Family Law Attorney and Associate Partner | Law Office Of Smith & Horwitz | 2008 - Present |
Associate | Law Office of Elaine Smith | 2004 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Philadelphia Bar Association | Co-chair Website Committee | 2011 - Present |
Philadelphia Bar Assocation - Family Law Section | Executive Committee | 2009 - Present |
Philadelphia Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Lewis and Clark College | MA - Masters | 2000 |
University of Massachusetts, Amherst | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Ichikawa v. Boley | Affirmed |
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David Steerman, Child custody Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Adam is a worthy opponent any time I have had a case with him. I find Adam to be extremely responsive when we need to communicate on a case and he is reasonable and realistic about how to settle a case on his client’s behalf. Adam is also a person of the highest integrity.
Stacy Schwarz, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Steerman, Child custody Attorney on Jul 29, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Adam is a worthy opponent any time I have had a case with him. I find Adam to be extremely responsive when we need to communicate on a case and he is reasonable and realistic about how to settle a case on his client’s behalf. Adam is also a person of the highest integrity.
Stacy Schwarz, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 21, 2014
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I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Joseph Bowman, Unknown Attorney on Sep 12, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 2, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Straffi, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.