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Adam M Horwitz
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Biography
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.
Areas of Practice
- Child Support
- Visitation Rights
- Divorce
- Family Law
- Domestic Relations
- Child Custody
- Bar Admissions
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers - Rising Star 2013
- Recipient, Barrister Achievement Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy
- Recipient, Eric D. Turner Matrimonial Award
- Chancellors Award – Philadelphia Bar Association
- Pro Bono Roll of Honor – First Judicial District of Philadelphia
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
22 years
Child Support
20%
22 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
22 years
Domestic Violence
20%
22 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 21 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office Of Smith & Horwitz
1420 Locust St #110, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by MaryAnne | June 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great Attorney - Excellent Service
Adam handled a case for me with excellent results. He was very professional, knowledgeable and always followed up quickly. He always returned my calls promptly and was very detail oriented all throughout the case. Would recommend contacting him if you have a legal problem.
Posted by George | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Great Lawyer during a hard Custody case
I worked with Adam through most of 2016 before my case was transfered out of Philadelphia. I have nothing but good things to say about his counsel and advise during a very difficult and trying time. He was always available to discuss issues with my custody case, and keep my best interests and tho...
Posted by Chris | April 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Custody agreement in place while avoiding court
Adam has provided me excellent custody advice, resulting in a new agreement, while avoiding the tribulations of court. He was knowledgeable, experienced, forthright with his advice, and was great in communicating with his client and the other party's attorney.
Adam M Horwitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Pennsylvania Rising Stars - Family Law, SuperLawyers
2010
Chancellor's Award, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
2010
Pro Bono Roll of Honor, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
2009
Pro Bono Roll of Honor, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
2008
Philadelphia VIP's Chancellor Award, Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
2004
Eric D. Turner - Matrimonal Award, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Family Law Attorney and Associate Partner, Law Office Of Smith & Horwitz
2004 - 2008
Associate, Law Office of Elaine Smith
Associations
2011 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationCo-chair Website Committee
2009 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Assocation - Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
2004 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Ichikawa v. Boley
Affirmed
Education
2004
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Lewis and Clark College
MA - Masters
1997
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers