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Ms. Harding is a seasoned litigator with over fifteen years of experience in domestic relations and family law.
As the Proprietor and Managing Attorney at The Law Office of Lisa Harding, LLC, she spends most of her time involved in the day to day throws of custody, support, domestic violence, and divorce disputes. Since graduating from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, Ms. Harding worked as a City Attorney for the Philadelphia Department of Human Services. There, she was a mainstay in Juvenile Court where she litigated matters concerning education law, abused and neglected children, and custodial and visitation rights regarding juveniles. As a result, Ms. Harding is proficient in all matters involving juvenile delinquency and juvenile justice.
After leaving her position as a city attorney, Ms. Harding delved into the foray of private practice where she has garnered the reputation of being stealthy competent and an aggressive advocate for her clients. She has established a personal relationship with clients giving them her direct and undivided attention as they navigate the emotional maze of their court proceedings. Because she has witnessed the emotional and financial hardships that family law engenders, Ms. Harding has a network of providers that offer mental health and financial counseling services to clients. Her comprehensive approach has distinguished her from her contemporaries branding her a full service niche practice.
Ms. Harding has, to date, successfully defended all of her clients in Protection from Abuse hearings. Understanding that a finding of abuse will result in termination and preclusion from city employment as well as employment with the youth and elderly, Ms. Harding understands and applies the law for the protection of her clients. She has successfully argued for and against parents’ petitions for primary physical custody, shared physical custody, and visitation, ,as well as spousal support, alimony, alimony pendent lite, and what is considered equitable distribution. She has drafted pre-nuptial, post-nuptial agreements, and settlement agreements that have been honored by the court.
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2002
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Posted by Greg | August 07, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney!
Ms Harding represented me in a seperation and custody matter recently. She was knowledgeable, professional and effective as my counsel. I was very satisfied and would highly recommend her!
Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2014 | Domestic Violence
Satisfied
Lisa is a professional. Very knowledgeable in her field. I felt comfortable and confident having her on my side. My case was a domestic abuse case. We met at her office, she went over everything and came up with a plan. Called me that week with some Q&A's. When we went to court the judge dismissed ...
Posted by DENISE BUTLER | March 28, 2014 | Family
HAPPY, BLESSED, CUSTODY CLIENT!!!!
LISA HARDING HAS BEEN ON TOP OF MY CASE SINCE DAY ONE, SHE IS COMPETENT, UNDERSTANDING, AND MY FAVORITE, BOLD AND SASSY IN THE COURTROOM, AND MOST OF ALL SHE KNOWS HER STUFF!!THANKS LISA FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!!I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER FOR ANYONE SEEKING A FAMILY LAWYER!!!
Posted by Joseph | January 28, 2014
Great lawyer doing great work
Although my case is going on I feel confident that i made the right choice by hiring miss Harding she is knowledgeable of the laws And how the system works she keeps you updated and even returns calls and emails on weekends makes you feel like an individual and not a client overall great lawyer I hig...
Posted by Michael | December 03, 2013 | Child Custody
One of the Best in Philadelphia!!!
I was worried, overwhelmed, and constantly thinking about the "what ifs" and "what could go wrong" in my legal battles with child custody and child abuse as a father. Mrs. Harding was recommended to me by a friend. Within the first meeting with Mrs. Harding put all my fears to rest. Not only did Mrs....
"Attorney Harding is an extremely knowledgeable attorney. I have worked with her on a number of matters and I am particularly impressed with her work-ethic, professionalism, and attention to detail. I endorse her without reservation."
"I have worked with Lisa for several years in custody and support court and she is a professional, detailed oriented attorney who will fight for her clients. I highly recommend her."
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2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2011
Pro Bono Award, The First Judicial District
2013 - Present
Managing Partner, The Law Office of Lisa Harding, LLC
2011 - 2013
Senior Partner, Johnson, Harding & Russeck, LLC
2009 - 2011
Managing Partner, The Law Office of Lisa Harding, LLC
2004 - 2009
Assistant City Solicitor, Law Department Of The City Of Philadelphia
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Elder Justice Law CenterVolunteer Attorney
2011 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationAssociate Member
2009 - 2010
Women's Lawyers Division of the National Bar Association , Philadelphia ChapterTreasurer
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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