Lisa Maria Shapson

Lisa Maria Shapson

also known as Lisa M. Shapson

3.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Child custody Lawyer at Philadelphia, PA
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-375 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Berner Klaw & Watson LLP

1528 Walnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA, 19102-3621

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Lisa Maria Shapson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.7 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

So Grateful!

Attorney Shapson represented me in my divorce matter. I am also an attorney (hence, the anonymous review) and my case should have been uncomplicated. I first appeared pro se, and received very poor treatment by the court. Had I agreed to the terms the judge "recommended," I would be in financial stra...ights right now and would have lost my home (and more importantly, my daughter's home). Attorney Shapson represented me with ALL due diligence, competence, and compassion. I kept my home and the settlement and terms to which my ex-husband and I agreed were as fair as one can expect in a divorce. Months before retaining attorney Shapson, I consulted with a highly recommended attorney and her fee was almost three times what Attorney Shapson charged. (In fact, her fee would have cost me almost as much as I would have received in the settlement.) As a client and as an attorney who has handled divorce matters in the past, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

PA Super Lawyer: 2013-2019*, Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters

2018

Pro Bono Roll of Honor 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

2010

PA Super Lawyer: Rising Stars Edition, Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Berner Klaw & Watson LLP

2007 - 2016

Attorney, Berner Klaw & Watson LLP/Berner & Klaw

2001 - 2007

Attorney, Stark & Stark, P.C.

2000 - 2001

Attorney, Raffaele & Puppio, LLP

Associations

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Equitable Distribution Committee (Philadelphia Bar Association)

Co-Chair

Bucks County Bar Association

Member

New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Programming Committee (The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court)

Co-Chair

The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court

Executive Committee Member

St. Mary Interparochial School Home & School Association

President

The Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court (NJ)

Former Member

Board of Parents Anonymous of New Jersey

Former Secretary

American Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Member

Education

2000

Villanova University School of Law

J.D.

1997

Bucknell University

B.S.

Speaking Engagements

2015

Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section

Anatomy of a Prenuptial Agreement (co-presenter)

N/A

Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section

New Social Security Rules Regarding Divorcing Spouses (co-presenter) Philadelphia Bar Association,

Publications

2016

Berner Klaw & Watson LLP Blog Huss v. Weaver

2016

The Legal Intelligencer It Should Be PC to Use a PC

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Changing Custody Schedules With the Seasons Connecticut Law Tribune

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Modern Technology Can Hinder Effective Communication

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Dealing With Unrepresented Parties in Family Law Cases

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Modifying Custody Schedules for Child’s Changing Needs

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Validity of Common-Law Marriages

2015

The Legal Intelligencer The Cost of Converting ‘I Do’ to ‘I Don’t’

2015

2015

The Legal Intelligencer How to Settle a Custody at the Outset

2015

The Legal Intelligencer Untying the Knot in Clients’ Lives

2015

2015

2014

The Legal Intelligencer After the Love is Gone: Settling Divorce Cases

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Getting Referrals and Sustaining a Family Law Practice

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Is Your Summer Parenting Schedule Ready for Summer Vacation?

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Marriage Equality Finally Arrives in Pennsylvania

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Requiring Divorced Parents to Pay for Children’s Post-secondary Education

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Avoiding Surprises at Trial: Preparing Your Client to Testify

2014

The Legal Intelligencer Alimony Is Alive and Well in New Jersey

2014

The Legal Intelligencer What Would Your Divorce Epitaph Say?

2013

Law Journal Newsletters-The Matrimonial Strategist How to Rein In Emotional Clients

2013

The Legal Intelligencer Defining Marriage in 2013

2013

The Legal Intelligencer Setting Rules and Reining in Emotional Clients

2013

The Legal Intelligencer We Can Do Better: Staying Professional as a Family Lawyer

2013

The Legal Intelligencer What Does ‘Proceeding’ Really Mean?

2013

The Legal Intelligencer Disclosure of Child Abuse and Attorney-Client Privilege

2013

New Jersey Law Journal How to Set Rules and Rein In Emotional Clients

2011

The Philadelphia Bar Reporter Valuations Challenging in Divorce

Languages

English

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