Thinking about or going through a divorce or child custody/support dispute? William Kirby can help!
William Kirby is a family law attorney that has helped countless individuals and their families regain control of their lives, guiding them through legal matters to include: separations and divorces, child custody and support disputes, equitable distribution and property division, and separation and divorce-related tax consequences.
William Kirby earned his B.S. in Economics from the United States Naval Academy, where he achieved the distinction of being named an Arleigh Burke Academic Scholar. As a U. S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant, he was awarded the Marine Corps Funded Law Education Program scholarship and attended Duke University School of Law, where he received his J.D. in 2004. He is a retired Major in the U.S. Marine Corps.
William Kirby built the strong foundations of his family law advocacy (a strong litigation and negotiation skillset), as an attorney in the U. S. Marine Corps and then as a business litigator representing Fortune 500 companies. During these formative years, he learned the motto of “sensible always and hard-nosed when needed.” Now, as a family law attorney, Bill not only employs these lessons/skills, but also pursues his passion of directly improving the lives of his clients, helping them to regain control of their lives and protecting their rights. Having personally been a single father himself, Bill’s personal experiences with child custody proceedings and mediation allow him to better appreciate the compassion needed to navigate such matters and achieve positive solutions that enable his clients and their families to move forward with their new beginning.
Although born in Scotland, William Kirby was raised in New Jersey, Burlington County. After his time in the military, he returned home to South Jersey and currently operates his family law practice out of Center City, Philadelphia. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and American Bar Association Family Law Sections. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. When not practicing law, he enjoys teaching group exercise classes, cooking and spending time with his daughter (Makenzie, whom he affectionately calls “Mak Attack”).
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William Kirby Family Law Attorney
1600 JFK Blvd.
Four Penn Center, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA, 19103
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 2016 | 12/28/2020 |
PA | Active | 2014 | 01/02/2021 |
DC | Active | 2006 | 10/14/2017 |
MD | Active | 2004 | 12/30/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Avvo | Rated Excellent | 2019 |
Arliegh Burke Academic Scholar | United States Naval Academy | 1998 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Primary Lawyer | Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC | 2019 - Present |
Family Law Attorney | William Kirby, Family Law Attorney | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Ansa|Assuncao LLP | 2014 - 2019 |
Military Attorney | U.S. Marine Corps Jagc | 2004 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Mercer County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Sumner County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Middlesex County Bar Association | Member | 2019 - Present |
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces | Member | 2010 - Present |
U.S. Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals | Member | 2010 - Present |
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American Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Legal Website | Spousal Support Vs. Alimony | 2019 |
Legal Website | Common Family Law Post Judgment Modifications | 2018 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Duke University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
United States Naval Academy | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Naval Justice School (Norfolk VA), Staff Judge Advocate Course | Military Justice Appellate Updates and Protecting the Trial Record | 2013 |
Naval Justice School (San Diego CA), Staff Judge Advocate Course | Military Justice Appellate Updates and Protecting the Trial Record | 2012 |
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Wed Aug 26 2020
Philip Reutlinger, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill is a bright and talented lawyer. We served together as Judge Advocates. He is a charismatic and eloquent attorney - with exceptional skill and knowledge. I would not hesitate to refer a loved one to him.
Christopher Lucca, Family Attorney on Nov 28, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill is a professional. He is intelligent, dedicated, and brings an enthusiasm to his work that is difficult to find in an attorney. I highly endorse Bill.
Robert Eckert, Family Attorney on Nov 21, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Billy is an outstanding attorney and a man of integrity. I highly recommend seeking his services for any of your legal needs, but particularly in areas of family law or custody disputes.
Michael Bonner, Family Attorney on Nov 17, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill is a smart, hard-working attorney who gets results.
David Roberts, Appeals Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Bill Kirby is a tireless advocate who will work until he finds both the right answer and the best argument. Very personable and easy to work with, Bill is also an excellent ambassador to clients and counsel alike. It was a pleasure working with him, and I would be more than happy to work with him again in any capacity.
Leah DiMatteo, Family Attorney on Nov 16, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Malena Kinsman, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Leigh McMonigle, Family Attorney on Nov 15, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Samuel Moore, Family Attorney on Nov 13, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
It is my pleasure to endorse Bill Kirby as a dedicated and professional attorney. He is kind and caring, but he is also tenacious in advocating for his clients and ensuring that their needs are met. I highly recommend him!
Kirk Sripinyo, Family Attorney on Nov 12, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mr. Kirby is a smart, dedicated, and professional attorney. But he's not just a tough-guy in the courtroom, he also cares about his clients and his cases. If I had a family law issue of my own, Mr. Kirby would be one of the first people I'd call.
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