Elizabeth M. Srinivasan

Elizabeth M. Srinivasan

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 36 years

Family Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Adoption

535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA

About Elizabeth

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 31 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 36 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1989

Inactive Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Elizabeth M. Srinivasan

535 N. Church Street, West Chester, PA, 19380

Law Offices of Elizabeth M. Srinivasan

535 N Church St, West Chester, PA, 19380

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Elizabeth M. Srinivasan's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

57 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

She is amazing - Very caring and helpyful lawyer

We referred to her by a family friend and can't thank her enough helping out my sister in a one of the most bizarre, unique divorce cases. She's is very caring, intelligent,and smart lawyer. She made whole process easy, straight forward for us. She is willing to go extra mile to help out her clien...t and get the justice they deserve. From the very first meeting we knew she is the right lawyer to represent my sister. She knows the ins and out of judicial system and knows how to tackle the difficult, sensitive matters. Her billing rates are fair. We highly recommend Elizabeth Srinivasan for Family law matters.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Strategic, Knowledgeable, Professional & Powerful representation-

Elizabeth Srinivasan represented me in my tough & complex divorce & child custody case. Excellent service from start to finish. Very knowledgeable and very kind. Always keep you updated with progress of the case. All issues were handled professionally and timely. Billing rates VERY fair! Divorce & c...hild custody cases can be devastating & life changing if you don't have a right representation. She handled my case swiftly, fairly & with dignity. Five star to Elizabeth.

Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

She really cares about her clients

I was lucky enough to be referred to Liz to handle a PFA case. I was not only very impressed with her knowledge and professionalism, but her genuine compassion for me and the situation. She worked very hard in preparation and left no stone unturned. We had a favorable outcome and for that I am foreve...r grateful. If you want an attorney that will put in the work and genuinely cares about the cases she accepts, look no further than Elizabeth Srinivasan.

Posted by Crystal | May 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

An amazing lawyer with an incredible sea of knowledge.

Liz has helped me and my three boys so much throughout the past few years. She has been there through the hard times and gave me strength and momentum to fight for what we deserve. Liz works tirelessly to make sure her clients get the best outcome possible. Her network expands much further than her p...ractice. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly sees clients as people and wants to help them get what they deserve, don't hesitate to contact Liz. You will not be disappointed, she will work with you and you will be impressed with her quick logic and amazing negotiation skills. Liz specifically helped me when it came to custody and child support issues. I refer anyone and everyone I can to her because she never disappoints.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Lawyer: I highly recommend

I have known Elizabeth Srinivasan, a lawyer focusing on divorce, domestic violence, child custody, support, adoption and other family law matters, at least since 2002. I was a client of Elizabeth. She took my case very seriously and steered me in the right direction. I'm forever grateful to her. M...ost importantly, I find Elizabeth to keep herself on top of the huge body of family law and court rules. I often engaged in discussions with Elizabeth with an eye towards understanding her familiarity with the laws in her area of practice, her creativity in analyzing legal issues and her judgment in driving the outcome of a given matrimonial case or issue. Elizabeth has never shied away or taken such discussions lightly and consistently convinced me that she is one of a few great family law practitioners in the area. Divorce can be a highly complex and emotional, and financially draining matter. As long as Elizabeth is on your side, with her decades-long expertise, I think one can be confident of dissolving the matter effectively and quickly in a given circumstance. I think Elizabeth works hard to help you understand various issues and, most importantly, help you understand whether to pursue your divorce matter through the court route or out of court, and she is a good fighter. I find that she does communicate very clearly and confidently about various issues involved so that the client is clear as to what decision to make concerning the client’s issues touching on this complex body of law. Her caliber as a lawyer perhaps comes from her diverse experience. Elizabeth brings in legal knowledge from an array of her past professional experiences including clerking for the Court, serving as a Senior Attorney at the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a Legal Director for the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County and as a staff attorney with Domestic Relations. I think such a diverse experience gives her as a family law practitioner not only the familiarity with the laws governing her area of practice but a unique ability to understand overlapping issues and quickly make decisions on behalf of her clients. She has an incredible ability to predict what is to come from a marital relationship going sour. I think, the other peers, who engage in conversation with her to understand her abilities, will likewise come to similar conclusions like I have. If you have a family law issue (divorce or otherwise) give Elizabeth a call and soon you will find out she would be a terrific lawyer to have on your side in terms of quality of service as well as value for money.

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Elizabeth M. Srinivasan's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Dougherty

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Liz for many years. She has an excellent knowledge of family law and procedure and always acts in with utmost civility and professionalism toward both sides in a case."

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Bruce Morriss

Family lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. You cannot find a lawyer who cares more about her clients and the children involved."

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Cecil Hoskins

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Srinivasan is an excellent advocate for her clients. She is professional, accessible, and great member of the legal community."

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Jason Antoine

Family lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Liz is an aggressive family law attorney and really knows Chester County inside and out."

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Laurie Wyche-Abele

Family lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent family law attorney."

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Penelope Boyd

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Liz knows her stuff and works hard for her clients. I think she's great!"

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Timothy Rayne

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Liz for many years and have worked with her on cases and referred her family law cases. Liz cares deeply about her clients and is a zealous and passionate advocate for them. She is highly respected by the Masters and Judges and is an excellent negotiator and trial attorney. I highly endorse Liz."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Pro Bono Service Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association

2023

Judge Platt Service Award, Chester County Bar Association

2005

President's Award, Chester County Bar Association

1988

American Jurisprudence Award in Professional Responsibility, West Publishing

1985

Phi Beta Kappa, Sweet Briar College

1981

Citizenship Award, Daughters of the American Revolution

1981

United States History Award, Woodmen of the World

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner / Senior Partner, Srinivasan Law

2002 - 2004

Attorney, Law Office of Jane Marks

2002 - 2004

Staff Attorney, Chester Co. Domestic Relations

2000 - 2001

Senior Staff Attorney - Battered Women's Justice Project, Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence

1997 - 2000

Legal Director, Domestic Violence Center of Chester Co.

1994 - 1997

Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of Chester County

1990 - 1994

Assistant to Senior Partner, Dashevsky Horwitz Kuhn & Novello

1987 - 1989

Attorney, Atlanta Legal Aid Society

1987 - 1987

Law Clerk to the Hon. Louis Meyer, N.C. Supreme Court

Associations

2014 - Present

Family Service of Chester County

Chair of Personnel Committee

2013 - Present

Chester County Bar Association

Diversity Committee

2011 - Present

Chester County Bar Foundation

Member (Formerly on Board / Vice President)

2003 - Present

Family Service of Chester County

Board Member

YWCA

Solicitor

2006 - 2009

Crime Victims' Center

Advisory Board

2006 - 2009

Children's International Summer Village

Board Member

2006 - 2016

Malvern Preparatory School Mother's Club

Member

2006 - 2012

Doris Jonis Freed American Inn of Court

Associate

2005 - 2013

Chester County Bar Association

Board Member

Education

1988

Wake Forest University

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Sweet Briar College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

University of Constance, West Germany

1979

Hallsberg Gymnasium, Hallsberg, Sweden

Speaking Engagements

2016

Womens Resource Center

Womens Resource Center

2001

Advocacy Institute Representing Battered Women

1999

Crossing Borders: Regional Meetings on Implementing Full Faith and Credit Full Faith and Credit

Publications

2013

Daily Local News Access to Justice Supplement

2000

Battered Women's Justice Project / PCADV Child Support Manual for Advocates

2000

Battered Women's Justice Project / PCADV Child Custody Manual for Advocates

Languages

German

English

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