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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57 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Domestic Violence

Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Determine Champion

This attorney masterfully articulated how domestic violence is not just physical. Her determined, yet empathetic, nature helped diffuse a crazy, high conflict case. Elizabeth remained steadily focused on the best interests of the child and never lost sight of the goal.

Posted by JacQuita | June 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Elizabeth is an Angel sent from above and you don’t want to be in court without her!!

Elizabeth is a powerhouse for all things Domestic Relations. I am so greateful for her legal advice, time, and efforts with my Protection From Abuse order (PFA), child custody, child support, and special relief for my house. Today marks TWENTY months of fighting for my children, and advocating fo...r my right to be respected as a wife and a mother. It wasn’t until I put my trust in Ms. Elizabeth Srinivasan and kept my trust in the Lord- that my life started to change for the better; the two best decisions of my life! I was completely dazzled by her communication skills and courage at the court hearing. She showed care and concern for my case, and she worked tirelessly to ensure that the law worked in my favor. If it weren’t for her analytical skills and knowledge, the matter wouldn’t have been settled by now. She was able to resolve all of my matters as quickly as possible and helped me to achieve the desired outcome! I remember praying this same prayer on my 12th court case. The fight seemed never ending, but I was determined and I wasn’t giving up! Elizabeth wouldn’t let me! “Father, as I stand before the judge today in the court matter, let no deceit befall me. Remove all fear and anxiety in my heart that would hinder my victory. Let no false witness that rise up against me prosper.” So thankful, i was able to walk away with full custody of my babies!! Court matters and legal battles can be a stressful time in anyone's life. I can't even begin to quantify the ways in which Elizabeth’s legal guidance has made me stronger and wiser. Selecting the best lawyer is extremely important. They will advocate for you and help you through the most challenging moments of your life. Elizabeth has been my advocate through a very difficult custody dispute for my children, special relief hearing for my home, protection order from abuse, child support and divorce. It has all been quite the journey and a very trying time for my family. But I didn’t give up! I am here to tell you that if I got through all of this... so can you. Elizabeth is Passionate, Dedicated and Professional. Elizabeth is an Angel sent from above and you don’t want to be in court without her!! Truly the BEST lawyer I’ve ever worked with! I am forever grateful!!

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 Pamela | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

The Best and Thank You

I hired Elizabeth to handle my divorce and custody case. Elizabeth was referred to me thru the domestic violence services of Chester County. My situation was horrible, domestic violence knew I had a battle ahead of me and told me the only person who could get me thru the horrific times a head of me... was Elizabeth and they were so correct. I had to deal with losing everything, however I would not stand to lose my children. I had to deal with parental alienation, kidnapping I lost my job. How bad could it get was not a question I had time to ask. I realized we do have a broken court system. You will meet attorneys, judges, staff at family court who do not care. My custody case was a 5 day trial one of the worst in Chester County during a horrible snow storm. The judge who handled my custody trial started out with a statement that no one would take his children from him. That was a statment made before he heard any of the facts or testimony in my trial. I was up against the worst my ex brought in several attorneys to represent him. I have to say, Elizabeth held me up she held up my children and always told us we would be fine. There is not another attorney who wanted or who could have handled my case with such a positive, professional and fighting attitude. Elizabeth cared for my children, she knew the abuse they went thru and fought like no one could have for my children. She stood by me, guided me, she took my calls and listened to my tears 24/7. She is a very intelligent attorney who knows family law, what makes her stand out from the other attorneys is, she cares, she cares about you, she cares about children and she fights in court as if she was fighting for herself. I have full custody of both of my children and when we look back at the horrific times we also look back at the tremendous amount of love and care that Elizabeth has given to us. For her to believe in us and fight so hard for us gave us the self worth to keep going. My oldest child is a sophmore in a wonderful university while my other child just started high school. We are doing fabulous today all thanks to Elizabeth.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

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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