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 | September 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The absolute best in every way!!!

I can’t imagine going through a divorce with anyone other than Elizabeth Srinivasan by my side. In my experience, divorce was worse than cancer and Elizabeth was the reason I made it through. She knows the law, how the law works, and how the system works. She’s got a mind like a steel trap, a hear...t bigger than the universe, and is unbelievably skillful in switching between her mind and her heart. She’s non-judgmental and one of the most generous people I’ve ever met in my life. She’s insistent, persistent, tireless, always polite, but she also knows how to be a shark when the situation calls for it. Although she did not hesitate to rein me in when necessary, at all times I had no doubt that she had my very best interests at heart and I so very much appreciated her thoroughness, down to the very smallest detail up until the very last minute of the process. I always felt that she was working for my betterment, not her own. Don’t ever doubt that she hears what you say in your many rants, emails, and texts. SHE HEARS YOU, files it away, and uses the information at the exact right moment. She went to my hearings ultra-prepared, was always dignified and polite yet willing to hold firm, and able to be humble when required. This whole divorce felt like the fight of my life, and I was only able to go through and come out the other end with my dignity and much more than I had dared hope for….all because of Elizabeth Srinivasan.

Posted by Jenni | March 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

YES! YES! YES!

Elizabeth Srinivasan is one of the rare types of lawyers that can and does balance legal prowess with a heart of compassion and humanity. The choppy waters of family court are rife with emotional and mental upheaval, and Elizabeth effectively navigates these waters with intelligence, empathy, and dis...cernment. She clearly invests her entire being into every case she accepts, and will work tirelessly out of her heavy sense of mental and moral obligation to you, the client. I cannot express enough how grateful I am that we placed our hearts, our child, and our money into the hands of Elizabeth Srinivasan. We are forever indebted to this rare gem of a lawyer.

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 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 Pamela | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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.

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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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