Julie Marie Potts

Julie Marie Potts

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Family Lawyer at West Chester, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Child Custody ... +4 more

140 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2004

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Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman, LLC

140 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA, 19380

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Julie Marie Potts's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (11)
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1 star (1)

Posted by William | June 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awful

If you want your family destroyed, broke and to make a tough time already harder. Julie Potts is it, She is horrible with a horrible haircut and think she knows everybody and everything she will destroy anything you have left with your family during the divorce. Not to mention everybody will be bro...ke at the end!

Posted by Shalene | December 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wouldn’t hire anyone else

I have worked with several attorney’s in Chester County, and hands down, Julie Potts is the best. She was recommended to me, by another attorney - who said, he would hire her over anyone else. I would not recommend anyone else for a family law matter.

Posted by Christina | December 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Attorney You Want By Your Side

Julie was the attorney that brought my prolonged, nearly 2.5 year Court Master-involved divorce case to resolution. After two previous attorneys had gone on maternity leave, it could have been easy to become frustrated at the prospect of having the case transferred for a third time, however Julie ass...umed the case seamlessly and confidently assured me the case would continue to move along without disruption. As a client who actively participated in the case, I appreciated Julie's attention to detail and responsiveness, her promptness and accuracy in preparing documents, and the wealth of knowledge and experience that she brought to the case, always offering thoughtful options and suggestions as we navigated the various phases of the case. It was also very reassuring for me, as a client, to witness during our scheduled appearances at the Courthouse, the extremely high level of respect that others in the legal field have for Julie. Since the resolution of that specific case, I have continued to engage Julie's services for the preparation of other legal documents and have recommended her services to friends in the local community. Based on my experience working closely with Julie on matters that spanned a wide range of family law matters including: spousal support, alimony, divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, equitable distribution, exclusive possession of property, and child custody, I can state without reservation, that she is the attorney you want by your side to bring a case to resolution.

Posted by Chris B | December 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Entire Process

Things in life aren't always easy but when I had to petition for emergency custody Julie was on it that day and that minute. She walked me through everything from support, custody and next steps. I am glad things have improved between the ex and myself to co-parent but I was definitely at the sta...rt of a long and tough journey. Without Julie the process would not have worked out for me as well as it did.

Posted by Edwin | December 3, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Real MVP

I was at the end of a bad break up. At the time I had a 5 year old daughter that, for no reason, had been withheld from me for the better part of a year. I was lost, confused and didn’t know what to do. I was served support paperwork 2 days before her birthday and 4 days before Christmas. I was broke...n and knew I needed help to make things right for my daughter. Never in a million years did I think I’d be in this situation. Not knowing what to expect and after reading all the horror stories about custody battles I finally decided to reach out to her. I had nothing to lose but everything to gain. Julie Potts was recommended by a good friend of mine. She was exactly what I needed. Someone who listened to my story, answered my questions and relieved my concerns. After our very first conversation I knew I had made the right choice. She looked me in the eyes and said “everything will be ok”. I trusted her wholeheartedly. Fast forward to today...because of Julie I have a custody order in place that not only made me happy but more importantly gave my daughter and I the opportunity to build a healthy relationship together. Julie has changed my life and for that I will be forever grateful. I would recommend Julie to anyone.

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Julie Marie Potts's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brooke Ginty

Family lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is an excellent family law attorney with an impeccable reputation in the legal community."

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Caroline Donato

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Jarmon

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christin Kubacke

Family lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Irene Levy

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Hanifin

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Julie is a first class attorney! I have worked on complex divorce cases where Julie is opposing counsel and her practical approach, attention to detail and experience makes her a first rate family law attorney!!"

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Andrew Silverman

Family lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I work with Julie at MacElree Harvey. Julie is a terrific lawyer who does so much to help her clients navigate complicated family law and adoption issues. I find that our clients really appreciate having Julie fighting in their corner."

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Peter Kratsa

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie is a practical, well-prepared and intelligent lawyer. I endorse her."

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J. Gerbron

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leo Gibbons

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is an excellent attorney and provides skilled representation to her clients."

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Patrick Boyer

Unknown lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marie Crossley

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is a seasoned trial attorney who consistently puts her client's interests first when handling any matter."

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Michael Louis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Julie is bright, hard working and good with people."

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Jaime Jano

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Gallo

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie is a dedicated family law attorney with great courtroom experience."

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John McKenna

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Duke Schneider

Family lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Julie is an excellent Family Law attorney."

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Brooke Ginty

Unknown lawyer

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Christin Kubacke

Family lawyer

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Richard Meanix

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Hanifin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Patrick Boyer

Family lawyer

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Patrick Gallo

Litigation lawyer

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Jaime Jano

Family lawyer

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William Scott

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers

2023

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2022

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers

2021

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer Honoree, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer Readers Choice, Daily Local News

2020

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2019

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2018

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2015

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - 2016

Attorney, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.

2004 - 2009

Assistant District Attorney, Chester County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court

Member

2013 - Present

Planning Commission, West Goshen Township

Former Vice Chair

Chester County Bar Association

Member

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

PFA

Dismissed for the benefit of Client

Custody

Represented Mother and secured supervised visits for drug addicted Father

PFA

Dismissal for the benefit of Client

Custody

Support

Divorce

Adoption

PFA

Criminal Defense

Dismissal

Criminal Defense

Admission to ARD

Custody

Sole legal and physical custody for Father

Divorce

Exclusive Possession of the Marital Residence for Client

Support

Increased support for client upon opposing parent's petition to reduce

Grandparent custody

Secured Primary Physical Custody for Grandparent

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Education

2004

Duquesne University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Pittsburgh

Speaking Engagements

2017

Access to Justice Seminar

Custody

2016

Access to Justice Custody Seminar

Custody

Publications

Languages

English

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