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Julie Marie Potts
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Biography
Julie M.Potts is a veteran trial attorney and family law practitioner in Chester County, PA. Julie is an advocate for her clients and focuses her practice solely to divorce, equitable distribution,alimony, APL/spousal support, child support, custody and parenting time,grandparent and in loco parentis rights, protection from abuse matters, preparation and enforcement of property settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, adoption, and mediation. Prior to transitioning into the practice of family law, Julie was an Assistant District Attorney with the Chester County District Attorney's Office in West Chester, PA where she gained extensive litigation experience prosecuting and trying misdemeanor and felony cases. Julie's extensive trial experience assists her family law clients in navigating the legal issues that can prove necessary to litigate with regards to divorce, custody, support, adoption, and protection from abuse matters. Although Julie can handle any family matter in the courtroom, she can also recognize when a case can be resolved outside of the courtroom. Julie prides herself on being mindful of the emotional toll and financial burden of litigation.
With experience and compassion, Julie looks forward to helping you navigate this often stressful and emotional time and help solve your family law issues.
Practice Areas:
- Alimony
- Divorce and Separation
- Equitable Distribution
- Legal Custody
- Certified Mediator
- Child Support
- Litigation
- Family Law
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Spousal Support and Alimony Pendente Lite
- Protection for Abuse
- Certified Parenting Coordinator
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 21 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2004
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Location
Potts, Shoemaker & Grossman, LLC
140 West Gay Street, West Chester, PA, 19380
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Posted by Christina | December 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2015
Excellent attorney
Julie Potts was very helpful in my need for personal legal advice. She is very accessible and prompt in answering questions. She has gained my trust and built a strong working relationship. Julie is very knowledgable in many areas of the law and I felt confident in her legal advice. I would highl...
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"Julie is an excellent family law attorney with an impeccable reputation in the legal community."
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"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!!"
"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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Experience
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
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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 CourtMember
2013 - Present
Planning Commission, West Goshen TownshipFormer 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
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
2015
MacElree Harvey Newsletter
Building the Blended Family through Stepparent Adoption
Languages
English