$ 350-350 per hour
I am an experienced Family Law Attorney and Certified mediator who has had more than 20 years handling family law cases in Chester, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Berks counties. I handle all family law cases including custody, support, divorce, and adoption. I use my mediation skills in how I approach all of my cases. I have also been appointed as a mediator for the Court of Common Pleas of Chester County. I previously practiced with one of the top family law attorneys in Chester County, Madeline H. Lamb, Esquire. After she passed in 2012, I joined Giannascoli & Kent, P.C. which is now Giannascoli & Thomas. When Giannascoli & Thomas stopped the active practice of law in June of 2022, I started my own firm. I am an owner with Laverty, Abele & Russell, LLC. We are a small but highly experienced law firm with an experienced support staff. My focus with my family law clients is to help my clients get through a very difficult time with a focus on how to successfully get to the other side of their family law matter. I also believe in putting the children first and do all I can to minimize the impact of a divorce upon the children.
I was voted one of the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Lawyers in Main Line Today for Family Law. In 2021 and 2022, I was voted best in Chester County for Family Law. In 2017, I was voted into public office. I am very proud to now serve as a Township Supervisor for West Bradford Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
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27 years
$ 350-350 per hour
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1398 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA, 19382
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Posted by Elisa | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Laurie was recommended to me by someone who holds her in high regards, and she lived up to her reputation. This was my first experience with hiring a lawyer, and I was not sure what to expect. From the first phone call, Laurie treated me like someone she already knew, and not just another client. She...
Posted by Meghan | April 9, 2014
Laurie is more then a lawyer she is a great friend. She puts her all into her clients. She is extremely knowledgeable. She has done so much for me, more then I could ever thank her for. I would and have recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer.
Posted by anonymous | April 9, 2014
Laurie truly understands the details of my case. All correspondence sent and words spoken on my behalf have have been powerful and on point. Laurie represented me when I petitioned to have my existing custody order modified. She provided cases studies to support my position and left no stone untur...
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2013
Laurie is professional and thorough. She helped me every step of the way until my matter was resolved. Extremely compassionate. Anyone needing help with any family law matter should definitely contact her.
"I endorse this lawyer. She knows family law extremely well and has been doing it for a while. She is trustworthy and well thought of in the community."
"Laurie is one of the best family law attorneys I know. She brings both a big law firm background and compassion to her own firm. I highly recommend her."
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2011
Top Lawyer, Main Line Today Magazine
2012 - Present
Attorney, Giannascoli & Thomas, PC
2006 - 2012
Attorney, Law Office of Madeline H. Lamb and Laurie Wyche-Abele
1999 - 2006
Associate, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
1995 - 1999
Law Clerk, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
1987 - 1995
Paralegal, MacElree, Harvey, Gallagher, O'donnell, & Featherman, Ltd.
1999 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember Family Law Section
2012 - 2017
West Bradford Youth AssociationBoard Member
2006 - 2008
YMCA of the Brandywine ValleyFormer Board Member
2004 - 2006
Police Athletic League of Chester CountyBoard Chair
2004 - 2006
Police Athlethic LeagueBoard of Directors
1999
J.D. cum laude
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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