Paula C. Scharff

Paula C. Scharff

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Jeffersonville, PA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Family ... +2 more

101 Flannery Drive, Jeffersonville, PA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008
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About Paula

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 28%

28 years

28%
Family 4%

34 years

4%
Real Estate 2%

25 years

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 33 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1992

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2008

Location

Scharff Paula Christine

101 Flannery Drive, Jeffersonville, PA, 19403

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Paula C. Scharff's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by alfred | October 31, 2016

A first rate attorney

Found Paula to be direct, considerate and compassionate in dealing with several legal problems.

Paula Scharff

Replied last October 31, 2016

Thank you, Al. You and Toni are very special. I am happy to assist you. I appreciate your confidence in me.

Posted by Allen | October 31, 2016

EXCELLENT

I have worked with Paula for the last 13 years on a consistent basis. She has been consistently professionable, reasonable, honest, knowledgable, communicative, supportive, sharp, humble, strong and helped me in any way in which I needed with my legal issues. She is top notch and so much more than a ...local attorney. When you hire her, she is your attorney for life.

Paula Scharff

Replied last October 31, 2016

Thank you very much, Allen. It is a privilege to serve you. Thank you for being so compliant and on the ball.

Posted by cheryl | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

my lawyer

I met Paula about 12 years ago. Paula competed a will for me and my husband. My husband has since passed an I have been able to count on Paula for all of my legal needs. Paula is an excellent attorney and a wonderful person to know. I would recommend Paula for the legal needs for anyone .

Paula Scharff

Replied last October 31, 2016

Thank you for your kind words, Cheryl. It has been a pleasure to assist you. You are a wonderful person and a great client.

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Paula C. Scharff's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Starynski

Family lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several matters as opposing counsel against Ms. Scharff. She was always exceptionally well prepared for each case and represented each client fantastically. I always got the sense that she really cared for her clients to the point that she took the outcome personally. She is the type of attorney that other attorneys respect: she is prompt and thorough, always returns calls and emails in a timely manner, and doesn't "showboat" or engage in ad hominem attacks or histrionics."

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Lenore Myers

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because she is knowledgeable, has an attention to detail and is kind and compassionate"

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2008.

Suspension issued in PA, 2008

updated on 09/15/2011

Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Paula’s comment:

“As a result of what I went through, I have an even greater understanding and compassion for what my clients may experience in our flawed legal system. I have an even greater passion and zealousness to protect, assist and fight for the person of my client and his or her interests. This was a 3 month suspension, I was automatically reinstated. The alleged facts have no bearing on my ability to practice law. I strongly believe that I was unfairly targeted and treated.”

Honors

2017

Avvo Customer Service Award, Avvo

2010

Certificate of Achievement, Montgomery County District Attorney

2010

Certificate of Completion - Advanced Mediation Training, Montgomery Conflict Mediation Center

2007

Certificate of Appreciation for Leadership as Chair, West Norriton Republican Committee

2004

Outstanding Service and Devotion to Youth Center, Montgomery County Youth Center

2003

Liberty Leader Certificate of Merit, The Statue of Liberty -Ellis Island Foundation, Inc.

2000

National Leadership Award, National Republican Congressional Committee

1996

Certificate of Completion - Family Mediation Training, Montgomery County Mediation Center

1989

Friendship Award, Alpha Phi Omega

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Law Office of Paula Christine Scharff

1993 - 2008

Judge of Oral Arguments, Widener School Of Law

Associations

2016 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

2007 - 2016

Youth Aid Panel

Vice Chair

Education

1992

Widener University School of Law

J.D. - Juris Doctorate

Speaking Engagements

2018

Accreditation of Paralegal Program at Lansdale School of Business

Requirements for Paralegal Program

2016

Mental Health Law

Mental Health and Procedures Act

2014

Death Planning According to Catholic Doctrine

Advance Directives for Health Care

2010

Hope Night

Child Custody, Support, Equitable Distribution, Protection from Abuse

2009

Hope Night

Custody Law

2008

Expert Speaker Night

Wills and Trusts

2007

Continuing Education

Mental Health and Procedures Act of 1976

Languages

English

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