Deborah Brand

Deborah Brand

4.6
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Phoenixville, PA
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation

3 Rossiter Avenue, Phoenixville, PA

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 60%

43 years | 1,000 cases

60%
Mediation 40%

18 years | 500 cases

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Deborah Brand

3 Rossiter Avenue, Phoenixville, PA, 194602509

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Deborah Brand's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by the father with the little 9 u ripped out only thing i | December 08, 2022 | Child Custody

alls she does is lie and put children with herion addicts

i would never hire this woman Shes a liar doesn't care about kids hence why she told my x file PFAs on my wife and I to obtain custody and i had slow custody now she ripped the child outate the only thing she ever known and is danger with the way the mothers using again sick sick sick sick she should... be ashamed of her self.

Posted by Daniel | June 16, 2020 | Child Custody

Blew me off

We had an appointment this morning at 10 concerning custody of my child. My ex wife and I were both present and ready at the appointed time. Deborah was a no call, no show, no email, nothing. Never heard back from her. We found a sitter for my child, and I got up early (I work 2nd shift right now) to... be able to accommodate The appointment we set with her. Highly unprofessional.

Posted by Dionne | February 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

She is truly an amazing attorney

My involvement with Deborah came about via court order. Neither one of us wanted to do custody mediation. Very little was said between the two of us. Ms. Brand never took sides, and steered the mediation with grace and ease. A powerful woman in her own right, we were able to come to a fair custody ag...reement that was beneficial to all parties involved. I would highly recommend Ms. Brand to anyone. She makes the process easy to beat. Although the meeting ended with my soon to be ex storming out, I did find relief in the mediation session. Ms. Brand is a very warm and down to earth person. It was a pleasure to meet her, considering the circumstances.

Posted by Maryann Habecker | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A very compassionate attorney

Ms. Brand is a very kind and compassionate attorney. I saw Ms. Brand for custody mediation. I have been threw this before but never with Ms. Brand. She really was so caring and kind and so helpful. She did not take sides but looked at both sides to see how she could help us resolve our issues. I woul...d highly recommend Ms. Brand. In the future if need be I would certainly come for her for help again. She is very knowledgeable and takes your issues very seriously and tries to help so that you have a positive outcome.

Posted by Angie | June 01, 2015 | Child Custody

Happy ending for custody and adoption

Deborah Brand discussed every option in my custody case and let me know the costs involved before she did any work so I was not surprised with a huge bill. Even though there was a change to the custody law which required much more legal research on her part, she did not tell that I should simply "acc...ept what was in my current custody order and get over it" or "I need to be more flexible" as other attorneys had that I paid outrageous amount of money. I would not want any other attorney to negotiate on my behalf. She is well respected in the legal community and is clearly at ease and well prepared in front of custody conciliators and judges. My only regret was that I did not retain her from the very beginning. I could have saved years and thousands of dollars in attorney fees.

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Deborah Brand's Lawyer Endorsements

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Patricia Brennan

Family lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Francis

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah Brand is both an outstanding litigator and mediator. Her experience, knowledge, skills, patience and demeanor combine to make her a gifted and talented attorney."

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Ashley Eckert

Family lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and pragmatic. I have and will continue to recommend her services."

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Laurie Wyche-Abele

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Reynolds

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Randi Vladimer

Family lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have had Deb as opposing counsel on several cases. Deb is hardworking, intelligent and a great advocate for her client. While she is aggressive in her representation, she is realistic and well-reasoned."

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Thomas Fosnocht

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is caring but determined to do well for her clients."

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David Melchiorre

Family lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Deborah works very hard for her clients and has significant knowledge in Family Law matters."

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Maribeth Blessing

Mediation lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer who is also a very conscientious and caring mediator. Deborah approaches both her legal and mediation practices passionately and professionally."

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Peter Bort

Mediation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is down to earth and extremely pragmatic. She does a really nice job!"

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Penelope Boyd

Mediation lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Shechtel

Juvenile law lawyer

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Ashley Eckert

Family lawyer

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Randi Vladimer

Family lawyer

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Alita Rovito

Family lawyer

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Maribeth Blessing

Mediation lawyer

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Ellen Fischer

Family lawyer

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Thomas Fosnocht

Wills and living wills lawyer

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Peter Bort

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Penelope Boyd

Domestic violence lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1987 - Present

attorney, Deborah Brand, Attorney-at-Law

Associations

Chester County Bar Association

Montgomery Bar Association

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Pennsylvania Council of Mediators

Education

1983

Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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