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Dorothy Susan Langton

Divorce and separation Attorney at Plymouth Meeting, PA

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Learn Dorothy’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Child custody
    30%
    This practice area encompasses traditional child custody and relocation litigation, as well as the collaborative family law approach to resolution of such issues.

  2. Child support
    30%
    This practice area encompasses traditional child support and enforcement litigation, as well as the collaborative family law approach to resolution of such issues.

  3. Divorce and separation
    30%
    This practice area encompasses traditional divorce, spousal support, alimony pendente lite, and alimony litigation, as well as the collaborative family law approach to resolution of such issues.

  4. Family
    10%
    This practice area encompasses the review and/or preparation of premarital agreements, partnership and dissolution agreements, as well as traditional litigation associated with protection from abuse/domestic violence.

My area of emphasis, with a multi-county focus in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is family law, including divorce, custody, support, prenuptial agreements, partnership and dissolution agreements, and protection from abuse/domestic violence.

 

While I have extensive trial experience and have always felt at home in the courtroom, I also embrace alternate dispute resolution in family law. I do not hesitate to advocate a client's consideration of a collaborative law or a mediation approach to his or her family disputes whenever possible. I currently serve as Co-President of the Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, a professional network of specially trained and experienced attorneys, financial specialists, and mental health professionals specialists who are committed to helping clients find a peaceful way to resolve their family law conflicts.

Licensed for 40 years
State NJ
Status Active
Acquired 1991
Updated 03/06/2023
State PA
Status Active
Acquired 1982
Updated 02/26/2023

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Curcillo & Langton, P.C.
600 West Germantown Pike
Suite 400
Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
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Posted by Chris | July 20, 2014
Simply The Best
Dorothy Langton has stood by me through two difficult divorces. The first one was sad; the second, scary. Ms Langton has been tough when the situation required, compassionate throughout, and has represented my and my family's interests with a decorum and professionalism I always found most reassuring.
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2014
A Thousand Times YES
Dorothy is not only trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and communicative, but she has a way of being a calm voice of reason that guides you through a process that, for me, was frightening and uncertain. She is meticulous in her detail, knows the law, and was extremely patient with me with every conversation that we had. I was so fortunate to have had Dorothy recommended to me and I can't say enough wonderful things about her.
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Posted by Donica | August 28, 2013
Very pleased client!!! WIll always recommend!
Dorothy helped me with a very tough case. The judge continued and extended forever to ensure that I was going to be a fit mom. Dorothy worked with me every step of way and made me feel comfortable and we WON!!!

Cost

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  • Retainer Always
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Cash, Check, Credit Card

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AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Principal/Managing Partner
  • Curcillo & Langton, P.C.
  • 1996 - Present
  • Of Counsel
  • Michael G. DeFino/DeFino Law Offices
  • 2000 - 2015
  • Principal
  • Law Offices of Dorothy S. Langton
  • 1992 - 1996
  • Associate
  • DeFino, Coppolino, & Maiale, P.C./Law Offices of Michael Anthony DeFino
  • 1982 - 1992
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Education

  • Villanova University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1981
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1978

Associations

  • Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Law Inn of Court
  • Barrister
  • 2007 - Present
  • Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Delaware County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Philadelphia County Bar Association, Family Law Section
  • Member
  • 1982 - Present
  • Make Divorce Healthier 2018 Symposium
  • Chair, Program Committee
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Women Owned Law
  • Member, Steering Committee
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Co-President
  • 2015 - 2019
  • Philadelphia Bar Association
  • Coordinator, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
  • 1998 - 2000
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • 10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2018
  • Top 100 Lawyers - Family Law
  • The National Advocates
  • 2018
  • 10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
  • 2017
  • Top One Percent
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel
  • 2015
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Speaking Engagements

  • Make Divorce Healthier 2018 Symposium
  • Collaborative Law
  • 2018
  • Divorce Alliance of Philadelphia
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • 2017
  • Graduate Program
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • 2016
  • Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Law Inn of Court
  • Appearing Before Philadelphia Family Court Masters
  • 2009
  • Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee
  • Maintaining a Solo and Small-Firm Practice
  • N/A
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Attorney endorsements

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Peter Bort
Family Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Dorothy is a wonderful Collaborative Divorce attorney who brings clarity and insight to her cases."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Nicholas Starinieri
Family Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer."
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J. Wolfe
Family Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Ellen Fischer
Family Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Dorothy Langton is a capable and conscientious family law attorney. Dorothy is incredibly knowledgeable in all areas of family law and has the ability to work well with opposing counsel to resolve disputed issues. However, she is also a strong and assertive advocate who can properly represent her clients in a court room should that be necessary. She listens and always promptly returns calls. We have worked together on the same side as well as on opposite sides and Dorothy is always prepared and willing to help her clients."
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Randi Vladimer
Family Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"Dorothy is an extremely competent and knowledgeable attorney. Dorothy is aggressive, yet practical and has a great command of family law and advocates well on behalf of her clients!"
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Michael Iannucci
Family Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Ms. Langton as she is as knowledgeable, diligent and skilled as she is fair, reasonable and kind. I have recommended her to several friends and clients in the past, all of whom had wonderful experiences during what was an otherwise difficult time. And I will gladly recommend her again in the future."
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Steven Koense
Family Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Knowledgeable and sincere, Ms. Langton is a great lawyer who treats opposing counsel with respect while zealously advocating for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
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Bella Schnall
General practice Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Ms. Langton as a colleague and we have also been on opposite sides of cases. In every instance I have found her to be professional, eithical, thoughtful and thorough. She cares about her clients and is a strong advocate. I have found her to be someone who does not lose sight of the need for cooperation and who can see the value in attempting to negotiate resolution instead of blindly moving forward with contentious litigation. However, when litigation is needed, she is a great advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her."
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Maribeth Blessing
Unknown Attorney | Feb 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Dorothy in settling difficult divorce cases. She is a very professional and compassionate attorney who, while zealously representing her client, works diligently to settle all marital disputes with minimal litigation."
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Michael Fenerty
Family Attorney | Oct 05
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Dorothy is an excellent attorney and worthy adversary. She can be both zealous and reasonable as the ase requires. Her knowledge of the law and her reputation amongst her peers is excellent. She is a great choice for representation is any area of the law."
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Plymouth Meeting Divorce and separation Lawyer Dorothy Susan Langton
Dorothy Susan Langton
Divorce and separation Attorney
Plymouth Meeting, PA
Licensed for 40 years
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