Dorothy Susan Langton
About Dorothy
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New Jersey for 34 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 43 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Curcillo & Langton, P.C.
600 West Germantown Pike, Suite 400, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462
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Dorothy Susan Langton's Reviews
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3 Client Reviews
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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 ...
Dorothy Susan Langton's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dorothy is a wonderful Collaborative Divorce attorney who brings clarity and insight to her cases."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"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."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
2018
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Lawyers - Family Law, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Principal/Managing Partner, Curcillo & Langton, P.C.
2000 - 2015
Of Counsel, Michael G. DeFino/DeFino Law Offices
1992 - 1996
Principal, Law Offices of Dorothy S. Langton
1982 - 1992
Associate, DeFino, Coppolino, & Maiale, P.C./Law Offices of Michael Anthony DeFino
Associations
2007 - Present
Nicholas A. Cipriani Family Law Inn of CourtBarrister
2005 - Present
Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern PennsylvaniaMember
2000 - Present
Delaware County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
1982 - Present
Philadelphia County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2017 - 2018
Make Divorce Healthier 2018 SymposiumChair, Program Committee
2017 - 2018
Women Owned LawMember, Steering Committee
2015 - 2019
Collaborative Law Professionals of Southeastern PennsylvaniaCo-President
1998 - 2000
Philadelphia Bar AssociationCoordinator, Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention
Education
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Collaborative Law
2017
Collaborative Family Law
2016
Collaborative Family Law
2009
Appearing Before Philadelphia Family Court Masters
N/A
Maintaining a Solo and Small-Firm Practice
Languages
English