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Acquired: 1999
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17 Client Reviews
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Posted by TR | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Complex case - Victory!
Penny was reluctant to accept my case at first when all aspects were presented. Penny saw an opportunity to guide me prior to expelling her fee's. She then dug deeper in the consultation, going further then the allotted time, that was the first sign that she was the one. She identified all wrong doin...
Posted by Jane | November 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptional
Penny is such an amazing attorney and just a good person overall. I needed more hand holding than she could provide to me at the time but if this isn't your first time in court and you don't need to be babied she is definitely the attorney for you. Excellent attorney and kind staff. I can't say en...
Posted by Ashley | February 24, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Highly Recommend
I hired Attorney Ayers for a complicated domestics case. She was professional, focused, and organized. I appreciate her attention to detail and ability to handle such a complex case with ease. I highly recommend Attorney Ayers!
Posted by Alison | November 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
HIGHLY Recommend!!!
Penny has been a dream come true for my custody case. Having gone through several other lawyers to get to her, I could not be happier. She represents me fully, is honest with me about expectations, fully discloses the court process/proceedings in an extremely timely manner, and is extremely fair in...
Posted by Dawn | August 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
So glad I hired Penny
I hired Penny to finalize my divorce for me. Penny and her paralegal Kathy were so wonderful to deal with and did a great job getting everything finalized. They helped keep me calm and keep everything in perspective. So glad I hired them.
"I have referred many clients to Penny and when I didn't feel like doing my own divorce I hired her to finish it for me :) She's very good at what she does, works incredibly hard for her clients, and knows the law."
"Attorney Ayers is extremely knowledgeable regarding family law issues and local county practices. She is pleasant to work and prompt with responses."
"Having had the pleasure of working with Attorney Ayers for many years, I highly and unequivocally recommend her for all of your family law needs. Her knowledge of the law, experience in the courtroom, and passion for seeking justice for her clients are just a few of her exceptional skills. I refer all family law matters to her with the utmost confidence."
"Ms. Ayers is a highly intelligent advocate. She represents her clients professionally and is dedicated to achieving the best results. She meticulously prepares for every case and is exceptional in the courtroom. While speaking with Ms. Ayers, it is clear she has exceptionally broad knowledge in the law. If you are looking for the best attorney to represent you, I highly endorse Ms. Ayers."
"I definitely endorse Ms. Ayers. I talked to her regarding a complex jurisdictional question and I found her to be insightful and cooperative. I appreciated her expertise on local court matters as well."
"I've have both known and worked with Attorney Ayers for almost two decades. I've referred many family law matters to her during that time period, and will continue to do so in the future. She is aggressive when needed, yet reasonable in her representation. I endorse her skills without reservation."
"Penny is a strong advocate and has the intelligence, experience and patience to find an amicable resolution or litigate as the need may be. Highly Recommended!"
"I have known Attorney Ayers for years and she is a highly skilled litigator and advocate. Attorney Ayers always strives to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients."
"Penny's abilities in practice are beyond reproach. She is knowledgeable, caring, and a strong advocate for her clients. I highly recommend Penny for all family law matters."
"I have known Attorney Ayers since we both lived in the International Language House during our undergrads days at Penn State. Thereafter, we were classmates at the Dickinson School of Law. As luck would have it, I also worked as a public defender in York, where Attorney Ayers primarily practices. Thus, I have known her both personally and professionally. She is highly intelligent and a strong litigator. I have only ever heard positive things about her from fellow lawyers."
"I highly recommend Penny V. Ayers, Esquire, as a formidable family law litigator. Penny has the skill set not just for cases where both parties wish to pursue a low-conflict divorce, but also for cases where a thorough familiarity of courtroom practice is needed. She is one of the smartest attorneys I have encountered. If I had a family law issue in York County, Pennsylvania, I would contact her first!"
"Skilled and caring attorney; equally capable in advocating and negotiating on behalf of her clients"
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2018
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2016
10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2015
Select Lawyer, Susquehanna Style Magazine
2014
Select Lawyer, Susquehanna Style Magazine
2011
Certificate of Appreciation, JCC
2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Main Street York
2009 - Present
Partner, The Senft Law Firm
2006 - 2009
Associate Attorney, Kagen MacDonald France
2000 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Blakey Yost Bupp & Rausch
1999 - 2000
Law Clerk, Cumberland County Court Of Common Pleas
1998 - 1999
Law Clerk, Pa Department of Revenue
2018 - Present
Farm and Natural Lands TrustMember, Events Committee
2000 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
York County Bar AssociationMember
2021 - 2022
York County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
2014 - 2017
York Suburban Education FoundationBoard Member
2013 - 2017
York County Bar Association Family Law SectionTreasurer
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1999
J.D.
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2023
Gray Divorce
2012
Family Law Seminar- Custody, Support, and Ethical Dilemmas
2006
Basic Estate Planning
2004
The benefits of education
2012
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