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Elizabeth L. Bennett Esq.
Wayne, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Bennett is recognized as a leader in Pennsylvania, and nationwide, in the field of family law.  In particular, she broke new ground with her practice in collaborative law.  Practicing family law since 1978, she has established a reputation for excellence in advocacy and innovation in managing family law matters.

Libby's leadership and many contributions have led to the betterment of family law in America.  Her work includes advocating for reforms for the family court processes.  These reforms have been adopted in numerous jurisdictions.  She has continuously been visible speaking and writing articles for publishing on the now hot topic of hidden assets.  Libby was also a regular lecturer for Surgeant & Associates, the largest purveyor of tax information for accountants related to the tax aspects of family law.  Another highlight of Libby's experience is her authorship of ABA resolutions intended to provide divorced women and children with medical insurance.

Libby has built a successful family law practice working in large firms as an Associate and rising to Partner, all while being a single mother and active member of her community.  Her practice offers big firm experience provided in a comfortable atmosphere.  She has assembled a dedicated staff of professional attorneys and support personnel to enable her to provide her successful brand of family law representation to clients throughout Pennsylvania.

Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Collaborative Family Law
Mediation
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1978
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Education:
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1977
J.D.


Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 1969
B.A.
Major:  Art History


San Francisco State College
Honors: Dean's List


Published Works:
"Collaborative Divorce", The Philadelphia Lawyer, January, 2000


"Asset Sequestration in Divorce Cases", Fair Share, Vol 19 & 20, 1999


"Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law", Pennsylvania Law Weekly, March 22, 1999


"Court May Reverse Hostility Toward Children", The Patriot-News, December, 1995


"Lost in the Legal Maze of Family Courts" Commentary, Philadelphia Inquirer, July, 1995


"Divorce, Older Women and Alimony", American Journal of Family Law, Winter, 1994


"Guaranteeing Medical Insurance Coverage After Separation or Divorce", American Bar Association Family Law Quarterly, 1994


"Guaranteeing Medical Care for Women, Children: The Gaping Federal Loophole", Legal Intelligencer, June, 1992


"Courting Disaster", Swarthmore College Bulletin, August, 1989


"Divorce: Men May Lose Money Under Tax Reform Act of 1986", Focus Magazine, January, 1987


"Collaborative Divorce Comes to Pennsylvania", The Philadelphia Lawyer, Winter 1999-2000


Representative Cases:
Lambert v. Lambert, 422 Pa. Super. 444, 619 A 2d 761 (Pa. Super 1993)
Classes/Seminars Taught:
Panelist - "Law as a Career", Swarthmore College, 1999


Presenter - Summit on Unified Family Court, American Bar Association, 1998


Lecturer - Divorce and Taxation, Continuing Professional Education for Accountants, Mass., Md., & Pa., 1997 - 1998


Testimony on Family Court Reform, Pennsylvania Legislature - Joint Committee on Domestic Relations Committee and Judicial Committee, 1996


Testimony on Family Court Reform, Pennsylvania Legislature - Joint Committee on Domestic Relations Committee and Judicial Committee, 1998


Moderator - "Barriers to Women's Self-Sufficiency", Forum of Executive Women, 1997


Panelist - Managed Care, Regional Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Sixth Annual Colloquim, 1997


Lecturer - "Sequestering Assets: Off Shore Trusts", Family Law Institute, 1996


Lecturer - "Sequestering Assets: Off Shore Trusts", American Bar Association Family Law Section, 1997


Presenter - Living Beyond Breast Cancer Program - Job Rights, Medical Insurance Options and Credit Opportunities, 1996


Lecturer - Law and Psychology and Family Law Classes, Villanova Law School, 1992 - Present


Honors and Awards:
Who's Who in America, 1998


Pennsylvania Honor Roll of Women, 1996


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - Present


Pennsylvania Bar Association, Women in the Profession Commission, 1993 - Present


Pennsylvania Bar Association, Children's Rights Committee, 1995
Co-Chair


Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1978 - Present


Pennsylvania Bar Association, Equal Rights Committee, 1992 - 1994


Philadelphia Bar Association, Women in the Profession Committee, 1993 - Present


Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1981 - Present


Collaborative Family Law Affiliates
Attorney/Chairman


Delaware County Bar Association


Forum of Executive Women


Penn Council for Relationships
Director


Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware
Director


Past Employment Positions:
Surgeant & Associates, Instructor, 1997 - 1998


Dilworth, Paxson, Kalish & Kauffman, Partner, 1986 - 1991


Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young, Associate, 1981 - 1986


Beagon, Gannon & Barnard, Associate, 1980 - 1981


Solo Practitioner, 1978 - 1981


We conveniently represent clients in the Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, the towns of Wayne, Radnor, Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Paoli, Devon, Berwyn, Newtown Square, Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Ardmore, Lower Merion, Media, Wallingford, and Swarthmore, and throughout Pennsylvania.


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