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Phyllis T. Bookspan Esq.
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Of Counsel
phone (610) 254-9060
fax (610) 254-8304
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Attorney Phyllis Bookspan, is a respected legal professional, with over 20 years experience as a law professor, clinical director, trial lawyer, and scholar. Ms. Bookspan has her J.D and a Master of Law in Trial Advocacy from Georgetown University Law Center. After law school she held a prestigious E Barrett Prettyman two year fellowship at Georgetown Law School, and was supervising attorney of theJuvenile Law Clinic. For over 20 years she was a Professor of Law at Widener University School of Law. She has taught classes in Criminal Law, Women and the Law, Children's Rights, and lectured nationally and internationally on Domestic Relations and Criminal Law matters.

My Philosophy

The family law legal process-- from start to finish-- can be done differently, in a more integrated and holistic way. That is why I decided to open my family law center, and offer both traditional legal services and family mediation. I will discuss both options with you, and if your case is suitable for Mediation, I may recommend this to you. I know that when one comes to see a family lawyer he/she is experiencing stress - even if you are coming for a prenup there is stress. Some lawyers address only the legal matter placed before them and leave the client "in the cold" to deal with the rest of their lives. I want your experience to be different

I will get you what you need to resolve your legal matter and move on to the life you and your family can trust. I will work to keep your case out of court, but If you need to go to court, I will be tough as nails-and throughout the process I will work with you to make sure you feel supported emotionally, and physically.

Selected Presentations/Media Commentary

Too Young to Die? A Look at Evolving Standards of Decency and the U.S. Juvenile Death Penalty International Conference of the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, the Hague Netherlands, 2003

Training on American Criminal Practice and Procedure, American University, Quito, Ecuador 2002

Delaware Tonight WHYY TV - expert on numerous legal topics

It's Your Call With Lynn Doyle - CN8 - comments on current legal events

Radio Times with Marti Moss Kohane- WHYY Radio

"Workplace Sexual Harassment" ... " Forum on Victims Rights"

AM Philadelphia TV - Victim's Rights

Areas of Practice:
Family Law
Mediation
Juvenile Law
Bar Admissions:
District of Columbia, 1983
Pennsylvania, 1985
Education:
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
M.L.A.
Major: Trial Advocacy


Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
J.D.


Herbert H. Lehman College, C.U.N.Y.
B.A.
Major: English Literature


Published Works:
On Mirrors and Gavels: A Chronicle of the Use of Menopause as a Legal (with Maxine Kline), 32 Ind. L. Rev. 1267, 1999


Delicate Imbalance: Family and Work, 5 Texas Journal of Women and the Law 37, 1995


From A Tender Years Presumption to a Primary Parent Presumption: Has Anything Really Changed, Should It?, 8 B.Y.U. J. Pub. L. 75, 1993


Reworking the Warrant Requirement: Resuscitating the Fourth Amendment, 44 Vand. L. Rev. 473, 1991


Professional Associations and Memberships:
National Association of Professional Women


Center for Resolutions- Media, PA
Volunteer Mediator


ABA
Juvenile Justice Committee


PA Bar Association
Women in the Profession Committee


Family Support Line, Delaware County, PA


Common Cause, Delaware


Pro Bono Activities:
Delaware Valley Friend School, Paoli PA
Jewish Family and Children's Service, Chair Adoption Task Force

We belong to two comprehensive networks of personable legal professionals.


Collaborative Family Law Affiliates

Bennett & Associates
150 Strafford Avenue
Suite 210
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 254-9060

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