Elissa Griffith Waldron

Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania native with over thirty (30) years of experience & committed to all aspects of Family law in a tri- County area, Lehigh, Northhampton, & Carbon counties. Practice also includes Berks & Schuylkill upon request.
Four (4) time winner of “Best of the Valley” Divorce & Family Law Attorney. Past Instructor of Legal Research at & Current Instructor of Family Law Second Saturday Program at Penn State University , Center Valley Campus. .
Extensive understanding of 2016 Tax Reform Act ( effective 2018 & 2019), forensic accounting methodologies & business valuation methodologies in determination of marital estate composition & equitable distribution division. Concentration in high-wealth cases as well as modest marital estates, including alimony & child support litigation.
Extensive courtroom experience in all aspects of intra-state & relocation Custody trials.
Rated on AVVO 5 1/2 Stars *****
Known for grasping complicated fact scenarios rapidly, assessing complicated chaotic family scenarios & creatively problem solving to de-escalate family & divorce traumas.

New England Law | Boston

J.D. (1987) | Doctor of Jurisprudence

1984 - 1987

Honors: Deans list 1984-1987 Distinguished New England Law Scholar 3.75 g.p.a.

Activities: Family Law Review Student instructor in legal research

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

B.S. (1981) | Health & Hospital Administration Planning

1977 - 1981

Honors: Magma Cum Laude

Activities: Intramural field hockey Intramural racquetball Health planning & human services club Gamma phi beta sorority Dance captain for Four Diamonds Pediatric cancer Dance Marathon 1978-1981

Moravian Academy

High School Degree (1977) | Preparatory curriculum

1965 - 1977

Honors: Salutorian of graduating class 1977

Activities: Field hockey (4 years; Co-captain Senior year) ski club; theater club; cabaret annual fundraiser; history club.

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Current

President, Vice President , Secretary & Treasurer of Family Law Division

Bar Association of Lehigh County

1999 - 2003

Graduate of Mindfulness Stress Reduction Meditation

Lehigh Valley Hospital Center

Four (4) time winner “BEST OF THE VALLEY” Family Law Attorney

Lehigh Valley Magazine

2012, 2013, 2015, 2016

Legal Eagle Award

Bar Association of Lehigh County

Community based volunteer for the Bar Association

American Bar Association  # 52425

Section Member Family Law Division

1994 - Current

Activities: Update publication on new law within State

Northampton County Bar Association  # 52425

General member / Family law division

1994 - Current

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 52425

Member

1988 - Current

Activities: Family Law Division

Bar Association of Lehigh County  # 52425

General member/ Family Law Division

1988 - Current

Pennsylvania

Since 1988

Eastern & Middle Districts of United States District Courts of Pennsylvania

Since 1989

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1996

• Does Not Currently Practice Law
• Not Currently Accepting Clients
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Initial consultation fee runs between $300 and $400 for a 90 minute in office or by telephone consultation discussing all aspects of your family law case. A prior intake sheet is required to be prepared to discuss all aspects of your case and questions you may have.

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