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Lisa Maria Shapson
BKW Family Law LLC
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I am passionate about family law issues and write about them routinely for The Legal Intelligencer’s online family law column. If you need help with adoption, custody, divorce, name change, protection from abuse or support issues in either Philadelphia or surrounding Pennsylvania counties – or Burlington, Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey – I’m here for you, either as an advocate or mediation coach. I co-chair the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Equitable Distribution Committee, and have been named as a Super Lawyer in Pennsylvania and listed on the First Judicial District’s Pro Bono Roll of Honor for exemplary pro bono work.
Education
- Villanova University School of Law
- J.D. (2000) | Law
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- Bucknell University
- B.S. (1997) | Business Administration
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- BKW Family Law LLC
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- Formerly Berner Klaw and Watson LLP
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- Berner Klaw & Watson, LLP
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- Stark & Stark, P.C.
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- Raffaele & Puppio, LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- It Should Be PC to Use a PC
- The Legal Intelligencer (online Family Law column)
- Common Sense Rules for Parents During Custody Disputes
- The Legal Intelligencer (online Family Law column)
- Huss v. Weaver
- Berner Klaw & Watson LLP Blog
- Great Expectations: Tips for a Healthy Family Law Practice
- The Legal Intelligencer (online Family Law column)
- Some Stepparents Have to Pay Child Support in Pennsylvania
- The Legal Intelligencer (online Family Law column)
Speaking Engagements
- A Conversation with Susan Rieger, author of The Divorce Papers (panel), Dual Presentation: The Thomas S. Forkin Family Law and The Nicholas Cipriani American Inns of Court
- Philadelphia County Domestic Relations Practice-Divorce Process (co-presenter), Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education
- What PA Lawyers Need to Know About New Jersey Family Law Practice (panel), Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education
- Seventh Annual Family Law Institute (panel), Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education
- Your First Divorce Case–General Practitioners’ Update (panel), Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education
Awards
- PA Super Lawyer: 2013-2024*
- Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters
- Best Lawyers in America 2016-2024* (Family Law)
- Best Lawyers
- Philadelphia – Family Law & Family Law Mediation – Tier 1 U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers
- Best Law Firms 2017-2024 (BKW Family Law LLC fka Berner Klaw & Watson LLP)
- Top Women-Owned Businesses 2016-2023 (BKW Family Law LLC fka Berner Klaw & Watson LLP)
- Philadelphia Business Journal
- Bar Star 2022
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Most Non-CLE Programming as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section ADR Committee
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (current) # 85896
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Equitable Distribution Committee, Family Law Section
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- The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court
- Executive Committee Member
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- Programming Committee, The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court (current)
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
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- New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
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- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
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- Bucks County Bar Association
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- The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court (current)
- Executive Committee Member
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- Programming Committee, The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court
- Co-Chair
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- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas (current)
- Arbitrator
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- St. Mary Interparochial School Home & School Association (current)
- President
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- The Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court
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- Board of Parents Anonymous of New Jersey
- Secretary
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- Philadelphia Bar Association, Mentoring Committee, Family Law Section (current)
- Co-Chair
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New Jersey
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- Pennsylvania
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Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept all major credit cards (Discovery, MasterCard, Visa). -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
$500 flat rate consultation $450/hour
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
Languages
- English
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