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I am partner in the firm of Shainberg & Viola. For the past 19 years, my practice has been limited to domestic relations/family law matters. I have also been active as a presenter and course planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. I completed divorce and custody mediation training. I am also pre-certified as an American Sign Language/English interperter.

Ms. Lippy focuses her practice on Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation. She has successfully tried numerous cases before a Judge and Jury. She has a love and passion for the law that she puts to use in the courtroom and prides herself in her ability to relate to clients and jurors alike. She was born and raised locally and attended the Norristown Area High School. She was a member of the Schreyer Honors Program at the Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated in 2000 with a major in Speech Communication and a minor in German. Her major, Speech Communication, has helped her immensely in trial work, as a main focus of her undergraduate studies was linguistics and the art of speech. After graduating from Penn State, Ms. Lippy was awarded an academic scholarship and attended Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law. At Temple Law School, she was a member of the nationally acclaimed trial team, where she was recognized for her skills in advocacy through awards from the Center for Forensic Economic Sciences, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and was also awarded Best Advocate in the Region during the Final Round of a competition. Ms. Lippy continues her involvement with Temple Law School as an Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy on a part-time basis.

Ms. Lippy has been recognized for her legal skills by being named a “Lawyer on the Fast Track,” by the Legal Intelligencer, an award that is only given to 30 lawyers in Pennsylvania on an annual basis. Further, for the last two years, she has been named a Rising Star by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.

As an attorney, Ms. Lippy has recognized the importance of giving back to her community. Accordingly, she has volunteered for several different organizations. Most recently, she was the chair-woman of Norristown’s Municipal Waste Authority. She is extremely active in the local bar association and is currently a Co-Chair of the Member Services Committee. She has acted as President of the Montgomery American Inn of Courts, the local branch of a National Organization that consists of prominent trial attorneys, is the immediate past-chair of the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Montgomery Bar Association, a past chair of the Women in the Law and a member of the Criminal Defense Committee. Not only does Ms. Lippy have excellent oral advocacy skills, but she is extremely apt in writing and is the Immediate Past-Editor of the Montgomery Law Reporter. She also volunteers her time to act as the Assistant Solicitor of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police Memorial Committee.

My practice is limited to criminal defense, from DUI to Homicide, in Lancaster County exclusively. I offer a free consultation followed by a flat fee quote, or hourly billing.

My practice is a full service criminal defense firm dedicated to representing citizens accused of crimes in southeastern Pennsylvania. My mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation at an affordable cost to the working person.

Former Assistant District Attorney / Former DUI Prosecutor

I have been a practicing attorney for 15 years with the past 13 years dedicated exclusively to the practice of criminal law. I have been a Judge's Law Clerk, a prosecutor, and a public defender. I have either prosecuted or defended every crime in the state of Pennsylvania. I have seen the criminal justice system from every angle. Let me now put that experience to work for you. If you have been arrested, sent a summons, or simply believe you will be charged with a crime, contact me immediately for a free consultation and see what we can do to make sure your rights are protected and that you are treated fairly by the Commonwealth.

With over ten years of experience, Kelly Gaughan specializes in divorce, custody, support, domestic violence and adoption.

Scott L. Levine earned his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law. Following graduation, Mr. Levine practiced in the area of civil litigation for several years before turning his focus to concentrate almost entirely on family law. Mr. Levine joined the Pittsburgh firm now known as Elliott & Davis in 2007 to complement their growing team of lawyers. Mr. Levine's addition provided the firm with a new practice area to offer to their already diverse client base.

Currently Mr. Levine handles the majority of family law cases within the firm. Mr. Levine has represented numerous individuals and families in and around Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in an assorted range of family law matters. Joining Elliott & Davis has allowed Mr. Levine to fully realize his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Mr. Levine is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Scott is a member of various professional and fraternal organizations including: American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Allegheny County Bar Association, Allegheny County Bar Association Elder Law Committee and Allegheny County Bar Association Family Law Section. Scott is also a member of F&AM Dallas Lodge #231 and AASR Valley of Pittsburgh, as well as Millvale Sportsmen's Club.

Mr. Levine handles a variety family law issues including: divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, settlement agreements, and protection from abuse. Mr. Levine also provides his clients with estate planning services, including the drafting of Wills, Living Wills and Power of Attorney Documents.