Elissa Griffith Waldron
LAW OFFICES OF ELISSA GRIFFITH WALDRON, LLC
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.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Social media evidence
- Does Not Currently Practice Law
- Not Currently Accepting Clients
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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.
- Pennsylvania
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- Eastern & Middle Districts of United States District Courts of Pennsylvania
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- See professional profile
- Current
- President, Vice President , Secretary & Treasurer of Family Law Division
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
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- New England Law | Boston
- J.D. (1987) | Doctor of Jurisprudence
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- Honors: Deans list 1984-1987 Distinguished New England Law Scholar 3.75 g.p.a.
- Activities: Family Law Review Student instructor in legal research
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- Pennsylvania State University - University Park
- B.S. (1981) | Health & Hospital Administration Planning
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- 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
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- Moravian Academy
- High School Degree (1977) | Preparatory curriculum
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- 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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- 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
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- Activities: Update publication on new law within State
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- Northampton County Bar Association # 52425
- General member / Family law division
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- Pennsylvania State Bar # 52425
- Member
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- Activities: Family Law Division
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- Bar Association of Lehigh County # 52425
- General member/ Family Law Division
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- Graduate of Mindfulness Stress Reduction Meditation
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Center
