Kathryn Lyons

Kathryn Lyons has been a family law attorney since 2012. She practices in all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, property distribution, paternity and post-degree litigation. A versatile attorney, Kathryn provides her clients with a wide range of legal options for resolving their disputes. She possesses the skills to provide the right means of solving the issues in each unique case, whether it involves artful negotiation, mediation, a contested evidentiary hearing, or trial.

Prior to joining Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC, Kathryn worked at a prominent family law firm in Illinois, where she joined as a law clerk in May 2012. Upon receiving her law license in November 2012, she became an associate attorney. Kathryn also previously worked as a law clerk in the litigation department of a New Jersey firm, and she gained experience working in all stages of civil litigation as a law clerk in Saint Louis, MO.

Kathryn obtained her law degree from Washington University in Saint Louis, MO. During her studies, Kathryn participated in the Government Lawyering Clinic, for which she completed an Externship with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois. As a Supreme Court Rule 711 intern, Kathryn appeared on behalf of the United States in Federal Court in various proceedings and hearings. Further, Kathryn competed in several intramural moot court competitions while at Washington University, and she served as the Secretary for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society.

• Family Law

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  We can help you move on with the rest of your life. Let’s get started. Whether you’re splitting amicably or facing a contested divorce, our attorneys have the experience and knowledge to get you to the other side of your divorce quickly, efficiently and professionally. Petrelli Previtera Schimmel offers several consultation options. You can decide which option works best for you, so we can start working toward a resolution right away.
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  The cost to consult with one of our attorneys ranges from $150 to $350. We offer a $50 discount for those who elect to prepay for their consultations. Schedule online at https://www.petrellilaw.com/schedule-a-consultation/

Illinois

Since 2012

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Since 2018

Associate

Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC

2018 - Current

Associate

Paimisano Law Group

2012 - 2018

Washington University in St. Louis

J.D. (2012)

University of Rochester

B.A. (2009) | Political science & English

Honors: cum laude

State Bar of Illinois # 6310131

Member

Current

State Bar of Pennsylvania # 325080

Member

2018 - Current

Philadelphia Bar Association

Member

2018 - Current

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Current

Checklist to Prepare for Property Division

Divorce Done Right

February 13, 2017