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Lawrence J. Avallone 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Managing Partner, since 1982
phone (215) 253-3855
(877) 223-0579
fax (610) 644-2075
email Email Me

Lawrence J. Avallone was born in New York, New York.  He attended the State University of New York at Binghamton where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1975.  In 1980, he received his law degree from Temple University.

Attorney Avallone has been practicing in the area of Family Law since 1981.  He is experienced in all phases of Family Law litigation including divorce, annulment, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption and termination of parental rights.  In addition, he is experienced in all phases of Orphans' Court litigation including will contests and guardianship litigation and regularly appears in Philadelphia area courts where he litigates real estate and commercial matters.  He has represented dozens of businesses from construction companies to credit unions.

He has appeared in the State and Federal Courts and has argued before the Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts.
Year Joined Organization:
1982
Areas of Practice:
50% Family Court
28% Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
10% Commercial Litigation
10% Estate Administration and Litigation
2% Tax Litigation
Litigation Percentage:
75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
Pennsylvania, 1981
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1989
U.S. Federal Courts, 1982
U.S. Tax Court, 2006
Education:
Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1980
J.D.


State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, New York, 1975
B.A.
Major:  Philosophy


Professional Associations and Memberships:
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member


Chester County Bar Association
Member


Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member


American Bar Association
Member


Justinian Society
Member


Past Employment Positions:
Pressman and Pressman, Associate, 1981 - 1982


Law Office of Lawrence J. Avallone, Managing Partner, 1982 - Present


Fraternities/Sororities:
Alpha Phi Omega
Phi Alpha Delta
Representing Individuals and Small Family Businesses for Over 24 Years