FindLaw | Find a Lawyer. Find Answers.
Are you a legal Professional?
Avallone, Lawrence J.
Avallone Law Associates
215 South Broad Street
Fifth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325
Phone: (877) 223-0579 (Toll Free) / (215) 253-3855
Fax: (215) 545-3817
Contact Us
Other websites associated with this firm:http://www.avallonelaw.comSummary
Current Employment Position(s)
Managing Partner, since 1982
Year Joined Organization: 1982
Lawyer Overview
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 practiced law for more than 25 years and has appeared before the Courts of Common Pleas, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court. He has also appeared before the Federal Courts of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He is a current member of the Justinian Society, a society of attorneys of Italian heritage. In addition, the firm’s lawyers are members of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Chester County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, and American Bar Association. They practice in the state and federal courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 25%
- Real Estate Transactions and Litigation 25%
- Estate Administration and Litigation 40%
- Commercial Litigation 10%
West Practice Categories
Banking & Finance Law, Mortgages & Foreclosures, Foreclosures, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Secured Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Warranties, Business Organizations, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Traffic Violations, Entertainment, Sports & Leisure Law, Entertainment, Sports, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Wills, Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Title Insurance, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Claims Court, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Tax Litigation, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Personal Injury -- Defense, Animal Bites -- Defense, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Premises Liability -- Defense, Property Damage -- Defense, Slip and Fall -- Defense, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate
Qualifications
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
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
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
Fraternities/Sororities
- Alpha Phi Omega
- Phi Alpha Delta
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Office Information
Address
215 South Broad Street
Fifth Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5325
Phones
(877) 223-0579 (Toll Free)
(215) 253-3855
Faxes
(215) 545-3817