Conmy, Joanna K.

Lawyer Overview

Ms. Conmy is an associate attorney at the firm of Shemtob Law, PC, where she practices family law exclusively. She is admitted to practice law in both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey.  

Prior to joining Shemtob Law, Ms. Conmy gained significant litigation experience working for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office as a certified legal intern arguing DA appeals and a range of motions in front of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas. Upon her selection as a Drexel Law Public Interest Summer Fellow, she expanded on her courtroom experience with a legal internship at the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, where she conducted preliminary hearings throughout the county. She also gained valuable experience working as a mediator for the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General and interning at the Support Center for Child Advocates in Philadelphia.

Ms. Conmy obtained her Juris Doctorate from Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, where she was a member of the Inaugural Class and a recipient of the Drexel University Dean's Scholarship. Ms. Conmy earned her B.A. from The Pennsylvania State University where she majored in Psychology, double minored in International Studies and Human Development & Family Studies, and was inducted into the Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology.

At Drexel Law, Ms. Conmy was selected to be a member of the Trial Advocacy Team and competed in the American Association of Justice National Trial Advocacy Competition. At Drexel Law she was named the Single Outstanding Student in Advanced Civil Trial Advocacy by Federal District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg. Ms. Conmy later served as an assistant coach to the Drexel Law Trial Advocacy Team in preparation for their upcoming national competitions.

Ms. Conmy graduated from law school with Exceptional Pro Bono Honors, the highest honor for legal service to the community. Her work in the public sector includes volunteering with the Homeless Advocacy Project, assisting with domestic relations issues at the New Orleans Legal Aid Center and coaching high school students for the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Law Literacy Project. She currently serves as a child advocate for foster children through CASA Philadelphia. 

Education:

Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law, Philadelphia, PA, 2009
J.D.

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 2006
B.A., Psychology.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce
• Family Law
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Spousal Support / Alimony / APL
• Equitable Distribution / Marital Property Distribution
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Postnuptial Agreements / Property Settlements

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements, Litigation & Appeals, Probate & Estate Administration

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania, 2009
• New Jersey, 2009

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section (Co-Chair, Caselaw Update Committee)
• Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member, Toby Lynn Dickman Seminar Committee)
• Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section (Member)
• American Bar Association (Member)

Honors and Awards

• Single Outstanding Student in Advanced Civil Trial Advocacy, 2009
• Exceptional Pro Bono Honors, 2009
• Drexel Law Public Interest Summer Fellow, 2008

Classes and Seminars

• Pennsylvania Bar Institute: Family Law Institute 2011, Presenter and Co-Author, Caselaw and Legislative Updates

Published Works

• Case Note: "Child Support Calculations: Ongoing Private School Tuition Contributions are In; One-time Stock Options, Payments Toward Perks and Withdrawal Penalties on Employer Contributions to 401(k) Plans Are Out," Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, December 2009 edition
• Case Note: “A Thin Line Distinguishing Billhime: What Constitutes Enough Evidence to Establish a Child’s “Significant Connect” with Pennsylvania to Maintain Jurisdiction over a Custody Matter?” Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, September 2010 edition

Address

790 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
Suite 303
Blue Bell, PA 19422-1658

Phones

(215) 542-2105

Faxes

(215) 542-2143

Emails

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Websites

http://www.shemtoblaw.com