
Jerner Law Group
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Jerner Law Group, P.C., based in Philadelphia, PA, has been providing expert legal services since 2003. The firm specializes in family law matters, particularly those affecting the LGBT community. Their scope extends to divorce and dissolution, child custody and support, assisted reproduction law, domestic violence, and adoption. The firm also serves in estate administration, guiding clients through the distribution of assets, communication with beneficiaries, and more. Recognized as a top LGBT-owned business, Jerner Law Group is dedicated to serving their clients with experienced and innovative legal strategies.
Specialties
Issue status
Agreed, Contested
New or existing case
New motion or petition, Case in process, Mediation, Appeal
Service type
Consultation / advice, Representation
Location and hours
Jerner Law Group
5401 Wissahickon Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Mon
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Closed
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Work Experience
Managing Partner
Jerner & Palmer, P.C.
2003 - Present
Associate
Law Offices of Nancy D. Wasser
1996 - 2003
Associate
Fineman & Bach, P.C.
1995 - 1996
Associate
Lyons & Associates, PC
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk
Superior Court Of New Jersey Somerset County
2008 - 2009
Education
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
2017
Temple University School of Law
1995
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law
2017
Pennsylvania State University
Health Policy and Administration
2002
Syracuse University
2004
Temple University School of Law
Law
1995
American University, Washington College of Law
2008
Pennsylvania State University
2002
Syracuse University
2004
American University, Washington College of Law
2008
Associations & Affiliations
National LGBT Bar Association’s Family Law Institute
Member
American Bar Association
Member
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
Member
National Lesbian and Gay Law Association
Member, Board of Directors
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia
Chair, Board of Directors
Philadelphia Bar Association's Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men
Co-Chair
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia
Member, Board of Directors
Camden County Bar Association
Mercer County American Inn of Court
Philadelphia Bar Association
Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia
New Jersey State Bar Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association
National LGBT Bar Association
Board of Directors, 2007 - 2010
Somerset County Bar Association
Publications
Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Clients in Pennsylvania, Third Edition
2016
Philadelphia Estate Planning Council Fall 2013 Newsletter
2013
Speaking Engagements
Meeting of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley
2014
Justice in Action 2016 CLE
2016
Family Matters Conference
Transgender Legal Issues
2011
Philadelphia Trans-Health Conference
2012
Thomas Jefferson University: Jefferson Medical College Symposium
Assisted Reproduction Laws Affecting Same-Sex Couples
2010
Trans-Health Conference
Legal Clinic
2010
Thomas Jefferson University: Jefferson Medical College Symposium
Living Wills and Healthcare Powers of Attorney for Same-sex Couples
2009
Services offered
Divorce Lawyer
Estate Attorney
Family Law Attorney
Probate Attorney
Wills And Estate Planning