Jerner Law Group

Jerner Law Group

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About

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.


Highlights

8 years in business
Serves Philadelphia , PA

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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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.
Closed
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 Esate Planning Council
2013
Philadelphia Estate Planning Council Fall 2013 Newsletter
2013
Representing Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Clients in Pennsylvania
2013
Transgender Family Law: A Guide to Effective Advocacy
2012

Speaking Engagements

Meeting of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley
2014
Family Matters Conference
Transgender Legal Issues
2011
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
Creating and Protecting Our Families
2011
Transgender Legal Issues
2011

Services offered

Divorce Lawyer
Estate Attorney
Family Law Attorney
Probate Attorney
Wills And Estate Planning