The Montgomery County Family Law Firm

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Top Family Law Attorney in Montgomery County

Elizabeth C. Early

Elizabeth (“Liz”) Early's practice areas include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and abuse matters. Liz brings a wealth of experience to every case. Liz can be relied on for candid guidance towards favorable settlement outcomes as well as skilled representation in litigation. Liz is a certified parenting coordinator in addition to serving as a court-appointed child advocate and guardian for minor children. The multiple roles that Liz holds in custody matters gives her a unique perspective into solutions for divided families. Liz serves as an arbitrator for civil cases in the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and handles private mediation and arbitration cases involving family law issues. Liz has previously served as a court-appointed mediator in Philadelphia and New Jersey civil cases.

Noteworthy Accomplishments

Some of Liz's noteworthy accomplishments include:

Litigating numerous child custody cases regarding school choice for children, including successfully securing attendance at a school best suited for a child with special needs.
Litigating custody relocation cases both in pursuit of a relocation and objecting to a relocation.
Resolving a number of complex divorce cases involving partially or fully incapacitated spouses.
Helping numerous families navigate child custody cases involving substance abuse while securing appropriate safeguards to protect the parties' children.
Aiding families in navigating the complex legal and emotional issues surrounding the involvement of grandparents in custody cases, especially where allegations of substance abuse are present.
Representing the spouse of a deceased party or the deceased party’s estate in resolving the still-pending divorce case.

Liz Early has been recognized on the "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer Rising Stars" and "Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law" lists and a "Ten Leaders in Divorce Law, Age 45 and Under" for the Greater Philadelphia area. Liz has also been recognized as a "Top Attorney" by both Montco Happening Magazine and Bucks Happening Magazine and a "Top Lawyer" by Main Line Today Magazine.

Ms. Early is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association where she sits on the Family Law Section Council and serves as the Chair of Sponsorship. In January 2024, Liz ascended to the role of Chair of the Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section having previously served as the Section’s Treasurer, Secretary and Vice Chair. In 2019, the President Judge of Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas appointed Liz to the Montgomery County Family Justice Advisory Board Subcommittee on Support. Liz also serves as a trustee for the Montgomery County Bar Foundation where she is a member of the Grants Committee in addition to be a fellow of the Foundation.

In 2021, Liz became a Hearing Committee Member serving the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Early received a B.S. in Biobehavioral Health with a Minor in Psychology from The Pennsylvania State University at University Park and a J.D. from Temple University School of Law. After graduating from Temple, she served as a law clerk for the Honorable William C. Todd, III, Presiding Judge Chancery Division in the New Jersey Superior Court. She practices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Ms. Early practices family law in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County. When not practicing law, Liz spends time with her family and is involved in her community serving as a homeroom mom, PTO volunteer, a volunteer for local sports leagues and a member of her local YMCA Advisory Board.

Liz's Background

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

Education

Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D.
The Pennsylvania State University, B.S., Biobehavioral Health
The Pennsylvania State University, Minor in Psychology

Clerkships

Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable William C. Todd, III, New Jersey Superior Court, 2011-2013

Affiliations & Honors

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section
2nd Term Council Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section
2022 and 2023 Sponsorship Chair, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section
New Member Mentor, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section

Montgomery County Bar Association

2024 Chair, Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section
2023 Vice-Chair, Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section
2022 Secretary, Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section
2021 Treasurer, Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Section
Past Chair, Montgomery Bar Association Family Law Section Motions Committee and Toby L. Dickman Seminar Committee

Montgomery County Bar Foundation

Trustee and Fellow, Montgomery County Bar Foundation 2020 - present
Grants Committee Member, Montgomery County Bar Foundation

Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project

Volunteer Attorney

Memberships

Member, Family Justice Advisory Board of Montgomery County
Past Member, Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court for Family Law
Past Member, Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court for Family Law

Honors

Best Lawyers in America© - Family Law - 2022
Top Family Law Attorney, Main Line Today, 2019-present
Selected to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017 – present
MontCo Happening Magazine, Top Attorney, 2017 – present
Bucks Happening Magazine, Top Attorney, 2017 – present
Recipient of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court’s Frederick Cohen, Esquire Award of Excellence

Activities

Volunteer Attorney, Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project
Member, Board of Advisors for YMCA West Chester
Parent-Teacher Organization Volunteer

Certifications

Liz is a certified parenting coordinator and mediator.

Speaking Engagements

Liz is a frequent lecturer on a wide breath of family law issues. Some of Liz’s recent lectures and presentations include:

“Dos and Donts in Parenting Coordination Cases” (Chester County Family Law Section 2023)
“Filling Your Custody Toolbox: Tools to Resolve Custody Cases” (Montgomery County Family Law Section Toby L. Dickman Seminar 2023)
“How Do I Finalize this Divorce? Pitfalls and Procedural Issues in Representing Clients who are Partially Incapacitated, Completely Incapacitated/Incompetent or Deceased” (Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2023 Summer Meeting)
“Parenting Coordination Training: Skills for Survival in 2023” (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)
“Moderator, Issue Spotting and Problem Solving for Addiction Issues” (Montgomery County Family Law Section 2023)
“Moderator, Practice and Procedure Hot Tips for Family Practitioners” (Montgomery County Family Law Section 2023)
“Case Law Updates in Family Law” Presented to the Pennsylvania Superior Court Judges via the AOPC 2022
“Montgomery County Support Policy and Procedure Review” (Montgomery County Family Law Section 2022)
“Montgomery County Protection from Abuse Policy and Procedure” (Montgomery County Family Law Section 2022)
“Family Law Case Law Updates 2022” (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)
“Parenting Coordination Bootcamp 2022” (Pennsylvania Bar Institute)
“Caselaw, Rules and Legislative Updates in Family Law” (Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2022 Summer Meeting)
“Caselaw, Rules and Legislative Updates in Family Law” (Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2022 Winter Meeting)
“Mistakes, Mishaps & Malpractice: Ethical Anecdotes and Cautionary Tales for the Modern Family Lawyer” “Caselaw, Rules and Legislative Updates in Family Law” (Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2020 Summer Meeting)

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