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Megan Smith

Principal

msmith@offitkurman.com
Philadelphia, PA – 267.338.1378
Bergen County, NJ
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Megan E. Smith is a principal attorney in the firm’s Family Law Practice Group. Megan devotes her practice to matrimonial, divorce and family law, focusing on divorce, dissolution of civil unions, termination of domestic partnerships, custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, equitable distribution and pre-nuptial planning. She also provides legal counsel related to post-judgment issues, such as emancipation, support enforcement and implementation of settlement agreements.

Collaborative Divorce and Mediation

Additionally, Megan is a trained collaborative lawyer and divorce mediator, working with clients in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including the developing area of LGBTQ+ law as it relates to children and families.

Prior to joining Offit Kurman, Megan was a law clerk to the Honorable Jeanne T. Covert, J.S.C. of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Burlington County, NJ. She also served as a judicial extern for the Chester County Court of Common Pleas in West Chester, PA, where she assisted the Masters Unit under the supervision of the Honorable Katherine B.L. Platt.

Megan is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and represents clients throughout both states, with a particular focus on southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania. She also works with clients on collaborative divorce throughout all of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

    Education

    • Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (J.D.)
    • Pennsylvania State University (B.A.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Pennsylvania
    • New Jersey

    Professional Affiliations

    • New Jersey Association for Justice, Co-chair & Speaker, 2008-2015
    • New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee Member, Salem County Liaison and GLBT Rights Section Member
    • New Jersey Association for Justice
    • Burlington County Bar Association
    • Mercer County Bar Association
    • Thomas Forkin Inn of Court
    • Independence Business Alliance, Board Member, Co-chair Membership Committee
    • The Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court
    • Villanova University School of Law Alumni Association
    • Penn State University Alumni Association

    Recognitions

    • Named The Best Lawyers® 2027 Collaborative Law: Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Philadelphia 
    • Named The Best Lawyers® 2025 Collaborative Law: Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Philadelphia 
    • Named to The Best Lawyers in America® for Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law Mediation (2023-2027)
    • Awesome Attorney, South Jersey Magazine, 2015-2019
    • Named to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list as seen in Pennsylvania and Delaware Super Lawyers magazine, 2017-2018*
    • Named Pennsylvania Rising Stars® list as seen in Pennsylvania and Delaware Super Lawyers magazine, 2016*

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Services

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  • Publications & News
  • Blog Posts

Firm Highlights

  • Blog Posts
    Law, Love, and Life's Battles: Facing Breast Cancer
    What happens to a marriage and a family when a breast cancer diagnosis changes everything? In this episode of Love Ends, Law Begins, hosts Fara Rodriguez and Stephanie Lehman have a deeply personal conversation about breast cancer, marriage, family, and the challenges that can come with a serious illness. This episode is especially meaningful for Fara, who shares her own recent breast cancer diagnosis and journey. She opens up about discovering a lump, receiving her diagnosis, undergoing a double mastectomy and subsequent treatments, and navigating the emotional impact of cancer while continuing to work and care for her family. Fara and Stephanie discuss how a cancer diagnosis can affect a marriage in unexpected ways—from changing family roles and creating new caregiving responsibilities to putting pressure on finances, health insurance, and household responsibilities. They explore how illness can either bring couples closer together or create additional challenges, particularly when one spouse becomes the primary caregiver or when the family is dealing with fear and uncertainty. The conversation also addresses the unique challenges of parenting during an illness, including how to talk to children about a cancer diagnosis and how divorced parents may need to adjust parenting schedules and responsibilities when one parent becomes sick. From navigating medical expenses and insurance coverage to balancing work, parenting, caregiving, and intimacy, Fara and Stephanie offer a candid look at the ways illness can reshape relationships and family dynamics. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this episode provides an honest and personal conversation about facing cancer while navigating marriage, family, and the many practical challenges that come with a serious diagnosis. In this episode, you'll hear about: • Fara's personal breast cancer diagnosis and journey • How a cancer diagnosis can affect a marriage • The challenges of becoming a caregiver to your spouse • How illness can bring couples closer together—or create new challenges • Talking to children about a parent's cancer diagnosis • How divorced parents can navigate parenting responsibilities when one parent becomes ill • The financial impact of illness and the loss of household income • Health insurance and medical coverage considerations • How medical expenses can create additional financial strain • The importance of support from family, friends, and caregivers • Balancing work, parenting, treatment, and recovery • How illness can affect intimacy and marital dynamics • The importance of supporting children through a parent's illness • Why communication and cooperation matter during a health crisis • Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the importance of mammograms
  • Blog Posts
    The Art of Eliminating a $13 Million Obligation
    The Art of Eliminating a $13 Million Obligation
  • Blog Posts
    The Property Management Playbook: Documentation
    In this installment of The Property Management Playbook, Jennifer Jean-Gilles sits down with colleague Brian Dorwin to discuss one of the most important tools in effective property management: documentation. From maintaining accurate records to protecting against potential disputes, proper documentation provides a strong foundation for managing properties and navigating day-to-day challenges with confidence.
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
    Offit Kurman Expands Los Angeles Presence with Second Office
  • Blog Posts
    NJDEP NOV vs. AONOCAPA: What’s the Difference?
    NJDEP NOV vs. AONOCAPA: What’s the Difference?
  • Publications & News
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
    Ian Bartman Appointed to Frederick Health Board of Directors
  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Publications & News
    More Than a Heritage: Julie Orlando on What It Means to Be Argentine
    More Than a Heritage: Julie Orlando on What It Means to Be Argentine
  • Blog Posts
    What Parents Need to Know About Title IX in Private K-12 Schools
    What Parents Need to Know About Title IX in Private K-12 Schools
  • Publications & News
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists
    Offit Kurman Attorneys Recognized in 2027 New Jersey Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars Lists