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Offit Kurman Attorney Megan Smith Named "Lawyer of the Year" for Collaborative Law: Family Law in Philadelphia, PA by The Best Lawyers in America®

August 21, 2024

Philadelphia, PA – (August 21, 2024) – Megan Smith, an esteemed family law attorney at Offit Kurman's Philadelphia office, has been recognized as the 2025 "Lawyer of the Year" for Collaborative Law: Family Law in Philadelphia, PA, by The Best Lawyers in America®. This distinguished recognition is awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and community, highlighting Megan's exceptional legal skills and unwavering commitment to her clients. Her recognition underscores her prominence in family law and dedication to delivering outstanding legal services.

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 offers legal counsel on post-judgment issues, such as emancipation, support enforcement, and implementation of settlement agreements.

In addition to her extensive family law practice, Megan is a trained collaborative lawyer and divorce mediator. She works with clients in all areas of matrimonial and family law, including the evolving field of LGBTQ+ law as it pertains to children and families. Her dual proficiency in collaborative divorce and mediation underscores her comprehensive approach to resolving complex family law matters.

Megan is actively involved in the legal community, serving as co-chair and speaker for the New Jersey Association for Justice and holding various positions with the New Jersey State Bar Association, Burlington County Bar Association, and Mercer County Bar Association, among others. She is also a board member and co-chair of the Membership Committee for the Independence Business Alliance.

Please join us in congratulating Megan on this well-deserved recognition. Her unwavering dedication continually sets the highest standard in family law.

For more information regarding Best Lawyers® and the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, visit www.bestlawyers.com.


About The Best Lawyers in America®: The Best Lawyers in America® list is an annual publication that identifies leading attorneys across various legal practice areas in the United States. Established in 1983, it utilizes a peer-review process in which thousands of lawyers evaluate their peers based on professional expertise and reputation. The list serves as a resource for individuals and businesses seeking legal representation. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of notable legal professionals in the country.

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