Michael E. Bertin
Child Custody Attorney and Divorce Lawyer for Philadelphia, the Main Line and Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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Michael E. Bertin is a Philadelphia based family law attorney who focuses his practice on child custody and divorce including the negotiation and litigation of domestic relations cases, divorce, custody, support, alimony, property distribution, prenuptial agreements and related issues. Mr. Bertin also maintains an office in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania located in the heart of the Main Line.
Divorce and child custody issues in particular are some of the most emotional and complex of all the legal issues facing people today. Mr. Bertin provides his clients with step-by-step guidance to reach resolutions that protect the interests of his clients and their children.
Mr. Bertin, an in-demand author, co-wrote the book on Pennsylvania child custody law. His book, Pennsylvania Child Custody Law, Practice, and Procedure, consists of carefully condensed law and forms that keeps attorneys and the courts current on all areas of Pennsylvania child custody law.
Throughout his career, Mr. Bertin has been recognized and honored by his peers and the legal community for his outstanding work. His recognitions include:
- Being admitted as a Fellow to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).
- Being selected for inclusion in the 2016 and 2015 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, regarded as a definitive guide to legal excellence in the region.
- Being listed as one of the Greater Philadelphia Region's Ten Leaders in Divorce Law, Age 45 & Under, by the Ten Leaders Cooperative. Members of the Ten Leaders are selected after a lengthy research of the marketplace - leading professionals referring other leading professionals, with input from peers inside and outside of a geographical coverage area as well as inside and outside a specialty.
- Receiving a 2011 Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Achievement Award for his contributions and work with the PBA Family Law Section to enact new custody legislation.
- Being chosen as one of 35 Pennsylvania attorneys selected by The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly as a “2007 Lawyer on the Fast Track,” an honor recognizing the future leaders of Pennsylvania’s legal community.
- Being named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® list as seen in both Philadelphia magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine. Only 5 percent of Pennsylvania attorneys receive this honor each year.
- Receiving an AV ® preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating his preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards.
Mr. Bertin is a former chair of the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the current co-chair of its Custody Committee. He also holds the officer position of Second Vice Chair of the Family Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, is a member of its Executive Committee and Council (the governing bodies of the Section), and is a former chair and member of its Procedural Rules Committee, Legislative Committee, and Program Committee. Mr. Bertin is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Bertin also serves as chair of Obermayer’s Pro Bono Committee.
The Legal Intelligencer and the Pennsylvania Law Weekly Articles
- Jurisdiction and Modifying Child Custody Orders, Vol. 255, No. 30 (February 14, 2017);
- Trial Court's Granting of Child Relocation to Florida Reversed, Vol. 254, No. 118 (December 19, 2016);
- Hague Convention Only Considers One Habitual Residence of a Child, Vol. 254, No. 76 (October 18, 2016);
- Social Security Benefits and the Modification of Alimony, Vol. 254, No. 32 (August 16, 2016);
- $10,000 Agreement if Petition to Modify Custody Upheld, Vol. 253, No. 119 (June 21, 2016);
- Court May Modify Custody Without Petition to Modify, Vol. 253, No. 75 (April 19, 2016);
- Unique Case of Stepparent Owing Child Support to Stepchildren, Vol. 253, No. 30 (February 13, 2016);
- Primary Custody of Child Not Required During School Year, Vol. 252, No. 92 (November 9, 2015);
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Jurisdiction, Counsel Fees in Child Custody Revisited by Court, Vol. 252, No. 9 (July 14, 2015);
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Child Custody Orders Must Be Separate Written Orders, Vol. 251, No. 90 (May 12, 2015);
- Failure to Object to Court Procedure Waives Issue on Appeal, Vol. 251, No. 44 (March 10, 2015);
- Court Analyzes Jurisdiction to Modify Custody Order Under UCCJEA, Vol. 251, No. 7 (January 13, 2015);
- Counsel Fees Statute Analyzed by Court in Child Custody Case, Vol 250, No. No. 94 (November 11, 2014);
- Child Support During College Enforced Pursuant to Contract, Vol 250, No. 49 (September 9, 2014);
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Superior Court Further Refines Standing in Child Custody Cases, Vol 250, No. 5 (July 8, 2014);
- Analysis of Child Custody Factors in Awards on Subsidiary Issues, Vol 249, No. 92 (May 13, 2014);
- Forced Sex During Marriage Warrants PFA Order, Court Rules, Vol 249, No. 47 (March 11, 2014);
- Monthly Disability Payments Not Considered Marital Property, Vol. 249, No. 9 (January 14, 2014);
- Doctrine of Paternity by Estoppel and Child Custody, Vol 248, No. 113 (December 10, 2013);
- Highlighting the Revisions to the Child Custody Rules, Vol 248, No. 70 (October 8, 2013);
- Child Relocation Decisions to be Explained Near Time of Ruling, Vol. 248, No. 31 (August 13, 2013);
- Sole Legal Custodian's Decision Cannot Be Challenged by Other Parent Vol. 247, No. 68 (April 9, 2013);
- De Novo Review Required of Parenting Coordination Decisions Vol. 247, No. 29 (February 12, 2013);
- Error to Modify Custody at Contempt Hearing Without Petition Pending, Vol. 246, No. 113 (December 11, 2012);
- Superior Court Further Analyzes Relocation Under New Custody Statute, Vol. 246, No. 70 (October 9, 2012);
- "Superior Court Analyzes Entitlement Defense in Spousal Support Case," Vol. 246, No. 31 (August 14, 2012);
- “Another Change to Pennsylvania Child Custody Laws,” Vol. 245, No. 115 (June 14, 2012);
- "Declaratory Judgment in Divorce Action Unappealable, Court Rules" Vol. 245 No. 69 (April 10, 2012);
- “Accrual Date Decides If Settlement, Award Are Marital Property,” Vol. XXXV, No. 8 (Pa. Law Weekly, Feb. 21, 2012);
- "Superior Court Analyzes Relocation Under New Custody Act," Vol. 244, No. 113 (Dec. 13, 2011);
- "Money Received From Will Contest Not Considered Marital Property," Vol. 244, No.71 (Oct. 11, 2011);
- "Superior Court Weighs in on Jurisdictional Issues in Child Custody, Vol. 244, No. 27 (Aug. 9, 2011);
- "Panel Denies Credit for "®Time Served" in Child Support Civil Contempt," Vol. 243, No. 114 (June 14, 2011);
- "Standing Found in Abuse Case Where Parties Dated Twice," Vol. 243, No. 71 (April 13, 2011);
- "New Child Custody Act Ushers in Sweeping Changes," Vol. 243, No. 26 (Feb. 8, 2011);
- "Support Order Increased Without Cross-Petition to Modify, Vol. 242, No. 115 (Dec. 14, 2010);
- "Tax Ramifications and Costs in Equitable Distribution," Vol. 242, No. 71 (Oct. 11, 2010);
- "Local Customs and Practices Cannot Determine Custody Cases," Vol. 242, No. 28 (Aug. 10, 2010);
- "Late Custody Case 1925(b) Statement Deemed Waived on Appeal," Vol. 241, No. 108 (June 7, 2010);
- "Jurisdiction and Inconvenient Forum Under the UCCJEA," Vol. 241, No. 70 (April 13, 2010);
- "Changes in New Pennsylvania Support Guidelines," Vol. 241, No. 26 (Feb. 9, 2010);
- "Enforcing Mortgage Payment Provision in a Postnuptial Agreement, Vol. 240, No. 113 (Dec. 8, 2009);
- "Calculating Child Support: Private School, Stock Options, Perks and 401(K)s, Vol. 240, No. 78 (Oct. 19, 2009);
- "Entire Amount of Attorney Fees Request Warranted in Child Support Case," Vol. 240, No. 30 (Aug. 11, 2009);
- "Superior Court Rules Child Support May Survive Payor¡s Death," Vol. 239, No. 110 (June 9, 2009);
- "Custody Jurisdiction Lost, Though Parent Remains in Pa.," Vol. 239, No. 71 (April 14, 2009);
- "Incarceration Terminates Child Support, Remits Arrears in Plunkard," Vol. 239, No. 27 (Feb. 10, 2009);
- "Court Orders Attorney Fees in Child Custody Contempt Case," Vol. 238, No. 112 (Dec. 9, 2008);
- "Court Enforces Rules for In Camera Interviews With Children," Vol. 238, No. 74 (Oct. 14, 2008);
- "Unincorporated Divorce Property Settlement Agreement Enforceable, Vol. 238, No. 30 (Aug. 12, 2008);
- "Statute Requires Collection of Child Support Arrears From Injury Settlement," Vol. 237, No. 112 (June 10, 2008);
- "Child Support Modification Retroactive to Date of Misrepresentation," Vol. 237, No. 68 (April 8, 2008);
- "Child Support Ordered for 19-Year-Old With Physical Disability," Vol. 237, No. 29 (Feb. 12, 2008);
- "Incarceration Now a Change in Circumstances to Modify Child Support," Vol. 236, No. 113 (Dec. 11, 2007);
- "Sexual Assault Alone Does Not Establish Standing in Protection From Abuse Cases," Vol. 236, No. 70 (Oct. 9, 2007);
- "Supplemental-Needs Trust Is Considered Income in Child-Support Case," Vol. 236, No. 31 (Aug. 14, 2007);
- "First Impression: Bifurcation Under the Amended Divorce Code," Vol. 235, No. 113 (June 12, 2007);
- "Sensitivity Is Paramount In Fight Over Child's Remains," Vol. 235, No. 69 (April 10, 2007);
- "Superior Court Denies In-State Child-Relocation Request," Vol. 235, No. 30 (Feb. 13, 2007);
- "Superior Court Says No to Netherlands Child Relocation Request," Vol. 234, No. 69 (Oct. 10, 2006);
- "Best Interest of Child Paramount in Denial of Relocation Petition," Vol. 233, No. 87 (May 5, 2006);
- "Nonbiological Grandparents Granted Standing in Child Custody Case," Vol. 233, No. 26 (Feb. 8, 2006);
- "Presumption in Favor of Biological Parent in Same-Sex Custody Dispute," Vol. 232, No. 231 (Nov. 30, 2005); and
- "Disclosure Provision Has Pivotal Part In Validating Marital Agreement," Vol. 232, No. 205 (Oct. 21, 2005).
Case Notes in the Pennsylvania Bar Association's Pennsylvania Family Lawyer
- Jurisdiction and Counsel Fees in Child Custody Revisited by Superior Court,” Vol. 37, No. 3 (Sept. 2015)
- “Bankruptcy and the Discharge of Legal Fees,” Vol. 36, No. 1 (April 2014)
- “Superior Court Analyzes Entitlement Defense in Spousal Support Case,” Vol. 34, No. 4 (Dec. 2012)
- “Superior Court Further Analyzes Relocation Under New Custody Statute,” Vol. 34, No. 4 (Dec. 2012)
- “Court Rules Declaratory Judgment in Divorce Action Not Appealable,” Vol. 34, No. 2 (June 2012)
- "Money Received From Will Contest Not Considered Marital Property In Divorce," Vol. 33, No. 4 (Dec. 2011)
- "Balicki: Tax Ramifications and Costs In Equitable Distribution," Vol. 32, No. 4 (Dec. 2010)
- "Enforcing Mortgage Payment Provision in a Postnuptial Agreement," Vol. 32, No. 1 (March 2010)
- "PA Child Custody Jurisdiction Lost Despite Parent Remaining in PA," Vol. 31, No. 3 (Oct. 2009)
- "Court Enforces Rules Regarding In Camera Interviews With Children and Expert Reports," Vol. 30, No. 4 (Dec. 2008)
- "Child Support Modification Retroactive to Date of Misrepresentation," Vol. 30, No. 2 (Jul. 2008)
- "Child Support: Supplemental Needs Trust Distributions Considered Income," Vol. 29, No. 4 (Dec. 2007)
- "Sexual Assault Alone Does Not Establish Standing in Protection From Abuse Cases," Vol. 29, No. 4 (Dec. 2007)
- "First Impression: Bifurcation Under The Amended Divorce Code," Vol. 29, No. 3 (Oct. 2007)
- "Sensitivity Is Paramount In Fight Over Child's Remains," Vol. 29, No. 2 (July 2007)
- "Superior Court Says No to Netherlands Child Relocation Request," Vol. 29, No.1 (May 2007)
- "Best Interest of the Child Paramount in Denial of Intrastate Relocation Petition," Vol. 28, No. 4 (Dec. 2006)"Non-Biological Grandparents Granted Standing In Child Custody Case," Vol. 28, Nos. 1-2 (May 2006)
- "Sunny Florida: Relocation Granted," Vol. 27, No. 3 (Sept. 2005)
- "Stress But No Duress: Agreement Valid, Vol. 26, Nos. 2-3 (Sept. 2004)
- "Third Party Asserting Paternity Has No Standing in a Partial Custody Case Against An Intact Family Unit, Vol. 24, No. 1 (April 2002)
- "Former Same-Sex Partner Has Standing In Partial Custody Case," Vol. 24, No. 1 (April 2002)
Additional Articles
- "Finding the Fit, The Continuing Controversy Over Custody Evaluations in Child Custody Cases," The Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 68, No. 4 (Winter 2006)
- Custody Update, 2005 Bench Bar Conference
- "A Practitioner's Guide to Child Relocation," Shainberg and Bertin, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL (Nov. 2002)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Board of Managers, Pennsylvania Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Zone One Delegate of the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates
- Philadelphia Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Montgomery Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Former Chair, Family Law Section – Philadelphia Bar Association
- Former Chair-Elect, Family Law Section – Philadelphia Bar Association
- Former Treasurer, Family Law Section – Philadelphia Bar Association
- Former Secretary, Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Custody Committee, Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar Association
- Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Philadelphia Bar Association
- Board of Governors, Philadelphia Bar Association, Former Member
- Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Second Vice Chair, Family Law Section – Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Former Treasurer, Family Law Section – Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Former Secretary, Family Law Section – Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Council, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
- Program Committee, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former Co-Chair and Member
- Legislative Committee, Family Law Section – Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former Co-Chair and Member
- Procedural Rules Committee, Family Law Section - Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former Chair and Member
- Membership Committee, Family Law Section – Pennsylvania Bar Association, Former Member
- Family Law Advisory Council, VIP / Philadelphia Law Works
- Volunteer Attorney, VIP Program
- Volunteer Attorney, Legal Clinic for the Disabled, INC.
- Doris Jonas Freed American Inn Of Court
- Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law American Inn of Court, Former Member
Lecturer & Speaking Engagements
- Mr. Bertin is the course planner and moderator for the recurring Pennsylvania Bar Institute seminar titled "Family Law in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, & Montgomery Counties," held every two years at two separate locations.
- Co-presenter, PBI course, “Evolving Support Cases, Deductions, Add-Backs, Deviations and Discovery.” (September 20, 2016& September 28, 2016)
- Presenter, PBA Family Law Section Summer Meeting “Hot Tips from AAML Fellows,” (July 14, 2016)
- Presenter, PBI 11th Annual Family Law Institute, “Hot Tips in Support,” and “Ethical Quandaries” (April 19 & 20, 2016)
- Presenter/lecturer, PBI seminar “20 Hot Tips in Family Law” (May 21, 2015) Guest lecturer, Family Law Clinic at Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law (April 1, 2015)
- Co-presented the child custody law update to the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (March 2, 2015)
- Presented at the Philadelphia VIP “Advanced Divorce Training: Equitable Distribution” CLE Seminar (November 2014)
- Presented at the Family Law Society of Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law (February 27, 2014)
- Presented at the Temple University Beasley School of Law Family Law Society's Career Panel (November 2013)
- Co-Presented at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute program: Pennsylvania’s Custody Statute: Over Two Years Later and Still Evolving (August 2013)
- Lectured at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 8th Annual Family Law Institute in Philadelphia, PA (April 22, 2013).
- Co-presented the child custody case law update to the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association on February 4, 2013.
- Hosted and lectured the Philadelphia Divorce Practice Training Program for attorneys volunteering in the Volunteers for the Indigent Program on December 7, 2012.
- Guest lectured at Temple University Beasley School of Law at the Family Law Litigation Clinic (November 14, 2012).
- Guest lectured at Temple University Beasley School of Law at the “Theory, Policy and Practice in Family Law” class (November 6, 2012).
- Presented both the plenary lecture: "Custody: A Year’s Experience" and the Equitable Distribution and Support Case Law Updates at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s 7th Annual Family Law Institute in Philadelphia, PA (April 19, 2012).
- Co-presented a program on the appellate child custody cases decided since the enactment of the new custody statute, the proposed rules of civil procedure regarding custody, and the steps that Philadelphia County Family Court has taken to implement the new custody statute to the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (January 9, 2012).
- Moderated a program on "Age Appropriate Custody Schedules" (December 13, 2011).
- Presented a seminar on civility in the practice of family law at the October 11, 2011 meeting of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn Of Court for family law.
- Lectured on the practice of family law at the inaugural Family Law Society meeting at Temple University Beasley School of Law (October 4, 2011).
- Presented: "Introduction to Pennsylvania's New Child Custody Law and Parenting Plans" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 6th Annual Family Law Institute in Philadelphia, PA (April 13, 2011).
- Lectured on the new custody laws effective January 24, 2011 on a Pennsylvania Bar Institute webinar. (December 21, 2010) and again to the Family Law Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association (January 10, 2011).
- Lectured on the Children and Family Law Panel sponsored by the Child Advocacy Law Association and Family Law Society at Villanova University Law School (April 6, 2010).
- Moderated a program on "Age Appropriate Custody Orders" (March 12, 2010).
- Co-presented: "A Year In Review: Custody Issues of 2009" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (February 2010 Meeting).
- Co-presented a program on Custody Evaluations at the meeting of the Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law American Inn of Court (February 3, 2009).
- Co-presented a "hot topics" program at a joint Inn of Court meeting (March 2, 2010).
- Guest lecturer at Penn State Abington for an Applied Social Psychology class addressing the interplay between Family Law and Social Psychology. (October 29, 2009).
- Co-presented: "A Year In Review: Custody Issues of 2008" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section January 2009 Meeting.
- Co-presented an ethics seminar at the meeting of the Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law American Inn of Court (November 5, 2008).
- Course Planner and Moderator for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute seminar titled: "A Look Inside: 3 Experts Discuss the Rorschach Test, Bricklin Test, and the MMPI," (September 25, 2008).
- Co-presented: "E-Discovery" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's 3rd Annual Family Law Institute in Philadelphia, PA (April 10, 2008).
- Co-presented: "A Year In Review: Custody Issues of 2007" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section February 2008 Meeting.
- Presented "Financial Discovery & Disclosure: The Importance of Gathering and Recording Financial Information for Divorce Settlements and Equitable Distribution" at the Philadelphia Association of Paralegals Education Conference in Philadelphia, PA (October 5, 2007).
- Co-presented "Direct and Cross Examination of a Custody Evaluator" at the meeting of the Nicholas J. Cipriani Family Law American Inn of Court (October 3, 2007).
- Co-presented "Prepping Your Client for Their Custody Evaluation" at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2007 Summer Meeting in Cambridge, MD.
- Presented the "Divorce Potpourri" program at the January 2007 Doris Jonas Freed American Inn Of Court meeting.
- Presented "The Hottest Custody Issues in 2006" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section January 2007 Meeting.
- Presented a custody lecture in September, 2006 at the Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library.
- Presented "The Fine Points of Custody Relocation and the Differences between the UCCJA and the UCCJEA" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section May 2006 Meeting.
- Presented "Emotional Distress Torts" at the Domestic Torts Seminar, at the joint October 2005 Inn of Court Meeting.
- Co-presented the Child Custody Relocation Case Law Update at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section May 2005 Meeting.
- Presented "Analyzing your Potential Relocation Case" at the Pennsylvania Bar Association's 2003 Family Law Potpourri in Philadelphia, PA.
- Moderated the Case Law Updates at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2011 Winter Meeting in Lancaster, PA, 2006 Winter Meeting in Pittsburgh, and 2003 Summer Meeting in Philadelphia.
- Presented and authored the Child Custody Law Updates at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section 2002 Winter Meeting in Philadelphia, PA., and 2001 Summer Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Interviewed / Quoted
- Mr. Bertin was quoted in the August 27, 2013 edition of the Legal Intelligencer,
in an article titled: "Justices Redefine Guardian Ad Litem Duties." - Mr. Bertin was interviewed and featured in articles appearing in The Legal Intelligencer titled: "Applause, Concerns Over New Framework for Pa. Custody Law," Vol. 243, No 15 (Jan. 24, 2011) and "Lawyers 4 U: Law Firms Slow to Pick Up New Marketing Technology," Vol. 238, No. 20 (July 29, 2008).
- Mr. Bertin was quoted in the January 31, 2011 edition of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in an article titled: "Child custody law in PA. new this month."
- Mr. Bertin was also featured in the national bi-weekly publication, Lawyers USA, in an article titled: "States Grapple with Contentious Relocation Issues in Custody Cases," Issue 2006/2006 LUSA 445 (August 14, 2006).
Honors & Awards
- Included in 2017, 2016 and 2015 Best Lawyers in America
- A member of Ten Leaders in Divorce Law, Age 45 & Under
- 2011 Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Achievement Award
- The Legal Intelligencer and Pennsylvania Law Weekly 2007 Lawyer on the Fast Track
- Selected consecutively since 2006 as a Pennsylvania "Rising Star” as listed in Philadelphia magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars” editions
- Recipient of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers' Eric D. Turner Award at Temple University School of Law
Related Articles & Publications
- In Loco Parentis Status Should Start With Consent
- Jurisdiction and Modifying Child Custody Orders
- Family Law Attorneys featured in December 2016 edition of Suburban Life, "Fresh Start for a New Year"
- Trial Court's Granting of Child Relocation to Florida Reversed
- Social Security Benefits and the Modification of Alimony
- $10,000 Agreement if Petition to Modify Custody Upheld
- Court May Modify Custody Without Petition to Modify
- Child Custody Orders Must Be Separate Written Orders
- Forced Sex During Marriage Warrants PFA Order, Court Rules
Related News
- Family Law Attorneys featured in December 2016 edition of Suburban Life, "Fresh Start for a New Year"
- Michael E. Bertin Appointed to Board of Managers of PA Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Michael E. Bertin Elected Second Vice Chair of the Family Law Section of the PA Bar Association
- Michael E. Bertin Re-Appointed as Zone One Delegate to Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Obermayer Attorneys Named 2016 Best Lawyers
- Obermayer Family Law Attorneys Named To 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® And Rising Stars Lists
- Obermayer Family Law Practice - A tradition of keeping families whole
- Obermayer Partner Elected Treasurer of the Family Law Section of the PA Bar Association
- Obermayer Family Law Attorney Named to 2014 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®
- Michael Bertin Presents at Family Law Society of Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law
- Michael Bertin Presents at Temple University Beasley School of Law’s Family Law Society’s Career Panel
- Michael Bertin Keynotes at Advanced Training for Family Mediators
- Obermayer Attorneys Named to 2013 New Jersey Super Lawyers and Rising Stars List
- Obermayer Partner Appointed Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee of the Family Law Section of the PA Bar Association
- Obermayer’s Michael Bertin Delivers Child Custody Case Law Update
- Michael E. Bertin Serves as Course Planner and Moderator for PBI Family Law Program - Navigating Across Counties
- Obermayer’s Michael E. Bertin to Serve as Trainer for Philadelphia VIP Family Law Program
- Michael E. Bertin Guest Lectures at Temple Law
- Michael E. Bertin Named To Ten Leaders in Divorce Law
- Attorney Michael E. Bertin to speak at Philadelphia Bar Family Law Section meeting
- Obermayer Attorneys Named to 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and 2011 Pennsylvania Rising Stars lists
- Obermayer’s Michael Bertin Participates in PA Bar Institute’s Annual Family Law Institute
- New Book on Pennsylvania Child Custody by Obermayer Partner Micheal E. Bertin
- Michael E. Bertin Conducts Inaugural Lecture at The Family Law Society
- Michael E. Bertin Selected to Receive 2011 Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Achievement Award
- Michael E. Bertin Will Serve as Course Planner and Moderator for PBI Program in October & December
Related Presentations & Seminars
- Michael E. Bertin Co-presents PBI Course
- Michael E. Bertin Presents at PBI 11th Annual Family Law Institute
- Michael E. Bertin Presents at Temple Law School
- Michael E. Bertin Co-Presented at Phila Bar Assoc. Family Law Section
- Michael E. Bertin Presents at Advanced Training for Family Mediators
- Obermayer Partner Presents at Philadelphia VIP CLE Training
- Obermayer Partner Presents at PBI Program
- Michael Bertin Presents at Family Law Society of Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law
- Michael Bertin Presents at Pennsylvania Bar Institute Child Custody Program
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