For over 35 years, Mark Dischell has been a formidable counselor and advocate for his clients. He is an experienced litigator in divorce, support, child custody, property distribution and grandparents’ rights. Mark is known not only for his success with his clients, but also for the long-standing relationships he maintains with the families he helps. His primary goal is to amicably resolve all matters without litigation but is always prepared to zealously represent his client.
In addition to his practice, Mark has given various lectures on matrimonial law to parental groups, law schools, accountants, domestic relations officers, mental health professionals, religious and civic groups, service clubs, and other organizations. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles such as “Joint Custody-A Legal Overview,” “Religion and Custody Cases,” The Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement Handbook for Professional Education Systems, Inc., Parenting Coordination in PA: an Update on an Evolving Topic; as well as provided much course material for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Pennsylvania Bar Association.
Areas of Practice
Family Law
Divorce
Support/Alimony
Child Custody
Property Distribution
Grandparents’ Rights
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Education
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania – J.D.
Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania – B.A.
Published Works
“Joint Custody: A Legal Overview”, Pennsylvania Law Journal, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
“May A Parent Be Compelled To Visit His Child…Or Why Do I Have To Be Her Babysitter?”, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
“Religion and Child Custody Cases”, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
Co-Author of “Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement”, Professional Education Systems, Inc., Handbook
“Parenting Coordination in PA: An Update on an Evolving Topic”
Various articles and course materials for Pennsylvania Bar Institute (continuing legal education)
Honors and Awards
America's Top 50 Divorce Lawyers - 2021
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1982 – Present
“Pennsylvania Super Lawyer”, 2005 – Present
Top 100 Pennsylvania Lawyers, The Philadelphia Magazine Super Lawyer Section, 2006 – Present
Top Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia Matrimonial & Divorce Law, 2005 – Present
Eric Turner Memorial Award From The Pennsylvania Bar Association, Dec 2015
The Best Lawyers in America, 1999 – Present
Best Lawyers In America, Family Law Lawyer of the Year, 2012
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association Family Law Section, Member
Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Chair
Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Chair
Montgomery County Bar Association, Past Director
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Past President
Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court, Master, 1994 – 2005
Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee, Task Force on Domestic Relations Law, Member, 1997 – Present
Lansdale Rotary Club, Past President
32nd Degree Mason
Former Member Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Past Chair, Past Vice-President, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Member of Executive Counsel, Divorce, Custody, Mediation and Conciliation Committees, Past Co-Chairperson, Child Custody Committee, Past Co-Chairman, House of Delegates
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Board of Managers of PA Chapter
PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Treasurer
PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Secretary
PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Vice President, 1995 – 1997
PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, President-Elect, 1997 – 1998
PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, President, 1999 - 2000
Montgomery County Bar Association, Member
Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and Chair
Contact Info:
Phone: 215-362-2474
Fax: 215-362-6722
Email: mdischell@dbdlaw.com
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