Family Law Attorney with offices in Philadelphia & New Jersey
Family is at the heart of American life. Family law is the means by which families survive or avoid turmoil to secure the future. Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC secures the future for American families by providing reliable and authoritative practical counsel today.
Our primary purpose in any aspect of family law is to help our clients evaluate the available legal options to make wise and realistic decisions about the direction they wish to take. Life will go on. Our clients get to the best possible future by taking charge of their situation.
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Family law covers many issues depending upon the status and stage of life the family is in. Many think of us as divorce lawyers, but while we’ve helped thousands successfully manage the end of their marriage, we’re equally active in a diverse range of legal issues.
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Meet the Attorneys
Dedicated to providing our clients outstanding value and service in family law.
Thomas Petrelli
PArtner
Tom is dedicated to helping all kinds of families thrive despite the legal and financial difficulties that arise from divorce, child custody disputes, and domestic violence. For his successes and outstanding advocacy, he has received several national and peer-reviewed awards over the past decade.
MELINDA M. PREVITERA
PArtner
In addition to her commitment to building strong relationships with each of her clients, Melinda has the confidence and knowledge to successfully handle the most complicated family law cases. As partner of the firm, she is the attorney team lead and has the role of mentor for the firm’s associates.
DIANA C. SCHIMMEL
PArtner
Understanding the emotional toll legal matters take on families, Diana provides each client with personalized attention specific to his or her sensitive case needs. She brings to the firm exceptional accolades and professional experience that make her a strong and fearless advocate for families.