SMITH HORWITZ - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Family Law / Divorce
• Family Lawyer
• Member of the Philadelphia Bar Association

Adam M. Horwitz is a Philadelphia family law attorney who has quickly gained a reputation for being insightful, courteous, and who always looks out for the best interests of his clients. His specific areas of practice include helping families with the often emotional issues of child support, visitation rights, and child custody as they go through the many steps of separation and divorce. His expertise in family law and domestic relations helps to guide clients to the best possible outcomes, but it is his belief in working closely with clients, listening carefully in order to get a deeper understanding of their situation, needs and goals that makes a real difference in their lives. Adam works hard to make sure that his clients always feel comfortable and are able to speak openly to him, even about highly sensitive topics. He takes the time to explain every aspect of each step in the legal process in terms that are easy to understand, providing them with a sense of control that is frequently lacking in family law matters. He is guided by his strongly held belief in the value of integrity and honesty, and those qualities are appreciated by his clients, his colleagues and his peers. Adam's diligence has been rewarded with a number of coveted honors and awards, including having been named one of Super Lawyers' Rising Stars in 2013. He is a recipient of the Barrister Achievement Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy, the Chancellors Award by the Philadelphia Bar Association, as well as the Eric D. Turner Matrimonial Award. He was also named to the Pro Bono Roll of Honor by the First Judicial District of Philadelphia. Adam is a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section, as well as the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Lewis and Clark University before graduation with his Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law. Family lawyer Adam M. Horwitz brings complementary strengths to the Law Office of Smith & Horwitz, including exceptional negotiation and litigation skills. He is a recipient of the Barrister Achievement Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy and is a staunch ally for clients seeking favorable results in divorce and child custody disputes.

Elaine Smith is a family law attorney who has devoted more than thirty five years to guiding her clients through the complexities of divorce, domestic relations, child custody and child support. She devotes approximately fifty percent of her time to litigation and has earned a reputation for taking on complex custody cases with great success. Her years of experience have not only made her a valuable asset and resource for her clients, but have also earned her a reputation within Philadelphia's legal community as a committed advocate. Having published many oft-cited works on custody and visitation, she has also been asked to be a presenter, professor and speaker at many programs hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Bar Association, among others. In addition to the work she does on behalf of the firm's clients, Elaine has also earned the respect of the legal community for the extensive amount of pro bono work that she has done throughout the years, taking on complex cases on behalf of low-income families. When interviewed about her volunteer work, she told the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, "As attorneys, we are leaders and we need to make a commitment to the law and to clients across the board." Elaine has served as the Philadelphia Bar Association's Chair, Section of Family Law, as well as on the Chancellor's Commission on Children at Risk and the Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention. She established the Smith &Leibel Annual Prize in Family Law at Temple University Law School. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Master of Arts degree from Bryn Mawr College before going on to earn her Juris Doctor from Temple University School of Law. She has also served repeatedly as a judge for the Temple University Law School Moot Court. Honors and Awards Established Smith & Leibel Annual Prize in Family Law, Temple University Law School