Lawrence J. "Skip" PersickPartner, Pro Bono Leader AssistantMarilyn Schwering
610.278.1500 ext. 1505
Mschwering@wglaw.com Lawrence J. “Skip” Persick focuses his practice on adoption, divorce, custody, support, dependency, and guardianship.
Skip's experience also includes cases dealing with school discipline and the termination of parental rights.
He has represented the prevailing party in many notable cases including a Berks County decision granting compensatory and punitive damages on tort claims raised in the context of a divorce action. The case is believed to be one of the few decisions, if not the only one, granting this relief.
In a case that received national attention, Skip represented the Chester County Department of Children, Youth and Families in state court proceedings relative to the placement of an African- American child for adoption with an African-American family over the objections and collateral lawsuits of a white foster family.
A former assistant public defender for Chester County, Skip has remained active within the county and also delivers annual talks on young people and the law to various secondary schools.
Skip was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. Additionally, he has been included in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list since 2022. Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/. Additionally, Skip has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating.
Lawrence J. "Skip" PersickPartner, Pro Bono Leader Lawrence J. “Skip” Persick focuses his practice on adoption, divorce, custody, support, dependency, and guardianship.
Skip's experience also includes cases dealing with school discipline and the termination of parental rights.
He has represented the prevailing party in many notable cases including a Berks County decision granting compensatory and punitive damages on tort claims raised in the context of a divorce action. The case is believed to be one of the few decisions, if not the only one, granting this relief.
In a case that received national attention, Skip represented the Chester County Department of Children, Youth and Families in state court proceedings relative to the placement of an African- American child for adoption with an African-American family over the objections and collateral lawsuits of a white foster family.
A former assistant public defender for Chester County, Skip has remained active within the county and also delivers annual talks on young people and the law to various secondary schools.
Skip was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. Additionally, he has been included in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list since 2022. Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thomson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/. Additionally, Skip has received a Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Rating.
Speaking Engagements- 09.22.22 LGBTQIA+ Awareness in Family Law in Light of Dobbs
- 10.19.21Speaker, "Recent PA Supreme Court Decisions That Will Affect Family Law Practitioners What Not To Do In Tough Custody Cases & Alternatives You Should Use," Chester County Bar Association
- 1.20.19Presenter of the Legislative Update to the PBA Family Law Section’s Winter Meeting in Pittsburgh
Professional & Community Involvement
- Pennsylvania Bar Association (PFB), Family Law Section’s Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
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Orphans’ Court Rules Committee, Court of Common Pleas of Chester County
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Chester County Bar Association, Former Co-Chair of the Family Law Section
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Women’s Resource Center, Wayne, PA, Volunteer
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Dickinson College Admission Volunteer Society
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Dickinson College Career Mentor
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Dickinson College Alumni Council
AssistantMarilyn Schwering
610.278.1500 ext. 1505
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