Elizabeth C. Early Family Lawyer & Parenting Coordinator
Montgomery County, PA
Elizabeth Early’s areas of specialization include divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, pre and post-nuptial agreements and abuse matters. Liz also serves as a parenting coordinator, court-appointed counsel and guardian for minor children.
Ms. Early is adept in reaching amicable resolutions whenever possible and has served as a court mediator in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Liz currently serves as a court appointed arbitrator for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas. When litigation is required, she is prepared to argue skillfully for her client’s rights.
Liz has added licensed parenting coordinator to her skillset. Parenting coordination in PA is a tool available to parties in contentious custody cases that aims to help the parties resolve minor disputes in custody without repeated visits to the Court. In 2019, Liz along with 5 others were appointed to the Subcommittee on Support which serves and reports directly to the Montgomery County Family Justice Advisory Board. The Board makes recommendations to the Court, public policy boards, and agencies that affect family law in Montgomery County.
Ms. Early is an active member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association and a frequent speaker and writer on family law issues at the local and state levels.
Liz has been recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer “Rising Star” by Philadelphia Magazine as well as a “Top Attorney” by both Montco Happening Magazine and Bucks Happening Magazine.
Ms. Early practices in Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and Philadelphia County.
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
Family Law Section, Member
Council Member
New Member Mentor
Membership Committee, Member
Montgomery Bar Association, Member
Young Lawyers Division, Member
Family Law Section, Member
Family Law Section Motions Court Committee, Past Chair
Toby L. Dickman Seminar Committee, Past Co-Chair
Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court for Family Law, Past Member
Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court for Family Law, Past Member
MontCo Happening Magazine, Top Attorney, 2017 – present
Bucks Happening Magazine, Top Attorney, 2017 – present
Recipient of the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court’s Frederick Cohen, Esquire Award of Excellence
Activities
Montgomery County Liberty & Law Civics Program, Volunteer 5th Grade Educator
Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project, Volunteer Attorney
YMCA, Parent Advisory Board
Liz has been a lecturer for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, the Pennsylvania Institute for Certified Public Accountants and a variety of other education and community based organizations.
Get to Know Family Lawyer & Parenting Coordinator Elizabeth C. Early
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Client Testimonials
“High Swartz is a great firm. Elizabeth Early in particular is spectacular. She is a sharp as a tack and can confidently navigate all aspects of PA’s domestic relations laws. She aggressively defends my interests (and those of my family), but she is also smart enough to realize when a fight is not worth fighting and how to compromise to keep things civil and out of the court room. Liz has been an invaluable resource to me during what has proved to be one of the more challenging aspects of my life. It’s not just Liz, but the entire firm. I’ve had other attorneys work with me, while filling in for Liz, they were great. They listen to me, fully explain my options, and help me formulate the best action plan. I can’t express how great Liz and the whole crew at High Swartz have been. I’d highly recommend them.” – Joseph H.
“I cannot say enough good things about Liz and all of the staff at High Swartz. They are very professional, personable and supportive as they made some of the most difficult times of my life seem not so hard. Thank you all!” – Susan F.
“No one likes getting divorced, but Elizabeth made it way easier than I ever imagined it could be. She was caring and attentive to my concerns and completely handled all the legal stuff so I could focus on more important things. I have referred her to many people who have found themselves going through a divorce and will continue to do so!” – Rebekah D.
