Elizabeth J. Billies, Partner

Liz practices all areas of family law, including but not limited to, preparing pre- and post-nuptial agreements, obtaining no-fault and fault divorces, as well as litigating and settling equitable distribution, custody and support matters.

Her clients value her collaborative and cost-effective approach to legal representation. Liz strives to resolve all matters expeditiously and efficiently while maintaining a high level of compassion and attention to detail.

Prior to working at Dischell Bartle Dooley, Liz clerked for the Honorable Susan Devlin Scott, President Judge of Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and Administrative Judge of the Family Court. During her tenure, Liz learned many skills that have become essential to her representation of the best interests of her clients.

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 2005
New Jersey, 2005
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of New Jersey

Education

Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania – J.D. – 2005
Law Review: Law Review, Staff Writer
University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin – B.A., Political Science – 2002
Honors: Ivanhoe Commandery Merit Scholarship, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society)

Published Works

“The Status of Gun Legislation in Pennsylvania Family Law Matters. ” Pennsylvania Family Lawyer Summer 2019, Volume 41, Issue N. 2
Montgomery County Family Law Practice Manual , PBI, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018 Editions
“A petition to intervene in a custody action is found to be a collateral order appealable under PA.R.A.P. 313in K.C AND V.C V. L.A.”, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2016
“A provision mandating a monetary payment for requesting modification of a custody agreement is found not to be against public policy in Huss v. Weaver”, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2015
“Superior Court Finds that Order Severely Restricting Father’s Custodial Rights Did not Affect His Support Obligation in Kimock v. Jones, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2012
“Supreme Court Finds that Reasonableness Must be Implied When Determining an Award of Contractual Counsel Fees”, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2010
““Voluntary Resignation from Employment Does Not Justify Reduction of Alimony Paid Pursuant to Post-Nuptial Agreement: Williams v. Williams”, Pennsylvania Family Lawyer, 2008

Seminars/Speaking Engagements

CELESQ, Prenuptial Agreements in 2019: What every lawyer should know, July 2019
Family Law Institute 2013, Support Cases You Should Know, PBI, April 22, 2013
Support Case Law Updates, PBI/PBA Family Law Section, January 20, 2013
Co-Chair of Toby Lynn Dickman Family Law Seminar 2012, Montgomery County Bar Association, December 3, 2012
QDROs: How/When Do I Get My Money?, Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, November 11, 2011
Family Law Institute 2011, Hot Topics in Business Valuation, PBI, April 13, 2011
Equitable Distribution Case Law Updates, PBI/PBA Family Law Section, January 18, 2011
Social Media and Divorce , Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, October 10, 2010

Honors and Awards

Pennsylvania Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020 – Present
Pennsylvania Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine (a distinction received by only 2.5%
of the total lawyers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), 2010 – 2019
American Institute of Family Law Attorneys Under 40 Client Satisfaction Award, 2014 – 2019
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys Top Ten Under 40, 2015 – 2019
Clinical Legal Education Association – Clinical Student of the Year, 2005

Professional Associations and Memberships

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2011 – Present,
Chair of Friend of the Court Committee 2017 – Present
Montgomery County Bar Association – Family Law Section, Member, 2008 – Present
Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court
- Member, 2009 – Present
- Treasurer, 2016 – 2018
- President, 2018-2019
- President Emeritus, 2019-2020