Jennifer Dumin has represented thousands of clients in family law matters, including custody, child and spousal support, and divorce in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties over the last seven years. Ms. Dumin earned her Juris Doctorate from the Temple University Beasley School of Law in 2006. Her undergraduate studies in child and family development and her graduate studies in social work provide for an attorney sensitive to the emotional issues inherent in this area of the law.
Since 2006
2013 - Current
The Law Offices of Jennifer Dumin
Family Law Attorney, March 2013 – Present The Law Offices of Jennifer Dumin, Philadelphia, PA Sole proprietor of Jennifer Dumin, Esq, LLC., a family law practice handling matters such as custody, child support, spousal support, and divorce. Handle all aspects of case management, such as interviewing and advising clients, developing case theory, researching legal issues, preparing documents, responding to discovery requests, negotiating and drafting agreements, and representing clients at conferences, master’s hearings, and trials.
2007 - 2013
District Counsel 33 Legal Services Plan
Maintained an independent caseload of 275-315 clients with a variety of issues, such as divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, adoption, wills, and health care directives. Responsible for all aspects of case management, such as interviewing and advising clients, developing case theory, researching legal issues, preparing documents, responding to discovery requests, negotiating and drafting agreements, and representing clients at conferences, master’s hearings, and trials.
2006 - 2007
First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Conducted legal research, drafted memoranda, orders, and opinions in civil matters, including medical malpractice, product liability, automobile accidents, and defamation. Advised Judge on the Pennsylvania Rules of Evidence and the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. Assisted in jury selection process.
2003 - 2006
J.D. (2006) | Law
Honors: • Henry J. Richardson III Award for best paper on International Human Rights, May 2006 • Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Pursuit of Justice” Legal Writing Competition Award, Philadelphia Bar Association, October 2006 • Dean’s List, Fall 2004, Spring 2005, and Spring 2006 • Rubin Public Interest Law Honor Society Member, 2005-2006 • Distinguished Class Performance: Family Law, Sexual Orientation and the Law, Criminal Law, Trusts and Estates, and Employment Discrimination • Outstanding Oral Advocacy: Introduction to Trial Advocacy
2001 - 2003
M.S.W. - Master of Social Work (2003) | Social Work
1997 - 2001
B.S. (2001) | Human Development
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First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia Bar Association
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
