Scott A. Matison

 Since 2009, I have focused solely on family law including divorce, custody, support, abuse, adoptions, prenuptial agreements and name changes. I practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and have experience handling cases with a variety of financial circumstances. Prior to forming my own law firm, I practiced family law for nationally recognized firms in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey. With offices in Philadelphia, Media and Cherry Hill, I am using that experience to continue helping my clients in the most cost-effective manner.

I currently serve as the Treasurer for the Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court. I previously served as the co-chair of the Equitable Distribution and Alimony Committee in the Montgomery County Bar Association. There, I drafted changes to local court rules and planned programs on new developments in equitable distribution and alimony matters.

I was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers each year between 2017-2022, a designation only 2.5 percent of attorneys receive in Pennsylvania. I am also a frequent author and presenter on family law topics for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Pennsylvania Bar Association and Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.

ADMISSIONS

  • Supreme Court of Pennsylvania since January 2009
  • Supreme Court of New Jersey since December 2008
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey since December 2008
  • Certified Mediator in the State of New Jersey since December 2008

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Membership Director of the Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court 2022-2023
  • Programming Co-Director of the Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court 2019-2021
  • Member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Family Law Section since 2009
  • Member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and Family Law Section since 2009
  • Co-Chair of the Montgomery County Bar Association Equitable Distribution and Alimony Committee 2011-2013
  • Member the Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court since September 2010
  • Member of the Nicholas Cipriani Inn of Court 2009 – 2010
  • Member of the Thomas S. Forkin Family Law Inn of Court 2008-2009

PUBLICATIONS

  • 3 Tips to Alleviate the Stress of Sharing Custody Over the Holidays – Divorce Magazine 2018
  • The Difficulties of Undoing the Status Quo of a Temporary Custody Order – Pennsylvania Family Lawyer September 2015
  • Co-Author of Pennsylvania Bar Institute Slicing Up the Pie – Equitable Distribution Update for 2015
  • Co-Author of Pennsylvania Bar Institute Equitable Distribution Case Law Update for 2013
  • Co-Author of Pennsylvania Bar Institute Equitable Distribution Case Law Update for 2010
  • Child Support: Will I Really Have to Pay for My Child’s College? – Obermayer Family Matters April 15, 2014
  • Dog Owners: Beware of Divorce – Obermayer Family Matters November 24, 2014

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Technology Hot Tips for Family Lawyers – Montgomery Bar Association 2016
  • Family Court Goes to Drug Court –  Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court 2016
  • Supreme Court: Seminal Cases Impacting Family Law – Montgomery Bar Association 2015
  • Tax and Valuation Issues in Equitable Distribution – Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court 2015
  • Civility Among Lawyers and Self-Represented Litigants – Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court 2014
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Summer Meeting – Support Case Law Update 2013
  • Divorce and Immigration Issues – Nicholas Cipriani Inn of Court 2010

Education

  • Rutgers, The State University, School of Law – Camden
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey (BA Psychology)

Scott A. Matison, Esq.
1500 Walnut Street, Suite 900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
P. (267) 332-1175
F. (215) 790-2969
[email protected]