Mark B. Dischell

He is an experienced litigator in divorce, support, child custody, property distribution and grandparents’ rights. Mark is known not only for his success with his clients, but also for the long-standing relationships he maintains with the families he helps. His primary goal is to amicably resolve all matters without litigation but is always prepared to zealously represent his client.

In addition to his practice, Mark has given various lectures on matrimonial law to parental groups, law schools, accountants, domestic relations officers, mental health professionals, religious and civic groups, service clubs, and other organizations. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles such as “Joint Custody-A Legal Overview,” “Religion and Custody Cases,” The Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement Handbook for Professional Education Systems, Inc., Parenting Coordination in PA: an Update on an Evolving Topic; as well as provided much course material for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Bar Admissions

• Pennsylvania
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Education

• Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania – J.D.
• Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania – B.A.

Honors and Awards

• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1982 – Present
• “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer”, 2005 – Present
• Top 100 Pennsylvania Lawyers, The Philadelphia Magazine Super Lawyer Section
• Top Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia Matrimonial & Divorce Law, 2005 – Present
• Eric Turner Memorial Award From The Pennsylvania Bar Association, Dec 2015
• The Best Lawyers in America, 1999 – Present
• Best Lawyers In America, Family Law Lawyer of the Year, 2012

Seminars/Speaking Engagements

• Pennsylvania Bar Institute, various matters related to family law.
• Montgomery County Bar Association and Pennsylvania Bar Association, various matters related to family law.
• Various lectures concerning matrimonial law to parental groups, law schools, accountants (PICPA), domestic relations officers, mental health professionals, religious and civic groups, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Villanova Law Forum, Villanova University
• Essentials of Pennsylvania Practice, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Divorce Code: Amendments, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• The New Statewide Support Guidelines, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• “Hot Tips” for Divorce Lawyers, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Advanced Equitable Distribution, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Fundamentals of Family Law, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Post-Majority Support, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Family Law Conference
• Family Law Practicum, Montgomery Bar Association
• Representing Divorce Clients in a Bad Economy, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Custody Litigation, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Custody Update, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Discovery & Expert Witnesses in Family Law Litigation, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Child Custody Litigation, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Definition of Income for Support Purposes, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Support Practice Update, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Various Divorce Law updates, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Parent Coordinators in Pennsylvania: Handling High Conflict Custody Cases, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Trial of a Custody Case, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• Emerging Issues in Family Law, Pennsylvania Bar Institute
• DRAP – Paternity Disestablishment Mock Trial
• Montgomery County Bar Association Family Law Practicum
• Numerous other Lectures and Seminars

Published Works

• “Joint Custody: A Legal Overview”, Pennsylvania Law Journal, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
• “May A Parent Be Compelled To Visit His Child…Or Why Do I Have To Be Her Babysitter?”, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
• “Religion and Child Custody Cases”, Philadelphia Legal Intelligencer
• Co-Author of “Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement”, Professional Education Systems, Inc., Handbook
• “Parenting Coordination in PA: An Update on an Evolving Topic”
• Various articles and course materials for Pennsylvania Bar Institute (continuing legal education)

Professional Associations and Memberships

• American Bar Association Family Law Section, Member
• Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Chair
• Montgomery Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Chair
• Montgomery County Bar Association, Past Director
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Past President, PA Chapter
• Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court
• Joint State Government Commission’s Advisory Committee, Task Force on Domestic Relations Law, Member, 1997 – Present
• Lansdale Rotary Club, Past President
• 32nd Degree Mason
• Former Member Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee
• Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Past Chair, Past Vice-President, Past Secretary, Past Treasurer, Past Member of Executive Counsel, Divorce, Custody, Mediation and Conciliation Committees, Past Co-Chairperson, Child Custody Committee, Past Co-Chairman, House of Delegates
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Board of Managers of PA Chapter
• PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Treasurer
• PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Secretary
• PA Chapter American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, President, 1999 – 2000
• Montgomery County Bar Association, Member
• Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Treasurer, Secretary, Vice President and Chair

Dischell, Bartle & Dooley, P.C.

Family law refers to the area of legal practice that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations. It covers a wide range of legal issues such as divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, adoption, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and more.

Family law matters are critical to your family’s well-being. Ensuring proper representation is a crucial step in your addressing those matters. The family law team at Dischell Bartle Dooley brings more than 40-years of experience to better focus on these issues and obtain an appropriate result. We advocate for the rights of our clients while guiding them through the delicate, arduous and sensitive process of resolving family disputes.

Family lawyers provide advice and representation to clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings. The main goal of family law is to reach a resolution that is in the best interests of all parties involved, especially children.