Candice L. Komar
Top rated Family Law attorney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Alternative dispute resolution,
Divorce,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Mediation & collaborative law
Education Qualification:
University of Dayton School of Law
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Alternative dispute resolution,
Divorce,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Mediation & collaborative law
525 William Penn Pl, Suite 3501Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
First Admitted: 1986, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.pollockbegg.com/attorneys/candice-l-komar/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Chair, Continuing Legal Education Board of Directors, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 2023-2024
- Secretary, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, 2022-2023
- Vice Chair, Continuing Legal Education Board of Directors, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 2022-2023
- Treasurer, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2021-2022
- Member, Continuing Legal Education Board of Directors, Supreme Court of Pennsylvania since 2019
- Member, Family Law Section, Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1986 - Present
- Member, Family Law Section, Allegheny County Bar Association, 1986 - Present
- Founding Member, Past Treasurer/Secretary, Pittsburgh Chapter of the Matrimonial Inns of Court
- Secretary/Treasurer, Matrimonial Chapter, American Matrimonial Inns of Court, 1995 - 1997
- Member, International Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Member, Bench Bar Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association, 1993 - 1994
- Member, Pittsburgh Professional Women, 2011-2017
- Member, Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania
- Member, Appellate Practice Committee, Allegheny County Bar Association, 1988 - 1990
- Member, Collaborative Law Association, 2008 - Present
Videos:
- Why should I consider a collaborative divorce?, Family Law, 2018
- Will a collaborative divorce work for you? Pittsburgh collaborative family law attorney Candice L. Komar explains individuals and couples appreciate the privacy and control they experience in the collaborative process for divorce and family law matters in this video. The collaborative process offers a team approach where collaboratively trained professionals meet with the individuals to discuss their interests and provide them with information in helping to make decisions about their particular issues. The goal of the collaborative process is to reach an overall settlement prior to either party filing for divorce. The agreement then becomes a marriage settlement agreement. Learn more about collaborative law or read more about founding Partner Candice L. Komar. Subscribe to the firm's YouTube channel for more insightful videos and discussions on family law. Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC is the largest Pittsburgh-based firm dedicated solely to family law in western Pennsylvania. Founded in 2001, Pollock Begg is a top-tier law firm as ranked by U.S. News and World Report and a champion for attorney pro bono work, volunteerism and community involvement. For more information, visit PollockBegg.com. Contact us for more information: Pollock Begg Komar Glasser & Vertz LLC 437 Grant Street, Suite 501 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (412) 471-9000 , Will a collaborative divorce work for you?, 2017
- Do I have to get a divorce to receive support?, Family Law, 2017
- Settling Family Law Cases, Family Law, 2013
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Collaborative Law Certification, 2008
- Mediation Certification - Association of Conflict Resolution, 2013
- Certified in Constellation Therapy, Hellinger Learning Institute of Western Pennsylvania, Collaborative Law Certification, February 2008
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Member, Search Committee, Leadership Pittsburgh Class XV - 1999
- Uptown Legal Clinic at Bethlehem Haven Women's Shelter
- Member since 1994, Junior League of Pittsburgh
- Member, Shuman Center for Board of Managers
- Currently Executive VP of Board
- Vice-President Candidate for Pittsburgh Chapter, Executive Women's Golf Network
- Member Amercian Heart Association Go For Red Ciricle of Red 2015-2017
- Volunteer, YWCA Legal Resources for Women
- Volunteer Attorney for YWCA Legal Resources for Women, 1988 - 1995
- Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, Member, Board of Directors, 1996 - 1999 Executive VP of Board of Directors, 2012
- Rivers Club
- Member, Duquesne Club
- Volunteer, Neighborhood Legal Services Uptown Law Clinic
- Member, Board of Directors and Secretary, Chartiers Valley Arts Council, 1989 - 1993
- Member, Junior League of Pittsburgh, 1994 - Present
Honors/Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America honoree since 2008, Best Lawyers in America
- Top 50: Pittsburgh Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Pittsburgh "Lawyer of the Year," Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America, 2024
- Pittsburgh "Lawyer of the Year," Family Law Mediation, Best Lawyers in America, 2022
- Top 50: Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers, 2024
- Top 25 Women in Business Award, Pittsburgh Business Times, 2012
- AV Preeminent since 1998, Martindale Hubbell
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2011-Present, Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Walter Rice Moot Court Competition, University of Dayton School of Law, 1984
- Clerk of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, University of Dayton School of Law, 1984 - 1985
- First Year Moot Court Finalist, University of Dayton School of Law
- Outstanding Service Award for Phi Alpha Delta, University of Dayton School of Law, 1984 -1985
- Fellow, Allegheny County Bar Foundation, 2007 - Present
Educational Background:
- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, B.A., English & Business, 1982
- JD, University of Dayton, 1986
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Lecturer Family Law Update, PBI General Practitioners Update, 2006
- Law Review/Associate Editor, University of Dayton School of Law Review
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