About

Megan Watson is a devoted own family lawyer in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with over twenty years of revel in. She is enthusiastic about children, own family, and civility, and strives to assist customers clear up felony problems quickly and amicably. Megan is licensed in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey and is ready to assist you together with your circle of relatives law count.

With a strong interest in family regulation, Megan Watson started out her prison career over twenty years ago as a summer law clerk with Joni Berner and Margaret Klaw. Since then, she has been devoted to assisting customers navigate the complexities of own family law with compassion and expertise.

Megans ardour for kids and households shines thru in her work, as she strives to find answers that prioritize the properly-being of all concerned. She believes in coming near criminal issues with civility and appreciate, operating in the direction of resolutions that benefit anyone.

As a certified legal professional in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Megan is nicely-equipped to address a extensive variety of own family law subjects. Whether you're dealing with a divorce, infant custody dispute, or different circle of relatives-associated felony problem, Megan is here to provide you with the steerage and support you want.

Outside of her prison practice, Megan is actively concerned in the community, serving on the boards at Philly VIP and Good Shepherd Mediation Program. She is also a proud mom of a son and daughter, further fueling her dedication to assisting families in need.

Legal Issues

Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages
  • English
Accepted Jurisdictions
Pennsylvania Jurdictions
Pennsylvania
New Jersey Jurdictions
New Jersey
Since 1999

Experience
  • Partner
    BKW Family Law LLC
    2022
  • Partner
    Berner Klaw & Watson
    2006

  • Berner & Klaw
    1999
  • Law Clerk
    Berner & Klaw
    1998
Education
Temple University Beasley School of Law Education School Logo
Temple University Beasley School of Law
J.D. (1999) | Law
Graduation year: 1999
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Muhlenberg College Education School Logo
Muhlenberg College
B.A. (1996) | English, Minor in Women’s Studies
Graduation year: 1996
Associations
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section (current) Professional Association
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
has membership
Current
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Board and Executive Board Professional Association
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Board and Executive Board
Board has membership
Current
Temple Law Alumni Association Executive Committee Professional Association
Temple Law Alumni Association Executive Committee
Board has membership
Current
North Philadelphia Schools Advisory Council, Inc. Professional Association
North Philadelphia Schools Advisory Council, Inc.
Board has membership
Current
Lucretia Mott Society of Women’s Way Professional Association
Lucretia Mott Society of Women’s Way
Committee has membership
Current
Young Women’s Initiative of Women’s Way Professional Association
Young Women’s Initiative of Women’s Way
Board has membership, Co-Chair
Current
Washington Township, NJ Board of Education Professional Association
Washington Township, NJ Board of Education
has membership
Current
The Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court (NJ) Professional Association
The Thomas S. Forkin Family Law American Inn of Court (NJ)
has membership
Current
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Volunteer Mediation Program Professional Association
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Volunteer Mediation Program
Volunteer
Current
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Professional Association
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas
Arbitrator
Current
Support Center for Child Advocates Professional Association
Support Center for Child Advocates
Volunteer
Current
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Professional Association
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
Volunteer
Current
Good Shepherd Mediation Program Professional Association
Good Shepherd Mediation Program
Board has membership
Current
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Recruitment and Retention Committee Professional Association
Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Recruitment and Retention Committee
Co-Chair
Current
The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court Professional Association
The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court
Executive Committee has membership
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section
Chair (2012), Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary;
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Judicial Commission Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Judicial Commission
has membership
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section Support and Alimony Committee Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section Support and Alimony Committee
Co-Chair
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section Mentoring Committee Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section Mentoring Committee
Co-Chair
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Gideon Task Force (current) Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Gideon Task Force (current)
has membership
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Gideon Task Force, Family Working Group (current) Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Civil Gideon Task Force, Family Working Group (current)
Co-Chair
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current) Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
Executive Committee has membership
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Judicial Commission (current) Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Judicial Commission (current)
Investigator
Current
Gloucester County Bar Association, Family Law Section (current) Professional Association
Gloucester County Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
has membership
Current
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section (current) Professional Association
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
has membership
Current
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current) Professional Association
Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)
has membership
Current
Costs
  • Payment With Credit Card
  • Retaines and Rates
    $500 flat rate consultation $450/hour
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