With more than 25 years of experience in the industry, Jennifer Brandt’s practice includes all aspects of family law including divorce, custody, support, alimony, adoption, and guardianship matters in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In addition to family law litigation, she also negotiates prenuptial, post-nuptial and cohabitation agreements on behalf of clients. In addition to her busy practice, she’s a well-known legal commentator on national news networks including CNN, CNN Headline News, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, ABC News, Court TV and local and regional television and radio.
If you have a family law issue or would like her to speak about legal issues, you can connect with Ms. Brandt at www.cozen.com.
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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Help Clients Through a Divorce
Due to an increase in divorce filings, we often refer to January as “divorce month.” This can be attributed to new year resolutions; it’s an apt time for many to assess their lives and work on changing or improving — and that absolutely means considering the status of a relationship. Another reason for divorces rising…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Why Clients Need You
In this day and age, are lawyers even needed? What is our worth to clients? The answer is obvious, clients need us because we provide an invaluable service. We solve legal issues, navigate the judicial system, advocate the client’s position, counsel them, advise them and problem-solve. Despite this, lawyers often get a bad rap. People…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Proving Your Worth
Legal services are costly, and clients typically make a huge financial investment when they hire an attorney. As such, they have a right to expect a high level of service for their purchase. And because legal services are not usually enjoyable for the consumer -– like a spa package, an elegant dinner out, or a…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: What is “Birdnesting” in Legalese?
When family and matrimonial lawyers talk about Birdnesting or Nesting, they are not discussing anything related to our flying feathered friends. Rather, the concept of Birdnesting or Nesting in the context of a child custody matter is where the minor children stay in the family home while the parents take turns going in and out…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: The Importance of Mentorship for Lawyers
A law school education teaches different aspects of the law and how to think like a lawyer. What it doesn’t teach is how to practice law or the business of being a lawyer. That’s why it’s critical for newly minted lawyers and those in their early years of practice to have mentors from whom they…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Battle Burnout in 2022
It’s been a long hard road; so much has changed since March 2020 when Covid upended our world. Life changed. Our profession changed. We all wonder if things will ever be the same again. While most of us have adapted to a new normal — working remotely (at least some of the time), virtual hearings,…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Understanding family law client changes during the pandemic
As most family lawyers will attest, the pandemic continued, and in fact, somewhat increased, the need for family law services. After all, there is nothing like being quarantined with a spouse to test the limits of a marital relationship, and for some couples, they came to the unfortunate realization that their marriage could not survive. …Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Top Family Law Marketing Tips to Find New Clients
Because family law cases usually have a limited duration, there is a need to have a constant flow of new business to maintain a successful family law practice. After all, there is little repeat business in this practice area. Since family law clients are usually individuals, most of whom have never dealt with a lawyer…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Why lawyers should be involved in the intake process with clients
During the initial client meeting, the lawyer gathers pertinent information for the case. How this is done will vary. Some lawyers provide the client a questionnaire to complete in advance. Others will have administrative personnel meet with the client to acquire the information. While these methods are efficient and do not infringe on the lawyer’s…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Marketing Your Practice During Times of Uncertainty
One thing we have all learned during COVID is that nothing is for certain, and work as we know it has probably changed forever. Let’s face it, few of us had even heard of Zoom, and now it and other platforms like it, have become the norm for meetings, court hearings, and networking events. While…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Put Prospects at Ease
When a legal issue arises, no one wants to wait for answers. A prospective client reaches out to a lawyer seeking an immediate response. While a quick answer may not resolve the problem, it does provide a sense of comfort and relief and gives the client faith that the lawyer is going to give the…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Stay Professional on Social Media
Having a social media presence is more important than ever, especially for those of us working from home who want to maintain a sense of interaction with the outside world. Social media allows us to have a broad reach across our connections, both business and personal, making it possible to use it for entertainment and…Read More