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PITTSBURGH, Pa., November 22, 2017 (Newswire.com) - Scott L. Levine, Owner, The Law Offices of Scott L. Levine, LLC has joined The Expert Network©, an invitation-only service for distinguished professionals. Mr. Levine has been chosen as a Distinguished Lawyer™ based on peer reviews and ratings, dozens of recognitions, and accomplishments achieved throughout his career.

Mr. Levine outshines others in his field due to his extensive educational background, numerous awards and recognitions, and industry-leading representation. A 10.0/10.0 Avvo "Superb" rated lawyer, he earned his undergraduate degree in legal studies at the University of Massachusetts, graduating cum laude with a certificate in mediation in 2001. Mr. Levine then earned his Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law where he attained semester honors and was chosen to appear in the 24th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students. Since beginning his practice, Mr. Levine has earned a multitude of awards, including multiple Top 40 Under 40 awards from The National Trial Lawyers and the American Society of Legal Advocates, and Avvo's Clients' Choice Award and Top Contributor Award, among many others. 

It used to be that Pennsylvania courts may favor mothers in custody actions, but now, especially in Allegheny County both parents are treated equally and decisions are made solely on the details and circumstances that reflect the best interest of the child. Recently, I obtained primary custody for a father who also sought to move to California. It was no small feat to prevail on a cross-country move, but the case we presented focused narrowly on the factors we needed to prove and supported them appropriately.

Scott L. Levine, Owner, The Law Offices of Scott L. Levine, LLC

With more than 10 years of experience dedicated to law, Mr. Levine brings a wealth of knowledge to his industry, and, in particular, to his area of specialization, family law. When asked why he decided to pursue a career in law, Mr. Levine recalled that some of his earliest memories are of watching his father polish his shoes before going to trial and that ever since, he has gravitated towards following in his father's footsteps:

"Watching my father over the years instilled in me a desire to help people. The law has been with me for so long; it’s just always what I have been interested in.”

As a thought-leader in his field, it is important that Mr. Levine stay on top of prevailing trends in his field. Of note, last December the waiting period for an uncontested divorce was changed to one year from two years, which affects strategy and moves cases along faster. This not only helps the economic aspects, but more importantly brings custody to the forefront. The custody laws were also changed several years ago and have become gender neutral:

"It used to be that Pennsylvania courts may favor mothers in custody actions, but now, especially in Allegheny County both parents are treated equally and decisions are made solely on the details and circumstances that reflect the best interest of the child. Recently, I obtained primary custody for a father who also sought to move to California. The move was also granted after a trial, which had to focus on the changes in custody law with regard to relocation. It was no small feat to prevail on a cross-country move, but the case we presented focused narrowly on the factors we needed to prove and supported them appropriately."

For more information, visit Mr. Levine's profile on the Expert Network here: https://expertnetwork.co/members/scott-l-levine/223ca42b350cf136

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