Doylestown, PA – Attorney Maris J. Weiner of Williams Family Law, P.C. has been appointed a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an honor reserved solely for skilled negotiators and experienced litigators who represent individuals in family law matters. With her selection, Weiner joins firm founder Jeffrey M. Williams and partner Robert J. Salzer in holding this prestigious designation. Williams Family Law is now the largest AAML firm in the region outside of the City of Philadelphia, and the only Bucks County law firm with three AAML fellows.

“Maris is dedicated to the highest standards of excellence in family law,” said Williams, the firm’s managing partner. “Her ability to navigate complex and sensitive matters, combined with her dedication to her clients, makes her a tremendous asset to our profession and the firm, and a deserving recipient of this significant honor.”

Membership in the AAML is highly selective, with only about 1,600 fellows nationwide. To qualify, attorneys must have at least 10 years of experience, practice primarily in matrimonial law, and demonstrate expertise in the area of family law through activities such as publishing or teaching. The rigorous selection process includes completing extensive continuing legal education, passing two written exams and undergoing an interview by a board of experienced matrimonial practitioners. Fellows must also adhere to the highest ethical standards in family law.

Founded in 1962 in Chicago, the AAML works to promote professionalism and excellence in family law. Its Pennsylvania chapter collaborates with lawyers, legislators, judges, and other professionals to improve legal processes in matters such as divorce, custody, and child support. AAML fellows often handle the most complex aspects of matrimonial law, including valuation of professional practices, tax implications, alternative family structures, and interstate and international cases.

Recognized as a leader in the field, Weiner has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in high-stakes family law matters throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Her practice includes complex litigation and sensitive negotiations involving high-net-worth marital estates, business valuations, executive compensation, custody and relocation disputes, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. In addition to her designation as an AAML fellow, Weiner is certified as a family law arbitrator through the AAML.

Williams Family Law is a premier family law firm that provides individuals with matrimonial and family law legal counsel and representation in complex high asset divorce, high income alimony/spousal support, complex child support, high-conflict child custody cases, cohabitation, grandparents’ custody rights, equitable distribution, marital settlement agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, separation agreements, spousal support, matrimonial taxation issues and related legal matters. The practice at Williams Family Law centers on four core principles: experienced guidance, compassionate advice, powerful advocacy and knowledge of the local courts and counsel. To learn more, visit www.bucksfamilylawyers.com.