Atty. Elisabeth W. Molnar
Pittsburgh family lawyer and certified collaborative law attorney Elisabeth W. Molnar manages complex divorce, support and custody cases with skill and compassion.
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Elisabeth W. Molnar is a family law and adr attorney based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Pollock Begg. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association (2003). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Pittsburgh family lawyer and certified collaborative law attorney Elisabeth W. Molnar manages complex divorce, support and custody cases with skill and compassion
- Elisabeth brings 20 years of dedicated family law experience and an enthusiasm for helping families through difficult transitions to her practice at Pollock Begg
- Elisabeth enjoys the challenge of complex custody cases, including those involving expert testimony from psychologists and social workers
- She complements her background and skill in civil litigation with certification in collaborative law, providing clients with representation options to meet their unique needs and circumstances
- With a knack for untangling complicated business valuation issues, she is skilled in helping business owners, physicians and other legal professionals through the divorce process
- Whether litigating a case or negotiating a settlement, Elisabeth prides herself on responsive representation, openly communicating with clients and building trust at every stage of the legal process
- A Duquesne University School of Law graduate, Elisabeth worked for a year at a Pittsburgh civil litigation firm where she developed a talent for and found satisfaction in leading successful cross-examinations
- Finding the most fulfillment in family law cases, she joined Raphael, Ramsden & Behers in 2004, focusing exclusively on family law matters for the next two decades and delving into alternative dispute resolution with her collaborative law training
- Taking an active role in hiring, mentoring and training young associates, she was named as a partner at Raphael, Ramsden & Behers in 2010 and promoted to shareholder in 2017
- Along the way, she worked to level the legal playing field for children and families in need, serving on the board of directors of the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership
- Additionally, she served as chair of the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Family Law Section for two years and served as co-chair of its Children’s Issues Subcommittee
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pittsburgh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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