Atty. Mark B. Dischell
Mark Dischell is known not only for his success with his clients, but also for the long-standing relationships he maintains with the families he helps. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles such as “Joint Custody-A Legal Overview,” “Religion and Custody Cases,” The Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement Handbook, Parenting Coordination in PA: an Update on an Evolving Topic; as well as provided numerous course material for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
Family Law Attorney · Serving Lansdale, PA
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About Mark B. Dischell at a Glance
Mark B. Dischell is a family law attorney based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, practicing at Dischell, Bartle & Dooley PC. Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1971) and Dickinson College (BA, 1968). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law Arbitration (2026). Serves clients in Lansdale, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark B. Dischell
Mark Dischell is known not only for his success with his clients, but also for the long-standing relationships he maintains with the families he helps.
He has authored and co-authored numerous articles such as “Joint Custody-A Legal Overview,” “Religion and Custody Cases,” The Pennsylvania Marital Settlement Agreement Handbook, Parenting Coordination in PA: an Update on an Evolving Topic; as well as provided numerous course material for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute.
He is a frequent lecturer, author, moderator, and course planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and other organizations.
Memberships and Affiliations- American Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, Family Law Section: Past Chair; Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Past President
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow since 1981; Board of Managers of PA Chapter, 1992; Treasurer, 1993; Secretary, 1994; Vice President, 1995-97; President-Elect, 1997-98; President, 1998-99
- Doris Jonas Freed Inn of Court, 1994-2005
- Joint State Government Commission Advisory Committee, 1997-Present
- Past Member of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Committee
- Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law section; past chair and a Director
- The Best Lawyers In America, 1999 - Present.
- Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Philadelphia, 2012.
- "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer”, 2005 - Present.
- One of the Top 100 Pennsylvania Lawyers as published in The Philadelphia Magazine Super Lawyer Section.
- Top Ten Leaders of Greater Philadelphia Matrimonial & Divorce Law, 2005-2016.
- 2016 Eric D. Turner Award, Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section.
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Mark B. Dischell's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark B. Dischell handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lansdale.
Family Law in Lansdale
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lansdale
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 Lansdale 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 venue, 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.
Lansdale Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lansdale-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Lansdale Choose Mark B. Dischell
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark B. Dischell's practice in the field of family law.
Focused Family Law Practice
Concentrating on family law means Mark B. Dischell's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Lansdale
A Lansdale-based practice means Mark B. Dischell attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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