Robert J. Salzer

https://www.bucksfamilylawyers.com/attorneys/robert-salzer

Robert J. Salzer, a partner at Williams Family Law, focuses his practice on financially complex, high net worth family law matters including alimony/spousal support, divorce, equitable distribution, marital agreements, child support, child custody, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and protection from abuse actions. For those cases that cannot be resolved by agreement, Robert's effective litigation skills serve his clients well.

In addition to his law degree, Robert has a Master of Laws degree in Taxation. As such, he is exceptionally skilled at handling the complex financial and tax implications of divorce, alimony, child support, and property division to ensure clients achieve the most beneficial financial outcomes.

Robert is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an honor reserved solely for skilled negotiators and experienced litigators who represent individuals in all facets of family law. There are just 1,600 AAML Fellows nationwide.

He is a co-author of “Stress-Free Divorce,” a book designed to help anyone considering or in the midst of a divorce identify and overcome common obstacles to as smooth a resolution as possible.

An experienced trial attorney, Robert also handles criminal matters, especially those related to driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Prior to joining Williams Family Law, Robert served as deputy district attorney for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office, where he served as a chief of the Homicide by Vehicle Unit for a number of years. In that role, he was regularly interviewed by a variety of media outlets in the Philadelphia region, including several daily newspapers and Philadelphia news stations. Previously, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable Robert J. Mellon of the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas.

As an accomplished litigator, Robert has shared his extensive trial expertise by delivering presentations and workshops to legal peers on advanced trial advocacy skills, including effective cross-examination techniques, particularly as it relates to exert witnesses.

Robert’s community work includes assisting military veterans with legal needs as part of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Lawyers Saluting Veterans Program, which is coordinated through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

After earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing from the University of Pittsburgh, Robert went on to earn a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University Columbus School of Law. In 2016, he earned his LL.M in Taxation from Boston University School of Law.

Outside of his legal career, Robert is a car enthusiast and an avid traveler. He is a devoted sports fan and ice hockey competitor.