Scott L. Levine

Attorney Levine provides no-nonsense, affordable representation for all Pittsburgh family law matters. He believes in creating a clear plan of action and handling his cases efficiently and effectively. Mr. Levine prides himself on being personable and accessible to his clients and always offers honest opinions on his client's goals and the likelihood of success in court.

In addition to being well versed in all aspects of traditional family law litigation, Mr. Levine is also trained in collaborative law, and he is a certified mediator.

Scott L. Levine earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law in 2004. Following graduation, Mr. Levine practiced in the area of civil litigation for several years before turning his focus to concentrate entirely on family law.

To that end, Mr. Levine founded the divorce and family law practice at a mid-sized Pittsburgh firm before branching out with his own firm dedicated to domestic relations law.

Mr. Levine has represented numerous individuals and families in and around Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in an assorted range of family law matters while carrying out his passion for helping people at all levels of litigation and protection.

Mr. Levine's training in collaborative law allows him to expand the services offered to prospective clients. Combined with his mediation training, the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) side of his practice is specifically for those families who prefer to resolve their conflicts without any litigation.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Levine handles a variety of family law matters, including: contested divorce, uncontested divorce, high net worth divorce, child custody, physical custody, legal custody, primary custody, shared custody, custody relocation, grandparent custody, child support, spousal support, complex support, APL, alimony, division of assets, equitable distribution, property settlement agreements, paternity, name change, protection from abuse, mediation, and collaborative law.

Bar Admissions

Mr. Levine is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Legal Experience

Mr. Levine has experience in both the private and public sector. He was previously employed by two large regional law firms where he focused his practice in civil litigation. He was a certified legal intern with the University of Pittsburgh School of Law Elder Law Clinic, where he assisted local elderly residents and was a law clerk for the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Scott was also an intern for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination where he investigated housing and employment discrimination.

Pro Bono Activities

Mr. Levine continues his commitment to pro bono services through his involvement with various legal groups and activities, most notably Neighborhood Legal Services where he has volunteered for over fifteen years assisting victims of abuse. He has worked with the Uptown Legal Clinic on a wide range of family law issues and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.

Speaking Engagements and Publication

He has presented seminars to numerous senior citizens groups about issues involving estate planning and elder law, and the changes to Pennsylvania law involving power of attorney documents and living wills.

Mr. Levine had a case note regarding child support published in Volume 30, Issue 4 of the Pennsylvania Family Lawyer.

Recognition

2023 Recognition

• February 2023 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• February 2023 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• January 2023 - 10 Best Family Law Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

• January 2023 - Three Best Rated® - Three Best Divorce Lawyers Pittsburgh.

• January 2023 - Best Family Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2023 - Expertise.com.

• January 2023 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2023 - Expertise.com.

2022 Recognition

• July 2022 - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Pennsylvania.

• April 2022 - National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top One Percent

• February 2022 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• February 2022 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• January 2022 - 10 Best Family Law Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

• January 2022 - Three Best Rated® - Three Best Divorce Lawyers Pittsburgh.

• January 2022 - Best Family Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2022 - Expertise.com.

• January 2022 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2022 - Expertise.com.

2021 Recognition

• August 2021 - Three Best Rated® - Three Best Divorce Lawyers Pittsburgh.

• July 2021 - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Pennsylvania.

• March 2021 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• February 2021 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• January 2021 - 10 Best Family Law Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

• January 2021 - Best Family Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2021 - Expertise.com.

• January 2021 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2021 - Expertise.com.

2020 Recognition

• June 2020 - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Pennsylvania.

• February 2020 - Best Family Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2020 - Expertise.com.

• February 2020 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• February 2020 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• January 2020 - American Trial Academy - Top Tier Lawyer.

January 2020 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2020 - Expertise.com.

• January 2020 - 10 Best Family Law Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

2019 Recognition

• August 2019 - Distinguished Lawyer - Noticed.

• June 2019 - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Pennsylvania.

• June 2019 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• February 2019 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• January 2019 - 10 Best Family Law Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

• January 2019 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2019 - Expertise.com.

• American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) - Top 100 Family Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania - 2019.

2018 Recognition

• August 2018 - Distinguished Lawyer - Noticed.

• June 2018 - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 - Pennsylvania.

• June 2018 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Pennsylvania.

• February 2018 - 10 Best Attorney - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

• February 2018 - Lawyer of Distinction - Lawyers of Distinction.

• January 2018 - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2018 - Expertise.com.

• American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) - Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania - 2018.

2017 Recognition

• August 2017 - Distinguished Lawyer 2017 - Expert Network.

• August 2017 - Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40 Pennsylvania - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.

• June 2017 - The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40.

• Expertise.com - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh - 2017.

• January 2017 - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Under 40 in Pennsylvania.

• American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA) - Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania for 2017.

2016 Recognition

• June 2016 - Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40 for the State of Pennsylvania - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys.

• June 2016 - Expertise.com - Best Divorce Lawyers in Pittsburgh 2016.

• May 2016 - The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Pennsylvania.

• January 2016 - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Under 40 in Pennsylvania.

• Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania 2016 - American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA).

• Top Lawyer 2016 - The Global Directory of Who's Who.

2015 Recognition

• American Academy of Trial Attorneys - 2015 Premier 100 Trial Attorney for Pennsylvania.

• July 2015 - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys - Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40 in Pennsylvania.

• May 2015 - American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Under 40 in Pennsylvania.

• April 2015 - The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40 in Pennsylvania.

• Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers Pennsylvania 2015 - American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA).

2014 Recognition

• Top 10 Family Law Attorney Under 40 in Pennsylvania - National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc.

• The National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Pennsylvania.

• Top 40 Under 40 Family Lawyers in the State of Pennsylvania for 2014 - American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA).

• Pittsburgh's Finest 2014 - Divorce & Family Law - Pittsburgh City Paper.

Additional Recognition

Mr. Levine received the Avvo Top Contributor Awards in 2013, 2014, & 2015, as well as the Avvo Clients' Choice Awards for the past ten years, including:

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2013;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2014;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2015;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2016;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2017;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2018;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2020;

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2021; and

• Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2022.

In addition:

Mr. Levine was listed in the Pittsburgh City Paper - Proactive Resources: Best of Pittsburgh, Summer 2010, Divorce & Family Law;

He was included in the Pittsburgh City Paper - Proactive Resources: Pittsburgh's Finest 2008, Top 12, Divorce & Family Law; and

Was recognized in 2008 as a premier company by TheCityofPittsburgh.com.

Mr. Levine was honored by Cambridge Who's Who in their 2007-2008 Registry of Executives and Professionals.

Education and Academic Honors

Mr. Levine graduated cum laude from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies, and received his Juris Doctor in 2004 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he attained semester honors. While at Pitt, he was also chosen to appear in the 24th Edition of Who's Who: American Law Students.

Activities

During law school, Scott participated in the Trial and Appellate Moot Court competitions, and was an anchor and reporter for JURIST, an award-winning legal news and research website. He was also a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.

While at UMass Scott was a member of the UMass Mediation Team and received a Mediation Certification after completing an intensive forty-hour training course.

Memberships

The Global Directory of Who's Who, Top Lawyer Lifetime MemberScott is a member of various professional, fraternal and civic organizations including:

• Allegheny County Bar Association;

• Allegheny County Bar Association Family Law Section;

• Allegheny County Bar Association Collaborative Law Committee;

• Allegheny County Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee;

• Allegheny County Bar Association Court Rules Committee;

• Pennsylvania Bar Association;

• Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section;

• Pennsylvania Bar Association Collaborative Law Committee;

• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP); and

• Collaborative Law Association of Southwestern Pennsylvania (CLASP).

Scott is also a member of Dallas Lodge #231, a field advocate for the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and an MS Activist for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.