To Thomas Petrelli, a successful divorce resolution comes from having complete background knowledge, the right strategy, and a strong attorney-client relationship. “As every case is unique, my approach is fully custom,” Tom noted. “My job as a divorce lawyer is to understand each client’s needs and goals early on. Then, I take a strategic approach to get them to the finish line with as little stress as possible.” His exceptional lawyering and engaging client approach set the standard for representation in the field of family law. As a founding and managing partner of Petrelli Previtera, Tom leads the firm in resolving divorce cases. While he represents individuals and families in all types of financial situations, he has built a particularly strong reputation handling high asset divorces and those involving businesses as marital property. In this regard, he focuses on the protection, valuation, and distribution of significant assets or business interests. Tom’s vast experience extends to other matters including international family law, child and spousal support, child custody, adoption, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more. Positioning his clients for success, Tom aptly leverages the law while helping them cope with and solve the obstacles they face. Since passing the Bar, Tom’s impressive career has earned him the recognition of his peers and authoritative legal organizations. He has been named in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers every year since 2009. Martindale-Hubbell awarded Tom with the Client Champion Gold Award in 2019 and in previous years. He is among Suburban Life Magazine’s 2010 Awesome Attorneys in the category of Divorce and Family Law, and Arrival Magazine’s Top 50 Family Lawyers in the Northeast. These and other accolades exemplify Tom’s dedication to his clients and the practice of family law. The groundwork for Tom’s laser-sharp legal mind started with his outstanding education. In addition to his Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School, he holds an LL.M. in Trial Advocacy from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law. The performance-based curriculum integrates theory, persuasion, speech, and effective use of courtroom technology. His LL.M. degree is yet another layer of experience that allows Tom to successfully represent clients in contested divorce and custody cases that go to trial. Tom and his firm work together to ensure success for each client. In this regard, prevailing in a case might mean consulting with the rest of the legal team. For Tom’s clients, that extra step translates to getting the practicing power of nearly a dozen attorneys. He also shares his knowledge and experience with his associates, ensuring the firm works toward the best possible outcome in every case they handle. “My clients have one shot at a successful divorce,” Tom said. “Whatever legal issues they face, we’ll face it together.”

Patrick J. Cooper, Esq. is the founding partner of Cooper Family Law, a premier Philadelphia-based firm specializing in high-stakes family law cases. With over two decades of experience, Patrick leads the firm’s family law practice, handling complex divorce, child custody, child support, property division, and adoption cases throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. As a certified divorce mediator in Pennsylvania, Patrick is committed to helping couples navigate divorce through mediation, offering an alternative to litigation that minimizes conflict and fosters cooperative solutions. He brings a calm, solution-oriented approach to all his cases, particularly in high-net-worth divorce cases that involve significant assets such as multiple real estate holdings, business ownership, and complex investment portfolios. Patrick has consistently achieved favorable outcomes for his clients, including securing decisions in international child custody disputes, advocating for grandparents’ custody rights, and effectively managing sensitive LGBTQ+ family law matters. His legal counsel is rooted in understanding the delicate balance between emotional sensitivity and the need for tough, decisive action when necessary. In addition to divorce and mediation, Patrick’s extensive experience extends to estate planning, where he works with individuals and families to craft comprehensive strategies that protect assets and legacies. He regularly assists clients in drafting wills and trust agreements to ensure their families’ financial futures are secure. Patrick is actively engaged in the legal community, serving on the executive board of the Philadelphia County Bar Association’s Family Law Section and the Nicholas A. Cipriani American Inn of Court. As Co-Chair of the Divorce and Support Committee, he is committed to advancing family law practices in the region. He has been selected to Super Lawyers for 2023-2026 and was previously named to Rising Stars from 2020-2022, further solidifying his reputation as a respected leader in family law. Outside of his practice, Patrick enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and their dog, Fitz. While rooted in the Philadelphia area, he remains an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates, though he kindly asks his clients not to hold that against him. If you’re facing a significant family law matter and need an experienced, strategic advocate, contact Patrick J. Cooper, Esq. at Cooper Family Law for personalized and dedicated service.