Mr. Momjian is Chair of the Firm's Family Law Department. A nationally renowned family law attorney regarded as the dean of the Pennsylvania family law bar, his practice encompasses complex cases involving divorce and domestic relations. A major force in both the development and advancement of family law in Pennsylvania, he co-chaired the Committee to Consolidate Pennsylvania Family Laws and served as a consultant to the Pennsylvania House and Senate Judiciary Committees during passage of the 1980 Divorce Code. His landmark treatise, Pennsylvania Family Law, is often cited by the Commonwealth's appellate courts. He has been quoted in numerous publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe, the National Law Journal, CNN.com, and by the Associated Press. His high-profile cases have been featured on Primetime and in People, Time, Vanity Fair, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Community Activities · Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, member · Domestic Relations Advisory Committee of the Joint State Government Commission, Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Alimony Sub-Committees, member · Honorary Consul for the Philadelphia Region for the Republic of Haiti · Consular Corps of Philadelphia, vice president Professional Affiliations · American Bar Association, member (Family Law Section) · Pennsylvania Bar Association, member (Family Law Section, Past Chair; Animal Law Committee, Past Chair) · Philadelphia Bar Association, member (Family Law Section) · American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow · International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, fellow · American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, fellow (Past President, Pennsylvania Chapter) · American College of Family Trial Lawyers, diplomate · Pennsylvania Bar Institute, past director · Matrimonial Network, member · Doris Jonas Freed American Inn of Court, (Past President) Other Distinctions · Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® · Selected for the cover, and profiled in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine, June 2010 · Listed annually in The Best Lawyers in America for family law · Noted as a "Pennsylvania Super Lawyer" (including rank among top 10 lawyers statewide) · Recipient of the Cecil B. Moore Award from the Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Recipient of the Eric D. Turner Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section for Outstanding Service as a Teacher and Mentor · Profiled in "Dean of the Divorce Bar," Philadelphia Magazine, March 1999 · Profiled in "The Splendid Splitter," Philadelphia Magazine, June 1994 · Recognized in "Philly's Best Attorneys," Philadelphia Magazine, December 1994 · Listed in "The Best Lawyers in the U.S.," Town & Country, May 1985 News 02/03/2012, Albert Momjian Reappointed to the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 12/20/2011, Albert Momjian Presented with the Honorary Haitian Award for His Service to the Haitian Community 12/07/2011, Albert Momjian to be Honored by the Haitian Coalition of Philadelphia 09/19/2011, Sixty-Eight Schnader Attorneys Rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell® 09/01/2011, Thirty Schnader Attorneys Recognized as "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2012 05/27/2011, Super Lawyers Recognizes Many Schnader Attorneys in 2011 11/10/2010, Albert Momjian Speaks Out on the Beatty Chadwick Case 10/27/2010, Albert Momjian Receives the Global Citizenship Award for Leadership in Helping Haiti 10/06/2010, Albert Momjian Featured in the Fall 2010 Issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer 08/04/2010, Thirty-Two Schnader Attorneys Recognized as "Best Lawyers in America" for 2011 07/21/2010, Momjian Highlighed in Armenian Community Publication for his 2010 Super Lawyer Honor and Life-long Service to the Community 06/10/2010, Schnader's Momjian Selected for the Cover of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 2010 05/15/2010, Momjian Honored by the Barristers' Association with the 2010 Cecil B. Moore Award 04/08/2010, Albert Momjian Re-elected Vice President of the First Regiment Infantry of Pennsylvania 02/25/2010, Catherine M. McFadden Appointed Co-Chair of Schnader's Family Law Department 02/03/2010, Albert Momjian Elected President of the Philadelphia Consular Corps Association 01/13/2010, Statement of Albert Momjian, Honorary Consul for the Philadelphia Region for the Republic of Haiti 01/01/2010, Super Lawyers Recognizes Many Schnader Attorneys in 2010 11/20/2009, Albert Momjian Hosts a Meeting of Regional Assistant District Attorneys to Discuss the Development of Legislation to Prevent Animal Cruelty 05/27/2009, Many Schnader Attorneys Honored as 2009 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 04/20/2009, Albert Momjian to be Honored at the Best Lawyers 25th Anniversary Event 02/06/2009, Albert Momjian Appointed to Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania 01/08/2009, Chair of Schnader's Family Law Department Quoted in the Wall Street Journal 12/23/2008, Albert Momjian Comments on the Chadwick Case 10/21/2008, Eight from Schnader Are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers 10/21/2008, Two from Schnader Are Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 09/29/2008, Twenty-Eight from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2009 07/14/2008, Albert Momjian Appointed to the Board of Directors of the United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia 06/04/2008, Schnader's Momjian and Barnes Honored as 50-Year Members of the Philadelphia Bar 03/26/2008, Al Momjian Hosts Meeting with Mayor Nutter 03/21/2008, Albert Momjian Elected Vice President of Philadelphia Consular Corps Association 03/12/2008, Al Momjian Comments on Eliot Spitzer Matter 02/01/2008, Al Momjian Elected as VP of Phila. Consular Corps Assn. 01/01/2008, Al Momjian Quoted on Billionaire Divorce 09/18/2007, Many Schnader Attorneys are 2007 Super Lawyers, 2008 Best Lawyers 09/18/2007, Twenty-Four from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2008 05/29/2007, Twenty-Seven Schnader Attorneys Named 2007 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers 04/06/2007, Al Momjian Participates in CARICOM Meeting 09/05/2006, Twenty from Schnader in Best Lawyers in America 2007 07/27/2006, Al Momjian Comments on Practice of Sealing Divorce Records 07/20/2006, Thirty-Five Schnader Attorneys Are 2006 Super Lawyers 05/31/2006, Thirty-Three Schnader Attorneys Honored as 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyers' 03/23/2006, Al Momjian Comments on Chadwick Case 01/20/2006, Al Momjian Hosts Haitian General Counsel, Haitian Youngsters 11/14/2005, Momjian Quoted in the National Law Journal 09/06/2005, Several Schnader Lawyers Noted as Best in America 07/07/2005, Schnader Attorneys Feted as Super Lawyers 06/01/2004, Schnader Lawyers Noted as 'Pennsylvania Super Lawyers' in 19 Categories Related Events 09/19/2008, Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar Conference 09/28/2007, Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar Conference Publications Articles 11/21/2011, "Yes, Sir, Yes, Sir, Three Bags Full: True Respect Isn't a Façade" 09/12/2011, "Recent Cases Illustrate That Family Law Is Fascinating" 06/24/2011, "Fighting for Cats and Dogs: The State of the Law on Pet Custody" 05/05/2005, "Pennsylvania Family Law" Newsletters 01/01/2007, Issues and Trends in Family Law Speaking Engagements 03/19/2010, Help for Haiti: Beyond Media Coverage - An Evening of Philanthropy and Learning 08/26/2009, The Sixth Annual Pennsylvania Bar Institute Animal Law Conference 01/22/2007, Family Wealth, Financial Planning and Family Law 03/09/2006, Public Service to Compliment Your Career 05/12/2005, Family Law Department Marks 25th Anniversary of Pa. Divorce Code 05/12/2005, PA Divorce Code - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow |