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    • Ann V. Levin
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    • Christine L. Evans
    • J. Paul Helvy
    • John Brennan
      (Financial Director)
    • Brandi L. Jones-Zellers
      (Client Relationship Manager/Paralegal)
    • Mallory Kuykendall
      (Paralegal)
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Intro

With more than 30 years of dedicated experience in family law, Paul brings seasoned legal insight and strategic guidance to individuals facing complex family matters. He has been an active leader in the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Family Law Section, serving as a past Chair and various prior leadership roles. Paul has been a frequent speaker and course planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the annual Family Law Institute, where he helps shape educational content for family law practitioners statewide.

Paul’s practice had included high-stakes divorce, custody, and support cases, with particular expertise representing business owners and high-net-worth individuals. He is well-versed in the valuation of businesses, trusts, stock options, and other sophisticated assets. With decades of experience practicing throughout Central Pennsylvania, Paul has developed strong professional relationships with local Judges, Divorce Hearing Officers, Custody Conciliators, and Support Conference Officers—an advantage for clients navigating the family court system.

Experience

Paul has substantial experience representing clients with significant wealth and complex financial portfolios. He has taught many continuing legal education courses for fellow attorneys on business valuation in divorce and determining actual income for support and alimony purposes.

A past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section, Paul has contributed to the leadership and direction of the Family Law Section, to develop the practice of family law in Pennsylvania.

Honors/Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Family Law, 2007-present
  • Lawyer of the Year®, Best Lawyers, Family Law, 2013, 2016, 2020, 2023, 2024, 2025
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers®, 2008 – present
  • Select Lawyers, 2014, 2016
  • Local Legal Leaders, 2015-present

Education

  • West Chester University, B.A., 1984, cum laude
  • Dickinson School of Law, J.D., 1988

Memberships

  • Dauphin County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association – PBA Family Law Section Past Chair (2014-15), Executive Committee member, Council member, past chair of the Programming Committee, Legislative Committee, Membership Committee and Specialization Committee member
  • Cumberland County Bar Association
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