Gerald J. Schorr - Philadelphia, PA
Attorney at Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP
Family Law Lawyers in Philadelphia, PA
One Logan Square 130 North 18th Street Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19103
Philadelphia Family Law Lawyer
Updated: 04/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 100%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Gerald Schorr ("Jerry") is a partner in the firm and devotes his practice to family law, his exclusive area of practice since becoming a member of the Pennsylvania bar in 1984. He co-chairs the Firm's Family Law/Domestic Relations group. His practice involves the negotiation and/or litigation of the full gamut of family law issues, including such complex areas as the valuation of businesses and professional practices in equitable distribution, international custody disputes, and interstate enforcement of support orders. Jerry recently tried a custody dispute over vaccinating a child for COVID-19 to a successful conclusion. He has written many articles on family law issues including, most recently, "Practice Tips: Expert Testimony in COVID-19 Vaccine Cases".
Jerry has served on numerous community and non-profit boards over the years, including the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Anti-Defamation League, the Cheltenham Township Library Board, the Friends of the Elkins Park Library, and Pennsylvania Pro Musica.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1984
J.D.
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University of Pennsylvania Law School,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 1984
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Non Legal Education
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Rutgers College, 1972
B.A. -
Temple University, Department of Religion
Ph.D.
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Rutgers College, 1972
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Silver & Silver
Languages
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English (Primary)
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Pro Musica
- Board of Directors of Friends of Elkins Park Free Library
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 1984
Other Affiliations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association, 1984 - Present (Member)
- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1984 - Present (Member)
- Montgomery County Bar Association (Member)
Contact
One Logan Square
130 North 18th Street
Suite 1500
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-790-0100
Fax: 215-790-0509
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30-5:30; Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Only
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