Jill E Trayer Law Office

I give my highest recommendation to Jill Trayer. I am an attorney, and was formerly married to an attorney. However, I did not want to represent myself in my divorce proceedings. I had no experience in the area of Pennsylvania family law, and needed help navigating the procedural and substantive aspects of the divorce. I also needed guidance in dealing with some very challenging interpersonal issues that had led me to end the marriage. Jill was referred to me by two individuals. One was a trusted friend and fellow attorney who went through a lengthy contested divorce with Jill as her attorney. The other was the marital counselor who my ex and I had seen together prior to our separation. Jill’s straightforward approach and honest application of the law to the facts immediately impressed me and put my mind at ease. It was clear that she was very experienced and effective. It also became apparent over time then she had the respect of colleagues, judges and court staff alike. Jill skillfully led the way throughout the divorce proceedings, providing me with confidence during difficult and protracted battles in the areas of child custody, child support, division of property, and alimony. After my ex terminated his representation and opted to represent himself instead, Jill handled his litigation tactics with toughness and professionalism. Even as my ex filed multiple petitions of questionable merit after the finalization of the divorce, Jill devoted significant time and attention to bring the issues to fair and just resolutions. On a personal level, I felt from day one that I could trust Jill with sensitive information and the difficult emotions that came with leaving my ex and seeking the divorce. Her warmth and approachability, along with her straight talk and no-nonsense approach, gave me assurance that I was in good hands. On a practical note, Jill was always mindful of my budgetary constraints, and was extremely fair in her billing of the work that she performed on my behalf. I wish that I could say that Jill is a miracle worker. Unfortunately, some aspects of my divorce did not end with my ideal result. However, ideal results do not exist in the world of divorce. Instead, Jill always gave me honest and realistic advice, given her thorough knowledge and experience working within the constraints of the law and the facts. Her assessments were invariably on target. I have the utmost respect for Jill as a fellow attorney. I have already recommended her several times for issues related to child custody and child support, and will continue to recommend her for family law issues without hesitation.

Jill Trayer came recommended as a lawyer that understands how to deal with high conflict personalities and mentally abusive situations and I knew she was the right divorce attorney for me the moment I met her. My nerves were calmed and the process was always explained. Jill is well respected in her field and is genuinely compassionate to my situation. She had smart strategies to move my case forward to a divorce settlement and custody agreement. In the end, I kept my house, didn’t have to pay alimony, and got 100% of my retirement. With her experience and expertise, she’s helped me navigate the many issues my high conflict ex husband has created over the past few years. Jill fights hard for me and has been highly professional and responsive. More than once, Jill went the extra mile and went above and beyond for me. It is my pleasure to recommend Jill as a very qualified attorney who can handle your family law issues.

Jill Trayer was amazing throughout my 2+ year divorce process. She protected me from myself. Where I wanted to give - she insisted (correctly) that it should be fair. She was especially skilled during the custody portion of the divorce. She made sure our custody agreement was fair and very detailed. It has held up for 10+ years without ever going to court again. I have recommended Jill to anyone in a similar situation. Jill is a strong solid voice in what can become to toughest time in your life - Thank you, Jill T!!!!

Filing for divorce can mark one of the most difficult periods in life. I began that journey just over two years ago after meeting with Jill Trayer and presenting my personal case. I signed with Jill the first day I met her because she immediately demonstrated a quick sense of focus, an attention to detail, controlled compassion and a calm overall demeanor. These were important attributes to me as I was dealing with what I would describe as a highly manipulative and financially deceitful spouse. I wanted representation that would not be distracted with the traditional ‘smoke and mirrors’ tactics and move the process steadily ahead. We were confronted with tactics of delays, non-compliance with requested paperwork, and consistent ‘smoke and mirrors’ defensiveness without any movement toward appropriate settlement whatsoever. Despite this frustration, Jill was able to move us forward to a Master's Hearing. While it was both a physically and mentally trying event all around, I admired the way Jill handled the consolidation of some tedious details, veritably on the fly, and in a constrained environment. The negotiation process was draining yet Jill stood our ground with direct responsiveness and refusal to be intimidated. She was prepared with a good pre hearing statement and her 20 plus years experience was an asset in resolution. I was impressed with her ability to wrap it all up succinctly despite the overall tension. I think of Jill Trayer with great and dear appreciation. She provided excellent counsel, honest representation, was always prepared (paperwork, court appearances, etc.), and manages a very responsive and professional support staff. Jill Trayer is an excellent attorney who I found to be a compassionate and sincere person. I remain grateful for her guidance ... every step of the way.

I recently hired Jill E. Trayer, Esquire to handle my divorce. I couldn't be more satisfied with her service. She was knowledgeable, efficient, and direct. Conscientious, she worked within my budget. Jill accomplished everything that I had requested from her. She was clear and concise in her instructions to me. I could count on her office to get back to me quickly. Less than five months from our first consultation, she finalized the paperwork, and I received the decree stamped by the judge. Jill Trayer made the process far less stressful than I had imagined it would be and I felt confident the entire time I worked with her that I could count on her advice. I knew she had my back.