Elm Family Lawyers

Jennifer Wallner Saltzman is a family law attorney with over a decade of experience and represents clients in all areas of family law including divorce, custody, support, protections from abuse and prenuptial agreements. She is committed to resolving family law issues through amicable solutions when possible, but is fully prepared to litigate in family court when necessary. Jenny strives to meet her clients' goals with compassion and understanding, recognizing the emotional and financial complexities that often accompany divorce and family disputes. Known for her strategic approach, Jenny works tirelessly to advocate for her clients while maintaining a focus on their well-being....

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From Centre Hall, PA. Attended Penns Valley Area High School, the Pennsylvania State University and Ohio Northern University. Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar on October 24, 1979.
I have been Chair of the Domestic Relations Section, Secretary and President of the Centre County Bar Association.
I have been practicing law in Central Pennsylvania for 41 years.
My practice is concentrated on family law, wills, and estates.

Josh has practiced labor and employment law since his admission to the Pennsylvania Bar in 1986, first in his own practice and later as a partner in Brodie & Rubinsky. In addition to labor and employment, his practice includes small business counseling and litigation, wills and estates. Prior to his admission to the bar, Josh was the Director of the Center for Fair Employment, an organization providing advice and assistance to employees in labor and employment matters.

Kaitlyn A. Burke is a Palmerton native. Following her graduation from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in International Politics, Kaitlyn went on to Lehigh Carbon Community College and received a certificate in paralegal studies. Kaitlyn continued her legal studies at Widener University Commonwealth Law School where she graduated from in May 2022. While at Widener, Kaitlyn focused her studies on environmental law and received an Environmental Law Certificate in addition to her Juris Doctorate. After law school, Kaitlyn returned to Carbon County and clerked for Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge C. Daniel Higgins, Jr. It was...

Daniel A. Pallen, Esq., graduated from Boston College in 2002. Prior to attending law school at the Dickinson School of Law, he earned a Masters Degree from American University in Washington, DC. He earned his law degree from the Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University in 2007 and became a member of the Pennsylvania Bar in the same year. Prior to joining The Benari Law Firm, Mr. Pallen formerly practiced civil litigation an associate with a insurance defense litigation firm in Blue Bell, PA. Prior thereto, Mr. Pallen had practiced law as a Public Defender in the...

I have been practicing law in Northeast, PA since 1990, after moving from Philadelphia. I currently live in Palmerton, PA with my wife Sandra, who I have been married to for over 30 years. I spend my time working across multiple offices of our firm, including the Monroe County Law Office, Bethlehem Office, Carbon County Law Office, and Pittston Office. At these locations, I work closely with my wife, who is the Chief Operating Officer of our firm, and my son Dillon, who is both my paralegal and social media specialist. Since the beginning of my career, I have focused primarily...