OUR MISSION IS YOUR MISSION
David Crosson and Ian Richetti founded this firm in order to help our clients see their way through tough situations with a light at the end of the tunnel. We are a full-service family law firm handling everything from divorce and custody to real estate, business, and estate planning and administration for the entire Lehigh Valley. Our family, business and estate practice primarily focuses on working with clients in Lehigh, Carbon, Monroe, and Northampton counties, but we love to meet new people from surrounding counties. We meet with clients from Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton daily. Clients have come to the firm from Jim Thorpe and Scranton, and they are welcomed with open arms.
At Crosson & Richetti, we understand that family law, especially divorce, can be complex. Our firm was founded to deliver child-centered, client-focused, compassion that both you and the courts need. We have never shied away from the tough cases, and have consistently delivered favorable results for our clients. While there are no guarantees in life or law, we can promise that we always navigate the law professionally and aggressively on your behalf. At Crosson & Richetti, we have helped those from all walks of life, and from all socioeconomic backgrounds, find solutions to their problems.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Before we start work on your case, we want to get to know you and your family. The best way for us to represent you is to know who you are, and what you and your children need. Our compassionate and personal approach allows us to better advocate for your position and protect your rights.
BEST INTERESTS
The paramount concern of the courts is the best interests of the child; everything else is inferior. The best way to obtain or regain custody is to act in your child’s best interests. Sometimes that means putting your own desires aside, but in the long run, it’s worth it. Focusing on your child puts you at a considerable advantage.
NEGOTIATION AND CONCILIATION
The Court is there to make decisions when you can’t agree. Your willingness to compromise keeps you in control of your life, your property, and your kids. In Pennsylvania, most family cases are resolved by agreement, the system is designed to encourage resolution without Court intervention. Crosson & Richetti LLC lawyers are skilled negotiators who can get you a fair settlement while keeping acrimony to a minimum.
FAMILY COUNSELING
The legal process can provide ground rules, boundaries, and an avenue for relief when problems arise. The Courts cannot, however, heal the wounds of a broken relationship. We recommend family and co-parent counseling in almost every case, because it works.
TRIAL LITIGATION
In some cases, compromise is out of the question. The trial process is long and grueling, but sometimes necessary. Crosson & Richetti LLC have years of combined custody trial experience, and will help you through the highly technical and emotionally draining trial process. When your day in court arrives, you can rely on us to advocate zealously on your behalf.
APPEALS
Sometimes a trial does not yield the result you want. If a custody judge misapplies the law, a higher court may be able to correct the error. Appeals are not about putting forth new facts, but instead about the law and how those facts were applied. If the trial court got it wrong, we can work to get the case reversed in your favor.
CONTINUING REPRESENTATION
Unlike other forms of litigation, custody cases remain open until your child becomes an adult. We want to build client relationships that last throughout the life of your case. Whether you need to revisit custody, or child support, or just need guidance on an issue that arises, our firm will continue to be there for you long after the Judge signs your divorce decree or custody order.
A UNIQUE APPROACH TO LITIGATION
In the Lehigh Valley, and the surrounding areas, the attorneys of Crosson & Richetti LLC offer experienced representation for you, your family and/or your business. If your marriage ends, you face child custody or support issues, you are a part of the LGBT community and need representation, would like to adopt a child, or just get your estate planning in order, we are here to help. We also provide services in forming, maintaining or closing your business.
Our skilled and dedicated attorneys will obtain your optimum result through mediation, collaboration, negotiation, or litigation. We work hard to help you reach your personal goals.
Our lawyers have the ability to handle specialized family law issues, such as child custody disputes involving interfaith marriages, and same-sex couples.