Jamie Spero
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About Jamie Spero, Lead Litigator
Pittsburgh divorce attorney Jamie Spero says it is the bond she is able to build with her clients that makes practicing family law so unique and why she has chosen it as a career.
“It gives me the opportunity to help people who are going through one of the most stressful times in their lives,” Ms. Spero said. “You really get to know your clients and develop a bond with them. They rely on you to provide them with knowledge, guidance, and advice through a difficult process.”
As an undergraduate, Ms. Spero earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting. That background enables her to provide better service to her clients because she is naturally organized, has the ability to recall facts easily, and understands complex financial issues.
As an attorney, Ms. Spero does everything within her power to make sure her clients understand what they are going through. Going through a divorce often creates a cloud of uncertainty, but Ms. Spero promises to guide them through the process to the best of her ability.
“The most important thing is being knowledgeable about what to expect in the process,” Ms. Spero said. “I believe that the more knowledge a client has about the process, the easier and less stressful the experience is. I endeavor to provide all my clients with this knowledge so they understand what is going on and what the next steps are.”
Licenses
Ms. Spero is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania.
Education
Ms. Spero graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Robert Morris University. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Duquesne University School of Law.
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Spero practiced family law exclusively.
Associations
Ms. Spero is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Awards
- Ms. Spero was recognized in 2008, 2010-14 as a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers. In 2015-19, she was named a Super Lawyer in the family law practice area.
- Ms. Spero was recognized in both the 23rd (2017), 24th (2018), 25th (2019) , and 27-29th (2021-2023) editions of Best Lawyers in America for Family Law.
- Ms. Spero was named to the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ list of Top Ten Attorneys for Pennsylvania in 2018.
Publication
- Pennsylvania Bar Institute, Tax Laws for the Family Law Practitioner, December 2009
- Ms. Spero appeared on DadsDivorce Live to explain how the alimony recapture rule works and frequently contributes video content and columns for Mensdivorce.com.