Maria P. Cognetti

Ms. Cognetti is the owner of Cognetti & Associates. She is a Past-President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and past President of its PA Chapter. She is also a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers and a past Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (formerly the IAML). She is past Chair of the PBA’s Family Law Section. Ms. Cognetti works tirelessly with the legislature on various issues; having testified on numerous occasions. In 2011 she was recognized by the PBA with a Special Achievement Award for her work on the new Custody Act and was recognized by the AAML as Fellow of the Year for her efforts on national issues. Lastly, Ms. Cognetti was awarded a Presidential Service Award by the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Ms. Cognetti is also a Past Chair of the Pa. Supreme Court Domestic Relations Rules Committee and is currently a Senior Hearing member of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.