Margaret "Margy" Klaw
About Margaret Klaw
Margaret Klaw is a lawyer based in Philadelphia, PA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Margaret Klaw is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Collaborative Law: Family Law
- Family Law
- Family Law Mediation
Current Firm: BKW Family Law (f/k/a Berner Klaw & Watson)
Education: Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1984, Boston University, B.A. in Political Science , graduated 1980, and Oberlin College, graduated 1976
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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