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Anna E. Mattis

ABOUT ANNA

I learned firsthand how valuable representation in family law cases is while interning as a judicial clerk in family court during law school. That clerkship solidified my desire to help clients navigate the complexities of family law litigation. I subsequently gained experience representing clients while working at Temple Legal Aid’s Family Law Litigation Clinic and during a fellowship at Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Now, my goal is to help clients with family law disputes affecting everyday life, whether negotiating agreements or representation in court.

EDUCATION

Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia, PA
J.D. 2021

University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
B.A. in Latin and Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Honors College 2016

BAR ADMISSIONS

Pennsylvania

WORK EXPERIENCE

BKW Family Law LLC
Philadelphia, PA 2023-Present

Attorney. Practice includes all aspects of family law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including adoption, alimony/APL, child support, custody, divorce, domestic violence, grandparent disputes, LGBTQ families, name changes, order modifications, parental relocation, paternity and spousal support.

The Honorable Charles A. Ehrlich
Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

Law Clerk (February 2023). Drafted, edited, and filed judicial opinions for homicide, PCRA, and major felony cases; Conducted legal research and stayed up to date on higher court decisions; Selected, interviewed, and trained judicial interns for semester and summer programs.

Temple University Beasley School of Law
Philadelphia, PA 2020 to 2023

Recruitment Coordinator. Assisted with Admitted Students Day, tours, and meetings with prospective students; Processed applications to prepare for review and evaluation; Conducted email marketing campaigns targeted to both admitted students and prospects.

Philadelphia Legal Assistance
Philadelphia, PA 2021 to 2022

Staff Attorney. Completed one-year fellowship as the Temple Law School Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellow; Maintained caseload of approximately twenty by representing clients in family law matters including custody, support, and Protection from Abuse.

BAR ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES

Member, The Nicholas Cipriani American Inn of Court (current)

Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association (current)

Member, Philadelphia Bar Association, Family Law Section (current)

Publications

Custody Law and Practice in Pennsylvania, 4th Edition: Chapter 7
Megan E. Watson, Anna E. Mattis
Pennsylvania Bar Institute Press 2026

The Power of A Name: Why Legal Name Changes Matter
Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine (Spring 2025)

PRESS

Temple Law’s Post-Graduate Public Interest Fellows Continue Legacy of Service and Advocacy
Temple Law News (March 2022)

Anna Mattis and the Creative Side of Social
Molly Ploe
Brafton,com Blog (July 2018)

RECOGNITION

Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch 2026-2027* (Family Law) Best Lawyers®

PA Super Lawyer: Rising Stars Edition 2025-2026**
Super Lawyers®, part of Thomson Reuters

Eric D. Turner Award 2021
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

*Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, partnering with U.S. News & World Report, the leading rankings publication in the U.S., to rank lawyers and law firms in the United States.

**Chosen by nominations from PA Lawyers, research of periodicals, databases and interviews. All nominees’ background and experience are researched as well.