Practice areas: Family Law, Criminal Defense, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Pennsylvania since: 1977
Education: Duquesne University School of Law
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Cali Law
103 East Drinker StreetDunmore, PA 18512 Visit website
A pillar of leadership within his legal community with nearly 50 years of experience, Brian J. Cali goes above and beyond the call of duty to help his clients overcome their contentious legal challenges with grace and poise. From the office of Cali Law in Dunmore, Pennsylvania, he primarily handles serious family law matters regarding divorce and separation, child custody, paternity and relocation, as well as real estate, criminal law, wills and estates, and business law, among many others.
Mr. Cali completed his undergraduate studies in 1974, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Duquesne University, and went on to enroll at the Duquesne University School of Law. He received his Juris Doctor in 1977, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Pennsylvania. He later gained admission to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
With a noteworthy reputation for diligence, meticulous attention to detail and enthusiasm in helping his clients, Mr. Cali strives to take on all their legal burdens so that they can focus on themselves and their loved ones. For his many contributions, he is peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo, along with numerous positive client testimonials on the latter site as well. Additionally, he has been recognized in the 10 Best list by the American Institute of Legal Counsel and the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America list by the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Outside his law practice, Mr. Cali maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The Lackawanna Bar Association and the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, to name a few.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Family Law, Criminal Defense, Business/Corporate, Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate: BusinessFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Criminal Law, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Marital Property, Mortgage & Refinance, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Short Sale, Trusts, Wills
- 40% Family Law
- 20% Criminal Defense
- 10% Business/Corporate
- 10% Elder Law
- 10% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Real Estate: Business
First Admitted: 1977, Pennsylvania
Professional Webpage: https://www.calilawpa.com/brian-j-cali
Bar / Professional Activity
- Co-President Scranton Cultural /Broadway Theatre League, 2026
- Chairman of the Board Fidelity Bank, 2026
- President of Lackawanna County Library System, 2026
- Board Member Pa Judicial Conduct Board, 2026
- Lackawanna County Family Law Rules Committee
- Chair of the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, 2018 and 2019
- Pennsylvania Association For Justice
- Charter Member - Library System of Lackawanna County
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- American Bar Association
- The American Association for Justice
- The Lackawanna Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania - 1977 / Present
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Joint Task Force on the Continuity of Delivery Of Legal Services, 2021
Educational Background
- Duquesne University, Major: Political Science, Minor: Business, 1974
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Chief Justice Michael Eagen Award, Lackawanna Bar Association, 2020
- Appointed by Governor Shapiro to the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board, 2026
- Chairman of the Board, Fidelity Bank, 2026
- Chairman of PA Disciplinary Board, 2018
Honors
- Lawyers of Distinction - 2019
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Top 100 Super Lawyers in Pennsylvania
- Best of the Abington Award
- Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Best Lawyers in America - 2019
- Pennsylvania Super Lawyers List: 2007-Present
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America: 2012-Present
- Brian J Cali & Associates, Top 100 Trial Lawyer, 2021
- Brian J Cali & Associates, Lawyers of Distinction, 2021
- Brian J Cali & Associates, Top Ten Family Law attorney, 2021
- Brian J Cali & Associates, Best Lawyers in America, 2021
- Brian J Cali & Associates, Best Law Firm U.S.News & World Report, 2021
Industry Groups
- Banking
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2007, 2009 - 2026