Pittsburgh divorce attorney Richard A. Julius chooses to practice family law because it is one of the few areas of practice where there is an opportunity to help people daily.
With a sharp focus on the intricacies of family law, Mr. Julius makes sure his clients are always kept up to date on the progress of their cases.
“I believe that an attention to detail is one of the most important traits that a family law attorney can have,” Mr. Julius said. “In cases that so often involve countless moving parts, clients appreciate the knowledge and forethought that goes along with being able to assess the effects of each decision on each of those moving parts.”
Mr. Julius understands that the system and process are not designed to make winners and losers. Winners are the people making intelligently aggressive decisions with their family’s best interests in mind.
“The best way to describe the type of attorney I am is intelligently aggressive,” Mr. Julius said. “You should expect during your case to know your options and, to the extent that such prediction is possible, the effects of each option, including the consequences of inaction. That way, you can make the most informed decision about what is best for you and your family.”
Professional Experience
Prior to joining Cordell & Cordell, Mr. Julius ran the family law division of a Pennsylvania law firm handling civil, family, personal injury, and criminal law.
In addition, Mr. Julius is a member of the Cordell Appellate Practice Division, where in addition to specializing in domestic law for fathers and men, he also focuses on appellate work, often assisting other Cordell attorneys nationwide with appeals.
AwardsMr. Julius was recently included in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law.Mr. Julius was recognized in 2014-19 as a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the family law practice area by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers.Publication
Mr. Julius in 2023 appeared on The Aftermath podcast discussing the legal process of divorce, alongside fellow Cordell and Cordell attorney Marcie Patton-Coffman, based in Ohio. Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are available online.
Mr. Julius was quoted by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in 2023 discussing taxes and divorce.
MiscellaneousMr. Julius serves as a court appointed guardian ad litem representing the best interests of children in high conflict custody and juvenile litigation in Butler and Allegheny Counties.
He also chairs Cordell and Cordell’s attorney mentorship and development program.
Mr. Julius serves as the co-chair of Cordell and Cordell’s charitable donation committee overseeing and coordinating charitable donation requests sponsored by Cordell employees, known as Cordell Cares.
