ATTORNEY PROFILES
 |
David J. Glass, PhD, Esquire
Dually-trained in Law and Clinical Psychology, David Glass received his law degree from Villanova University and his PhD in Clinical Psychology from Drexel University (formerly The Medical College of Pennsylvania).
Glass was named a "Rising Star" in the Family Law Bar in Los Angeles magazine in 2005, 2006, and was the featured, cover story for the 2007 edition. He has concentrated his practice in family law for over 10 years, and is an experienced negotiator and litigator.
|
Glass practiced matrimonial and mental health law for six years at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, a 300+ lawyer firm with the largest family law practice group in Pennsylvania. After relocating to southern California, Glass practiced with the Beverly Hills matrimonial boutique firm of Kolodny & Anteau before opening his own law offices. Previous legal experience includes working in the mental health division of the Defender Association of Philadelphia and in the Protection from Abuse division of Delaware County Legal Assistance. Glass is admitted to practice law in California, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
While at Villanova, Glass served as Managing Editor of the Law Review. He completed his internship in Clinical Psychology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, fulfilling rotations in the psychiatric emergency room, acute inpatient unit, and outpatient clinic. His dissertation on legally-coerced psychological treatment earned First Place distinction in a national competition. Previous psychology experience includes working as a therapist concentrating in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders, and as an addictions counselor.
Glass is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Bar Associations, as well being a member of the Los Angeles and American Psychological Associations. Glass serves on the Board of Directors for the Wright Institute of Los Angeles, a non-profit organization that provides low-cost psychodynamic therapy to a general population, and as an Associate Editor for the
Los Angeles Psychologist. Glass is an adjunct instructor at the American College of Professional Psychology, where he teaches the Law & Ethics class.
Glass' publication credits include serving as co-editor for the 2000 Supplement to Ziskin's
Coping with Psychiatric and Psychological Testimony, the leading treatise on the use and critique of mental health expert testimony in court, co-authoring a chapter on Family Law in
Practicing Therapeutic Jurisprudence: The Law as a Helping Profession, as well as authoring numerous articles and giving presentations for continuing legal and psychological education credits.
Megan Doolittle, Law Clerk
Megan Doolittle is a 2007 graduate of Pepperdine Law School, where she obtained a Certificate from the Straus Institute of Alternative Dispute Resolution and where she was a Moot Court semifinalist. She is also a 2004 graduate of the University of Southern California, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and American Studies. While at U.S.C., Megan was on the Dean’s List for each of her 8 semesters, and was a member of the Blackstonian’s Honor Society and the Golden Key National Honor Society. Megan also served as a Teaching Assistant in U.S.C’s History Department
Megan joined GLASS FAMILY LAW in May 2006. Her prior legal experience includes clerkships at a Beverly Hills Entertainment Law firm and at a Santa Ana Insurance Defense Law firm.
After sitting for the Bar Exam this Winter, Megan will return as a Law Clerk, and will be promoted to Associate after she passes the Bar Exam in May.
