Daly, Margaret M.

Margaret M. Daly
Associate Attorney
Office: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Family law was appealing to Margaret M. Daly because it allowed an opportunity to practice law not just behind a desk in an office but in court, interacting one-on-one with clients and other attorneys.

Maintaining open and forthright lines of communication between an attorney and a client is a must, especially when handling issues that are easily clouded by emotion, according to Ms. Daly.

"You have to be able to relate to your client enough that they feel they can be open with you," she said. "A lot of people are initially just looking for someone who will listen to their story. If you can listen, and listen well, you gain the client’s trust and set yourself up for a very successful relationship with them throughout their litigation."

Licenses

Ms. Daly is licensed in Pennsylvania.

Education

Ms. Daly received her undergraduate degree in English and Psychology and her Juris Doctor from Duquesne University.

Associations

Ms. Daly is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the ACBA Family Law Section.

Experience

Before joining Cordell & Cordell, Ms. Daly worked for a defense litigation firm in Pittsburgh. While in law school, she worked with Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Legal Services Association assisting low-income clients with a variety of family law issues.

Awards

Ms. Daly was part of Cordell & Cordell's Best Team for 2010.

Miscellaneous

Ms. Daly has contributed articles offering Pennsylvania Divorce Information to this website and divorce articles to the DadsDivorce.com divorce resource website.

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