Amanda M. Atkinson

Associate Attorney

About Amanda Atkinson

Attorney Atkinson prioritizes compassionate advocacy in practicing and representation. As a child of divorce with parents who have a strong and friendly co-parenting relationship, Attorney Atkinson knows divorce doesn’t break a family, it just changes one. Understanding that family matters are often the most personal of a client’s life, Attorney Atkinson advises clients with honest and transparent representation to ensure they can make informed decisions and pursue the best outcomes possible for their situation.

Prior to joining the Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley, Attorney Atkinson worked as a Staff Attorney and Legal Advocate for Centre Safe, a domestic violence resource center. In her role, Amanda assisted domestic violence survivors with family law matters such as divorce, custody and protection orders. Amanda additionally interned in other domestic violence, criminal defense and civil rights positions during law school.

Amanda is from Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to law school, Amanda worked in sales departments for Yelp and Realtor.com. Amanda has over sixteen years of work experience, having gotten her first job at age fourteen working at an ice rink.

Speaking Engagements & Publications

• A Decade After Obergefell: Moderator, July 2025
• White Supremacy and the Law: A Discussion on Racism and Antisemitism in the Legal System, February 2021, Moderator
• New Pennsylvania Law: PFA Orders for Pets, Author

Education 

• J.D. –
  • Amanda earned her law degree from Penn State University at the University Park campus, where she attended on a full-tuition merit scholarship.
  • Amanda focused her studies on family law, participating in the Penn State Law Family Law Clinic and earning concentration certifications in Family and Children Law, as well as Arbitration, Negotiation and Mediation Law.
  • Amanda also served as the Vice President for the Student Bar Association and President of the Jewish Law Students Association.
  • Received Penn State Law Law and Equity Committee 2022 Recognition and Appreciation Award
  • Undergraduate Dean’s List, Spring 2018 – Spring 2019

• B.A.
• Arizona State University for undergrad and graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Community Advocacy and Social Policy.  

Practice Areas

• Family Law
• Child Custody & Support
• Protection from Abuse Orders
• Divorce

Professional Memberships

• Member, Chester County Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
• Member, Young Jewish Professionals Philadelphia

In the Community

Amanda provides free consultations to the Women's Resource Center in Wayne, PA. Amanda is an active fundraiser for the Dear Jack Foundation, an Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Organization. Amanda frequently volunteers with and fundraises for animal rescues.  Amanda also serves as a Mentor for current law students at Penn State Law. 

Outside the Office - PIC

Pet / Free Time - Outside of the office, Amanda enjoys going to concerts, checking out new breweries and spending time with her dog, Salsa. Amanda is an avid TV fan and collects clothes than Fran Drescher wore on The Nanny.

Favorite Quote – “And when the rain comes, it'll fall and that's okay. And when the sun comes out, it's gonna be a beautiful day.” – Lonely for Her, Jack’s Mannequin 

Contact Amanda

Email: aatkinson@jjrlawfirm.com

Direct Line: 215-283-5080

Contact Amanda’s Paralegal, Kellie Friel

Email kfriel@jjrlawfirm.com
Direct Line: 215-383-3618