Barbara M. Kirk

As a family law practitioner, Ms. Kirk has handled numerous cases in divorce, distribution of assets, support and custody, often dealing with complex issues such as self-employed business owners, limited partnerships, high salaried employees, tax ramifications and other issues.

As part of her family law practice, Ms. Kirk has represented immigrant children in special custody and/or dependency proceedings in order to apply for special juvenile immigration status. Ms. Kirk also served as one of the solicitors for Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency, the local agency responsible for ensuring the safety of children, from 2003 through 2020. As one of the solicitors for Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency, Ms. Kirk has appeared in matters before the local courts, Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County, state administrative proceedings and appellate courts, including the Pa. Superior Court.

As a municipal law practitioner, Ms. Kirk provides legal services to various municipalities, townships and boroughs in Bucks County. Her representation includes general litigation of property violations, zoning code violations, contract disputes and other litigation involving municipalities. As solicitor for several Bucks County zoning hearing boards, Ms. Kirk has handled multiple and sometimes complex zoning litigation through Common Pleas Courts and Commonwealth Court. She serves as the first and only woman chairperson for one of three Board of View panels for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas, since 2010.

• Member, Board of Directors for Pennsbury Manor Historical Society (2014 – present)
• President, Bucks County Bar Association (2014)
• Member, Bucks County Bar Association, incl. Board of Directors (1997-present)
• Former Board Member, Past President, Libertae
• Former Member, Annual Salute to Women Committee, Bucks County March of Dimes
• Member, Pennsylvania and Bucks County Bar Associations
• Recipient of 2016 Salute to Women Award sponsored by YWCA Bucks County

Ms. Kirk has conducted several presentations for the Pennsylvania Bar Association related to family law issues and updates. Ms. Kirk continues to serve as panelist for various continuing legal educational seminars for Bucks County Bar Association in family law, zoning and general municipal issues, and has participated in various presentations for the Bucks County courts regarding child abuse and dependency issues.