Best Lawyers in California, United States for Family Law
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Jeff M. Sturman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jeff M. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jeff M. Sturman since 2011. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeff M. Sturman is held by other lawyers.
Brandon R. Blevans devotes his entire practice to the strategic and individually tailored representation of clients in family law matters, particularly those involving significant financial issues such as business ownership, complex compensation structures, family limited partnerships, equity compensation, and venture capital interests. Brandon’s experience has been both state and nationally recognized: He is a certified specialist in Family Law, certified by the California State Board ...
Lynn Soodik is a Shareholder at Lewitt Hackman who represents high net worth individuals in divorce and other family law matters. Ms. Soodik's expertise has garnered her several television appearances on CNN, Larry King , 20/20 , and Entertainment Tonight ; and she has been interviewed for major print publications, including the Los Angeles Times , People Magazine , BuzzFeed New s, and more.
Erin J. McCormick is a Partner at Madigan & Lewis, LLP. Ms. McCormick has dedicated her entire legal career to advocating for clients in complex family law matters. She has a wealth of experience in dissolution, post-dissolution, and parentage matters, as well as pre-marital and post-marital agreements. Ms. McCormick’s areas of expertise include complex and high-conflict child custody and visitation issues, child and spousal support, as well as property characterization and division...
Kathleen Carothers Paone, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been an Orange County resident since 1980. She and her husband, Tim Paone, have 3 adult children. Ms. Paone graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles, (cum laude, 1977) and received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University (J.D., 1980). While in law school, she was a member of the St. Thomas More Law Honor Society. She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1980 (and the Northern, Central and Southern Fe...
Kiana Moradi is a Partner with Moradi Neufer LLP in San Francisco, California. Her practice focuses on representing California senior executives and their spouses in high-asset divorce matters and contested child custody disputes . Kiana approaches each case with care and diligence, helping clients address complex legal and financial issues while planning for the next stage of their lives. In addition to divorce and custody matters, Kiana regularly assists individuals and families with family...
Lonnie K. Seide was born in Huntington, New York. He was recognized as the Best Family Law Lawyer - Orange County 2020 by Best Lawyers in America. Lonnie graduated from Northeastern University (B.S., with honors) and St. John's University School of Law (J.D.). He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the New York Bar, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court and the California Ba...
Sarah Arnott is a Partner at Van Voorhis & Sosna LLP in San Francisco, California, where she represents clients in a wide range of Family Law matters . She was certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legalization in Family Law in 2015 and is trained in Collaborative Divorce. Sarah previously served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the San Francisco Bar Association’s Barristers Club in 2013 and currently serves as Secretary of the San Francisco Bar Association Family L...
Belinda Hanson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Belinda practices law in San Mateo, California Best Lawyers has recognized Belinda Hanson since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Belinda Hanson is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Herbert handles a wide variety of divorce cases, from the very simple to the very complex. He seeks to resolve matters in a cost effective and amicable manner to avoid incurring legal fees that diminish the value of the marital estate. However, he remains prepared to go to trial if necessary. His trial experience includes litigating the issues of support, property division, custody, visitation and virtually every other type of issue arising in family law. Mr. Herbert understands, and is s...
David C. Erb is a Certified Family Law Specialist certified by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and the Principal in charge of Flicker Kerin LLP ’s East Bay office in San Ramon, California. His practice focuses on family law matters involving complex financial and property division issues , including founder’s stock, stock options, restricted stock, venture capital interests, closely held bus...
Judi Curtin was born in New York City, New York in 1951, and has been an Orange County resident since 1979, following her graduation from law school and admission to the California Bar Association in 1978. She is married and has three children (Jessica is a lawyer, Jordan is a clinical social worker, Jillian is a second-year student at NYU and has her black belt in Shaolin Kempo). Judi is a Certified Family Law Specialist, admitted to the US Supreme Court, and has been rated AV by Martindale ...
John P. Murillo was raised in Valencia, California. Having experienced his parents’ divorce, he developed a strong appreciation for the importance of thoughtful guidance and clear communication in navigating family challenges—a perspective that continues to inform his work and dedication to clients today. John earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with an emphasis in Comparative Politics, from the University of California, San Diego, graduating magna cum laude and with...
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