Best Lawyers in America for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
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Kyle is a highly regarded family attorney who draws on deep experience and a competitive nature in seeking to prevail for his clients. A seasoned litigator, mediator, and collaborative lawyer, he handles the gamut of family law matters, with special expertise in complex custody and business cases. In addition, Kyle has cultivated a niche in working with Christians, who often struggle with reconciling divorce and their faith. Kyle began his legal career as a civil litigator but realized family...
“While many of my cases are litigated, my training in collaborative law ensures that every effort is taken to reach a resolution in the most cost-effective and clear manner possible.” – Aimee Pingenot With a compassionate focus and an eye towards the future, Aimee works with clients to skillfully assist them in identifying their goals and guide them towards a resolution in often complex and contentious family law matters. Having a Master’s degree in social work provide...
Jeff is a highly experienced litigator, mediator, and collaborative law attorney. With such a versatile skill set, he is exceptionally equipped to advise clients on the best approach to resolve their family law matter, and achieve an outcome that is ultimately successful. Jeff manages the full range of family law issues, with special expertise in high net worth business and complex property cases. Time as a civil business litigator early in Jeff’s career honed his technical skills and b...
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 ...
Theresa R. Lorella is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Theresa R., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Theresa R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaime S. Dursht is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jaime S., who practices law in Stamford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaime S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Liberty J. Weyandt is a Partner and Principal Owner of Liberty Mark Law. Liberty guides individuals and families through some of the most consequential transitions of their lives with a practice grounded in experience, judgment, and a deep respect for the people behind the legal issues. Liberty has more than 25 years of experience litigating various family matters in several Pennsylvania counties, including Allegheny, Beaver, Butler and Westmoreland counties. Liberty focuses her practice on f...
Debbie has over 37 years experience handling all aspects of family law. Her practice areas include Contested and Uncontested Divorces, Spousal Support, Child Custody, Visitation and Support, Separation Agreements, Equitable Distribution of Property, Division of Retirement, Pensions and Profit Sharing Plans, Business Valuation and Division, Post-Divorce Issues, Pre-marital Agreements and Marital Agreements. She practices in the Circuit Courts and the J & DR courts throughout Hampton Roads....
Kara M. Swasey is a director at Bayard. She concentrates her practice in the area of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship and protection from abuse. She provides litigation support to Bayard’s bankruptcy, corporate and commercial law practices. Kara also represents landlords in commercial and residential landlord-tenant matters in Justice of the Peace courts throughout the state of Delaware. Kara is a member of the Executive Committee of the Mels...
John R. “Rob” Hill represents clients in divorce and post-decree divorce proceedings as well as child support and child custody hearings. He drafts pre-nuptial agreements and handles appeals. He represents clients with cash flow, spousal maintenance and specializes in complex financial issues in divorce cases, including closely-held businesses, executive compensation, non-marital property, intellectual property and retirement benefits. Rob has represented numerous parents in conte...
Holly Rampy Baird believes that each client and each client’s needs are unique. With that as a starting point, she takes an individual approach to every case she handles. She has dedicated her practice to providing efficient and effective counsel on issues involving divorce, property division, modification and enforcement actions, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, and child custody matters. She is experienced in helping resolve even the most complex client cases, whether that’s in...
Attorney Alison Krueger has focused her legal career on Family Law since earning her Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1999. She is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is a member of Nelson, Krueger & Millenbach LLC. Attorney Krueger represents individuals and families throughout Wisconsin in a broad range of Family Law matters, including divorce, legal separation, annulment, paternity, child support, maintenance (alimony), grandparent visitation, post-judgment mo...
Joshua K. Friedman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Joshua K., who practices law in Boca Raton, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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