Best Lawyers in America for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Richard is board certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar. He has been in private practice for almost 40 years specializing in marital and family law. He has extensive experience in cases dealing with complex financial matters, including the valuation of closely held corporations, professional practices and incentive stock options. Richard has a proven history in the representation of numerous professional athletes and other public figures with the utmost regard for protecting h...
Julie has practiced family law in Southwest Michigan for over 20 years. She is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She is past President of the Kalamazoo County Bar Association. And, she was elected twice to serve as a commissioner for the nine counties that comprise District F of the Michigan State Bar.
Erika Alese Gebhardt is an attorney licensed in Colorado, who offers clients efficient and effective representation and tailors her services to the unique needs of each individual client. Ms. Gebhardt's practice focuses exclusively on family law. Ms. Gebhardt’s clients have the added benefit of her experience in the areas of employment law, estate planning, and complex commercial litigation. Her previous experience in these areas provides her with a unique perspective and skill set, whi...
Elaine Pudlowski joined the office of Frankel, Rubin, Klein, Payne & Pudlowski, P.C., in 1997. Elaine practices extensively in the field of domestic relations where she represents both men and women in matters pertaining to divorce, paternity, child custody, child support and spousal support. Elaine also works in the juvenile court handling adoptions, detentions and care and protection matters as well as in the probate court assisting families with legal guardianships and estates. In addi...
Kathryn SamlerProtecting and serving children and families is a longstanding commitment of Katie’s. She strongly advocates for clients when they are going through one of the most difficult times of life, and ensures that her clients goals are prioritized. Katie has a special interest in helping families with challenges that include complex property division, mental health issues (including personality disorders), and substance abuse issues.
With a unique background in construction management and finance, Mr. Chioini’s primary practice focuses on representing construction companies, businesses, and families in a wide array of matters ranging from contract review to arbitration and litigation to complex divorce matters. During the serious downturn of the economy in Michigan in 2008, Mr. Chioini was successful in assisting his clients in shoring up and defending their accounts receivables through the implementation of liens a...
Jocelyn B. Hurwitz is the firm’s Co-Managing Partner. Jocelyn has been ranked at the highest level by the Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 in the Family/Matrimonial practice area, where a source says: "Jocelyn is a fierce advocate who combines exceptional client management skills with a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Her ability to balance empathy with tenacity sets her apart in the field." For many years, Jocelyn served as Chair of the firm’s Fa...
Mr. Weaver is the chair of the Firm’s Family Law Group. He is one of the Firm’s Partners and Managing Directors. Mr. Weaver has over twenty two years of Litigation experience and concentrates his practice entirely to Family Law. He is involved in all aspects of Family Law and specializes in areas of custody disputes and matters of high assets. Mr. Weaver is also actively involved as a family mediator and arbitrator. His experience includes handling complex litigation such as adopt...
Kenneth Shluger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kenneth practices law in Hartford, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Shluger since 2027. 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 Kenneth Shluger is held by other lawyers.
Allison Gerli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Allison practices law in St. Louis, Missouri Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Gerli since 2025. 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 Allison Gerli is held by other lawyers.
Vickie Hardy Jones has been recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Memphis in 2027 and in the practice areas of Family Law (2023-2027) and Family Law Mediation (2022-2027). This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vickie Hardy Jones is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel Van Loh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Daniel practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Van Loh since 2024. 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 Daniel Van Loh is held by other lawyers.
David Sarif is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. David practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized David Sarif since 2020. 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 David Sarif is held by other lawyers.
Megan is the President and CEO, as well as a founding shareholder of Sherr Puttmann Akins Lamb PC. She is a seasoned attorney with an extensive background in family law. Megan served as a Deputy District Attorney, where she earned an appointment from District Attorney Bill Ritter to lead a juvenile federal grant program. Through the grant program she managed a team of professionals from multiple agencies and departments. Megan has litigated, mediated, and settled all types of family law cases...
Adelaide Riggi Cutalo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Adelaide practices law in Bridgewater, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Adelaide Riggi Cutalo since 2024. 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 Adelaide Riggi Cutalo is held by other lawyers.
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