Best Lawyers in America for Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation
Alexander H. Xanttopoulos is a principal attorney with Roop, Xanttopoulos, Babounakis. He joined the predecessor firm in Fall 2010, to focus primarily on family law. He works in cases involving divorce, child custody, support, visitation and equitable distribution. Prior to joining Roop Law, Alex worked for several years for Greenspun, Shapiro, Davis and Leary P.C. as an associate practicing in the areas of domestic relations, traffic, criminal defense and civil litigation. He also has experi...
David M. Wildstein is a shareholder at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., where he built a successful and respected Family Law practice. For over 40 years, he has represented clientele that ranges from stay-at-home mothers to high-net-worth individuals in connection with their matrimonial disputes, including custody, spousal support, equitable distribution of assets, and prenuptial agreements. Mr. Wildstein has been a member of several New Jersey Supreme Court Committees that shaped the Ru...
Andrew C. Mallor leads Mallor Grodner Plummer LLP’s private client division, handling all legal needs of the firm’s private clients, from complex matrimonial cases to wealth management and family wealth planning. Andy has been a leading family lawyer in Indiana for over 45 years. He is board certified in family law and is an acclaimed trial lawyer. By applying his many years of experience and his innate creativity to the issue at hand, Andy is often able to devise unique solutions...
Hillary is a Principal of the firm. She is an experienced trial attorney whose practice focuses primarily on family law litigation, including complex marital dissolutions of high net worth estates that involve business valuations and separate property tracing. Hillary has broad experience with contested parenting matters, including establishing residential schedules and child support, as well as post-decree modifications of parenting plans, child support orders, and relocation actions. She al...
Frank P. Tranchina, Jr., is a partner in the law firm of Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. He received his law degree from Loyola University School of Law in 1979. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization and is also licensed in the State of California. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a past chairman of the Family Law sections of the Louisiana State and Jefferson Bar Associations as well as co-chair of the board ce...
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...
My legal practice is dedicated to helping clients resolve divorce, property, support, and custody issues, and to move forward in a positive direction. My team and I guide our clients through the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of the divorce process as efficiently and effectively as possible. We have the experience and knowledge to help you navigate the challenges associated with marital and child related conflicts. I enjoy working on cases that involve complex financial issues. I hav...
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.
About Banafsheh Banafsheh Lari is an associate attorney with Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. and a member of the Family Law Team. Banafsheh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs with an emphasis on the Middle East from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2012. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2015. Banafsheh began her legal career as a law clerk in Adams County District Court primarily for the Honorable Jac...
Marina excels in dealing with international and complex family law matters. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) as well as the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) and has been consistently named a Washingtonian Top Lawyer since 2015. Always emphasizing the importance of family, Marina is skilled at resolving complex custody and property division cases. Marina serves a wide range of clients, including accomplished career executives, stay-at-home spo...
Joseph P. Crawford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Joseph P. practices law in San Mateo, California Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph P. Crawford since 2009. 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 Joseph P. Crawford is held by other lawyers.
Jason R. Marks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Jason R. practices law in Miami, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jason R. Marks since 2018. 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 Jason R. Marks is held by other lawyers.
Eileen Krenner is an attorney with Krenner Law in Oakdale, Minnesota, representing individuals and families in Family Law and Family Law Mediation matters . Her practice focuses on helping clients address divorce , child custody/support , parenting time, spousal maintenance , property division, High-Asset Divorce and Paternity with practical guidance and clear communication. In addition to representing clients in family law disputes, Eileen also provides neutral services in Family Law Mediati...
Jane focuses her practice on family law issues, particularly complex divorce, paternity, custody, child support, and adoption matters, including both trial and appellate work. Jane is a Certified Parenting Act Mediator. She also works with the rehabilitation or liquidation of insurance companies. Jane has taught Pretrial Litigation Skills and Family Law at the University of Nebraska College of Law and has been a regular speaker at the Family Law Section’s annual seminar. Jane is AV rate...
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