Best Lawyers in America for Family Law Arbitration

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...

Karen Sweeney Shea is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Karen Sweeney practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Karen Sweeney Shea since 2021. 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 Karen Sweeney Shea is held by other lawyers.

Kelly Ausley-Flores is a Partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Austin, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, with more than 25 years of experience. She has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law and Collaborative Law since 2012, and for Family Law Mediation since 2024. She has been named Austin “Lawyer of the Year” multiple times. Kelly is also included in LawDragon’s 500 Leading Family Lawyers (2024–2026) a...

Abbey Kaplan is a seasoned trial lawyer known for taking on complex cases and crafting creative strategies for tackling the most complicated legal issues in commercial litigation and business tort cases. A Founding Member of Kluger Kaplan, Abbey has extensive experience handling partnership and corporate breakups, real estate development disputes including banking and broker controversies, professional liability disputes, corporate finance issues, contract disputes and intellectual property. ...

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.

Kristyl M. Berckes is a Certified Matrimonial Law Attorney, certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court, who exclusively practices family law. She is admitted to practice law in the States of New Jersey and New York, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She represents clients throughout New Jersey in matters involving divorce, child custody and parenting time, alimony, equitable distribution, child support, domestic violence, mediation, adoption, and post-judgment ...

Whether helping her clients negotiate to draft commercial leases or working collaboratively to resolve complex family law issues, Leslye Fenton brings a uniquely powerful combination of sensitivity and tenacity to her work. As an attorney and trained mediator, Leslye believes in listening carefully to her clients to identify what drives their interests. This key, she says, unlocks the paths toward resolution, successful negotiation and, hopefully, beneficial outcomes. Her practice includes Fa...

Gregory F. Monday is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Family Law Mediation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Gregory F. practices law in Madison, Wisconsin Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory F. Monday since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice ar...

Curtis Harrison is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and a partner at Goranson Bain Ausley in Plano. With over 31 years practicing exclusively in family law, Curtis was named Best Lawyers in America's “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law Mediation in the Dallas/Fort Worth region (2022) and is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, Family Law Mediation, and Collaborative Law: Family Law (2017–present). He has been named a ...

Jenny Berse is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jenny practices law in Westfield, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Jenny Berse since 2026. 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 Jenny Berse is held by other lawyers.

Robert L. Schwartz has been practicing law for over 35 years, specializing in domestic relations. He is a member of the American, Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the federal courts of New York, Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schwartz is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former president of the Arizona chapter. He serves as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County in...

Joseph P. Cadicina is the managing member of the firm and concentrates his practice in the area of divorce/matrimonial/family law and related matters. He previously served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mark M. Russello, J.S.C., Family Division, Bergen County. Mr. Cadicina is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University and attended Western Michigan University Cooley Law School where he obtained a J...

Silvia R. Sanders is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Silvia R. practices law in Winter Park, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Silvia R. Sanders 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 Silvia R. Sanders is held by other lawyers.

Bret Bosker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Bret practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Bret Bosker since 2026. 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 Bret Bosker is held by other lawyers.

Rama Taib-Lopez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Arbitration. Rama practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Rama Taib-Lopez since 2021. 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 Rama Taib-Lopez is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer B. Sackett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jennifer B. practices law in Portland, Oregon Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer B. Sackett since 2019. 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 Jennifer B. Sackett is held by other lawyers.