Best Lawyers in America for Family Law Arbitration

William B. Reingold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. William B., 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 William B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Desirée focuses her practice on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting matters, child support, legal separation and more. Compassionate and empathetic, she has a genuine concern for her clients, especially when they are going through the stressful and complex process of divorce and separation. Prioritizing her clients’ well-being and interests, she is a skilled and effective advocate in and out of the courtroom. Passionate about helping those who need it ...

Kaela Zihlman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Kaela, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kaela is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As an associate attorney at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson, Melissa Cowle represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, parental visitation, spousal support, property division, marital agreements, paternity and modifications. In her own practice, Melissa approaches those she represents with genuine concern and a desire to put them at ease. She understands those who come to see her are good people who may be at a particularly low point in their lives. She provides...

James is a Principal with the Lasher Family Law Practice Group. His legal career spans more than two decades working in family law. Honed by his experiences, James’s strategy in each case is to focus on creative ways to resolve disputes rather than create them. James also appreciates that clients often have emergent needs that demand swift action, including court intervention. In each case, James’s goal is to help his clients deal with critical and often complex legal issues throu...

Sara Z. May is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Sara Z., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara Z. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Hagan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. David, who practices law in Alexandria, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan Schultz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Ryan, who practices law in Wilmington, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacob A. Ellenhorn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Jacob A., who practices law in Costa Mesa, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacob A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jacqueline Clark brings a wealth of experience from her origins in Canada, where she practiced Family Law for over seven years before relocating to Washington State. Upon settling in WA, Jacqueline dedicated time to raising her three children. Following her own personal divorce, she opted to re-engage with the legal profession as a paralegal in 2011. During her tenure as a paralegal, she pursued further legal education, earning her LLM from Seattle University in 2020. Subsequently, she became...

Emily E. Landeros is a dedicated and compassionate attorney who is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice areas include: Divorce Child custody Modification and enforcement actions Pre- and post-marital agreements Protective orders Emily focuses her practice on complex family law matters, including divorce, child custody, modification and enforcement actions, pre- and post-marital agreements, and protective orders. At her best when helping client...

Anne Klauck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation. Anne, who practices law in Lone Tree, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A steadfast commitment to public service drives Ryan Kinsey’s legal practice. Ryan expertly leverages his skills and experience to resolve problems affecting all aspects of his clients’ lives. Prior to joining Robinson & Henry, P.C., he dedicated several years to representing clients with a wide range of family law matters in the Denver metro area and throughout Colorado. Ryan’s background, which includes over a decade scrutinizing financial crimes and international tran...

Taylor M. Mohr is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law: Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Taylor M., who practices law in Frisco, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ms. Johnson is a dedicated attorney who focuses her practice on representing individuals in all aspects of family law matters, with an emphasis on divorce and child custody. She strives to first inform and educate her clients as to their legal rights and then discusses how she can help them reach their goals in the most ideal fashion as she navigates clients through difficult situations. Ms. Johnson knows that divorce cases can be a time of uncertainty for clients, so she strives to connect w...

Gwendolyn joined us as an intern in early 2023 and quickly made herself indispensable. Her scholastic record and work history will tell you she’s brilliant, but it’s her tenacity, compassion, and empathy that make her such a gifted family law attorney. “I really can’t think of a more meaningful area of the law than divorce and family law,” Gwendolyn says. “Every client, every story, every challenge is different, but my goal is always the same: help each per...