Best Lawyers in America for Family Law

With a background in civil trial work and a dedicated focus on family law since 2008, Philip Moore brings extensive litigation experience and a compassionate approach to his practice. He handles a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support issues, adoption, and prenuptial agreements. His courtroom skills, coupled with his personal experience with family dynamics, help him effectively guide clients through complex legal challenges. Philip earned his Juris Doctor from...

Arianna Atkins is an Ohio family law attorney representing clients in Columbus and throughout Central and Northeast Ohio. With more than fifteen years of experience in domestic relations law, she concentrates her practice on high-asset divorce, complex property division, and contested custody matters involving business owners, executives, physicians, and other high-income professionals. Ms. Atkins regularly handles sophisticated financial issues arising in divorce proceedings, including close...

Carolyn has practiced family law for more than twenty years. She has helped North Carolina family law clients achieve their individual objectives with every case she takes. Carolyn’s law practice focuses on the client and that client’s reasonable objectives. She is very experienced in complex equitable distribution, business valuation in divorce, complex custody, alienation of affection, domestic violence, alimony, child support, grandparent’s rights and other areas falling ...

Annie M. Rolfe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Annie M., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annie M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kim Schnuelle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kim, 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 Kim is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian combines his competitive spirit with compassion, consistently aiming to deliver optimal results for his clients. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University in 2009 (achieving Dean’s List five semesters), Brian graduated in the top 25% of his law school class at Florida International University College of Law in 2012. During law school, Brian earned the CALI Book Award for the top grade in six of his law school classes, including awards for Fe...

Attorney Welsh is a Partner at Schoonmaker, George, Blomberg, Bryniczka & Welsh P.C. Attorney Welsh joined the law firm in 2006. Attorney Welsh graduated with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in 2006. While in law school, she served on the Connecticut Law Review and received awards for excellence in Evidence and Civil Procedure. Attorney Welsh handles complex divorce and family law actions involving significant assets and child custody issues. She also has significa...

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

Maureen Glackin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Maureen, who practices law in Annapolis, Maryland, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maureen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Baldwin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Laura, who practices law in Park Ridge, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelley Kester is an award-winning attorney and dedicated family law practitioner who has spent her career advocating for the protection of children and the empowerment of the individual. Shelley is the President of Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source. She is the first attorney from Northern Michigan to have served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. A frequent presenter for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, Shelley has participated on the front ...

Kyle McFarlane, co-founding partner of BAM , started the firm after gaining experience working for both government and private entities. From an early age, Kyle began preparing herself for a career in family law, earning a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Denver in 2009. While still attending the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Kyle worked for the Arapahoe County Public Defender’s Office assisting with misdemeanor criminal defense tri...

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...

Suzana Urukalo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Suzana, who practices law in Lexington, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Suzana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sam recently entered his 30th consecutive year of being able to dunk a basketball. He also happens to be a Board Certified family lawyer with more than 20 years of experience. Based in Austin, Texas, Sam practices with Noelke Maples St. Leger Bryant LLP, where his work centers on Family Law and Family Law Mediation. His practice frequently involves divorces for professionals, business owners, and their spouses. Sam’s approach is deliberate and understated. He listens carefully and choos...

We specialize in the negotiation and trial of complex and less complex contested divorces, uncontested divorces, prenuptial agreements, and all related family matters. Attorney Jaworski, a former president of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, has concentrated his practice in the area of Family Law for over forty years. We limit our practice to Essex and Middlesex Counties; because of this we are very familiar with the practice and procedure of each of t...