Best Lawyers in America for Family Law

Attorney Bryniczka is a Partner/Shareholder with the Firm. He is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Connecticut School of Law. While in law school, Attorney Bryniczka was an Associate Editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law and co-founder of the UCONN Law Ice Hockey Team. Attorney Bryniczka regularly handles complex family law matters including financial and custody/parenting issues. He has written and/or lectured on Family Law related issues such as: Prope...

Sharon Ramage has devoted her professional career to helping families and children as both a social worker and a family law attorney. Based in McKinney, Texas, Sharon serves clients throughout North Texas through The Ramage Law Group , focusing her practice on Family Law and matters involving children and families. Her background as a former social worker gives her a practical understanding of the emotional and legal challenges families often face during periods of transition. Since 1992, Sha...

Matthew C. Sorg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Matthew C., who practices law in Troy, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Schilawski is a partner in the law firm of Wake Family Law Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. He received his B.A. degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1971, his M.Ed. degree from North Carolina State University in 1976 and his J.D. degree from Campbell University in 1982. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the Campbell Law Review. Mr. Schilawski's principal area of practice is family law. In 1989, he was board certified as a specialist in family law by the North Car...

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

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...

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

Kama McConaughy Sarkissian focuses her practice in all areas of family law. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian has an extensive background in complex litigation, settlement negotiations, and appeals, having represented clients throughout the state of Colorado. Ms. McConaughy Sarkissian is experienced in representing clients in all areas of family law, from financially complex divorce cases to high profile custody matters. While she strives to develop creative settlement solutions for her clients, she ...

Kate Smith earned her J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law and later earned her LL.M. from Pepperdine University School of Law. She is skilled in representing a variety of complex legal issues, including planning and zoning, family law, contract disputes, corporate formation, and more. Kate has also received several honors and has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyer Fort Worth Texas Magazine since 2007. In 2014 and 2015, Kate was also nominated as a Texas Super Lawyer &l...

Jonathan Engel brings years of experience in family court litigation which includes divorce, custody, and other related matters. Jonathan is a child-centric attorney who is passionate about children and helping families find solutions. Prior to joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Jonathan worked as a clerk for a judge and gained insight on how the court decides cases. He then was an attorney for a nationally recognized nonprofit with a role focused on highly litigated family court matters. This p...

Brian has been a divorce attorney in Northern Virginia since 1985. He is also certified by the Virginia Supreme Court as a family law mediator. He is listed in "Best Lawyers in America", Washingtonian and Northern Virginia magazine's Top Divorce Lawyers and Virginia Business magazine's "Legal Elite," as both a lawyer and mediator. He is a Commissioner in Chancery as well as a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County Circuit Court. Brian served on the Virginia State Bar's Fifth District Disci...

Jennifer L. Brogan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Jennifer L., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leigh represents clients in Family Law and Family Law Mediation matters throughout Austin, Texas. She approaches each case with care and diligence, working toward practical resolutions through trial, settlement conferences, or mediation when appropriate. As a child of divorce, Leigh understands the emotional and financial challenges families face and applies thoughtful problem-solving skills to complex legal issues. Leigh regularly handles high-conflict family law cases involving complex prop...

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...

Valentina Shaknes is a founding partner at KSTM. For nearly 20 years, she has practiced exclusively in matrimonial and family law. Valentina represents clients in a wide variety of complex matrimonial matters involving equitable distribution and custody disputes, child and spousal support, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as international child custody and international child abduction disputes, including proceedings arising under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of In...

Jeffrey Owen Anderson has a true passion for the law that was instilled in him at an early age by his father, who was also a family lawyer. Jeff had the unique perspective of following his father around the courthouse at the age of five, working in his father’s practice in high school and serving process through college. This experience developed a keen instinct in him for complex property, custody and enforcement . Jeff joined Orsinger, Nelson, Downing and Anderson, LLP in January of 2...