Best Lawyers in America for Family Law
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Coleen Kinsler is a Family Law attorney with Bryant Colletti Kaplan Kinsler & De La Reza LLP in Austin, Texas. During her third year of law school, she recognized that she wanted to build her career around helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions through thoughtful legal guidance and practical solutions. Since the beginning of her legal career, Coleen has focused exclusively on Family Law and has been Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Special...
Eleanor B. Alter brings a wealth of experience to Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, having been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s top family law attorneys. Eleanor has represented high profile clients, as well as numerous business owners, attorneys and professionals, and their spouses. She has also acted as an expert witness as to New York law and as co-counsel with attorneys in other jurisdictions and has argued appeals in the various judicial departments of New York Stat...
Erika Leuffen Salerno Shadowens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Erika Leuffen practices law in Kalamazoo, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Erika Leuffen Salerno Shadowens 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 Erika Leuffen Salerno Shadowens is held by other lawyers.
Marc R. Fisher is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Marc R. practices law in Bannockburn, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Marc R. Fisher 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 Marc R. Fisher is held by other lawyers.
Erik Kristensen is a founding partner of Kristensen Law Group P.C., a law firm devoted exclusively to the practice of matrimonial and family law, serving the New York metropolitan area, and located in White Plains, New York. Mr. Kristensen’s comprehensive practice includes litigating matters from commencement through trial, appeals, settlement through negotiation, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements and post-judgment matters.Mr. Kristensen is a recognized leader in his field, receiving nu...
New Jersey Family Law and Divorce Lawyer Partner/ Certified Matrimonial Attorney Mr. Lemega is a principal and the managing partner for the firm’s Morristown office, as well as a shareholder of the firm. He is an alumnus of the University of Scranton and New England Law – Boston. Following law school, he completed a one-year judicial clerkship for the Honorable Thomas J. Critchley, Jr., J.S.C., in the Morris County Superior Court, Family Part. Since then, Mr. Lemega has devoted hi...
Lisa G. Moore was working full time in business management while she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Columbia College in 1994. When she entered law school in 1995, she began her legal career as a law clerk with Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal, P.C. and in 1998 she received her law degree from St. Louis University School of Law. Ms. Moore’s natural leadership skills are evident in both her legal career and business career prior to law school. Listed as a Missouri and...
Stephen E. Reck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen E. practices law in New London, Connecticut Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen E. Reck 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 Stephen E. Reck is held by other law...
https://www.bucksfamilylawyers.com/attorneys/jeffrey-williams Jeffrey M. Williams, the founder and managing partner of Williams Family Law, P.C., concentrates his practice on domestic relations, primarily handling complex high asset divorce , high income alimony/spousal support , complex child support , and high-conflict child custody cases. Additionally, he is often called upon to help couples proactively protect their individual wealth and personal assets through prenuptial and postnuptial ...
John W. Narron has been practicing law in North Carolina since 1977 and has been a partner with Smith Debnam since 1987. Mr. Narron’s practice consists of litigation, arbitration, mediation and business transactions. For 30 years, Mr. Narron has provided advice and litigation services to clients in central and eastern North Carolina in all manner of civil disputes frequently involving equitable distribution proceedings, alimony trials, will caveats, employment disputes, personal injury ...
Richard A. Harris is President of The Harris Law Firm, one of Colorado’s largest divorce and family law firms. A passionate advocate who prioritizes personal attention, Mr. Harris has been named among The Best Lawyers in America®, Colorado Super Lawyers®, and a Top Lawyer of Colorado by The Denver Post. Outside of the courtroom, Mr. Harris has published articles across a range of family law topics. He is a co-author of the Colorado Family Law Deskbook, and is actively involved i...
Emily Baker, a family law attorney and partner at Tucker Family Law, is based in Northern Virginia and mainly serves clients in Fairfax County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, Loudoun County, and Washington, D.C. With a focus on separation and divorce , including complex and high-net-worth family law matters , Emily believes in the importance of listening carefully to her clients as they develop their goals. “I value being able to really be there for someone during what’...
Louise T. Truax is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Louise T., who practices law in Southport, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Louise T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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