Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California since 1984, Michelle "Mickey" Katz focuses her practice exclusively on that area of the law. The founder of the Law & Mediation Offices of Michelle Katz, she provides representation to clients throughout the greater Los Angeles area who are going through a divorce and need help in resolving issues such as child custody, property division, and child and spousal support. Although she has a strong background in divorce litigation, Ms. Katz now concentrates solely on alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation, negotiations and collaborative law. She also has experience in preparing and reviewing prenuptial and cohabitation agreements.

Ms. Katz has received widespread recognition from her colleagues for the manner in which she helps her clients deal with what can be an emotional and conflicting time in their lives. A recipient of an AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 "Superb" peer review rating through Avvo, she has also been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America each year since 2009.  In 2015 she was selected as the Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" award in Family Law Mediation.

Ms. Katz received both a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and a Master of Education from Cornell University. She subsequently pursued her legal education at what was then known as the San Fernando Valley College of Law and was awarded her Juris Doctor in 1977. Ms. Katz is admitted to practice before all California courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. A co-founder of the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association, she has served as the chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of The State Bar of California, and she is a past president of the California Dispute Resolution Council.

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