Peter A. Lauzon

Peter A. Lauzon, a founding partner at Lauzon Paluch situated in Los Angeles, California, is dedicated to serving a diverse clientele across the city. His practice areas encompass a broad spectrum of family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• Adoption
• Child support
• Child custody
• Domestic violence
• Premarital contracts
• International child abduction

Renowned for his comprehensive approach to family law, Mr. Lauzon has gained significant recognition for his proficiency in handling international and interstate custody disputes. Notably, he has acted as the lead attorney in an international custody case involving a renowned film director. His litigation prowess spans multiple countries, such as Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Australia, Turkey, Israel and Uruguay.

With a deep understanding of international laws governing child custody and abduction, including the Hague Abduction Convention, Mr. Lauzon has achieved favorable outcomes. In 2010, he secured court orders awarding custody to mothers residing in the United States.

Mr. Lauzon has extended his legal services to clients within the business and entertainment sectors. He notably obtained one of the highest child support awards ever ordered in California. His authoritative proficiency has garnered media attention, leading to features in law journals, consumer magazines, association publications and newspapers. He is frequently sought after by news agencies like CNN, CBS and E! for his insights on international custody matters. Mr. Lauzon is also an active guest speaker at the symposium on international divorce issues held in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Recognitions for his excellence include holding an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating on Avvo. Moreover, he has been listed in the Best Lawyers list in America from 2019 to 2022. As a member of professional associations including the American Bar Association, The State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Mr. Lauzon is highly regarded within the legal community.

Before embarking on his legal journey, Mr. Lauzon served in the United States Navy for four years and earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.