Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1999
Education: Albany Law School
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9171 Wilshire BlvdSuite 500
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From the office of Skolnick Family Law in Beverly Hills, California, Jennifer L. Skolnick is a vehement advocate for her clients, helping them overcome their contentious legal challenges pertaining to all aspects of family law. With nearly 30 years of experience, she understands the intricate nuances of the cases she handles and employs meticulous attention to detail and a focused approach, as well as an enthusiastic zeal to see them free of their legal woes.
Ms. Skolnick completed her undergraduate studies in 1990, graduating with her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. She went on to attend Albany Law School, where she bolstered her legal acumen and talents to help her clients today. She received her Juris Doctor in 1995, and a year later, became licensed to practice law in New York and Massachusetts, and in 1999, she obtained her license to practice law in California.
With over two decades of focused emphasis on family law, Ms. Skolnick has garnered the praise and adulation of her peers for her client-centric practice, and she has been acknowledged by myriad legal organizations for her many contributions, including being a certified specialist in family law by The State Bar of California and receiving the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate from the same organization. In addition, she is also rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within her legal community, Ms. Skolnick maintains close affiliations with legal organizations such as the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Santa Monica Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and The State Bar of California (Family Law Section).
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 1999, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.skolnickfamilylaw.com/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member of Executive Committee, Family Law section, Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2019
- California, 1999
- Massachusetts, 1996
- New York, 1996
- Member, Board of Trustees, Santa Monica Bar Association, 2015-2017
- Member of Executive Committee, Family Law Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2016
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- IRMO Yaghmai and Askari: Represented Appellant on appeal of trial court order for support that was reversed and remanded. (Unpublished case- California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, B269776, 2017
Special Licenses / Certifications
- 40 hour mediation training, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2019
- Certified Family Law Specialist, California State Bar, 2013
- Admitted to California State Bar, 1999
- Admitted to Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar, 1996
- Admitted to New York State Bar, 1996
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Attorney, Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, 2006 – present
- Daily Settlement Officer for Family Court, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2014 – present
- Member, Family Law Executive Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association, 2014 – 2017
- Co-Chair, Family Law Executive Committee, Beverly Hills Bar Association, 2019 – present
- Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court, 2019 - Present
- Tutor, School on Wheels, non-profit organization serving homeless families, 2015
- Board of Directors, Haven Hills, non profit organization serving survivors of domestic violence, 2019
Educational Background
- Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology UCLA Cum Laude, 1990
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Prepared written materials and gave 1 hour presentation on topic for CLE credits for lawyers, Speaker, Settlement Negotiation, Trial Strategies and Drafting Final Orders, National Business Institute, Family Law from Start to Finish, Family Law Attorneys, 2018
- Prepared written materials and gave 1 hour presentation for CLE credits for family law attorneys, Speaker, Court Procedure, National Business Institute, Advanced Issues in Family Law, Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- Prepare written materials and gave 1 hour presentation to family law attorneys for CLE credits, Speaker, Ethics, National Business Institute, Complex Assets in Divorce, Family Law Attorneys, 2017
- Prepare written materials and gave presentation to family law professionals, Speaker, Settlement and Trial, National Business Institute, Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals, Family Law, 2017
Honors
- Award for providing legal services to the poor or disadvantaged, improving the law and the legal system and increasing access to justice, Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services, Board of Trustee of the State Bar of California, 2013
Industry Groups
- Family Law
Office location for Jennifer L. Skolnick
9171 Wilshire Blvd
Suite 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 323-909-6460
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
Certificates and credentials
Family Law
