Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : California
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818-591-3700About
Provided by Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP
We specialize in complex family law matters. We handle the largest divorce actions in the State of California. Our cases routinely involve business valuation issues, intellectual property, and cross-border disputes. Our client roster includes celebrities, professional athletes, best-selling authors, television producers, and the like. We have successfully defended Marvin v. Marvin (palimony) claims on behalf of non-marital cohabitants. Recently, we have experienced significant growth in our international (particularly Asian) family law practice.
We are the premier experts in California premarital agreements. We have authored a leading treatise on the subject, published by Lexis Nexis. We are sought after for premarital agreements, post-marital agreements, and cohabitation agreements by the wealthiest families in California.
Chambers Review
Walzer Melcher & Yoda impresses market commentators with its lawyers' experience in dealing with matrimonial matters. They represent wealthy and prominent clients in complicated divorces and advise on marital agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Walzer Melcher & Yoda's team members know every aspect of family law, in depth, off the top of their heads. They are extremely responsive."
"They are great dealing with international work."
"Walzer Melcher & Yoda have great strength in depth in terms of the number of practitioners that they can consult internally, which adds to the sense of the clients being so well represented."
"Walzer Melcher & Yoda's team members know every aspect of family law, in depth, off the top of their heads. They are extremely responsive."
"They are great dealing with international work."
"Walzer Melcher & Yoda have great strength in depth in terms of the number of practitioners that they can consult internally, which adds to the sense of the clients being so well represented."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Melcher has established a solid reputation in Los Angeles due to the volume of highly sensitive family disputes he handles regarding divorces, child custody and matrimonial finance issues.
"Christopher has really impressed me in his dealings with difficult and complex cases."
"Christopher is a very respected and talented lawyer."
"Christopher is a truly recognised expert."
Peter Walzer is a family law expert with a keen interest in advising high net worth clients on premarital agreements. Market commentators highlight his knowledge and experience in dealing with cross-border issues.
"Peter is a top international family lawyer specialising in family finance. He is very knowledgeable and particularly good at prenups. He'slovely to work with - a very kind man and very approachable."
"Peter is undoubtedly a leader in his fields, which span international divorce and tax and private client matters."
"Peter is a top guy, very experienced and very able. I would avidly recommend him."
Steven Yoda has significant experience and expertise in representing clients in child custody issues and other complex family law matters. Yoda has prior experience as a commercial and white-collar litigation lawyer, and now represents wealthy clients in complex divorce cases.
"Steven is definitely a go-to person for international family law cases."
"Steve Yoda is a clear leader in the field. Forward-thinking and an excellent field general."
"Steven is very highly skilled and well respected."
Ranked Individuals at
Walzer Melcher & Yoda LLP
California
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