Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - New York
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What the Team is Known For
Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri has a strong reputation in New York as one of the leading firms for family and matrimonial matters.
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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
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Strengths
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I have always been impressed with their exceptional ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and provide appropriate legal guidance to their clients.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthKrauss Shaknes is particularly thorough and has strong advocates. The firm's attorneys also have strong negotiation skills and are very professional.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthThe team at Krauss Shaknes is highly responsive, commercial, practical and sensitive to clients going through one of the most traumatic events of their lives.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthKrauss Shaknes is very adept at understanding very difficult situations, utilising legal precedents and communicating simply and effectively.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthKrauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri are laser-focused on matrimonial law, which means they have a depth of knowledge and understanding that general practice firms simply can’t match.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 Caroline Krauss
Caroline Krauss is a leading family and matrimonial expert in New York. Krauss is regularly instructed by ultra high net worth and high profile clients to handle divorce proceedings and child custody, as well as prenuptial agreements.
Caroline Krauss is a highly sophisticated, seasoned, relentless practitioner.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline Krauss is a rock star. She is a lawyer's lawyer.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline Krauss brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in handling high net worth cases and complex asset divisions, making her a true expert in this specialised area of matrimonial law.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthCaroline Krauss is a highly talented attorney.
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Band 2 Valentina Shaknes
Valentina Shaknes focuses her practice on complex matrimonial matters, including custody disputes and marital agreements.
Valentina Shaknes is a highly skilled, talented and versatile attorney.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthValentina Shaknes is a wonderful person and lawyer. She is more than willing to do the work for her clients.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthValentina Shaknes truly excels in offering not just expert legal advice but also empathy and emotional support, helping clients navigate a challenging time.
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Band 3 Heidi Tallentire
Heidi Tallentire has gained a reputation for advising high net worth individuals on divorce matters as well as prenuptial agreements. Heidi Tallentire is an exceptional attorney.
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth respondentHigh Net WorthHeidi Tallentire is very responsive.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Malissa Osei
Malissa Osei has a growing practice in family and matrimonial law. Clients have high regard for Osei's advocacy skills and client service.
Ranked Individuals at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP (4)
New York
Caroline Krauss
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
View profile Valentina Shaknes
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
View profile Heidi Tallentire
Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
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