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Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth - District of Columbia
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What the Team is Known For

Miles & Stockbridge's family law and private client group is well regarded and well known in the market. Miles & Stockbridge handles family law matters, including divorce and custody as well as child abduction cases.

Strengths

"Miles & Stockbridge has a tremendous depth of experience in complex and sophisticated matters, including cross-border matters. The firm has quality counsel at the junior, mid-level, and senior levels."

"I have always been able to count on the team to respond very quickly and handle every issue with care and attention to detail."

"Whatever the issue, I know that the team at M&S will handle it promptly, effectively, and appropriately. There is always someone to address my issue and the response is uniformly quick and correct."

"The team is prompt, efficient and, most importantly, effective and accurate."

"The firm has access to amazing administrative support and has highly capable lawyers who can cross-reference with questions in all areas of the law."

Notable Practitioners

Stephen Cullen, head of the firm's family law and private client group, receives high praise from peers and clients, and is particularly well respected for his expertise in Hague Convention matters. "Stephen sets the standard, in my mind and experience, for what a litigation attorney should be. He is brilliant, quick-thinking, and his understanding of the law is beyond compare." "I have found him to be incredibly fastidious with even the smallest details of his case. He speaks compellingly and persuasively in the courtroom." "Stephen is always knowledgeable and well prepared. No matter how busy he is, or how many cases he has, Stephen has made himself available. He is generous with his time and a true gentleman."

Kelly Powers, principal at the firm, handles matters including high net worth divorces as well as child abduction cases. "I have worked with Kelly for many years and watched her knowledge and commercial vision grow by leaps and bounds. She is now a true leader in the field." "Kelly is always well prepared, succinct, knowledgeable and her poise is unparalleled. She is a joy to watch in court because she is so well prepared. The judges have the utmost respect for her." "Kelly cares deeply about her clients and their issues. She is always incredibly well prepared, thinks ahead and makes the effort to balance the technical legal issues with compassion for her clients."

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