Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
5 Ranked Lawyers
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Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP
High Net Worth 2026
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Leading firm in High Net Worth 2026
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14
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3
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2019
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2 Global Practice Guides
Overview
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Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP is dedicated exclusively to the practice of matrimonial and family law, handling divorce, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, domestic and international custody disputes, and Hague Convention child abduction cases, among other matters. The firm believes that every client has a unique story. There is no “one size fits all” in the work they do. KSTM lawyers listen to their clients, understand their needs, and fight to achieve the best results possible.
Capabilities (9)
- Serving clients in the private equity and hedge fund space
- Valuing and dividing closely-held businesses
- Protecting pre-marital and inherited assets
- Marital and non-marital agreements, including pre-nuptial & post-nuptial agreements and modification & enforcement
- Navigating complex contested custody proceedings
- Litigating issues surrounding same-sex marriages and parental rights
- International child abductions under the Hague Convention
- Litigating Family Court matters, including paternity cases, child abuse and neglect, and domestic violence-related disputes
- Advising on parent coordination, including executing parent plans and resolving co-parenting disputes
Key people
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Caroline Krauss
Founding Partner
Valentina Shaknes
Founding Partner
Jordan Messeri
Founding Partner
Heidi Tallentire
Founding Partner
Work & experience
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KSTM lawyers are skilled negotiators and experienced litigators, who have achieved landmark victories in federal district and appellate courts. When possible, the firm’s attorneys seek alternatives to litigation and advocate for clients in securing out-of-court resolutions through alternative dispute resolution. Most importantly, KSTM attorneys see themselves as more than counselors at law. They are guides who help clients navigate life’s most difficult crossroads. That is the firm’s commitment.
Ranked Offices at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP
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Ranked Individuals at Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP (5)
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Caroline Krauss
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Valentina Shaknes
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Heidi Tallentire
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Jordan Messeri
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Malissa Osei
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All Contributions (2)
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Global Practice Guide
Child Relocation 2025 | USA | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Grace Chamoun Taranto, Valentina Shaknes
Article
Aug 2025
Global Practice Guide
Child Relocation 2025 | USA | Law and Practice
Authored by: Grace Chamoun Taranto, Jordan Messeri, Valentina Shaknes, Malissa Osei
Article
Aug 2025
Top figures
14
Lawyers
3
Offices
2019
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