Torrance Divorce Lawyer
Family-Oriented Law Firm Serving South Bay Residents Since 1977
Over the course of more than
50 years of combined experience in California
divorce law, family law attorneys Colleen and Patricia Barberis have earned the
respect and trust of countless families in Torrance and throughout the
South Bay. We understand the confusion and stress you may be going through
at this time and we are ready to stand beside you with the compassionate
counsel and tenacious advocacy you deserve. Our firm has
served the South Bay since 1977, providing trustworthy legal help to families facing a variety of different
disputes in the area of family law. We have earned the respect of our
peers and the appreciation of our clients, as evidenced by accolades such as the
AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and the
Superb rating on Avvo.
Work With An Experienced & Dedicated Team
Our firm maintains a widespread reputation for high ethical and professional
standards. We are a hands-on team dedicated to understanding every aspect
of each case we accept and to crafting a strategy with each client that
is tailored to their unique needs and goals.
Colleen Barberis: Attorney Colleen Barberis has the divorce and family law and experience
you need. She previously worked at the County Counsel Children's Dependency
Court before joining our firm. After joining the firm, she was later appointed
as a minor's counsel, serving children in a variety of capacities.
Colleen's strength, integrity and strong advocacy in divorce and family
law issues has made her very well respected. She has 20 years of experience
fighting for and protecting the rights of her clients in difficult and
high conflict cases.
Patricia Barberis: Our firm's founding attorney, Patricia Barberis, was a founding officer
and member of the South Bay Women's Bar Association, and one of the
first female litigators to practice in South Bay. She has served in local
courts in judge and mediator capacities.
We Have 50 Years of Combined Experience
If you are facing the possibility of divorce or separation, it is never
too early to ensure that your assets and interests are properly safeguarded
throughout the process. The sooner you obtain legal representation, the
more quickly you can obtain peace of mind as your divorce progresses.
Our firm wants to help you achieve the favorable resolution you desire
and is prepared to work tirelessly to do so on your behalf.
Types of Cases We Handle
With a single-minded focus on family law, we feel equipped to handle even
the most challenging cases. Our past results show that we have what it
takes to deliver successful results when our clients need them most. You
can feel confident entrusting your case to our firm.
In particular, we are capable of assisting you with all of the following and more:
Every divorce is different and our firm wants to pursue the right strategy
for your unique circumstances. If litigation is the direction you and
your spouse seem to be headed in, you need strong legal support on your
side. We are committed to pursuing the rights and interests of our clients.
Our attorneys have
extensive trial experience and are prepared to serve as the aggressive advocates you need in order
to achieve a satisfactory resolution to your divorce or
complex family law litigation issue.
Compassionate Child Custody Advocacy in Torrance
One of the most heated topics during a divorce is child custody. Our firm’s
attorneys understand how important your children are to you, and we are
prepared to do everything within our power to help you protect your right
to maintain an active presence in their lives. No matter how complex your
situation may be, we are fully equipped with the knowledge and experience
to guide you through this difficult time and advocate for a desirable
result on your behalf.
We can handle child custody cases involving the following issues:
Custody issues are rarely simple, and they often take a hefty emotional
toll on the involved parties. Ensuring the wellbeing of your child is
our top priority, and we are willing to go the distance to preserve their
safety and happiness. Through a thorough examination of all applicable
laws and strategic negotiations with the other parent, we can help you
pursue an amicable resolution to your custody dispute and defend your
parental rights.
We Work with the Best
We are accustomed to working with forensic accountants and appraisers to
value professional practices and businesses, to trace assets and to determine
the community interest in separate property. We work with the forensic
accountants we retain and we vigorously oppose and cross examine the other
party's forensic accountant. We go beyond the tax returns with the
accountants to examine the personal and financial records of the party
and the business records to see if personal expenses are paid from the
business which need to be added back to the declared income of the self employed.
We also use the services of a private judge in many complex child custody
or high asset cases, because this option provides a higher degree of privacy,
and we get the judge's undivided attention. Working with a private
judge also reduces stress because it is in the attorney's office,
and the case can take far less time to complete.
Call Colleen & Patricia Barberis of Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation today!
At Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, Colleen & Patricia always
keep the lines of communication open. We are a client-centered firm, and
our clients know of our commitment to availability.
We answer every email communication within 12 hours and respond promptly
to phone calls. Our clients come to us from every walk of life and from locations throughout
South Bay, Los Angeles, Orange County, and other parts of California.
From day one, we will discuss your immediate and future goals and work
together to formulate a plan that will ensure your interests are protected.
We will defend your rights and use every legal avenue and option necessary
to achieve the results you need and deserve. Family law affects the most
important parts of your life, so don't trust just anyone with your
defense. By retaining an attorney from Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation,
you can be confident that your case will be in good hands.
nd use every legal avenue and option necessary to achieve the results you
need and deserve. Family law affects the most important parts of your
life, so don't trust just anyone with your defense. By retaining an
attorney from Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, you can be confident
that your case will be in good hands.
The California family law system is complex, but our South Bay divorce
attorneys can help you successfully navigate the legal difficulties facing
you. There is no reason to hesitate consulting a legal professional for
answers to your questions.
Call our Torrance divorce lawyers today for the compassionate and helpful advice you need and to experience
the benefit of our devotion to staunch and effective courtroom advocacy . We will pursue your best interests and stand beside you from beginning to end.
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