Paternity Law Experts 2025

Tricia D. Goostree is the founder and managing partner of Goostree Law Group, P.C. in St. Charles, Illinois. Since 2002, she has focused her practice entirely on family law. She represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, paternity, maintenance, complex financial disputes, and appeals. Her background in moot court, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy helped shape the clear, strategic approach she brings to every case. Tricia helps clients make sense of difficult family law problems and take practical steps forward. Whether you are dealing with a contested divorce, a custody fight, or a complicated financial issue, she works to protect your interests and present your case effectively. She is known for being prepared, direct, and compassionate with clients who are facing stressful and deeply personal situations. In addition to her work in court, Tricia has served her community through legal service, bar association leadership, and mock trial programs. She has also earned recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Leading Lawyers, and other respected legal organizations.

Cathleen Norton is a California Certified Family Law Specialist and the founder of the Law Offices of Cathleen Norton. She has practiced family law exclusively for over 20 years, handling high-conflict divorce, custody, domestic violence, and complex property matters in Los Angeles County. A UCLA School of Law graduate, Cathleen is known for translating complicated legal issues into clear, practical guidance for parents and families navigating emotionally charged legal disputes.

Family law attorney with 20+ years of business leadership experience, focused on divorce and child custody advocacy.

I am the founder and principal mediator of the San Diego Family Mediation Center. We are located in Del Mar, California at 445 Marine View Ave., Suite 305, Del Mar, CA 92014. Please visit me at www.SanDiegoFamilyMediation.com. My primary goal is to educate people of the benefits of mediation, not only in family law matters, but in all matters. I have been mediating divorces for over 17 years. I believe that families deserve more than family court can give them. Sure, divorce is a legal process, but it is also a family matter and should be treated as such. Too many professionals lose sight of the fact that each "side" is still part of a whole unit. One that will, more often than not, have to continue in a relationship together. This process MUST include empathy, understanding and clear communication. Without them, our clients suffer, and if our clients suffer, their children suffer more. Specialties: Family mediation, pre-marital & post-marital mediation & agreements, dissolution of both marital and non-marital relationships. Mediations are generally completed using only one mediator, however, team mediation will be provided upon request or when necessary.

Nisan Zaghi is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys whose practice is dedicated to protecting consumers from credit-reporting errors, unfair debt-collection practices, and background-check inaccuracies under statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Before joining the firm, he sharpened his litigation skills at a boutique patent-litigation practice and later represented individuals in consumer-protection cases, gaining a valuable mix of technical insight and client-focused strategy. Nisan is motivated by the belief that businesses must be held accountable when they cut corners or defraud everyday people. Restoring a client’s reputation - and often their livelihood - gives him genuine professional satisfaction. To deliver the best possible client experience, he stays readily available, answers questions promptly, and keeps each client fully informed as their case unfolds. He earned his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law on a substantial scholarship and holds a B.S. in Biology from Brooklyn College, where research-heavy coursework honed the analytical mindset he brings to complex credit-report disputes. Admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey state courts and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, he is positioned to litigate most consumer-protection claims arising in the Northeast. Nisan is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, staying current on developments in consumer law and collaborating with advocates across the state. Outside the office, Nisan enjoys hiking, swimming, and spending quality time with his wife and children - pursuits that keep him grounded and energized for his clients’ battles.

Specialties: Board Certified Family Law Specialist

Renee Bauer is a nationally recognized family law attorney and the founder of Happy Even After Family Law, where she helps clients navigate divorce and custody matters with clarity and confidence. With decades of courtroom and negotiation experience, she is known for combining sharp legal strategy with a modern, client centered approach to resolving complex family disputes.

Charles M. Green is a Certified California Family Law Specialist and licensed CPA with over 27 years of experience representing clients in complex divorce, child custody, and asset division matters throughout Los Angeles County. As one of approximately 1,150 State Bar-certified family law specialists in California—and one of the few who also holds an active CPA license—Charles brings integrated legal and financial expertise to high-stakes cases involving business valuations, QDROs, retirement division, spousal support calculations, and forensic financial analysis. His firm, Charles M. Green, APLC, was among the first Los Angeles family law practices to build CPA financial benefits and Spanish-language services into its foundation, serving Latino communities since 1998. The firm also provides Korean-language support. Charles is available to comment on California divorce and custody law, high-net-worth asset division, gray divorce trends, fathers' rights, CA yax law, QDRO/retirement issues, and financial strategy in family law and tax controversy matters.' Credentials: - Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California - Licensed CPA (California) - J.D. + former Big Four accounting experience

Scott Levin, known as the Chief PeaceKeeper™, is a leading San Diego divorce lawyer and mediation expert. As the founder of San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law, Scott helps couples achieve amicable divorces without the stress of court battles or high legal fees. With over 20 years of family law experience and a magna cum laude degree from the University of Virginia School of Law, Scott is dedicated to providing affordable, peaceful resolutions for families. Scott's clients typically reach amicable out of court agreements in months for a fraction of the cost of a contested litigation. Scott’s expertise as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ ensures a fair division of assets and debts, while his problem-solving approach has earned him recognition as one of San Diego's top family law attorneys, including awards from San Diego Business Journal, Super Lawyers, Mediate.com, and San Diego Metro Magazine. Scott is proud of his and the firm's compassionate approach to separation empowering families to resolve all aspects of divorce with dignity. To learn more about Scott and mediation law services, call 858-255-1321

Virginia Family/Matrimonial AttorneySpecialties: family law, matrimonial law, divorce, separation, child custody, parenting time/visitation, prenuptial/antenuptial agreements, parenting time, visitation, spousal support, equitable distribution, child support, mediation, litigation, business valuation, proofreading, research, writing

Noah Kane is an Associate Attorney at Consumer Attorneys. Noah has years of experience representing consumers against banks, financial institutions, and reporting agencies. Noah goes to court for consumers with errors on their credit reports or background checks and also focuses on helping make fraud and cybercrime victims whole. After earning his undergraduate degree at Duke University, Noah attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude, Order of the Coif - honors awarded to the top 10% of the class. Along the way, Noah spent time interning at the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and the Commercial Division for New York County, two of the world’s most prestigious and influential courts. Noah also served as an Alexander Fellow to U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis. Noah’s favorite part about representing consumers is the ability to provide high-quality legal services at no out-of-pocket charge to the client. Outside the office, Noah enjoys community service and spending time with his family. Noah is a member of the National Association of Consumer Advocates and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Whitney L. Antoniono, Esquire and WLA Family Law's mission is to stand by every client during their most challenging times, providing compassionate and effective legal representation, and fighting tirelessly for justice . Whitney L. Antoniono, Esquire is licensed to Practice Law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, New York and Texas (Texas license currently inactive). Client Focused Approach Attorney Whitney Antoniono believes in taking a client-focused approach to each case, ensuring that clients are informed and involved throughout the legal process. Attorney Antoniono is available to answer questions and provide guidance at every stage of your case, and will work tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for you and your family. child custody attorney divorce attorney family law attorney A Passionate Advocate As a passionate advocate for my clients, Whitney Antoniono, Esquire has successfully represented clients in a variety of legal matters, with a focus being on family law and Protective Order matters. Attorney Antoniono will work tirelessly to ensure every client receives the representation and justice they deserve.

David Pinkhasov is an Associate Attorney of Consumer Attorneys. David is admitted in Courts of the State of New York and Florida. David received his J.D. from Hofstra University Law School in 2021. While attending Hofstra, David interned at the Medical Legal Partnership Clinic, where he assisted in addressing clients’ legal needs impacting their health and well-being, such as income and housing. David also interned at the Nassau County Bar Association Mortgage Foreclosure Pro Bono Project, which was geared towards providing limited representation in court mandated conferences to any Nassau County resident facing foreclosure. In addition, David co-mediated custody and visitation disputes, divorce, and other family matters as a student mediator for Hofstra’s Family Law Mediation Clinic. After graduating law school, David served as an attorney for a Real Estate law firm where he guided clients through transactions ranging from intricate leasing agreements to large-scale property acquisitions. David brings a unique blend of legal experience and approachability to every case.

Nate Baber manages the Baber Law firm’s personal injury practice group. He has tried jury and bench cases in State and Federal Court, argued in the Connecticut Appellate Court, and has litigated cases in a number of Connecticut State Agencies. As a lawyer, Nate is passionate about taking on the most powerful on behalf of the least. “Lawyers have one primary and essential purpose: to be in your corner, by your side, ensuring that you have a fair fight against whomever or whatever is on the other side. Oftentimes, the people and organizations you are up against are well-positioned to hide, delay, embarrass you and out-spend you. They have every incentive to make you believe that they are big and powerful and that you are not. Stopping that from happening is exactly the reason I became a lawyer.” Over the last decade, Attorney Baber has focused his energy on representing the underserved, the “little guy,” against some of the State’s and Country’s mightiest institutions in personal injury claims, wage and hour claims, criminal defense matters, and civil litigation. He has helped his clients recover tens of millions of dollars in damages in claims against state agencies, corporations, insurance companies, schools and municipalities, hospitals, churches, and other powerful institutions with deep pockets and heavy influence. Recognition Nate has received recognition and praise from the federal judges of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut for his Pro Bono work, including the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year award for his work on behalf of Connecticut inmates. He has been selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2015 and received the Martindale-Hubbell ranking of Distinguished after only his first 8 years of practice. Education Nate graduated from the University of Connecticut, where his analysis of the constitutionality of DNA Databases was recognized as the best research paper in political science his senior year. He also won an internship in the United States Senate. Attorney Baber went on to graduate with Honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law in only two and a half years. He won awards for receiving the highest grade in Trial Advocacy and the Criminal Defense Clinic, and he also won the Alva P. Loiselle Moot Court Competition. Contact Nate Baber today for a free and confidential discussion about your case.

When you come to The Virga Law Firm, P.A., you can have confidence in the representation you can procure from a lawyer in Panama City. It is of the utmost importance that you know where you can turn at this pivotal juncture in your life, and a lawyer here is well equipped to serve you. You can receive the help you need if you have been harmed in a personal injury accident. It is absolutely essential that you do not waste any time in seeking out the help you need if you have been charged with criminal behavior in any way. Criminal charges are always serious and can result in life-altering penalties that you don’t want hanging over your head. A lawyer at this office is well equipped to come to your assistance and fight for you! Are you dealing with family law complications and wondering where you can turn and who you can trust to provide you with the help you need? Do not wait any longer to contact this law office today.

Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating. Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby served as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian AD Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed her to guide clients using compassionate and tenacious strategies. Additionally, she served as a judicial intern for a family law judge in the 4th Judicial Circuit and as a certified legal intern in the State Attorney’s Office General Assault Division. Attorney Owenby’s level of experience is unmatched as she has learned and displayed the necessary skills for defending her clients from beginning to end.

Dr. Frank D. Yelian, MD, PhD, is the Founder and Director of Life IVF Center, one of the West Coast's largest independent fertility practices. At Life IVF, he leads a highly specialized fertility program focused on delivering results in the most challenging cases. With dual training as a physician and scientist, Dr. Yelian combines rigorous clinical expertise with a deep understanding of reproductive biology to develop highly individualized treatment strategies. Dr. Yelian is widely recognized for his work with patients who have experienced prior IVF failure, particularly those with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), advanced maternal age, and other complex diagnoses. His clinical approach centers on Precision IVF® protocols, which emphasize careful calibration of medication dosing to align with each patient’s unique physiology. This method is designed to maximize treatment effectiveness while reducing unnecessary medication costs and limiting exposure to potentially harmful side effects. At Life IVF Center, Dr. Yelian has built a reputation for treating patients that many clinics decline. His program consistently achieves successful outcomes in cases considered low probability, supported by advanced diagnostics, refined stimulation strategies, and a high-performance embryology laboratory. In addition to his work with complex IVF cases, Dr. Yelian has extensive experience in travel IVF, egg donation, and gestational surrogacy, providing comprehensive solutions for both domestic and international patients. His ability to manage intricate clinical scenarios across these pathways has made Life IVF Center a destination for patients seeking expertise beyond standard fertility care. Dr. Yelian’s work is defined by a commitment to precision, innovation, and results, establishing Life IVF Center as a leader in advanced reproductive medicine for patients who require a more sophisticated and individualized approach.

Mathew Kerbis is The Subscription Attorney. He’s on a mission to affordably serve clients at scale via the subscription model and inspire attorneys to abandon the billable hour. He founded the law firm Subscription Attorney LLC after working for private practice law firms for nine years. His firm leverages automations and artificial intelligence to offer more accessible and reasonable prices like legal advice starting at $19.99/month and $49.99/page. Kerbis realized the subscription model could revolutionize the legal profession, so he launched the podcast Law Subscribed to help attorneys make the same choice. He also speaks and writes about how generative artificial intelligence is changing the way law is practiced. Kerbis has presented at ABA TECHSHOW, Stanford’s CodeX online community, several other online publications, and as a guest lecturer for law schools. Kerbis is a James I. Keane Award winner, recognizing innovative virtual law firms that serve the broad middle class, because he “has been a leader in using technology and subscription based pricing models to improve access to justice.” He’s been recognized by the American Bar Association as a Top 40 On the Rise leading lawyer in the Innovation category for “his commitment to making legal services more accessible while maintaining profitability.” Kerbis is a member of the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System’s Above the Line Network for legal professionals committed to transforming the delivery of legal services for the underserved middle class. He placed third in the Individual category for the American Legal Technology Awards for those who make a positive difference in the world related to legal innovation. Kerbis often presents on the topic of ditching the billable hour for the subscription model using technology. His four CLE courses on Lawline have over 3,000 views averaging 4.9 out of 5 stars, with reviews like, “I like the idea [of] an alternative way for clients to afford lawyer services. I loved his enthusiasm and passion. I think he is onto something great for clients” and "Perhaps the most useful CLE I have ever taken.” Kerbis is a frequent public speaker, and the best place to connect with him is on LinkedIn.

Prity Khastgir is a prominent figure in the fields of intellectual property law, technology strategy, and business innovation. Her extensive career spans over 18 years, during which she has achieved significant milestones and contributed to various sectors, particularly in intellectual property rights (IPR) and technology. Education and Training: - Selected for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Executive Business Education Program, receiving a full scholarship from the Indian School of Business. This program is designed to empower women entrepreneurs with business education and leadership skills. - Founder and CEO of Tech Corp International Strategist (TCIS): Prity established TCIS to provide consultancy in intellectual property and technology strategy, catering to clients globally. - Patent Trainer at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization): She has been actively involved in training sessions that enhance understanding of patent laws and processes internationally. - Contributor and Journalist: Previously contributed to the China Economic Information Service, where she shares insights on technology and patents. Speaking Engagements - Recognized as an international speaker, Prity frequently addresses global conferences on the intersection of technology, law, and business within the context of Industry 4.0. She participates in ITU Regulatory Workshops focusing on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and cybersecurity initiatives. Legal Expertise A registered patent attorney in India, Prity specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law, including patent drafting, prosecution, and managing complex IP portfolios for multinational corporations. Her expertise extends to sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and telecommunications. Publications and Media Presence Featured in reputable publications such as BBC World, Nature Reviews Drug Discovery, and BioSpectrum Asia, highlighting her contributions to discussions on patents and technology. Prity Khastgir's career reflects a blend of legal acumen, technological insight, and a commitment to empowering others through education and strategic guidance in the rapidly evolving landscape of intellectual property rights.

I have practiced as an attorney since 1978. I was certified (and recertified 3 times) by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Criminal Trial Attorney, a distinction achieved by only a small number of attorneys.I have worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in Camden and Cumberland Counties, both as a trial prosecutor and in a management capacity. During that time, I instructed the State Police and local police agencies on legal matters. I founded my present firm, where I work with several other experienced former prosecutors.Specialties: My firm concentrates on Criminal, Immigration, Traffic, Family, Domestic Violence, Administrative, and Workers' Compensation Law.