Larry is a family law specialist, certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization, with the highest rating by Martindale-Hubbell as AV-Preeminent. He has practiced family law exclusively since 1975, and was certified as a specialist at the beginning of the certification program in 1980. In addition to family law, Larry has had successful trials in San Francisco and Monterey involving damages to real and personal property. He has also litigated securities actions and estate proceedings. Larry has experience across the entire range of family law matters, including prenuptial agreements, child custody, and family law matters involving jurisdictional, bankruptcy, immigration, and tax issues. Larry was born in Reno, Nevada October 23, 1941, attended Reno High School (winning honors in debating and the state championship in extemporaneous speaking), and then attended Northwestern University where he was on the Inter Fraternity Council and acted as its Student Senate Representative and earned a B.A in Philosophy. He attended Hastings College of Law, was on the Moot Court Board, and graduated with a J.D in 1967. He then attended New York University, and earned an LL.M in Corporation Law. After returning to San Francisco, Larry became a partner in Cushing, Cullinan, Hancock and Rothert, before beginning his own law practice in family law. Larry's experience in family law grew with its evolution into one of the most complex, demanding areas of law practice. As part of this expanded range of experience, Larry became interested in the relationship between the management of complex family law issues of a more personal nature, particularly those involving child custody, and began to include a practice of regular consultation with therapists as a way to obtain better understanding of issue management in especially difficult situations. With his wife, Jan C. Thorpe, PhD, and Ron Grassi, now retired, Larry conducted a successful series of continuing education programs in San Francisco designed to expand the family law practitioner's use of consulting therapists to bring greater insight into family law issues, particularly in child custody cases. Larry continues to be fascinated with the variety and complexity of family law cases and derives great satisfaction in solving problems and bringing cases to a settled conclusion without litigation, if possible. It has been particularly rewarding for Larry to be able to practice family law with his sons, his daughter in law and his wife, who acts as a consultant, to whom Larry gives primary credit for engineering such a successful marriage of work and family life. Larry has been active in local community affairs, and is the past President of the Kensington Improvement Council. He is currently on the board of Directors of the Pacific Chamber Symphony (www.pacificchambersymphony.org).

David A. Schechet is a client-first attorney with more than 35 years of legal experience. Knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Schechet concentrates his practice on a variety of different matters, including estate planning and probate, estate administration, business disputes, mediation and arbitration, and real estate transactions. Located in Los Angeles, CA, Attorney Schechet represents individuals, families, and businesses throughout the state of California. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Schechet, visit his website or call 800-282-4731.

Darshann Wienick is a practicing lawyer in the state of California specializing in Lawsuit & Dispute. Ms. Wienick received her J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of the Law in 2000.

Mr. Levin attended law school at UC Hastings in San Francisco. He was the president of the Jewish Law Students Association and founded the UC Hastings Public Speaking Association. He excelled in trial advocacy, which gave him the motivation to become a trial lawyer. He received Student Leader of the Year Award, as well as multiple awards in trial advocacy classes. Mr. Levin interned in the San Francisco and Shasta County District Attorney’s Office, and worked for two years for Attorney Eric Berg here in Redding. He worked intensively on the Berry White double homicide trial in San Francisco, several other homicide trials, as well as assault and battery cases, DUIs, theft, sexual assault and drug cases.

Michael Fischer is a licensed California attorney licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Fischer has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters. He is known for his ability to guide his clients through the tumultuous processes of family court in an aggressive yet compassionate manner.

Demetria L. Graves is a family law attorney who opened her own firm to provide the personal service to clients not always available at a larger firm. Clients of her Glendale, California law practice will meet with Ms. Graves herself in a free initial consultation. She handles all aspects of California family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, paternity, visitation rights, guardianship and related legal issues.The Law Offices of Demetria L. Graves represents clients throughout Los Angeles County, including Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, L.A., West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Arcadia, Alhambra and communities throughout the Los Angeles metro area.Legal Assistant: Sabrina Porchia works closely with Demetria L. Graves and her clients. She is a dedicated Legal Assistant who looks forward to working with you!