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Nov. 16, 2012

Small firm enjoys handling 'byzantine' family law structure

Sixteen-lawyer Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein LLP started as a civil trial firm and has evolved to devote 80 percent of its practice to family law. It offers lawyers specialized training to keep up with frequent changes in the niche.

By Henry Meier

Daily Journal Staff Writer

The expectations in family law courts have changed dramatically in the past several years because of a California Supreme Court case and budget shortages dramatically altering how cases are handled.

"Three years ago, I could signpost what was going to happen going forward," said veteran family law attorney Steven Mindel, managing partner at Feinberg, Mindel, Brandt & Klein LLP.

Now, Mindel s... (continued)

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