Firm earns top Band 1 ranking for its work with clients in high net worth family law and divorce matters

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that the firm’s Family Law & Private Clients practice has earned the top Band 1 ranking in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Guide in the area of Family/Matrimonial Law in the District of Columbia for high net worth individuals, families and business owners. In addition, two of its principals—Stephen J. Cullen and Kelly A. Powers—have been recognized as leaders in this area of law for their handling of divorce, custody and child abduction cases.

Cullen, who is ranked in the top Band 1, leads Miles & Stockbridge’s Family Law & Private Clients Group in the firm’s Washington, D.C. and Baltimore offices. Powers is ranked in Band 2. In addition to being a principal in the practice, Powers serves as deputy general counsel for the firm and is a past leader of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Both Cullen and Powers focus on high net worth divorces and the valuation of complex business and family assets, high-conflict custody and interstate custody, international child abduction, and federal court and state court appeals. They also focus on resolution through mediation and arbitration before having to proceed to litigation and trial.

In talking about the practice with Chambers USA, clients and legal industry peers shared the following thoughts about what it’s like to work with the Family Law team at Miles & Stockbridge:

• "Stephen sets the standard, in my mind and experience, for what a litigation attorney should be. He is brilliant, quick-thinking, and his understanding of the law is beyond compare." 
• "I have found him to be incredibly fastidious with even the smallest details of his case. He speaks compellingly and persuasively in the courtroom." 
• “Stephen is always knowledgeable and well prepared. No matter how busy he is,or how many cases he has, Stephen has made himself available. He is generous with his time and a true gentleman."
• "Kelly is always well prepared, succinct, knowledgeable and her poise is unparalleled. She is a joy to watch in court because she is so well prepared. The judges have the utmost respect for her." 
• "Kelly cares deeply about her clients and their issues. She is always incredibly well prepared, thinks ahead and makes the effort to balance the technical legal issues with compassion for her clients."

“Miles & Stockbridge could not be more grateful for our clients who have entrusted us to help them navigate and resolve deeply personal matters involving family and loved ones both at home and overseas,” said Nancy Greene, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Miles & Stockbridge. “I am amazed by our clients’ strength and resiliency and proud of the life-changing work we do with them every day.”

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About Chambers High Net Worth Guide

The Chambers High Net Worth Guide ranks the top lawyers and law firms for international private wealth, as well as recommends leading accounting firms, private banks, wealth managers, trust companies and other professional advisers to High Net Worth and Ultra High Net Worth clients around the world. The guide is used by family offices and professional advisers to wealthy individuals, providing objective guidance on an international scale.

About M&S Family Law & Private Clients Practice

Miles & Stockbridge is well-known for its high-asset divorce, high-conflict custody and family law appellate work. The team has extensive experience in complex, high-income and assets cases involving business and family asset valuations, property division, and alimony and child support. The team’s clients include entrepreneurs, corporate executives, private equity and other investment professionals, medical and legal professionals, sports and entertainment professionals, social media influencers, and their spouses. The firm also represents clients in pre-marital and post-marital contracts, trusts, immigration, adoption, guardianships, reputation management, defamation, and other unique private client needs. The firm is also internationally known for its life-changing Hague Convention work.