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 2025 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 a member of the Board of Directors, as well as a past leader of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Both Cullen and Powers handle 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.

Clients and legal industry peers told Chambers USA the practice is "very robust," "distinguished by its responsiveness and depth of legal expertise" and known for "its ability to promptly engage with clients." They also shared the following thoughts about working with the Family Law team at Miles & Stockbridge:

• "Stephen's experience is vast; he's been in practice a long time, that really enhances his effectiveness. He is extremely smart, incredibly tenacious, and very creative."

• "Stephen is highly proactive and works exceptionally well, consistently demonstrating a strong commitment to client needs and delivering effective solutions."

• "Stephen is a legal leader in international custody cases."

• "Kelly has great experience and is also really good at esoteric legal issues that come up."

• "Kelly's legal analysis is rigorous. She knows the law backwards and forwards and she's tremendous with the clients: she can explain things in a way that is easy to understand."

• "Kelly is an excellent counsel."

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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.