Firm recognized 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 2026 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 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. Powers, the firm’s general counsel, received a Band 1 ranking for the first time. They 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 and state court appeals. They also focus on resolution through mediation and arbitration before having to proceed to litigation and trial.

Family law clients and legal industry peers told Chambers USA the practice has "committed and highly qualified attorneys” who are “very responsive,” “provide excellent service” and “go above and beyond.” They also shared the following thoughts about working with the Family Law team at Miles & Stockbridge:

• “Stephen is simply the best expert on Hague Applications and international custody in the United States.”
• “Stephen possesses more knowledge of international domestic law and strategic expertise than any lawyer I've ever met. I don't think I can put into words how good his client management skills are.”
• “Stephen is phenomenal. He is a powerhouse and a leader in the US for these cases.”
• “Kelly Powers has extensive experience in international custody matters and is qualified to practice in many states.”
• “Kelly is absolutely fantastic. She is highly skilled, operates at the very top of her game, knows the law inside out and is incredibly hardworking in achieving the very best results for her clients.”
• “Kelly is incredibly smart and hard-working. She is efficient and produces perfect work product.”

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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.