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

Miles & Stockbridge is pleased to announce that the firm’s Family Law & Private Clients practice has earned the top Band 1 ranking by the 2023 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, one client or legal industry peer shared, “Miles & Stockbridge brings a level of preparedness, knowledge of the law, and professional yet firm and aggressive strategy to every case and this is, in my opinion unparalleled in the industry.” Another shared, “Miles & Stockbridge handles highly complex and sophisticated international family law matters with great skill and expertise, as well as deep experience.”

“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.”

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.