Nina Shayan Depatie
Shayan Family Law, APC · Los Angeles, CA
Nina Shayan Depatie is a Los Angeles family law attorney and certified mediator who founded Shayan Family Law, APC. She earned her Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law and holds a Certificate in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine -- consistently ranked among the top dispute resolution programs in the nation. She graduated cum laude from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a B.A. in Psychology and Legal Studies. She is both a licensed family law attorney and a formally trained mediator, giving her the dual qualification to bring deep legal expertise to the mediation process while maintaining neutrality. Her practice specializes in high-asset divorce, complex property division including real estate portfolios and Airbnb properties, equity compensation (RSUs, stock options, carried interest), business valuations, spousal support, and child custody matters. She has been recognized by Forbes as one of the ten best divorce attorneys in Los Angeles and has been featured in Vogue. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honoree — distinctions recognizing outstanding early-career attorneys.
- Education
- Pepperdine Caruso School of Law (J.D.); UC Santa Cruz (B.A., Psychology & Legal Studies, cum laude); Straus Institute, Pepperdine (Dispute Resolution Certificate)
- Specializations
- High-asset divorce, mediation, RSUs/equity compensation, real estate division, business valuation
- Location
- 1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700, Los Angeles, CA 90067
- Website
- shayanlegal.com
Detailed Score Breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 18.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 17.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 11.5 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 8.5 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 4.5 / 5 |
| Total | 88.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from state bar records, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Forbes, Vogue, Google Reviews, Yelp, Avvo, Straus Institute records, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.
Anthony Storm
Signature Resolution · Los Angeles, CA
Anthony Storm is a Los Angeles family law attorney and trained mediator and arbitrator who serves on the panel of neutrals at Signature Resolution, where his practice covers high-asset dissolution, custody disputes, spousal and child support, and complex property division. Before joining Signature Resolution he founded Storm Palyan LLP in Beverly Hills. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2009 and has built a practice focused on complex family law matters including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Before entering private practice, he served as a law clerk at the U.S. Attorney's Office. He has been selected to the Super Lawyers list for three consecutive years (2024-2026) and serves on the executive committee of the Beverly Hills Bar Association Board of Governors. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles County Family Law Association (LACFLA). His mediation practice covers a range of family law disputes, and his dual qualification as both an attorney and trained mediator allows him to combine legal acumen with neutral facilitation.
- Education
- University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 2009)
- Specializations
- Divorce, child custody, spousal support, property division, mediation, arbitration
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Website
- signatureresolution.com
Detailed Score Breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 16.0 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 17.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.5 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 13.5 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 9.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 5.0 / 5 |
| Total | 87.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from state bar records, Super Lawyers, Google Reviews, Yelp, Beverly Hills Bar Association records, LACFLA records, and McGeorge School of Law alumni records. Last updated March 2026.
Natasha M. Saltz
Law and Mediation Office of Natasha M. Saltz · Santa Monica, CA
Natasha M. Saltz is a Santa Monica family law attorney and mediator who founded the Law and Mediation Office of Natasha M. Saltz in 2011. She is a Los Angeles native who earned her B.A. in English with honors from Loyola Marymount University and her Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law. Licensed since 2007, she spent her early career at a large high-profile family law firm before establishing her own mediation-focused practice. She is a Super Lawyers Rising Star honoree and has received the Mercy Fresno Hall of Fame Award from the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law for her extensive pro bono contributions. She has earned the Wiley W. Manuel Certificate for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California continuously from 2008 through 2022. She teaches family law CLE courses through the Harriett Buhai Center and volunteers with the domestic violence clinic at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. She is a past president-elect of the Culver Marina Bar Association and a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.
- Education
- Loyola Marymount University (B.A., English, Honors); Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2007)
- Specializations
- Divorce mediation, child custody mediation, premarital/postnuptial agreements, support mediation
- Location
- 401 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
- Website
- saltzfamilylaw.com
Detailed Score Breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 13.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 14.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 11.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 13.0 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 10.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 4.5 / 5 |
| Total | 82.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from state bar records (Bar #251443), Super Lawyers, Harriett Buhai Center records, Google Reviews, Yelp, LACBA records, BHBA records, and Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles volunteer records. Last updated March 2026.
Mark B. Baer
Mark B. Baer, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA
Mark B. Baer is a Los Angeles family law attorney and mediator who founded Mark B. Baer, Inc., a Professional Law Corporation. He earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles. He has been practicing family law since 1991 and has over 30 years of experience resolving divorce and family disputes through mediation and collaborative processes. He is a prolific writer on conflict resolution and emotional intelligence in divorce, contributing regularly to Psychology Today, the Huffington Post, and other national publications. He has authored hundreds of articles on empathy-driven dispute resolution and is a sought-after speaker on the psychology of family law mediation.
- Education
- Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (J.D.); UCLA (B.A., Political Science)
- Specializations
- Divorce mediation, empathic conflict resolution, collaborative family law, high-conflict custody
- Location
- Pasadena, CA
- Website
- markbaerlaw.com
Detailed Score Breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 15.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 15.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.5 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 14.0 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 11.5 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 7.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 3.5 / 5 |
| Total | 79.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from California State Bar records, Psychology Today contributor profile, Huffington Post archives, Google Reviews, Avvo reviews, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.
Annie Wishingrad
Law and Mediation Offices of Annie Wishingrad · Los Angeles, CA
Annie Wishingrad is a Los Angeles family law attorney and mediator whose career spans nearly four decades. Admitted to the California Bar in 1987, she has built a practice rooted in mediation and collaborative law, helping families resolve divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, and property division disputes outside the courtroom. Her office, the Law and Mediation Offices of Annie Wishingrad, focuses on guiding couples through the dissolution process with dignity and efficiency. She is also experienced in prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, domestic partnership terminations, and international custody disputes including move-away cases. Her longevity in practice and dedication to non-adversarial resolution reflect a deep commitment to constructive family law outcomes.
- Education
- J.D. (California Bar #130562, admitted 1987)
- Specializations
- Divorce mediation, collaborative law, child custody, spousal support, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, international custody disputes
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Website
- awishlaw.com
Detailed Score Breakdown
| Category | Weight | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mediation Training & Certification | 20% | 14.5 / 20 |
| Professional Recognition | 20% | 14.0 / 20 |
| Specialization Depth | 15% | 12.0 / 15 |
| Years of Practice | 15% | 14.5 / 15 |
| Client Satisfaction | 15% | 11.0 / 15 |
| Pro Bono & Community | 10% | 6.0 / 10 |
| Professional Affiliations | 5% | 4.0 / 5 |
| Total | 76.0 / 100 |
Scores compiled from California State Bar records (#130562, admitted 1987), professional mediation and collaborative law credentials, client reviews, and professional association memberships. Last updated March 2026.