Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Menlo Park & San Ramon, CA
Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada has been a trusted name in family law for over 50 years, specializing in complex legal matters across Northern California. Our team of Certified Family Law Specialists brings decades of combined experience in high-stakes cases, including child custody, property division, and private judging. We employ a collaborative approach, combining legal expertise with personalized strategies to address each client's unique needs.Our attorneys' deep understanding of business law complements their family law practice, particularly in high-asset divorce cases involving stock options, cryptocurrency, and venture capital interests. With offices in Menlo Park and San Ramon, we serve clients throughout Silicon Valley, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County, maintaining a reputation for excellence recognized by peers and legal organizations.
Services
Family Law
Child Custody
Property Division
Private Judging
High-Asset Divorce
Collaborative Law
Mediation
Domestic Violence Cases
Prenuptial Agreements
International Custody
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists with decades of trial experience.
- We combine family law expertise with business law acumen for high-asset cases.
- Team approach ensures personalized attention from experienced legal professionals.
- Recognized for excellence in private judging and alternative dispute resolution.
- Serving Northern California with offices in Menlo Park and San Ramon.
Associations and certifications
- The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of divorce, legal separation, and child custody matters. We provide strategic representation in traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution methods. Our attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists with decades of experience in high-conflict cases and complex financial settlements. We serve clients throughout Northern California with offices in Menlo Park and San Ramon.
Child Custody
We represent clients in child custody disputes, including high-conflict cases and international custody matters. Our attorneys help establish parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. With experience in moveaway cases and custody evaluations, we provide strategic guidance through emotionally challenging situations while maintaining focus on long-term family well-being.
Property Division
Our property division practice specializes in complex financial settlements involving business valuations, stock options, cryptocurrency, and venture capital interests. We handle high-asset divorces with expertise in tracing separate property and dividing community assets. Our attorneys have extensive experience with real estate division and resolving disputes over retirement accounts and investment portfolios.
Private Judging
We offer private judging services for family law matters, providing confidential and efficient dispute resolution. Our experienced attorneys serve as temporary private judges, offering flexible scheduling and expert decision-making. This alternative to public court proceedings maintains privacy while ensuring legally binding resolutions through customized processes tailored to each case's specific needs.
High-Asset Divorce
Our high-asset divorce practice addresses complex financial matters involving business ownership, executive compensation, and international assets. We employ forensic accounting techniques and work with financial experts to ensure accurate valuation and equitable division. Our attorneys have specialized knowledge in dividing cryptocurrency, stock options, and venture capital investments while maintaining discretion for high-profile clients.
People
Michle M. Bissada
Principal
With over 30 years of experience, Michle M. Bissada specializes in family law and serves as a temporary private judge. She combines litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods to resolve complex family law matters efficiently.
Marisa C. San Filippo
Principal
Marisa C. San Filippo focuses on complex family law cases, bringing extensive trial experience and negotiation skills to high-stakes custody and property division matters while maintaining a client-centered approach.
David C. Erb
Principal
David C. Erb specializes in family law litigation and alternative dispute resolution, with particular expertise in handling complex financial issues arising from divorce proceedings involving business interests and investment portfolios.
Alice A. Shaw
Principal
Alice A. Shaw provides strategic legal counsel in family law matters, combining trial experience with collaborative problem-solving approaches to address complex custody and property division issues effectively.
Linda M. Anderson
Partner
Linda M. Anderson focuses on family law litigation, bringing extensive courtroom experience to high-conflict custody cases and complex property division matters while prioritizing clients' long-term interests.
Questions
What areas of law does Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada specialize in?
We specialize in family law, including divorce, child custody, property division, private judging, and high-asset divorce cases involving complex financial assets.
Are your attorneys certified family law specialists?
Yes, all our partners are Certified Family Law Specialists through The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization.
Do you handle cases outside traditional court settings?
Yes, we offer alternative dispute resolution methods including mediation, collaborative law, and private judging for greater privacy and control.
What makes your firm different from other family law practices?
Our unique combination of family law expertise with business law experience allows us to handle complex financial aspects in high-asset divorces effectively.
In which geographic areas do you practice?
We serve clients throughout Northern California, including Menlo Park, San Ramon, Silicon Valley, and counties like Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Mateo.
