San Diego. CA. Schaffer Family Law Group is pleased to announce that attorneys Sarah T. Schaffer, CFLS, and Leslie A. Ryland, CFLS, have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 32nd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America ® .

Schaffer has been recognized in the areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law, and Family Law Mediation. Schaffer is a Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization and has a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) in Taxation. She is also a certified Collaborative Divorce practitioner and mediator. Her practice includes representing clients in challenging, high-conflict family law matters, including difficult child custody disputes and complex community property division of businesses and other high net-worth assets. Her background includes serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, and she recently retired as Deputy Director, Reserve Legal Support, Headquarters Marine Corps, Judge Advocate Division, Washington, D.C.

Ryland has been recognized in the area of Family Law. She is a Certified Legal Specialist in Family Law by the California Board of Legal Specialization. As well, Ryland is a certified Collaborative Divorce practitioner and is a past president of Collaborative Practice San Diego. Ryland previously served on the Board of Directors of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association as well as the North County Bar Association. She has represented clients in a wide array of family law matters and has a special interest in custody issues. Ryland has litigated complex financial matters as well as highly contested custody cases. She also has extensive experience in helping clients negotiate a mediated settlement and participate in a Collaborative Divorce.

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About Schaffer Family Law Group

The Schaffer Family Law Group is a full-service divorce, mediation and family law firm known for effective legal representation and compassionate client service. For more information, please visit www.schafferfamilylaw.com.