Marshall Waller Attorney

First Admitted: 1981, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.feinbergwaller.com/meet-our-team/marshall-w-wall...

Bar/Professional Activity:

Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL)
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonila Lawyers (AAML)
Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2011
Beverly Hills Bar Association, Member
San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Legislative Committee, Member
California State Bar, Family Law Section, Regional Standing Committee, Member
United States Court of Appeals, 1981
United States Court of Claims
United States Federal Court
United States Tax Court
United States Court of Appeals, 1982

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

The concept of Verdicts and Settlements doesn't really apply in Family Law. I can say that Feinberg & Waller has represented a wide range of individuals, including highly recognizable celebrities, and all our clients receive the same exacting attention to detail, compassion and the the professionalism and competence one comes to expect from a law firm of our caliber. In every case, a sucessful outcome is when we can assist our clients through this difficult process in an emotionally and finacially stable way. , 2024

Videos:

Feinberg & Waller, in its ongoing efforts to educate the community, has produced a valuable video resource library of frequently asked family law and divorce questions., Various commentaries, Legal, Family Law, Education

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2003

Pro bono/Community Service:

Oaks Christian high school, Mock Trial coach
Pacific Lodge Youth Services, Board of Directors, Member
Los Angeles County Superior Court's Family Law division, Volunteer Mediator
Boy Scouts of America, Legal Merit Badge Counselor

Honors/Awards:

2021-2024, Top 100: Southern California, Super Lawyers
IAFL is a worldwide association of practicing lawyers who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries., Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), International Academy of Family Lawyers
The Mission Statement of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is “To provide leadership that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.” To be represented by a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers is to be represented by a leading practitioner in the field of family law. The AAML Fellows across the United States are generally recognized by judges and attorneys as preeminent family law practitioners with a high level of knowledge, skill and integrity. Academy Fellows enjoy a reputation for professionalism, competence and integrity., Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Martindale Hubbell AV rating, Martindale Hubbell
Avvo rating of 5-stars and a numerical rating of “10” (the highest rating)., AVVO Rating - 10
Selected as a Super Lawyer
American Jurisprudence Award - Corporations, Bancroft Whitney, 1980
Service Recognition Awards, Los Angeles Superior Court, 1985
Highest Honors Recognition, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, 1978
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (or simply Phi Kappa Phi or ΦΚΦ) is an honor society established in 1897 to recognize and encourage superior scholarship without restriction as to the area of study, and to promote the "unity and democracy of education. It was the fourth academic society in the United States to be organized around recognizing academic excellence, and it is the oldest all-discipline honor society. It is a member of the Honor Society Caucus., Member, Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Kappa Phi, California Polytechnic State university, San Luis Obispo chapter, 1978

Educational Background:

Loyola Law School of Los Angeles, J.D., Juris Doctorate Law School , 1978-1981
University of San Diego, Diploma in Taxation, 1983-1984
California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), Political Science, B.A., 1974-1978

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Essentials of California Law is a comprehensive and detailed outline of California Family Law, used primarily as a desk reference and study outline for legal professionals seeking to take and pass the Family Law Certified Specialist exam administered by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization., Author, Essentials of California Family Law, Feinberg & Waller, APC, Legal, Education, Family Law, 2023
This 722-page book is a comprehensive, practical, and accessible textbook that speaks to the needs of a wide range of users: paralegals and paralegal students, law students, and practitioners. Focused squarely on the California Family Code, California Family Law integrates statutory law and judicial interpretation into a cohesive, general discussion of all aspects of the state's family law. Its practical, straightforward approach is designed to teach students the basics, and powerful pedagogy makes it stand apart from most books on California Law. Chapter Overviews and Summaries, exercises, Key Terms, hypotheticals, and a glossary combine with examples of all the key Judicial Council forms used in the practice of family law in California. Comprehensive coverage explores all the key topics and developments in this constantly evolving area of the law. California Family Law has long had a broad appeal for law school courses and law offices as well as paralegal programs. Teachers and students at all levels appreciate the carefully constructed pedagogy, while all users value the integration of statutory law and judicial interpretation in a practical, comprehensive approach., Author, California Family Law, Aspen Publishing, Legal, Education, Family Law, 2023
September 19, 2013, Santa Cruz, CA – “First Client Interview,” “Custody and Visitation,” The Basics Seminar 2013 – Family Law Track, CEB;, Lecturer, "First Client Interview,” “Custody and Visitation", CEB - The Basics of Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2013
Author “The Perils of Pretexting,” Family Lawyer Magazine, Winter 2014 (Divorce Marketing Group), Author, The Perils of Pretexting, Family Lawyer Magazine, Winter 2014, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2014
Author “No Small Matter: Domestic Violence, Child Custody and Family Code Section 3044,” Valley Lawyer, September 2014 (San Fernando Valley Bar Association), Author, No Small Matter: Domestic Violence, Child Custody and Family Code Section 3044,, Valley Lawyer, September 2014 (San Fernando Valley Bar Association), Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2014
Author “Pretexting and Other Electronic Evils,” ACFLS Family Law Specialist, Summer 2013, (Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists), Author, Pretexting and Other Electronic Evils, ACFLS Family Law Specialist, Summer 2013, (Journal of the California Association of Certified Family Law Specialists), Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2013
Author “Putting the ‘Family’ Back in Family Law,” Valley Lawyer, May 2010 (San Fernando Valley Bar Association), Author, “Putting the ‘Family’ Back in Family Law”, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2010
Author “How to Hire a Divorce Lawyer and Save Money Too: The Inside Scoop From Family Lawyers.” This is an informational article designed for the general public; it is available to the public free of charge on our website., Author, How to Hire a Divorce Lawyer and Save Money Too: The Inside Scoop From Family Lawyers., Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2015
Update Author of “California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements - Custody” – published by CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar – University of California)., Update author, California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements - Custody, CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar – University of California), Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2017
2016 - Update Author of “California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements - Custody” – published by under the auspices of CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar – University of California), Update author, California Marital Settlement and Other Family Law Agreements - Custody, CEB (Continuing Education of the Bar – University of California), Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2016
Author “Essentials of California Family Law,” a 300 page self-published outline of family law for use by lawyers studying to pass the family law specialist exam. I have been publishing this treatise for over 10 years, Author, Essentials of California Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2019
May 19, 2012, Universal City, CA – “Everything You Wanted to Know About Pay Stubs And Support Calculations ( But Were Afraid To Ask),” 44th Annual Family Lay Symposium: Back to the Basics - The Tools For Effective Case Resolution, with Hon. Harvey A. Silberman, Judge, Hon. Glenda Veasey, Cir, Ronald J. Anfuso, CPA;, Lecturer, Everything You Wanted to Know About Pay Stubs And Support Calculations ( But Were Afraid To Ask), 44th Annual Family Lay Symposium: Back to the Basics - The Tools For Effective Case Resolution - LACBA, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2012
April 27, 2013 – Universal City, CA – “Pretexting, Spying and Other Evils – Ethics in the Electronic Age,” 45th Annual Family Lay Symposium: Back to the Basics - The Tools for Effective Case Resolution, with Hon. David J. Cowan, Judge and Steven A. Mindel, CFLS;, Lecturer, Pretexting, Spying and Other Evils – Ethics in the Electronic Age, 45th Annual Family Lay Symposium: Back to the Basics - The Tools for Effective Case Resolution - LACBA, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2013
January 25, 2014, Los Angeles, CA – “Mysteries of Family Law Practice at the Mosk Courthouse – Solved!” – LACBA;, Lecturer, Mysteries of Family Law Practice at the Mosk Courthouse – Solved!, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2014
September 19, 2013, Santa Cruz, CA – “Getting Your Fees,” The Basics Seminar 2013 – Family Law Track, CEB;, Lecturer, Getting Your Fees,” The Basics Seminar 2013 – Family Law Track, CEB, CEB - The Basics of Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2013
September 18-19, 2014, Santa Barbara, CA – “Initial Client Interview,” “Financial Discovery and Disclosures,” “Getting Your Fees, “The Basics 2014: Family Law,” CEB, with Sandra Salinas, CFLS;, Lecturer, “Initial Client Interview,” “Financial Discovery and Disclosures,” “Getting Your Fees", The Basics 2014: Family Law,” CEB, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2014
May 19, 2014, Family Law Advocacy Training: Trial Technique Series, “Examination of the Forensic Accountant---Division of Property,” San Fernando Valley Bar Association, with William Ryden, CFLS and Mike Krycler, CPA;, Lecturer, Family Law Advocacy Training: Trial Technique Series, San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2014
September 16, 2016, “Case Management and Trial Prep,” Newport Beach, CA – The Basics 2016: Family Law, CEB;, Lecturer, Case Management and Trial Prep, CEB - The Basics of Family Law 2016, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2016
June 6, 2015, “Post Disso filing documents: Crafting/ Pitfalls / Fiduciary Duty Issues/ Litigation,” Signing on the Dotted Line - 2015 Southwestern Law School Family Law Symposium, with Hon. Dianna Gould-Saltman, Judge;, Lecturer, Post Disso filing documents: Crafting/ Pitfalls / Fiduciary Duty Issues/ Litigation, 2015 Southwestern Law School Family Law Symposium, Divorce Lawyers, Lawyers, Domestic Violence, Property Division, Support, Children, Divorce, Dissolution, Families, 2015
August, 2015, “Marital and Non-Marital Property,” Webinar, Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) 2015, CEB;, Lecturer, Webinar, "Marital and Non-Marital Property", Family Law Intensive Course (FLIC) 2015, CEB, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2015
October 2015, Los Angeles, CA – “Domestic Violence in Family Law Cases,” LA Law Library Pro Bono Week MCLE series, Lecturer, LA Law Library Pro Bono Week MCLE series, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2015
October 29-30, 2015, Paso Robles, CA – “Custody and Support Issues for Highly Mobile and International Families,” 2015 Family Law Conference, CEB, Lecturer, 2015 Family Law Conference, CEB, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2015
September 16, 2016, - “Trial, Judgment and Post Trial Matters,” Newport Beach, CA – The Basics 2016: Family Law, CEB;, Lecturer, CEB - The Basics of Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2016
September 21, 2018, Santa Barbara, CA – “Trial, Judgment and Post-trial Matters,” The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB;, Lecturer, CEB - The Basics of Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018
August 2, 2017, CEB Live Webcast – “Family Law Intensive Course (“FLIC”): Property I,” CEB;, Lecturer, Property I, CEB Live Webcas, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2017
September 6, 2017, CEB Live Webcast – “Family Law Intensive Course (“FLIC”): Procedure I,” CEB;, Lecturer, CEB Live Webcast, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2017
May 5, 2018, LACBA – “50th Annual Family Law Symposium 2018 – New Case Management Rules: What the Court Needs From You When Presenting Your Case;” Los Angeles County Bar Association – Family Law Section (LACBA);, Lecturer, New Case Management Rules: What the Court Needs From You When Presenting Your Case, LACBA – 50th Annual Family Law Symposium 2018, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018
September 21, 2018, Santa Barbara, CA – “Case Management and Trial Preparation,” The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB, Lecturer, CEB - The Basics of Family Law, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018
September 20, 2018, Santa Barbara, CA – “Parentage, Custody & Visitation,” The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB, Lecturer, Parentage, Custody & Visitation, The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018
September 20, 2018, Santa Barbara, CA – “Child and Spousal Support,” The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB;, Lecturer, Child and Spousal Support,, The Basics 2018: Family Law, CEB, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018
Author “California Family Law for Paralegals” – 7th Ed., published by Wolters Kluwer (formerly Aspen Publishing and Little Brown & Co). This widely used textbook is 704 pages in length and has been in publication for over 25 years, Author, California Family Law for Paralegals, Wolters Kluwer (formerly Aspen Publishing and Little Brown & Co), Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2019
Author “Essentials of California Family Law,” a 300 page self-published outline of family law for use by lawyers studying to pass the family law specialist exam. I have been publishing this treatise for over 10 years., Author, Essentials of California Family Law - Third Edition, Families, Dissolution, Divorce, Children, Support, Property Division, Domestic Violence, Lawyers, Divorce Lawyers, 2018

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