Monica Mazzei
Top rated Family Law attorney in San Francisco, California
Practice Areas:
Family Law,
Child Support,
Divorce,
Mediation & Collaborative Law,
Same Sex Family Law
Education Qualification:
Southwestern Law School
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Divorce,
Mediation & collaborative law,
Same sex family law
425 Market St Suite 2900San Francisco, California, 94105
First Admitted: 2002, California
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Member, International Society of Family Law
- Member, National Italian American Bar Association
- She is a member of the Family Law and the International Law sections of the American Bar Association and the San Francisco Bar Association. She is also a member of the Family Law sections of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Marin County Bar Association, and the San Mateo County Bar Association.
- Mentor Family Law Attorney, San Francisco Bar Association
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Family Law Specialist
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Volunteer Legal Services Program
- Volunteer mediator SF Superior Court Family Law Division, Pro Bono Family Law Attorney SF Bar Association (VLSP)
Honors/Awards:
- Selected as one of the Top 40 National Trial Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
- Selected as one of the Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40 in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013-2017
- Selected as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Northern California by Super Lawyers, 2012-2014
- Law Clerk for Judge Rolf Treu of the Los Angeles Superior Court Finalist Writer and Oralist, Moot Court Finalist, American Bar Association Negotiation Competition Editor, Southwestern Law Journal
- Listed in Northern California Rising Stars, 2011-2014
- Listed in Northern California Super Lawyers, 2015-2019
- Named one of the 10 Best Attorneys in California by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016, 2017
- Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2017-2019 guide for Family/Matrimonial: California
Educational Background:
- Harvard Law School, Advanced Negotiation Workshop, 2013
- Holy Names University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude, 1999
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Commentary, "Millennial Millionaires and Their Prenups -- What They Need to Be Thinking About," Entrepreneur, 2018
- Commentary, "Tax Planning for the Divorcing and Newly Divorced," Reuters, 2012
- Commentary, "3 Essential Money Conversations You Should Have Before Getting Married," Business Insider, 2014
- Contributing author, “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in California, 14th ed.” Aspatore Publishing, 2014
- Cohabitation Agreements – “Prenups” for the Non-Married
- "Love Money What You Need To Know To Protect Your Wealth Before During and After Marriage," Legal Update, 2015
- Monica Mazzei and Anne Freeman featured in “Secrets of the Divorce Lawyers” for the Nob Hill Gazette
- Monica Mazzei and Anne Freeman discuss “Here’s How to Start That Prenup Conversation” for The Bride magazine
- Commentary, "A Prenup Primer: What Silicon Valley Couples Should Consider," The San Francisco Chronicle, 2018
- Presenter, CALCPA Family Law Conference, 2013
- Commentary, "Trump's Tax Law Pushing People To Divorce Faster To Save Money," Newsweek, 2018
- Commentary, “A Prenup Is the Latest Must-Have for Tech Startup Founders in Love,” Bloomberg News, 2019
- Presenter/Lecturer, SF Financial Planning Association, 2013
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Listed in Northern California Rising Stars®: 2011-2014 Selected as one of the Top Women Attorneys in Northern California by Super Lawyers: 2012, 2013, 2014 Selected as one of the Top 40 Family Lawyers Under 40 in California by the American Society of Legal Advocates: 2013, 2014 Selected as one of the Top 40 National Trial Lawyers Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
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