Steven A. Mindel
Top rated Family Law attorney in Los Angeles, California
Practice Areas:
Family Law,
Child Support,
Custody & Visitation,
Divorce
Education Qualification:
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Divorce
12424 Wilshire Boulevard Ninth FloorLos Angeles, California, 90025
First Admitted: 1985, California
Professional Webpage: https://fmbklaw.com/attorneys/steven-a-mindel/
Bar/Professional Activity:
- California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee (FLEXCOM), Past Editor, FLEXCOM E-Newsletter, 2004-2008
- University Synagogue Past President, Board of Trustees, President, 2006-2008, Executive Vice President, 2005-2006, Treasurer, 2004-2005, 2015, Heroes Among Us Honoree
- Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, Advisory Council, Leadership Council
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section, Past Chair, “State and Local Bar Liaison” Committee
- Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association (BHBA)Current Chair, BHBA Managing Partners Forum
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section, Past Chair, “Continuing Legal Education” Committee
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section Chair, “Membership Outreach” Committee, 2015-2018
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section, Current Chair, “Liaison for E-Filing” Committee, 2016-Present
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section, Treasurer, 2018
- Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), USA/Canadian Chapter
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Chair of the Outreach Committee, 2015
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), Southern California Chapter, 2017
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, "Annual Family Law Symposium 2013″ Committee
- Beverly Hills Bar Association, Member
- Past President of the Board of Trustees of University Synagogue
- Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA), Family Law Section Executive Committee, 2012-Present
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Chair of the "State and Local Bar Liaison" Committee
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, "Veterans & Active Military Pro Bono Project" Committee
- California State Bar Family Law Section Executive Committee
- United States Supreme Court
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, Chair of the "Continuing Legal Education" Committee
- Los Angeles County Bar Association, "LACBA Foundation Liaison" Committee
- Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center Advisory Council
- California
Videos:
- Steve Discusses the Ashley Madison Hack, KCAL9
- Steve Discusses Madonna's Continuing Custody Battle, Good Morning America
- Steve Discusses Kelly Rutherford's Custody Case, Good Morning America
- Steve Discusses the Melanie Griffith/Antonio Banderas Divorce Settlement, Entertainment Tonight
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Specialist Family Law-State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 1998
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Lifetime member of the USC Alumni Association
- Los Angeles Free Clinic, Legal Department Advisory Board, 1991-2004, 2004
- Union of Reform Judaism Co-Chair, URJ Greater LA Community Team
- Past president of the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Gem Society, 1994
- Lifetime member of the UCLA Alumni Association
- Board member of the 24 Karat Club
- Board member of Pacific Coast Soccer Club (PCSC)
- Served on the Governing Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Free Clinic, 1995-2002, 2002
Honors/Awards:
- Levitt & Quinn Family Law Center, Recipient of the Ethel Levitt Humanitarian Award, 2017
- Named as a Super Lawyer by Los Angeles Magazine, 2004 through Present, Super Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers, 2010 -2019
- Featured on cover of Super Lawyers insert LA Magazine, 2009
- Named a Super Lawyer by LA Magazine, 2004-2018
- Super Lawyers, Named a Top 100 Lawyer by LA Magazine, 2007-2018
- Named to ALM's "Top Rated Lawyers" list 2012
- Received two special recognition awards for his volunteerism while serving on the Governing Board of Directors at the Los Angeles Free Clinic
- Lifetime Eagle Boy Scout
- Named one of Southern California's Top 100 lawyers, 2007 through 2013
- AV rated with Martindale Hubbell
- Featured in an article titled, "The Man Who Would De-Fang Divorce," in the 2009 Super Lawyers Magazine
- Featured on the cover of the Super Lawyers insert in the 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine
- Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers® 2010 -2013
- Black belt in Tae Kwon Do
Educational Background:
- Harvard Law School Executive Education Program - Leadership in Law Firms, 2023
- University of California, Los Angeles, Magna Cum Laude in B.A., 1981
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- “Cross-Over Challenges: Family Law & Probate” for Los Angeles County Bar Association Aviva K. Bobb Advanced PVP Attorney Training Symposium
- Frequent contributor to the Huffington Post "The Blog- Divorce" column
- “Don’t Push Print Into the Margins” for Super Lawyers Webcast and Live Program
- Author of "Cooking For Our Friends," a cookbook that includes step-by-step instructions on cooking meals for parties of more than 40 people
- Answered numerous divorce Questions & Answers in Divorce Magazine online
- Panel One – "Our Side of the Street" for ACFLS and Levitt & Quinn MCLE Program
- "First Client Interview" for CEB'S inaugural "Basics Conference"
- "Premarital Agreements" and " How to Keep Your Law Firm From Becoming a Not For Profit
- "How to Keep Your Law Firm From Becoming a Not For Profit Organization" for White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna, Wolf & Hunt
- "The Intersection of Post Marital Agreements and Estate Planning" for the Legal Education Institute
- "Marketing 101 for Attorneys" for the Beverly Bills Bar Association Barristers
- "Preparing for Child Custody Evaluations" for Divorce Magazine
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