is a law firm dedicated to families and
the ethical resolution of all family law disputes.

There are ways to minimize the psychological and financial impact of the divorce process, and it takes a special kind of lawyer to navigate turbulent circumstances that surround such a life-altering experience. Those at Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, L.L.P. strive to achieve just resolutions for their clients, all the while offering the encouragement and support to get their clients through such troubled times.

You will find this kind of lawyer at Los Angeles-based Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, L.L.P., one of the nation's pre-eminent family law firms. Its multifaceted team of highly trained professionals represents a broad range of clients, nationally and internationally, including high- profile celebrities in film, television, music, sports and politics, as well as wealthy business professionals and homemakers. Each case has its own set of issues and the attorneys at PLLJ give careful attention to each case, knowing that every individual's family and marital problems require the utmost consideration. The attorneys at PLLJ have achieved impressive results, including numerous landmark victories.

Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra, L.L.P. recognizes that family-law matters require special handling whether they are complex marital- dissolution proceedings, paternity actions, domestic violence matters, guardianships, spousal and child support issues, child custody, or visitation disputes, (local, national and international). This focus holds especially true when children are involved because they often need special care to get through the tumultuous process of divorce. Moreover, the attorneys routinely evaluate each case's progress to provide the best strategy for every client's circumstances as they develop. If settlement talks fail, PLLJ is prepared to go to trial. Indeed, PLLJ believes in double tracking a matter — prepare for trial (or a court hearing) while trying to reach a settlement prior thereto. The attorneys and paralegals believe that the best settlement is reached if it is clear that the client is prepared to go to court. Though formidable litigators, the attorneys are also skilled negotiators with a demonstrated track record of resolving matters through mediation and other alternative dispute resolution techniques. Always at the forefront of family law, the firm participates in Collaborative Law, a newer area of alternative dispute resolution. Collabora-tive Law offers the opportunity to resolve disputes in a less adversarial atmosphere than litigation. It allows each party's needs and expectations to be better addressed than in mediation or litigation, with the goal of maintaining bonds in a blended family for the benefit of the children.

Phillips, Lerner, Lauzon & Jamra's highly experienced partners, associates, paralegals and energetic team of experienced assistants bring a variety of skills and expertise to the table. As part of its service, the firm seeks to match each client to the most appropriate attorney. Each of the firm's attorneys goes to great lengths to choose the most practical and viable approach to handling every case and does so on a highly personalized and individual basis.

Here are biographical sketches of the partners, associates and key support staff:

A frequent contributor to Divorce Magazine and a member of Divorce Magazine's Advisory Board, Ms. Phillips, a Certified Family Law Specialist, is a seasoned family law attorney whose practice has run the gamut from high-net-worth clients to celebrities. Ms. Phillips was named as one of California's top women litigators in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 by the Los Angeles Daily Journal, and has been listed by the Los Angeles Business Journal among the 50 most powerful women in Los Angeles law. In 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, Ms. Phillips was selected as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers and in 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 one of the "Top 50 Female Super Lawyers in Southern California". In 2006, 2007, and 2008, she was selected one of the Top Super Lawyer 100 Vote Getters. In 1998, she was also one of only 20 under the age of 40 who were named as top attorneys in Southern California by the Los Angeles Daily Journal. She is listed in the Best Lawyers in America and is a member of the Chancery Club of Los Angeles. In 2007 and 2008, LawDragon listed her as "one of the top 500 lawyers in the country". Her practice involves complex litigation in all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, custody and other interstate jurisdictional issues, paternity, and high-conflict cases. AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell Registry, Phillips is a much-sought-after source for commentary on family law issues, mediation, and business development by those in the family law and legal community as well as by the media. A member of many Not-For-Profit Boards of Directors, Ms. Phillips is the author of Divorce: It's All About Control — How to Win the Emotional, Psycho-logical and Legal Wars.

An attorney for more than three decades, Mr. Lerner is known as a strong litigator and for his ability to prevail in court trials. Mr. Lerner received international attention for the much-publicized case he won involving the woman who won the lottery and kept the proceeds secret from her estranged husband. The judge subsequently awarded the husband — Mr. Lerner's client — the entire $1.6 million windfall. In 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, Mr. Lerner was selected as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers. Also known as an outstanding family law mediator, he enjoys an AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Registry and has also practiced real-estate, contract, and transactional law.

Mr. Lauzon has extensive expertise in family law litigation and international and interstate custody cases. In 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, Mr. Lauzon was selected as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers. He has represented numerous actors, actresses, and entertainment executives. His reputation as a tough and fair litigator promotes settlement in both large and small cases. Mr. Lauzon has successfully litigated cases that involve international custody issues with Canada, Finland, Norway, France, and Australia and is highly regarded for his knowledge of international law issues governing child custody and child abduction. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell Registry.

Ms. Jamra deals with all aspects of family law, including complex dissolution matters, paternity, guardianship, and adoption cases. In 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, Ms. Jamra, AV-rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Registry, was selected as one of Southern California's Super Lawyers. She has authored many legal studies and articles including "MCLE Self-Study: New Procedures and Protections in Family Law" for California Lawyer and "Yours or Ours" for the Los Angeles Daily Journal. She has also spoken on numerous family-law issues before various professional groups. She has been recognized for her contributions and accomplishments in the field of family law by Strathmore's Who's Who (Millennium Edition). She has many professional affiliations and is the founder and past president of the Whittier College of Law Alumni Network. In 2008, she was honored by Whittier College School of Law as Attorney of the Year.

Ms. Avedissian has more than a decade of diverse experience in civil litigation, specializing in complex family law matters. Ms. Avedissian has represented a multitude of high net worth individuals, including prominent clients in the business sector and entertainment industry. In addition, she has had primary case responsibility on precedent-setting family law matters. Not only does Ms. Avedissian bring to the firm her international experience but also her knowledge of comparative and international family law studies which she completed through the Dickinson School of Law at the University of Florence, Italy. Ms. Avedissian is dedicated to serving her clients by offering options ranging from practical resolution of complicated disputes to aggressive litigation when necessary. Ms. Avedissian's expertise in the area of family law has been focused on complex custody litigation, including contesting psychological evaluations, issues related to discovery of electronically stored information, as well as litigation of complex business valuations. Ms. Avedissian is fluent in French, Farsi (Persian) and Armenian, is also a past board member of the Armenian National Committee of America and is actively involved in various cultural and charitable organizations in the community.

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Tel.: (310) 277-7117
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Web Site: www.plljlaw.com

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Stacy D. Phillips has written many articles available on DivorceMagazine.com, including:

FAQs:

• "My husband is unemployed and says he can't pay the child and/or spousal support he owes me. Is there anything I can do?"
• "I've been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can't afford. What are my options?"
• "If I file for divorce, how can I protect certain assets (family heirlooms, etc.) from my ex?"
• "What are your tips for finding the best divorce lawyer?"
• "My divorce lawyer tells me I'm eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty about my affair that I'm not sure I want to take money from my husband. What should I do?"
• "My spouse left me more than ten years ago, and I have no idea where he is now. How can I get a divorce from him?"
• "We were only married for two years and don't have a lot of assets. Do we really have to go through the whole divorce process?"
• "My spouse has had several affairs; it's one of the reasons we split up. Can I use this against him in the divorce proceedings?"
• "What can I do if my divorce lawyer wants to quit my case? The court date is approaching, and I don't know where else to turn."
• "My divorce attorney keeps telling me to keep my emotions in check -- but how does one go about doing that during an emotionally charged event like divorce? Do you have any tips?"
• "Can I leave the marital home? Can I make my spouse leave the marital home?"
• "I have committed adultery. Will my spouse get the lion's share of everything, including property and higher-than-usual support?"
• "Can one divorce attorney represent both my spouse and me? I think it would save us time and money."
• "My new stepchildren treat me like a doormat. My own kids are starting to talk back to me, too. What can I do to improve the situation?"
• "What is Parental Alienation Syndrome?"

Articles:

• Hiding From the Realities of Your Divorce May Cause You to Face Harsher Truths Later
• Working Out with Reckless Abandon to Mitigate the Divorce Blues or Engaging in Extreme Sports Can Easily Cause Long Term Damage
• Looking Over the Shoulder Too Closely of Those Who Are Helping You To Shoulder Your Responsibilities Can Do You In
• If the Idle Mind is a Devil's Playground, a Mind Too Occupied Leaves No Room for Play
• Talking a Blue Streak Can Give You More Than the Blues When It Comes to Gabbing About Your Divorce
• The Yo-Yo Effect Won't Keep You Grounded
• How 'Makeover' Mania Can Work Against You
• Obsession with Sex Can Ruin More than Your Reputation
• Overworking Can Rob Your Life of Balance
• Overeating May Be Your Biggest Enemy
• Taking chances with your money
• Overspending may wind up costing you more than you think
• The divorce wars, internal wars and the enemies within
• Emotions Have No Place in Divorce Court
• An Inflexible Ex: You and the children
• Fighting Just to Win: Is it worth it?
• A Promise to Others
• Part 4: How to get, gain, assume and maintain control of your divorce
• Part 3: How to get, gain, assume and maintain control of your divorce
• Part 2: How to get, gain, assume and maintain control of your divorce
• Part 1: How to get, gain, assume and maintain control of your divorce
• Your Children: WHOS' IN CONTROL -- You or Them?
• Your Divorce Lawyer: Who's In Control -- You or Them?
• Your Family and Friends: Who's In Control -- You or Them?
• Your Ex: Who's In Control -- You or Them?
• Part 3: The Divorce Wars -- Emotional, Psychological and Legal
• Part 2: The Divorce Wars -- Emotional, Psychological, and Legal
• Part 1: The Divorce Wars -- Emotional, Psychological and Legal
• The Divorce Wars -- Emotional, Psychological and Legal
• Part 4: THREATS AND CONTROL: Real, Implied and Imagined
• Part 3: THREATS AND CONTROL: Real, Implied and Imagined
• Part 2: THREATS AND CONTROL: Real Implied and Imagined
• Part 1: THREATS AND CONTROL: Real, Implied, and Imagined
• THE INTERNAL WARS: The enemies within
• The Anatomy of Control: How it manifests itself in personal relationships
• Ten Tips to Make Your Valentine Last Forever

Professional Forum:

• Cover Your Liabilities (and Your Assets, Too)
• MEDIATION VS. TRIAL: What's More Productive and Why
• Spare Children the Grief
• Resolving to Keep Your Marriage Together
• The Child's Bill of Rights
• Visitation and the Inflexible Ex

Robyn C. Santucci has written the following article:

FAQs:

• "I've been ordered to pay an amount of child and/or spousal support that I can't afford. What are my options?"

Jeffrey P. Bollinger has written the following article:

FAQs:

• "My wife is very controlling. Will Collaborative Divorce work for us?"

Azita Avedissian has written the following articles:

FAQs:

• "Under what circumstances can I annul my marriage, rather than get a divorce?"
• "I am in the middle of a divorce but have already fallen in love with somebody else. Is it legal to get engaged before the divorce is final? If so, will it affect the divorce outcome?"