“Not many people can stand up to highly intimidating, mega hi-worth individuals. They can.”

silicon valley divorce and family law firm

Our Mission

Laughlin Legal Divorce & Family Law Group

was founded to help our clients take the next vital step in their lives by empowering them, advocating for their rights, and delivering outcomes that offer them a better tomorrow.

WHY OUR
CLIENTS
CHOOSE US?

We’re “not
your average
law firm.”

1 Complexity suits us.

We excel at great outcomes for the most complex cases. Our invaluable experience litigating financial disputes in Silicon Valley, trained us to take an exhaustive approach when dividing assets, or vdetermining custody or support in complex divorce cases. Add Certified Negotiation Mastery and Certified Mediation to that equation and it’s understandable why we’re more likely to attain an excellent result.

2 An individualized solution for every client.

This is not a volume practice. We take it one case at a time. And unlike most family law firms, whichever approach suits each case best – whether litigation, mediation, or collaborative law – our in-house team has expertise in all three areas plus trust and estate practice, real estate practice, and premarital agreements. We’ve got you covered not only during your divorce, but before and after, too.

3 Innovation is customary.

We’re at the forefront of divorce & family law. Our cloud-based practice was an early adopter of CoCounsel AI and private judging to resolve disputes faster. And we innovate to cut costs. We offer New Beginnings a free 60-minute monthly Q&A session on zoom for people considering divorce or already in the process. We’ve also created do-it-yourself videos to assist clients in preparing their own financial disclosures, rather than paying the firm.

4 We’re hi-tech and hi-touch in equal measure.

It’s an unusual but harmonious pairing: cutting edge tech solutions saving costs for clients, and timeless personalized customer service. So often, one is sacrificed for the other. But we feel they’re equally essential to fully protecting our Clients.

5 Our data security summed up in 1 word: excessive.

We’ve chosen an IT partner who cares as much as we do about it perhaps because his first love was law enforcement. The solution is digital vigilance well beyond what’s legally required, a safety zone only about 10% of companies opt to inhabit.

6 Challenging cases are welcome.

Every now and then we get a case with pronounced mental health challenges, or a novel case with no case law to fall back on, for instance on division of alternative assets and income available for support. The approach that consistently works for us is to map out a strategy, be realistic and honest with our clients, stay focused on the resolution and not the challenges, and bring in additional expertise as needed.

7 Our network is your network.

After many years of practicing family law, we have developed a network of professionals that’s second to none. Let us know if you’d like an introduction to a therapist, psychiatrist, custody evaluator, parent coordinator, CPA, certified divorce financial planner, bookkeeper, real estate or business appraiser, valuation expert, forensic accountant, private investigator, or other expert.

8 Nonprofits that matter to our clients matter to us.

Each month we contribute a portion of our revenue to a charitable organization In honor of one of our clients. Please email us here to suggest we consider contributing to one of your favorite nonprofits. We welcome an introduction!

Need an extraordinary law firm?

WE’RE HIRING

Laughlin Legal is happily growing and looking for a few new members to join our team. We’re a dynamic, fast-paced law firm that values skill, collaboration, and client-focused advocacy.

TRUST & ESTATE ATTORNEY Minimum three (3) years experience Read

Seeking a skilled, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney to handle a diverse range of trust and estate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in trust administration, estate planning, and probate law, and will be adept at managing complex cases with professionalism and care. The role requires excellent client service, with a strong focus on personalized support and teamwork. This position offers the flexibility of remote work. Salary will depend upon experience and may range between $200,000 and $225,000.

SENIOR FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Minimum seven (7) years experience Read

Seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Attorney to handle a broad range of family law matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in dissolution, custody disputes, support matters, adoption, and asset division. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court. Excellent client service with a strong emphasis on personalized support is essential. This hybrid role is based in Foster City, CA, and there is flexibility for remote work. Salary for the senior family law attorney with 7+ years experience may range between $225,000 to $250,000.

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY Minimum three (3) years experience Read

Seeking a skilled and dedicated Attorney with a keen attention to detail to handle a broad range of family law matters. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in dissolution, custody disputes, support matters, adoption, and asset division. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting motions, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court. Excellent client service with a strong emphasis on personalized support is essential. This hybrid role is based in Foster City, CA, and there is flexibility for remote work. Salary for the family law attorney with 3+ years experience may range between $200,000 to $225,000.

Don’t see your particular area of family law experience? Whether you’re a lawyer, a law student, or a law firm professional, if you are looking for a new position and like what you read on our website, we invite you to reach out. We will get back to you within 48 hours.

Want to work at an extraordinary law firm?

The Team

Partners

Amy Laughlin

Founding & Managing Partner

Practice Areas

Family Law, International Divorce & Family Law, Complex Divorce, Complex Asset Division, Complex Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Mediation, Domestic Violence, Adoption, PreNuptial and PostNuptial Agreements

Caitlin L. Ashton

Partner

Practice Areas

Family Law, International Family Law, Complex Divorce, Complex Asset Division, Complex Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Domestic Violence, Adoption, PreNuptial Agreements and PostNuptial Agreements

Robert J. Rathmell

Partner

Practice Areas

Family Law, High-Asset Divorce, Executive Compensation, Investments, Support & Reimbursements, Complex Child Custody, Special Needs Custody, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues, Domestic Violence, National & International Relocation

Fiona Taylor

The Team

Attorneys

Lucas M. Pastuszka

Managing Associate

Practice Areas

Wills, Trust & Estate, Conservatorship, Probate, Premarital Agreements and Post-Marital Agreements

Leslie Figueroa

Senior Associate

Practice Areas

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Division of Assets, Mediation, Domestic Violence, PreNuptial Agreements and PostNuptial Agreements.

Paige Garcia

Senior Associate

Practice Areas

Complex Child Custody, Domestic Violence Prevention, Child Support, Spousal Support, High Net Worth Asset Division

Andrey Volkov

Associate Attorney

Practice Areas

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support, Division of Assets, Mediation, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Issues, Domestic Violence