Lance R. Claery

Attorney Lance R. Claery is a founding partner of Claery & Hammond, LLP, law firm in Los Angeles, California. Nationally recognized as one of the top lawyers in the country, Mr. Claery focuses his practice primarily on family law, and he provides counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Los Angeles and San Diego metro and surrounding areas who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families.Over the course of his 20 plus year legal career, Mr. Claery has successfully assisted and guided his clients through divorce and other family law matters. A compassionate and personable attorney, he provides personal attention to each and every one of his clients to provide the information they need to make the best decisions as he works diligently to help them pursue their goals and the favorable outcomes they seek as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.Honored for his impeccable professionalism and outstanding service, Mr. Claery has earned a Top 10% ranking from the Lawyers of Distinction, and the Los Angeles Times named him a Top Los Angeles Family Law Attorney in 2013 and 2015. He has also received top rankings from The American Trial Academy and other peer review sources, and he has received superb client ratings on Avvo and he has received the Clients' Choice Award multiple years in a row.A graduate of the University of Maryland, Mr. Claery began his legal career in 2001 after obtaining his law degree from California Western School of Law and his license to practice from The State Bar of California. He holds his license to practice in Washington, D.C., as well, and he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.Mr. Claery is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and San Diego County Bar Association, and he has published articles and conducted lectures and continuing legal education seminars across his region on a variety of legal topics.