Lisa Helfend Meyer

Lisa Helfend Meyer is the co-founder and senior partner of the California-based law firm of Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP. A State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization-certified specialist in family law, she primarily concentrates her practice on high-asset, complex divorce and custody cases. Her extensive experience includes handling cases related to:RelocationsContested adoptionsNonmarital parental disputesChild abuseParental alienation syndromeVisitation disputesAttachment theory and time-sharing arrangements for childrenDrug and alcohol abuseChildren with special needsCredible, thorough and professional, Ms. Meyer zealously advocates for her clients’ rights during the unpleasant and stressful times of their lives. Over the course of her four-decade career, she has gained in-depth knowledge of every stage of the legal process for a vast range of matters that involve special needs children and adults. A well-known attorney across the nation, she has represented creators and entertainers, professional athletes, corporate CEOs, entrepreneurs, and people from all professions and backgrounds.With a bachelor’s degree from the University of California – Los Angeles, Ms. Meyer attended Loyola Law School in Los Angeles to obtain her Juris Doctor. To stay connected with other professionals, she is involved in several associations such as the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Century City Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the American Bar Association and The State Bar of California. A frequent marriage and divorce blogger on HuffPost, she shares her expert opinion on media outlets such as The Associated Press, the Los Angeles Times, the Today Show and Fox News.Ms. Meyer devotes her time to cancer research through Tower Cancer Research Foundation and other special needs communities. She spends considerable time mentoring girls from underserved areas in Los Angeles through Motivating Our Students Through Experience, the LevittQuinn Family Law Center and the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law. Her contribution to the legal society has garnered her much recognition from various sources. She holds a “Superb” rating from Avvo and an AV Preeminent* peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has been included in the Best Lawyers in America on several occasions.Lisa also offers her services as a concierge attorney, helping guide and consult with clients regarding issues which arise pre-dissolution, during dissolution and post-dissolution for a monthly or annual retainer to be discussed and agreed upon.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.