Nathalie E. A. Paluch

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father’s Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Peter A. Lauzon, a founding partner at Lauzon Paluch, based in Los Angeles, California, is deeply committed to serving a diverse clientele throughout the city. His legal practice encompasses a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, adoption, child support, child custody, domestic violence, premarital contracts, and international child abduction cases.

Mr. Lauzon is renowned for his comprehensive approach to family law and has earned significant recognition for his expertise in handling complex international and interstate custody disputes. Notably, he has served as the lead attorney in a high-profile international custody case involving a well-known film director. His litigation skills extend across multiple countries, including Mexico, Canada, France, Italy, Norway, Australia, Turkey, Israel, and Uruguay.

With a profound understanding of international laws governing child custody and abduction, including the Hague Abduction Convention, Mr. Lauzon has consistently achieved favorable outcomes for his clients. In 2010, he successfully obtained court orders granting custody to mothers residing in the United States.

Mr. Lauzon has also extended his legal services to clients in the business and entertainment sectors. He notably secured one of the highest child support awards ever ordered in California. His authoritative expertise has garnered media attention, leading to features in law journals, consumer magazines, association publications, and newspapers. News agencies such as CNN, CBS, and E! frequently seek his insights on international custody matters. Additionally, Mr. Lauzon is a sought-after guest speaker at symposiums on international divorce issues held in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

His excellence has been recognized through various accolades, including an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating on Avvo. Moreover, he has been consistently listed in the Best Lawyers list in America from 2019 to 2022. As a member of esteemed professional associations, including the American Bar Association, The State Bar of California, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, Mr. Lauzon enjoys a sterling reputation within the legal community.

Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Lauzon served in the United States Navy for four years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

*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 Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.