The attorneys of Stegmeier & Gelbart LLP are actively involved in the family law legal community. We participate in legal conferences, are sought after to present at meetings and continuing legal education seminars on family law, and are frequently recognized for our accomplishments. Listed below is a sampling of our involvement and honors.
| Highlights of 2011 |
Saul Gelbart was chosen as counsel to the president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Eleanor Stegmeier was appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation (the charitable arm of the organization). Stegmeier & Gelbart LLP was selected for inclusion in the Best Law Firms list published by U.S. News & World Report. Eleanor Stegmeier was selected to serve on two educational panels for the legal industry. Ms. Stegmeier spoke on "How to Build a Successful Solo or Small Firm Practice," in the first panel, and shared her legal experience during an evidence seminar in the second panel. Jason Schwartz celebrated his 10th year with our firm. Robert Benavente served his 5th year on the Executive Board of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. |
| August 1, 2010 |
Stegmeier & Gelbart moved to our new office location in Newport Beach. |
| Summer 2010 |
Eleanor Stegmeier was selected for inclusion in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list for the seventh consecutive year. Her accomplishment was published in L.A. Magazine. Saul Gelbart was selected for inclusion in the 2010 Southern California Super Lawyers list for the seventh consecutive year. His accomplishment was published in L.A. Magazine. Eleanor Stegmeier was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list for the second year in a row. Saul Gelbart was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list for the second year in a row. Jason Schwartz was selected for inclusion in 2010 Southern California Rising Stars list for the fourth year. |
| January 16, 2010 |
Saul Gelbart introduced Chief Justice Ronald George as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers "Family Law Person of the Year." |
| 2010 |
Eleanor Stegmeier was named Best Family Law Attorney in Orange County for 2010 by Best Lawyers in America. |
| Summer 2009 |
Eleanor Stegmeier was selected for inclusion in the 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list for the sixth consecutive year. Her accomplishment was published in L.A. Magazine. Saul Gelbart was selected for inclusion in the 2009 Southern California Super Lawyers list for the sixth consecutive year. His accomplishment was published in L.A. Magazine. Eleanor Stegmeier was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list. Saul Gelbart was selected for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America list. Jason Schwartz was selected for inclusion in 2010 Southern California Rising Stars list for the third year. |
| March 2009 |
Saul Gelbart attended the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers mid-winter meeting in Kauai, Hawaii. Eleanor Stegmeier attended the meeting of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, U.S. Chapter, in San Antonio, Texas. |
| January 21, 2009 |
Robert Benavente was installed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. |
| January 18, 2009 |
Eleanor Stegmeier was a featured speaker at the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers' 16th Annual Institute of Trial Advocacy. |
| January 16-19, 2009 |
Saul Gelbart, current president of the Southern California Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, presided over the Academy's 16th Annual Institute on Trial Advocacy held at the U.S. Grant Hotel, San Diego, California. Mr. Gelbart was also a panel member at one of the continuing education sessions. |
Contact Our Family Law Firm
From offices in Newport Beach, California, Stegmeier & Gelbart LLP represents family law clients throughout Orange County. Contact our law firm to discuss your important family law issues in confidence with one of our highly experienced attorneys. Our office is conveniently located near John Wayne Airport and close to the back bay of Newport Beach. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. As a convenience to our clients, credit cards are accepted as payment.
