The Law Offices of Marshall S. Zolla, A Professional Corporation, uses an interdisciplinary approach to resolving family law matters that arise from the ever-evolving and complex nature of interpersonal relationships.
     Clients who come to our office, each with their own distinct and diverse set of challenging issues, are given personal attention. Attorneys and staff work together so that each client's situation is given the full care and consideration needed for successful resolution. Respect is given to each client's time and resources; judicial use of associates, staff and technology leads to measurable, cost-effective results.
     The complexity of today's family law issues often requires the use of experts drawn from a number of professional disciplines. These include forensic accountants, appraisers, mental health professionals, estate planners, pension administrators and actuaries. Professionals work with us to assess issues including asset valuation and property division (including professional practices, business interests and retirement plan benefits), tax planning and the emotional needs of the parties involved. With the assistance of these highly skilled professionals, we devise a result-oriented strategic plan for each client that provides practical and effective solutions to their financial and legal situations. In more than 40 years of practice, we have found our interdisciplinary team approach has led to a high level of success in even the most complex family law matters.
     Our legal knowledge and technical skills are only part of the reason why the firm helps its clients achieve satisfying outcomes. Because of our years of experience, we are able to provide wise counsel to our clients, understanding the importance of the personal as well as the legal aspects of divorce. Senior partner Marshall S. Zolla has established an excellent reputation for providing sound legal advice as well as personal guidance that allow clients to view their options clearly and make confident decisions. Mr. Zolla is certified as a specialist in family law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.
     Negotiation and settlement are almost always preferable to trial. To that end, the firm takes a determined approach to resolve legal issues during settlement conferences. We are known for our ability to tenaciously negotiate on behalf of clients to achieve positive results. Solid legal research, responsiveness to client needs and our ability to effectively communicate with opposing counsel can often break through legal, financial and emotional roadblocks to settlement. However, when cases must be tried, clients can be confident of receiving strong representation in court. We have earned an outstanding reputation for skilled and effective advocacy as well as a highly ethical and honorable standing among our peers and the courts.
     The firm represents a wide range of clients including business executives in established and leading-edge companies, doctors, attorneys, accountants, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs and other high net worth individuals. We frequently work with Certified Public Accountants, business managers, financial planners and investment advisors to ensure that family matters are completed with their clients' financial and emotional well being in mind. We believe we have a special obligation to clients to obtain equitable settlements, provide effective legal representation and provide sound legal counsel in a confidential, sensitive and secure setting.
     Mr. Zolla enjoys an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell National Law Directory, which is the highest afforded attorneys and law firms. Mr. Zolla is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 2005–2008.

The Law Offices of Marshall S. Zolla provides services for a diverse range of family law issues including:

• Characterization, Valuation and Division of Real and Personal Property, Professional Practices, Business Interests and Retirement Plan Benefits

• Tax Implications and Consequences Incident to Property Division and Support

• Spousal Support

• Child Support

• Child Custody and Visitation Proceedings

• Religious Differences Between Parents Involving Custody Disputes

• Grandparents' Rights

Drafting and Negotiation of:

• Cohabitation Agreements

• Prenuptial Agreements

• Marital Settlement Agreements

• Postnuptial Agreements

• Complex, Contested Adoption Proceedings

• Complex, Contested Guardianship Proceedings

• Complex, Contested Paternity Proceedings

• Non-Marital and Domestic Partnership Relationships

• Community Property Aspects of Probate Litigation

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