Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Family Law Attorneys Serving Northern California
Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP has been a trusted name in family law for over 50 years, providing strategic legal solutions for complex cases. Our team of Certified Family Law Specialists combines decades of litigation experience with collaborative approaches to resolve high-asset divorces, child custody disputes, and property division matters. With offices in Menlo Park and San Ramon, we serve clients across Northern California, offering personalized strategies tailored to each case's unique challenges.Our attorneys' dual expertise in family and business law ensures comprehensive representation for executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Recognized for our innovative problem-solving and client-focused advocacy, we maintain a strong reputation among peers and clients for delivering results-driven legal counsel.
Services
Family Law
Child Custody
Property Division
Private Judging
High-Asset Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of combined experience in complex family law cases
- Our attorneys are Certified Family Law Specialists by The State Bar of California
- We employ a team-based approach with dedicated legal professionals for each case
- We combine family law expertise with business law acumen for high-asset cases
- Our firm has earned recognition from prestigious legal organizations
Associations and certifications
- The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice handles all aspects of divorce and domestic relations, including complex financial settlements and child custody arrangements. We combine litigation expertise with alternative dispute resolution methods to protect clients' interests while minimizing emotional distress. Our attorneys' dual expertise in business law ensures comprehensive representation for high-net-worth individuals.
Child Custody
We represent clients in all child custody matters, from initial agreements to high-conflict disputes requiring court intervention. Our certified specialists understand the emotional complexities involved and work to create parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights through traditional litigation and mediation.
Property Division
Our firm specializes in complex property division cases involving business valuations, stock options, cryptocurrency, real estate, and other high-value assets. We employ attorneys with financial expertise and former business valuation analysts to ensure accurate characterization and fair distribution of marital assets and debts.
Private Judging
We offer private judging services for clients seeking more control over their legal proceedings. Our experienced attorneys serve as temporary judges, providing expedited resolutions with greater privacy and flexibility compared to traditional court processes while maintaining legal rigor and impartial decision-making.
High-Asset Divorce
Our firm has particular expertise in high-asset divorce cases involving complex financial portfolios, business ownership, executive compensation, and international assets. We employ specialized valuation techniques and work with forensic accountants to ensure accurate assessment and equitable distribution of sophisticated financial holdings.
People
Michle M. Bissada
Principal Attorney
Michle M. Bissada is a principal attorney and Certified Family Law Specialist with over 30 years of experience handling complex family law cases, including high-asset divorces and child custody disputes. She serves as a temporary private judge and provides tailored legal solutions to clients in Menlo Park and San Ramon, CA.
Marisa C. San Filippo
Principal Attorney
Marisa C. San Filippo specializes in family law with extensive experience in complex divorce cases involving business valuations and high-conflict custody matters. She provides strategic legal representation to clients in Silicon Valley and the greater Bay Area from the Menlo Park office.
David C. Erb
Principal Attorney
David C. Erb focuses on family law matters with particular expertise in property division and business valuation issues. As a principal attorney in the San Ramon office, he represents clients in East Bay communities with complex financial and custody cases.
Alice A. Shaw (Purdy)
Principal Attorney
Alice A. Shaw (Purdy) is a certified family law specialist with extensive experience in high-conflict custody cases and complex divorce proceedings. She provides strategic legal counsel to clients in Silicon Valley from the Menlo Park office.
Linda M. Anderson
Partner Attorney
Linda M. Anderson specializes in family law with a focus on child custody and support matters. As a partner attorney in the San Ramon office, she represents clients in East Bay communities with complex family law issues.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, property division, prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence cases with specialized expertise in high-asset divorces.
Do you handle complex property division cases?
Yes, we specialize in complex property division involving business valuations, stock options, cryptocurrency, real estate, and other high-value assets acquired during marriage.
Are your attorneys certified specialists?
All our partners are Certified Family Law Specialists by The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by few firms.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we provide mediation, collaborative law, and private judging options alongside traditional litigation to suit each client's specific needs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Northern California from our offices in Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) and San Ramon (East Bay), covering four major counties.
