About

Lisa Helfend Meyer is certified as a Specialist in Family Law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and a founding partner at Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers, LLP, which specializes in high-asset, complex divorce and child custody cases.  Her unique blend of experience, interest and expertise is in all areas of family law. Ms. Meyer is a strong advocate for the rights of children as well as for the rights of parents. She is highly regarded as an expert in move-away cases; contested adoptions; non-marital parental disputes; child abuse; parental alienation syndrome; visitation disputes; attachment theory and appropriate time-share arrangements for young children; drug and alcohol dependency; and children with special needs.  Among her notable recent cases was representing Abbie Cohen Dorn in which she won child visitation rights for the severely disabled mother. With a national reputation as both an effective negotiator and skilled courtroom lawyer, Ms. Meyer is frequently quoted as a legal expert by news outlets including the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times, Today Show, CNN, Court TV and Fox News. She is also a contributor to the Huffington Post on divorce. In the area of community service, Ms. Meyer serves on the board of Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. 

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English Spanish

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