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My practice includes such areas as divorce (including division of assets, child custody, child support and spousal support), domestic violence matters, cohabitation agreements, paternity, and prenuptial and post nuptial agreements.
A Cum Laude graduate of UCLA, I received my bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2000, and my law degree from USC Law School in 2003.
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State: California
Acquired: 2003
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16633 Ventura Boulevard 11th Floor, Encino, CA, 91436
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6 Client Reviews
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Posted by Morgan | September 19, 2020 | Divorce & Separation
Vanessa was GREAT!!!
I had a rather complicated situation of having been married in California, but received a foreign divorce, as I now live abroad. After having received absolutely no help from the State Attorney’s office regarding my situation, I knew I would need the help of a lawyer. Vanessa was referred to me by an...
Posted by ann | October 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
smart and fast
Vanessa took over my case and tied up all my loose ends. My case settled and I am a happy person today.
Posted by Keith | August 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Client
Reviewed my divorce agreement, came up with a plan, filed an excellent complaint at fair cost, led to mediation with all issues resolved. Fantastic effective legal work and advice. Would highly reccomend this lawyer and her team.
Posted by Eric | November 24, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Great Consultation!
Being from out of the state, I found Vanessa Nellis's law firm on Yelp, and decided to contact them for initial consultation of my past legal separation and proposed divorce case. I prepaid for my consult emailed many docs, and info before our telephone consultation. Although this turned into a refe...
Posted by Dave | March 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Dave Sweany
For the past three years we've had to struggle with my ex wife. Venessa had to put up with her Seven Attorneys starting from scratch with each one till it was finalised. Venessa kept in contact with me on everything! Her Secretary and staff was very helpful in my case. She was fast to act and react ...
"Vanessa is a zealous advocate for her clients. She has a keen understanding of family law. As opposing counsel, I appreciate and respect that she was civil, professional and reasonable yet unwavering in fighting for her clients' rights. She is an asset to her family law clients."
"Vanessa is a highly skilled family lawyer and I highly recommend her services. I have referred many clients to Vanessa over the years and they have all reported that she is excellent to work with and they have been very happy with her results-driven approach to family law. As an expert in her field, Vanessa would be my first choice if I was in need of a family lawyer."
"Vanessa is a highly skilled and experienced family law attorney. She prides herself on bringing "calm to crisis" and does so with sincere dedication to her clients' needs and best interests. Her talent is evident not only in her consistently successful results, but her strong reputation among other family law professionals. I highly recommend Vanessa to anyone looking for a family law advocate."
"Vanessa has extensive knowledge of family law, as well as a smart diligence and a true sense of commitment to her clients. She is confident, articulate and highly effective with her work."
"As a lawyer who works with families myself, I am often asked by my own clients for a referral to a good family lawyer. How lucky I am to be able to refer my clients to Vanessa Soto Nellis, who I have found to be both incredibly capable and compassionate as she guides her clients through difficult situations. Vanessa's understanding of the law, her rise to partner at her firm, and her kindness in helping her clients, all make her one of my go-to family law referrals."
"Vanessa is a highly skilled family law attorney who takes time and care to assist each client reach his or her goals. She is a trusted advisor who is well-connected in the community and is always ready and willing to assist fellow attorneys."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. She is direct, easily approachable, and a true asset to her clients. I would highly recommend her to my clients, friends and family without a hesitation."
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Pro Bono Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association
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Public Law Foundation Grant, University of Southern California Law School
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Shareholder - Family Law, Lewitt Hackman
1900 - Present
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Intern, Alliance for Children's Rights
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Intern, University of Southern California Family Violence Clinic
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Everything You Wanted to Know about Prenuptial Agreements But Never Asked
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Family Law Fundamentals
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