Brinda Gandhi is the senior managing attorney with Envision Family Law, LLP. She is an experienced and acclaimed family law attorney, praised for her intelligent and insightful approach to litigation. Brinda obtains remarkable outcomes in family law matters. Brinda represents a wide variety of individuals–from the traditional middle-class to business owners, entrepreneurs, creative artists as well as those in legal and medical fields. Brinda’s broad-based knowledge, expertise and courtroom experience, allow her to quickly and deftly grasp the unique aspects each case needs to get the best possible result for her client. Not only is Brinda adept at representing people currently located in California, but she has extensive experience with international divorce and custody issues. Being licensed as an attorney in India as well as the USA allows Brinda to effortlessly advise her clients that have interests and/or children in both countries. Brinda has an impeccable reputation among the Southeast Asian community. Not only is Brinda a leader amongst her peers in the family law arena, she is a leader in her community at large. She is currently serving as Director for the non-profit organization South Asian Helpline and Referral Agency (S.A.H.A.R.A), working to provide services to victims of domestic violence. Brinda is also an Advisory Board Member for the organization Share a Smile, a non-profit which helps to provide opportunities for low-income communities in the field of education, healthcare and women empowerment. She was awarded the N24 Excellence Honor for her distinguished service to the South Asian American and South Asian community as an activist. Brinda has been recognized by political leaders. In fact, she was awarded Assembly District Woman of the Year by Assembly Woman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens). Brinda has been an attorney for over 13 years. Brinda received her LL.B. at the K.C. Law College, permanently affiliated with the University of Mumbai where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. Brinda is fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati and can speak, read and write beginner level French.

I am a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with 20 years of experience. I am an experienced, aggressive, relentless, savvy divorce attorney who knows all of the tricks and cares about his clients. I know what it is like to be a divorce litigant because I have been there myself and have made it through to the other side. I understand what is at stake in a divorce and why nothing should be taken lightly. I give my clients the attention they need, respect, my time, and all of the fight and fearlessness I have in me. I love my job and I would love to help you.

Ira is recognized by both his colleagues and judges as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in New York. He has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since 2008 and has received a Preeminent Rating for the past fifteen years for both legal ability and ethical standards (“AV”) in the Martindale Hubbell directory of attorneys. Ira has been named in the New York Times Magazine and New York Magazine “Super Lawyers” section as among the top attorneys in the New York Metropolitan Area since 2006. Ira entered private practice in 1978 initially as a commercial litigator. In 1985 Ira formed his own firm, primarily focusing on Family Law. Since that time Ira has been a frequent lecturer at the Bar Association and Continuing Legal Education programs. Ira has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. John’s Law School teaching a course in trial advocacy. He received his J.D. in 1974 from Temple University Beasley School of Law, and his B.A. in 1971 from University of Pennsylvania.

I am a licensed California attorney with extensive experience working as an advocate for families in transition. I chose family law as my primary practice area because it touches everyone and I enjoy being able to help people of all different backgrounds. I provide my clients with both legal and practical advice to help them navigate the challenges of a divorce, child custody dispute, probate and the many other issues that arise in a family law case. Prior to becoming an attorney I worked as a professional grant writer, development director, and executive director at various community-based organizations. I continue to do community service work as a grant writer for criminal justice, community development, violence prevention, and other public health initiatives.

She hails from St. Petersburg, Florida, where she continued on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1975. She is a 1978 graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. Mrs. Gathings has been involved in complex litigation, including business tort litigation, toxic, environmental, and pharmaceutical tort litigation, serious personal injury, consumer class actions, products liability, fraud, and international law. She is a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association. Mrs. Gathings has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, various United States District Courts in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, as well as both the Alabama and Florida Supreme Courts. Mrs. Gathings has actively been a board member of The American Journal of Trial Advocacy Foundation. In addition, she plays an important role in mentor programs for Cumberland School of Law. She is a mentor for freshman law students, Women in Law and The American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Mrs. Gathings hosts several events throughout the year for law students helping to educate and influence young women law students in Alabama.