Anthony Lai, CFLS*
Anthony Lai is a Senior Associate at Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist* who represents clients in high-conflict family law matters, focusing on complex litigation with empathetic, client-centered advocacy.
Anthony represents individuals in all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody and visitation, division of assets, spousal and child support, and pre- and post-marital agreements. He serves as lead counsel in long-cause matters and trials, particularly those involving contested domestic violence restraining orders, fiduciary breach claims, and move-away hearings.
Prior to practicing family law, Anthony worked in civil litigation firms that handled catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, and medical malpractice matters. He contributed to trial preparation, discovery, and case strategy on behalf of plaintiffs. This experience supports his work on crossover family-civil matters involving Marvin claims, fiduciary disputes, third-party joinder, and breach of partnership and fiduciary duty matters.
Anthony spent time in the chambers of Hon. Stephen G. Larson (Ret.), then a U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California, where he supported the court’s handling of civil motion practice, discovery disputes, and pretrial litigation.
Anthony currently co-chairs the LACBA Family Law Section’s annual Sorrell Trope Trial Institute and is a leader in the statewide legal community on issues pertaining to new attorneys. He currently serves as Secretary of the California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives, sits on the Executive Committee of the LACBA Family Law Section, and holds board positions with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles and the LACBA Barristers Section.
Based in FMBK’s Pasadena office, Anthony has served the greater San Gabriel Valley legal community for nearly a decade. He lives in South Pasadena with his wife and daughter and remains deeply engaged in the community both personally and professionally.
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy
- B.A., University of California, Riverside, Political Science, Law and Society
- Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,
- Admitted to California Bar
Credentials & Community Impact
Recognized, connected, and committed—our awards, affiliations, and service work reflect dedication to both the law and the community.
Associations & Memberships
- Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
- Secretary, California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives (2023-2025)
- Board Representative, New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association (2022-Present)
- Chair, New Lawyers Section Executive Committee (NEXCOM) 2021-2022
- Board Member, LACBA Family Law Section Executive Committee (FLEXCOM)
- Board of Directors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA)
- Board Member, LACBA Barristers/Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
- Board Member Loyola Law School Alumni Association – Asian Pacific American Chapter (APAC)
- Member, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)
- Member, Pasadena Bar Association (PBA)
Honors, Awards & Accomplishments
- Los Angeles Magazine, Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2021–2026
- Pasadena Magazine “Top Attorneys” – 2022–2025
- Doyle’s Guide “Family Law Rising Stars” - 2024-2025
- Client’s Choice Award, Avvo - 2024
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, APABA-LA Community Legal Clinic
- Volunteer, and SCCLA Pro Bono Legal Clinic
- Commissioner, South Pasadena Community Services Commission
- Volunteer Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court
Published Work & Presentations
- “Modifying Custodial Arrangements During COVID-19” – Legal guidance during statewide lockdowns for parents navigating custody and visitation risks. Blog for Schweitzer Law Partners
“Who Owns the CARES Act Stimulus Payment if I’m Divorced or Getting Divorced?” – Analysis of federal stimulus disbursements and family law claims. Blog for Schweitzer Law Partners 5-4-2020 - “Understanding Discovery Under Family Code Section 6309 in DVRO Cases” May 6, 2025 Linkedin Blog
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
- Presenter, LACBA Family Law Section, Sorrell Trope Trial Institute (2023) – Presenting Expert Documentary and Testimonial Evidence
- Presenter, LACBA Family Law Section, Sorrell Trope Trial Institute (2024) – Wedlock to Deadlock, the Civil Path Through Family Law Battles
- Presenter, LACBA Family Law Section, Sorrell Trope Trial Institute (March 2025) – No Expert, No Excuse: Navigating Trials with or Without the Pros
- Presenter, California Lawyers Association, New Lawyers Section (July 16, 2020) – Introduction to Custody, Visitation and Move-Away Cases for New Family Law Attorneys
- Presenter, Northern Trust meeting, Non-Business Real & Personal Property (January 8, 2021)
- Presenter, California Lawyers Association (September 2020), Cultural and Social Considerations in the Practice of Law
- Presenter, Pasadena Bar Association (May 2021) Introduction to Child Custody, Visitation, and Move-Away Cases
Media Features
- Quoted, Orange County Register – “When Divorce Happens, Who Gets to Keep the Dog?” (October 2023)
- Media Appearance - “Divorce Attorney Reacts to Marriage Story” (March 27, 2020)
- Media Appearance - California Lawyers Association, “Diverse Voices” (March 5, 2021)
- Media Appearance - California Lawyers Association “Cultural & Social Considerations in the Practice of Law: Wellness Strategies | CYLA 10 Minute Mentor’ (March 19, 2021)
Anthony Lai, CFLS*
Anthony Lai is a Senior Associate at Feinberg Mindel Brandt & Klein LLP and a Certified Family Law Specialist* who represents clients in high-conflict family law matters, focusing on complex litigation with empathetic, client-centered advocacy.
Anthony represents individuals in all areas of family law, including dissolution of marriage, custody and visitation, division of assets, spousal and child support, and pre- and post-marital agreements. He serves as lead counsel in long-cause matters and trials, particularly those involving contested domestic violence restraining orders, fiduciary breach claims, and move-away hearings.
Prior to practicing family law, Anthony worked in civil litigation firms that handled catastrophic personal injury, employment discrimination, and medical malpractice matters. He contributed to trial preparation, discovery, and case strategy on behalf of plaintiffs. This experience supports his work on crossover family-civil matters involving Marvin claims, fiduciary disputes, third-party joinder, and breach of partnership and fiduciary duty matters.
Anthony spent time in the chambers of Hon. Stephen G. Larson (Ret.), then a U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California, where he supported the court’s handling of civil motion practice, discovery disputes, and pretrial litigation.
Anthony currently co-chairs the LACBA Family Law Section’s annual Sorrell Trope Trial Institute and is a leader in the statewide legal community on issues pertaining to new attorneys. He currently serves as Secretary of the California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives, sits on the Executive Committee of the LACBA Family Law Section, and holds board positions with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles and the LACBA Barristers Section.
Based in FMBK’s Pasadena office, Anthony has served the greater San Gabriel Valley legal community for nearly a decade. He lives in South Pasadena with his wife and daughter and remains deeply engaged in the community both personally and professionally.
- J.D., Loyola Law School, Concentration in Civil Litigation and Advocacy
- B.A., University of California, Riverside, Political Science, Law and Society
- Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,
- Admitted to California Bar
Associations & Memberships
- Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
- Secretary, California Lawyers Association Board of Representatives (2023-2025)
- Board Representative, New Lawyers Section of the California Lawyers Association (2022-Present)
- Chair, New Lawyers Section Executive Committee (NEXCOM) 2021-2022
- Board Member, LACBA Family Law Section Executive Committee (FLEXCOM)
- Board of Directors, Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA)
- Board Member, LACBA Barristers/Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee
- Board Member Loyola Law School Alumni Association – Asian Pacific American Chapter (APAC)
- Member, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS)
- Member, Pasadena Bar Association (PBA)
Honors, Awards & Accomplishments
- Los Angeles Magazine, Super Lawyers Rising Star – 2021–2026
- Pasadena Magazine “Top Attorneys” – 2022–2025
- Doyle’s Guide “Family Law Rising Stars” - 2024-2025
- Client’s Choice Award, Avvo - 2024
Community Involvement
- Volunteer, APABA-LA Community Legal Clinic
- Volunteer, and SCCLA Pro Bono Legal Clinic
- Commissioner, South Pasadena Community Services Commission
- Volunteer Daily Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court
Published Work
- “Modifying Custodial Arrangements During COVID-19” – Legal guidance during statewide lockdowns for parents navigating custody and visitation risks. Blog for Schweitzer Law Partners
“Who Owns the CARES Act Stimulus Payment if I’m Divorced or Getting Divorced?” – Analysis of federal stimulus disbursements and family law claims. Blog for Schweitzer Law Partners 5-4-2020 - “Understanding Discovery Under Family Code Section 6309 in DVRO Cases” May 6, 2025 Linkedin Blog