Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation - Torrance, CA
Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation is a premier South Bay family law firm in Torrance led by a mother-daughter litigation team with over 70 years of combined legal experience in complex divorce and high-conflict custody.
Trailblazing Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Torrance, California
When family disputes escalate to the legal arena, the attorneys you choose will shape the course of your personal and financial future. Located on Torrance Boulevard, Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation has stood as a pillar of integrity and legal excellence in the South Bay since 1977. With over 70 years of collective experience, Patricia Barberis and Colleen Barberis provide a mother-daughter dynamic pairing courtroom grit with genuine compassion. Whether you need to find a lawyer for complex property valuation or need an attorney urgently to address an emergency custody dispute, this established Torrance practice delivers the decisive advocacy needed to protect what matters most.
Seven Decades of Combined South Bay Family Law Experience
What sets the firm apart is deep knowledge of California family courts and direct attorney-client communication. Every client works directly with Patricia or Colleen Barberis, receiving personalized guidance from seasoned litigators rather than case managers.
- Pioneering courtroom leadership: Patricia Barberis was among the South Bay's first female litigators, co-founded the South Bay Women's Bar Association, and served as judge pro tempore and arbitrator.
- Certified minor's counsel insight: Colleen Barberis previously served as court-appointed minor's counsel and represented children in juvenile dependency proceedings, providing rare insight into child welfare.
- Forensic financial acumen: Collaborating with forensic accountants, real estate appraisers, and business valuation experts to identify hidden assets and ensure equitable distributions.
- Prompt and accessible communication: Prioritizing responsive counsel, including a firm commitment to answering client messages within twelve hours.
Comprehensive Domestic Relations and Family Law Services
Clients who hire an attorney from Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation gain tenacious courtroom advocates across all areas of California family law:
- Divorce lawyers representation: Resolving contested, uncontested, high-net-worth, and military divorces through strategic negotiation or decisive courtroom trials.
- Child custody lawyers advocacy: Handling complex legal custody battles, visitation disputes, move-away requests, and emergency ex parte protective orders.
- Child support lawyers counsel: Calculating accurate statutory guideline support and resolving post-judgment modifications when parental income shifts.
- Spousal support and alimony agreements: Litigating temporary and permanent spousal support orders considering marital duration and earning power.
- Domestic violence lawyers protection: Filing and defending against domestic violence restraining orders to safeguard families and protect parental rights.
- Prenuptial agreement lawyers counsel: Crafting comprehensive premarital and postmarital agreements to preserve individual estates and family businesses.
- Adoption lawyers guidance: Assisting families with stepparent adoptions and establishing legal parental rights with care.
Recognized South Bay Excellence and Complimentary Consultations
With an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, and consecutive selections among the Three Best Rated divorce firms in Torrance, the firm has earned the trust of generations of California families. Serving Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and Long Beach, the firm provides complimentary initial consultations. Contact Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation today to schedule your consultation and secure seasoned legal protection.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the central business district of Torrance near the intersection of Torrance Boulevard and Madrona Avenue.
Building Location
This is a 4-story commercial office and medical building operating as the Torrance Civic Plaza & Medical Center. It is located close to the CalCom Federal Credit Union.
Parking Details
Clients can utilize the spacious on-site surface customer parking lot, which provides ample free parking surrounding the building.
Public Transit
Served by Torrance Transit Route 1 (Eastbound / Westbound); nearest stop is at Torrance/Madrona.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the Torrance Civic Plaza & Medical Center and take the elevator or stairs to the second floor. Suite 222 is located on this level.