Diana P. Zitser, CFLS

Founding Partner | Zitser Family Law Group, APC
Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), State Bar of California

Strategic Advocacy in High-Asset Divorce & Family Law

Diana P. Zitser is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) with over 25 years of experience, providing premier legal representation for high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and public figures navigating complex divorces and family law matters.

As the founding partner of Zitser Family Law Group, APC, she is known for her precision, discretion, and results-driven approach. Whether securing favorable settlements through high-level negotiations or executing a decisive litigation strategy when necessary, Ms. Zitser ensures her clients’ financial interests, parental rights, and long-term goals remain the priority.

Her approach is strategic and pragmatic:

  • Prioritize Settlement – A well-structured negotiation strategy often leads to faster, more cost-effective resolutions.
  • Litigate When Necessary – When settlement isn’t possible, she and her team implement a commanding, results-focused litigation strategy with strength and precision.
  • Stay Focused on the Big Picture – She ensures clients make rational, forward-thinking decisions, not ones driven by short-term emotions.

This pragmatic and results-oriented approach is why clients with significant assets, complex portfolios, and high-profile reputations trust her to protect what matters most.

Certified Family Law Specialist: Expertise That Matters

As a State Bar of California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), Ms. Zitser holds a top-tier designation reserved for attorneys with exceptional expertise, legal acumen, and ethical standards in family law. This certification ensures clients receive the highest legal representation in cases involving substantial wealth, intricate financial structures, and high-conflict custody disputes.

Financial & Legal Expertise in High-Stakes Divorce

With a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance and a background as a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, Ms. Zitser provides a distinct financial advantage in cases involving:

  • Business & Forensic Accounting Valuations
  • Real Estate Holdings, Trusts & Investment Portfolios
  • Stock Options, Offshore Accounts & International Assets
  • Royalties, Licensing Deals & Intellectual Property Rights (Film, TV, music, publishing, patents, trademarks, copyrights)
  • Private Equity, Startups & Cryptocurrency Holdings
  • Privacy & High-Profile Divorce Considerations

Combining in-depth financial knowledge with strategic legal advocacy ensures that her clients achieve fair, financially sound divorce settlements that align with their long-term objectives.

Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Family Law

Ms. Zitser has earned some of the most prestigious legal accolades, a testament to her legal acumen, professionalism, and success:

  • Certified Family Law Specialist – State Bar of California (Recognized for the highest level of family law expertise)
  • Super Lawyer (2015-2025) (Top 5% of attorneys nationwide)
    • Top 50 Women Lawyers in Southern California (2017-2025)
  • Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California (2019, 2023-2025)
    AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell (Highest distinction for legal ability & ethics)
  • Perfect 10 AVVO Rating (Recognized for excellence by peers & clients)
  • Featured in Daily Journal as One of the Top 50 Family Law Attorneys (2025)
  • Featured in the 2024 LA Times | Consumer Attorneys of Southern California Magazine
  • Featured in Forbes as One of the West’s Ten Most Dependable Family Law Attorneys
  • Recognized by Expertise.com as One of Los Angeles’ Best Family Lawyers (2016-2024)

Tailored Legal Solutions for Complex Family Law Matters

Ms. Zitser and her team at Zitser Family Law Group, APC, provide customized legal strategies for high-net-worth individuals facing:

  • High-Asset Divorce & Property Division – Navigating business valuations, real estate holdings, stock portfolios, and international assets.
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements – Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing agreements to safeguard financial interests.
  • Child Custody & Move-Away Cases – Resolving high-conflict parental disputes, relocation matters, and custody modifications.
  • Spousal Support and Support Modifications: Ensuring fair support determinations and handling modifications due to income changes or life circumstances.
  • Legal Separation – Providing strategic counsel for individuals seeking to separate while maintaining legal and financial protections.
  • Modification & Enforcement of Court Orders – Adjusting or enforcing existing divorce, custody, and support agreements.
  • Restraining Orders & Domestic Violence Matters – Advocating for clients in high-conflict situations where legal protections are necessary.

A Respected Leader in Family Law & Financial Litigation

Beyond her legal practice, Ms. Zitser is recognized for her leadership in family law education and financial litigation strategy, serving as:

  • Board Member, ACFLS Charitable Foundation (Advancing family law policy & supporting families in need)
  • Advisory Board Member, American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL) (Bridging financial expertise & legal advocacy)
  • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (Family Law Section)
  • Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association (Family Law Section)
  • Member, San Fernando Valley Bar Association (Family Law Section)

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Trusted by High-Net-Worth Clients, Business Leaders & Public Figures

Clients with substantial wealth, complex financial structures, and reputations trust Ms. Zitser for discreet, results-driven representation in their most significant family law matters.

When the stakes are high, you need an attorney who sees the big picture—one who protects your assets, your future, and your peace of mind.

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