For over twenty-six years, Phyllis has specialized in the trial of complex domestic relations and family law matters and has worked with a number of prestigious firms specializing in this area of the law. In 1994, she was one of the founding partners of Schmidt & Federico, P.C Phyllis’ practice encompasses all aspects of matrimonial and domestic relations law, including divorce, custody, modifications, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, and paternity. She handles high-conflict disputes with an emphasis on business valuation and custody litigation. She has chaired and been a panel member of many continuing education programs for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, (“MCLE”), the Boston Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Association of Guardians ad Litem, (“MAGAL”), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, (“AFCC”) and has been a guest lecturer at Boston College Law School and Suffolk University Law School. Phyllis has authored many articles on family law practice. She is the co-editor of the MCLE publication “Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manual” and has co-authored the Separation Agreement Chapter for that publication for many years. She is the Co-Author of the Massachusetts Family Law Source Book and Citator. She is listed in Naifeh & Smith’s “Best Lawyers in America,” has been listed as one of Boston Magazine’s top fifty female attorneys and has been included as a Super Lawyer in Boston Magazine in the category of family law since 2004 as well as “New England Super Lawyers.”

Kelly A. Feron is a founding partner of Feron Poleon, LLP, and previously was a managing partner with the law firm of Spadafora & Verrastro. She concentrates her practice in Matrimonial and Family law at the trial and appellate levels. Admitted to practice in 1990, Kelly is graduate of Canisius College and the University of Detroit School of Law. She is the co-author of Religious Observance as a Factor in Child Custody and Visitation. Kelly is past lecturer for the New York State Bar Association. She is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, Matrimonial and Family Law Committees, and served for many years on the Judiciary Committee. Kelly is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Since 1985, Barry J. Fisher’s practice has been exclusively limited to matrimonial and family law and appeals and he is recognized as one of the preeminent attorneys in his field. Whether the case is being litigated or negotiated, you want powerful legal representation. Barry’s extensive knowledge, coupled with his empathy and understanding, enables him to zealously represent them through all phases of their matter. Barry can be hard-hitting as a litigator but also has the training and skills to help you successfully protect your rights and negotiate an amicable settlement. Barry has an undergraduate degree in accounting and prior to practicing matrimonial and family law, he was a tax specialist with the international accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. His accounting and tax background has been an invaluable asset when handling high net worth and complex financial cases. ? In addition to being AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he has also been honored in New York Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. For the past 25 years, Barry has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the most prestigious nationwide organization of matrimonial lawyers. He has been an active member of the New York Chapter, having served as Vice-President, a member of the Board of Managers, a member of the Board of Examiners, and as Editor of their former publication, Matrimonial Law Journal, which was sent to Fellows and judges throughout New York State. ? Barry has also served as Chair of the Appellate Practice and Matrimonial Law committees of the Nassau County Bar Association and was a member of its Board of Directors. For several years, he also served as an Editor of the Matrimonial Law Committee’s publication, Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law. For 30 years, Barry has also been a member of the Family Law Section Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. ? Barry has lectured and moderated lectures for numerous organizations on a wide variety of topics pertaining to matrimonial law, family law and appellate practice. Barry has had decisions published in the New York Law Journal and along with his associate, Cheryl Jakinovich, had an article on appellate practice published in the Nassau Lawyer.

I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Law. Earlier in my career, I was an associate with Olson, Usset & Winegarden, P.L.L.P., where I worked in commercial real estate, shopping center leases, and business litigation. For several years I was of counsel to Luther, Heckt & Cameron, P.L.L.P., where I did probate litigation. For the past 15 years my practice has been exclusively in the area of matrimonial law, including divorce mediation and litigation, custody and parenting time proceedings, and support proceedings. I also write wills and trusts and provide estate planning services. I have been named a "Super Lawyer" by the Minnesota Journal of Law and Politics.