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.

Arin has been practicing exclusively in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including dispute resolution and litigation for over fifteen years. She understands that during this especially difficult time, her clients need both compassion and strength. Arin ensures her clients have a hand in their own destiny in regard to their case while also helping them to develop realistic and attainable expectations. She understands that each client has unique needs and priorities which must be listened to in determining the best strategy and approach for their situation. She counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related issues including parenting disputes, maintenance and support, analysis of complex financial matters, and the disposition of marital and non-marital assets. Arin enjoys working with clients directly to assist them in making the decisions which are best for both them and their families to ensure that their transition through this difficult time is as smooth as possible.