"I was seeking a reputable family law firm for my prenuptial agreement and received high praise for the Schoenberg Law Group. My attorney listened to my questions and responded to them very patiently. She also paid close attention all my concerns and made sure I was aware of the legal value of the agreement I was about to sign. It was…”
D.R.“It has been a real blessing to find this family law group in my life. I was in the middle of a custody battle with my ex wife and had a lawyer who had sided with my ex wife’s lawyer. I was faced with the option of paying to a regular lawyer to do half jobs with no results or to invest a bit more for a top family counselor who understood my situation and at the same time not giving me false hopes."
A.L."I hesitated filing papers for a long time because I was not sure if I could survive a long legal battle. When we were married, my husband worked while I raised the children, two under four years old, and I was afraid I would lose the stability they needed. I had a wonderful group of friends that helped me search for a reputable law firm that could represent me when my focus was on my children. They found the"
L.A.Nicholas A. Buscemi is in his 26th year as an experienced California trial attorney representing clients in complex divorce and family law matters. Admitted to the California Bar in 2000, he brings extensive courtroom experience to disputes involving children, financial support, and dividing substantial marital assets. His successful family law experience includes high-value divorces, child custody and parenting plans, child and spousal support, requests to modify existing orders, and disputes involving hidden assets. Mr. Buscemi also represents clients seeking or defending against restraining orders and handles international child custody and abduction matters involving Hague Convention cases.
Mr. Buscemi’s background in courtroom trials and financial investigations brings a unique approach to the many financial issues that can make a divorce particularly complex. Whether negotiating a resolution or presenting a case in court, he focuses on protecting his clients’ parental and financial interests.
Before entering the legal profession, Mr. Buscemi served as a U.S. naval officer and U.S. federal agent. That experience guides his disciplined preparation, attention to detail, and steady approach to helping clients navigate difficult family law matters.
Areas of Practice
Bar Admissions
Education
Review/Dean’s Scholarship) 1998-2000
One of California’s Top Family Lawyers for five consecutive years: 2022–2026
SFLG Voted #1 Family Law Firm in California for six consecutive years: 2021 - 2026
One of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area by San Francisco Business Times
Debra Schoenberg was named a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
Designated as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State of California Board of Legal Specialization
Board-Certified Family Law Trial Specialist by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA)
