About

Judith Meisels Law Firm is an elite boutique firm, consistently ranked by premier professional directories (Dun’s 100 and BDI) as a leader in the field of Family and Inheritance Law in Israel. Founded in 2007, the firm is renowned for shaping the Israeli legal landscape through numerous landmark precedents and rulings in the Supreme Court, which now serve as cornerstones in both legal practice and academia.

Expertise in Litigation and Complex Capital Disputes

The firm provides a strategic Tailor-made umbrella for its clients, adapting to the unique circumstances of each case while specializing in intricate property and financial disputes:

Family Wealth Management: Liquidation of partnerships in family businesses, valuation of reputation and career assets, balancing of shares in public and private corporations, and managing property disputes involving international trusts and asset concealment.

Strategic Litigation: Crafting winning legal tactics and handling the defense or challenge of complex prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.

International Private Law: Specialized expertise in international child abduction cases (The Hague Convention), cross-border property disputes, and divorce proceedings between citizens of different countries.

Inheritance and Estates: Managing multi-party inheritance disputes, contesting wills, drafting mutual wills, and managing complex estates and receiverships.

The Modern Family: Pioneering legal solutions for surrogacy, joint parenting, and legal matters (including handling the first-ever divorce in Israel).

Adv. Judith Meisels – A Multidisciplinary Authority

The firm is headed by Adv. Judith Meisels, a renowned expert with 28 years of experience. Adv. Meisels (LL.M., Summa Cum Laude) combines extensive courtroom practice with profound academic depth:

Academia and Public Service: Adjunct Professor of Family Law at the College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) and other leading institutions. Member of the Inter-University Academic Forum on Family Law and the Israel Bar Association's Family Forum.

Legislative Influence: Actively involved in drafting key legislation and memoranda regarding family law (e.g., the Parents and Children Bill and the Family Dispute Resolution Law).

Public Presence: Author of a regular column in the "Haaretz" newspaper, contributor to legal journals and the "Nevo" legal database, and a frequently sought-after commentator in national media.

Notable Precedents and Achievements

The firm is responsible for several high-profile legal victories that have gained widespread public and legal resonance:

The Mamat Case: Representation in a landmark Supreme Court case (7-judge panel) that established the concept of "Judicial Parenthood Orders" for same-sex fathers.

Specific Asset Sharing: Victory in a high-net-worth case where tens of millions of dollars were awarded to a client following the exposure of assets hidden in offshore trusts.

Inheritance Law: Establishing a precedent that denies inheritance rights to a spouse who is no longer a life partner, through a purposive interpretation of the Inheritance Law.

Child Abduction: Managing complex Hague Convention cases

(including the "Double Abduction" case) and shaping the law regarding the "Voice of the Child" in legal proceedings.

Client Profile and Core Values

The firm is built on the values of Determination, Integrity, and Absolute Discretion. Its clientele includes key figures in the Israeli economy, high-net-worth individuals, senior members of the legal and judicial systems, and foreign residents. Alongside its commercial success, the firm is committed to social justice and equality, providing pro-bono representation in fundamental cases and through the Israel Bar Association’s "Pro Bono Program."

Judith Meisels Law Firm – A powerful combination of legal expertise, uncompromising strategy, and human vision.