New York—August 20, 2026—Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP announced today that eight of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers for Family Law in New York.

The following attorneys have been recognized as Best Lawyers:

• Caroline Krauss, Founding Partner
• Valentina Shaknes, Founding Partner
• Heidi Tallentire, Founding Partner
• Jordan Messeri, Founding Partner
• Eric Saar, Partner

The following attorneys have been recognized as Ones to Watch:

• Jennifer Montoya, Of Counsel
• Grace Chamoun Taranto, Associate
• Sophie Heinlein, Associate

Additionally, founding partner Caroline Krauss was recognized individually with the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” award for Family Law in New York City. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region each year.

The annual Best Lawyers lists are based on an extensive peer review evaluation, which is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice.

The full edition of the 2027 Best Lawyers for Family Law in New York can be found online here.