New York—August 21, 2025—Krauss Shaknes Tallentire & Messeri LLP announced today that six of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 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

The following attorneys have been recognized as Ones to Watch:

• Malissa Osei, Partner
• Justine Stringer, Partner
• Grace Chamoun Taranto, Associate

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 2026 Best Lawyers for Family Law in New York can be found online here.