Four CWSL Alumni Among Top 10 Divorce Lawyers in San Diego

William M. Benjamin ’73, Julia M. Garwood ’81, Thomas M. Huguenor ’72, and Beatrice L. Snider ’74 were included in Forbes Advisor’s list of Top 10 Divorce Lawyers in San Diego for 2024. 

William operates his own family law firm out of downtown San Diego. Forbes noted that he has been in practice for over 50 years, he is a Certified Family Law Specialist, and a recipient of the San Diego Family Law Bar’s Norby Award. 

Julia is a shareholder at Garwood Reeves, bringing over four decades of experience in the field and over 30 years in family law. She is also a Certified Family Law Specialist, and Forbes commented that she is “frequently chosen by courts to represent minors.” She is a member of the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys and was previously a professor at Grossmont College and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Thomas has over 50 years of experience in divorce and family law matters, having run his own firm for 49 years and is also currently serving as Special Counsel at Antonyan Miranda, LLP . Thomas is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has served as Pro Tem Judge in the San Diego Superior Court. Forbes also remarked that Thomas has been named a Top Family Lawyer by San Diego Magazine. 

Beatrice also has over 50 years of experience in law, having started her own firm in 1974, focusing on personal injury, criminal defense and family law. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has served as Judge Pro Tem in the San Diego Superior Court. Forbes noted that Beatrice is “an author and speaker on family law and business valuations in divorce and has helped shape San Diego’s local rules regarding business valuations in divorce cases.”