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PAPERCITY PROMOTION L ee Budner brings extensive high-stakes litigation experience to his family law practice at Calabrese Budner. After years of sharpening his skills in complex commercial litigation in Texas and across the country, he redirected his career to help individuals navigate deeply personal legal matters — divorce, custody, and everything in between. "I realized that the skills I was using in complex commercial cases — strategic thinking, financial analysis, persuasive advocacy — were exactly what people need when their family, their future, and peace of mind are on the line," he says. His transition into family law was driven by the belief that clients facing life-altering family transitions deserve the same caliber of legal strategy and advocacy often reserved for companies with big legal budgets. His commercial-litigation background provided invaluable training in handling intricate financial issues including business disputes, asset tracing, and contractual analysis. This skill set translates directly into family law matters involving substantial estates, closely held businesses, and complex property divisions. "When a marriage ends and there are significant assets involved, the legal and financial complexity can be overwhelming," he says. "That's where I come in — to bring clarity and control back into the picture." A Different Methodology Budner applies a disciplined, strategic framework to family law — one that emphasizes clarity, preparation, and long-term thinking. At Calabrese Budner, he blends this methodology with the firm's signature Emotionally Intelligent Divorce services, helping clients navigate emotionally charged situations with purpose and poise. He understands that family law cases are not just legal disputes; they are deeply human experiences. "Family law is where the legal meets the emotional," he says. "People need both a fierce advocate and someone who actually hears them.". A In High-Stakes Legal Disputes Background Clients deserve a lawyer who not only responds promptly, but communicates with clarity, honesty, and strategic direction. — Lee Budner 78