About Michael L.
Michael L. Whitmarsh built his career on steady progress through Southern California's legal community. He completed undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2002 and earned his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 2007. Those years laid a practical groundwork for a practice centered in California courts.
After law school Whitmarsh entered private practice and began carving out a practice in family law. He joined Land Whitmarsh LLP as a partner in 2014. The partnership period saw him deepen courtroom and negotiation experience while handling contested matters and settlement work for clients across the region.
In 2016 he launched his own firm, Whitmarsh Family Law, PC, where he serves as owner and lawyer. Running his own practice allowed him to set office procedures and client communication norms. He has managed both the business and legal sides of a small firm, overseeing case strategy, client intake, and courtroom preparation.
His day-to-day work centers on family law. He handles divorce cases and the related financial issues such as spousal support and property division. Child custody and visitation disputes are part of the caseload. He also represents clients in matters that intersect family law and other areas, including enforcement actions and post-judgment modifications. Court appearances, negotiated settlements, and alternative dispute resolution all feature in his approach to resolving disputes.
Whitmarsh maintains active ties to the local bar. He is a current member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Beverly Hills Bar Association. He also belongs to the Southern California Family Law American Inn of Court, a group that brings judges and lawyers together to discuss practice developments and ethics in family law. Those memberships keep him engaged with peers and developments in family law practice.
Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic in the courtroom. Clients have found his practice straightforward and focused on the practical steps needed in often difficult personal matters. He continues to operate Whitmarsh Family Law, PC in California. He practices family law at Whitmarsh Family Law, PC, representing clients in divorce, custody, support and related family law matters.
