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Sheila Riesel practices in all aspects of matrimonial law. Sheila has extensive appellate and trial experience, having argued three times in the U.S. Supreme Court and more than 60 times in both federal and state appellate courts.&nbsp;Additionally, Sheila has been engaged in criminal defense and professional disciplinary law since leaving the Legal Aid Society in 1977.&nbsp;Sheila represents clients with respect to:<ul>	<li>Pre-and-post nuptial agreements</li>	<li>Separation agreements</li>	<li>Actions for divorce, custody, and equitable distribution</li>	<li>Complex valuation and custody disputes</li></ul>

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Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers Guide

Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America®

Cheryl S. Chang and Sheila G. Riesel Receive Blank Rome’s 2024 Distinguished Diversity & Inclusion Awards

Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®

The 2023 WIPL Awards: Law Firm Lifetime Achievement

Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers

Sheila G. Riesel Recognized in Corporate Counsel's 2023 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

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