The 2026 ELA Awards from Expert Law Attorneys have named Hamilton O’Neill Best Divorce Firm of 2026, recognizing the Miami, Florida firm for guiding clients through divorce with skill and care.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Hamilton O’Neill Earned the Recognition
Hamilton O’Neill is a Miami family law firm focused on high-net-worth and complex divorce matters throughout Miami-Dade, Palm Beach County and South Florida. Kathryn DeVane Hamilton, who has practiced law since 1998 and founded The Hamilton Law Firm in 2008, co-founded Hamilton O’Neill with partner William J. O’Neill in 2022. The firm draws on more than 50 years of courtroom experience in divorce, asset division, business valuation, alimony, child custody and timesharing, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, parental relocation, international custody under the Hague Convention, and disputes over foreign and multi-state assets.
Its clients include business owners, executives, doctors, lawyers, professional athletes, media personalities and public figures. Kathryn DeVane Hamilton holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Florida Super Lawyers, and the firm has been ranked among Best Law Firms in family law by U.S. News & World Report since 2020. The firm keeps a limited caseload, works with forensic accountants and valuation experts, and emphasizes confidentiality and discretion.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with a divorce, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Hamilton O’Neill has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Miami and throughout Florida.