Janet is Partner with the law firm Dockstader Orliczky and is a Certified Family Law Specialist, a distinction held by less than one percent of all attorneys in California. Janet’s reputation as a staunch advocate for her clients as well as having a confident and professional courtroom presence quickly earned her a favorable reputation among local judges and attorneys. Janet became a partner with the preeminent family law firm Brandmeyer, Stanton & Dockstader from 2008 to 2011 at which time the firm merged with another and became Brandmeyer Gilligan & Dockstader from 2011 to 2018. After having been a partner with a significant size family law firm for over 10 years, Janet and her associate, Nadine Orliczky, have partnered up and moved their team to Seal Beach where their goal is to run a boutique firm where the attorneys can give greater personalized attention while continuing to work as partners with their clients to achieve their client’s goals.