Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights APC Honored for Excellence in Family Law and Advocacy for Fathers Across Southern California
Corona, California – August 21, 2025 – Reel Fathers Rights APC proudly announces that its Founder and CEO, Mark Reel Jr., has been recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
in America 2026 for his outstanding work in the field of Family Law. This recognition reflects Mark’s commitment to reshaping the practice of family law and his
unwavering dedication to protecting the rights of fathers throughout California. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch honors attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional excellence early in their careers, typically within their first decade of practice, and who are distinguished by their legal skill, integrity, and contributions to the profession.
About Mark Reel Jr.
Mark Reel Jr. is the Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights APC, one of the fastest-growing family law firms in California. A dedicated fathers’ rights attorney, Mark has built his
practice around the principle that children deserve equal access to both parents and that fathers should not be disadvantaged in family court. Under his leadership, Reel Fathers Rights has expanded to multiple offices across Southern California, including Corona, Irvine, Riverside, Long Beach, Palm Desert, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Menifee, and San Diego, and has grown into one of the region’s premier law firms focused on representing men and fathers in divorce, custody, support, and domestic violence cases.
Mark has been a leading voice for innovation in family law. He is also a passionate supporter of Equal and Shared Parenting, a growing legal movement aimed at making 50/50 custody the default in divorce and separation cases. In addition to his legal practice, Mark is the author of The Fathers Rights Playbook and host of
The Fathers Rights Podcast, where he provides insight, strategies, and encouragement for fathers navigating family law disputes.
About Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch®
The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards are determined through a rigorous and independent peer-review process. Attorneys are nominated by their peers, and each nomination is then evaluated through confidential feedback from leading lawyers in the same geographic region and practice area. Candidates are assessed on their legal ability, professional integrity, and overall excellence in practice. This recognition is reserved for attorneys who, despite being in the earlier stages of their careers, have already distinguished themselves through exceptional skill, professionalism, and meaningful contributions to the practice of law. Inclusion in this category is widely considered a significant professional achievement and an indicator of future leadership in the legal community.
Comment from Reel Fathers Rights APC
“It is truly an honor to be recognized among such a distinguished group of attorneys. This award is not just a reflection of my work, but of the incredible team at Reel Fathers Rights who fight every day to protect fathers and ensure children have the benefit of both parents in their lives,”said Mark Reel Jr., Founder and CEO of Reel Fathers Rights APC.
About Reel Fathers Rights APC
Reel Fathers Rights APC is widely regarded as one of the premier family law firms in Southern California, with offices throughout Orange County, Riverside County, San Diego
County, and the Inland Empire. The firm is dedicated to representing men and fathers in divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence cases. With more than 300 years of
combined family law experience, its attorneys bring unmatched knowledge and trial skills to every case.
Since its founding, Reel Fathers Rights APC has established a reputation for strategic, results-driven representation and an unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of fathers in familycourt. The firm has successfully represented thousands of clients in some of the most complex and high-stakes disputes in California family law.