Welcome

For the past 11 years I practiced as an attorney specializing in family law.  I learned early on that most families are better served by resolving their issues (divorce, custody, parenting time, etc.) outside of the court system.  With this understanding I pursued training in alternative avenues of dispute resolution including mediation and collaborative law.

I have a practical and compassionate approach to dispute resolution. Each person needs to be heard and needs to be treated fairly during the process. People also want to reach a resolution. As an attorney and a mediator I have the skills and legal knowledge to help people obtain workable solutions that resolve their disputes. 

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Mediation is defined as a process of assisted negotiations and its key qualities are described. This is a good primer for those contemplating mediation.

Mediation provides a method for people with disputes or conflicts to exercise their own choices and discretion and to regain a sense of control over their lives in resolving disputes. It is a means by which you can be an active participant in the decision making process and have direct involvement in the determination of your destiny

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