Approach

I recognize that divorce is one of the most challenging and painful periods of life that adults (and their children) must endure.

I want to help couples through divorce without the legal process adding to their distress.  My mediation services offer clients an opportunity to avoid the worst aspects of the traditional adversarial family law system that is dominated by lawyers and court rules.

With years of mediation experience, and a long background as a traditional lawyer, I work hard to help clients achieve fair and durable divorce agreements.

I know that most divorcing couples, despite their differences, wish to divorce with dignity and compassion and fairness.  My job is to help them do so, supporting clients to be their best selves no matter the terrible stresses of divorce.

I focus on providing wise leadership and helping people solve problems, not starting wars.

I work to ensure that my clients feel heard, understood, supported, and respected. Then I work in a respectful partnership with them to explore ideas and options to create the best possible agreements.

Without sacrificing quality, I am committed to helping my mediation clients resolve their disputes as quickly and inexpensively as possible. 

I customize my approach to each divorcing couple by understanding their particular needs and goals.  I focus on what is needed to reach agreement without wasting time or money, but always taking into consideration what is most important to my clients.