Vision: A world that honors the dignity and inherent value of every person and where the resolution of conflict is restorative rather than retributive.

Mission: To provide a values-centered process for clients to problem solve in the present and plan for the future. By focusing on solutions rather than blame clients are able to transition to their next stage of life without the baggage and collateral damage that often comes with an adversarial system.

Principles and Values: As a fixer rather than a fighter, I choose to practice law guided by the following principles and values.

• Dignity: Every person is entitled to be treated with dignity. By recognizing the inherent worth in each person, we create a space where we move past blame and begin to rebuild productive communication and trust.
• Empowerment: The best solutions arise out of self-determination. When people are actively engaged in the process and creation of their new plan they are more likely to follow through and less likely to have conflicts in the future.
• Communication: We are built for connection. When these connections are damaged or lost we find ourselves in conflict. Honest communication aimed at deepening our understanding is essential to the long term success of any plan.
• Holistic approach: Good solutions require working with the whole person. Legal issues often arise around a life transition. I have a team of trusted professionals to ensure that I can connect clients with the additional assistance they need to make their transition successful.

Services

Collaborative Divorce - a team based process that keeps couples out of the court room. Collaborative attorneys and neutral experts help the family design a plan for what life will look like in two homes.

Kitchen Table Divorce - a flat fee service for couples that have decided how they want to design parenting time and divide assets but need help with the drafting and filing of documents.

Mediation - a neutral facilitated process to help families going through divorce or trying to navigate care for elderly relatives. The mediator works with the family to come up with a solution that will work for everyone.

Conscious Contracting - conscious contracts are written in plain language, grounded in values, and designed to prepare businesses to succeed rather than sue.

Conscious Contracting