I help people and businesses resolve disputes without going through the costly, lengthy and difficult process of litigation.

I am a collaborative mediator, which means that I assist people in getting to the heart of the dispute and creating alternatives for resolving the issues at hand. I am also a collaborative practioner, and utilize the team approach to resolving family, business, and estate conflicts. I encourage you to go to my website to learn more about collaborative. Collaborative keeps YOU in control of the dispute resolution process. It can be faster and less costly than going to court. 

I offer a one hour process meeting to review with you the different choices you have in resolving a dispute, which are: 1) resolving it between yourselves; 2) resolving it using mediation; 3) resolving it collaboratively; 4) hiring litigation counsel to negotiate a settlement; and 5) litigation. I do not practice litigation here in Schuylkill County because I am employed by the Court, but I am extremely knowledgeable about it. 

I also assist people in representing themselves during a divorce. I offer estate planning, estate administration services.  I also offer deed, will and power of attorney preparation. 

Please contact me for an appointment. I will be happy to speak with you about your situation and set up a process meeting. I offer evening and weekend office hours. I am also available to meet during weekdays at the Schuylkill County Courthouse. 

I am active in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 621 Orwigsburg, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Orwigsburg.