About Us
I have more than 25 years of experience as a Family Law Attorney, I specialize in Mediation and The Collaborative Divorce Process. I strive to use "solution oriented" approaches, believing the court system should be utilized as a last resort.
It is my core belief that through Mediation or The collaborative Divorce Process the majority of family law cases can be, and should be, settled out of court creating a win/win result for both parties. More importantly, if the parties have children, Mediation or the Collaborative Process are approaches that can keep the parent's conflict from escalating out of control and damaging the children. There are many factors that contribute to a child's post divorce adjustment, but research shows that parental conflict is a crucial factor in their adjustment post divorce.
Education
Western State University College of Law, Juris Doctor
University of West Florida, BA in Social Work, with Honors
Member: Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego
Member: North County Collaborative Practice Group
Member: Bar Association of North San Diego County
Member: San Diego County Bar Association
Board Member: Bar Association of North San Diego County (1997-1999)
Board Member and President of Lawyer's Club, North County Chapter (1987-1991)
Speaker for Second Saturday, Mira Costa College, (1995-2009)
Judge Pro Tempore for the Superior Court (1993-2006)
