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I am a mediator, collaborative family law attorney and parenting coordinator dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing challenging life transitions to resolve matters in an amicable and cost-efficient manner. My dual degree (and 38 years of combined experience) in clinical social work and family law enables me to bring unique perspectives and skills to my practice.

The cost of divorce can be draining on a number of levels - ranging from the emotional, to the relational, to the financial; my goal is to help ensure that clients opt for the process most tailored to their needs and that I make that process as supportive and streamlined as possible. Even seemingly hopeless high-conflict matters can be resolved successfully through alternative dispute resolution.

I have a specialized interest in assisting clients with Mediation to Stay Married, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements, Parenting Coordination and Collaborative family law solutions. Clients find that my ability to "think outside the box" - coupled with my advanced training in child development and co-parenting - are value-added components.

Fields Dennis & Cooper LLP
Boston Law Collaborative, LLC
Law Office of Vicki L. Shemin
McDermott, Will & Emery
Lee, Levine & Bowser, LLP
Peckham, Lobel, Casey, Prince & Tye
Hale and Dorr LLP

Since becoming a formally trained mediator in 1995 and a collaboratively trained attorney not long after, I have exclusively devoted my practice to assisting clients with alternative dispute resolution methods. I have achieved the rank of a Certified Family Mediator by the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, a designation reserved for those who have significant mediation experience, advanced training and requisite education.

Although there are some cases that simply need their day in court, I fervently believe that all efforts should be exhausted before opting for litigation. When I first meet with a client, I bring to bear my decades of experience and judgment to tailor the process to that client's needs and goals. I ask clients to consider how they would like their relationship with the other party to look 3 years down the road; in that way, I not only attend to the client's short-term needs but to their long-range objectives as well.

My hourly rate is $400 per hour. Fees for Parenting Coordination services are $325 per hour.

Honors:

• 2016-2017,“Top Ten Attorney in Family Law in Massachusetts”
• 2017, “Top Rated Lawyer: Women Leaders in the Law”
• 2015, Boston's Top-Rated Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law & Mediation, & Collaborative Law
• 2014,Top Rated Lawyer: Legal Leaders
• Since 2011, continuously recognized for selection in the Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers
• Since 1999, AV-rated attorney (Martindale-Hubbell - highest rating)
• Certified Family Mediator, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
• Nationally Certified Parenting Coordinator
• ACSW (most widely recognized and respected social work credential obtainable)
• LICSW (most advanced of social work licenses in MA)
• WorldWide Registry - Inclusion in Top 101 Industry Experts
• Marital Mediation Training - Basic & Advanced
• 10.0 "Superb" AVVO Rating
• Boston University Law Review, Note Editor
• Best Cross Examiner, Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (1994)
• American Jurisprudence Book Award in Family Law (1/110)
• Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar
• Paul J. Liacos Scholar
• G. Joseph Tauro ScholarM