
Vicki L. Shemin


Fields Dennis & Cooper LLP
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80 William Suite #210
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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Description of 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.
Professional Background
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
Experience
Degrees
Training
Dates | Trainer(s) | Title |
1995 | Divorce Mediation Training Associates | Mediation Training (40 hrs) |
09/28-29/06 | Center for Advanced Legal Studies/MCLC | Expanding Professional Skills to Resolve Conflict CL Practice (12 hrs) |
09/24/09 | John Fiske, DMTA | Marital Mediation Training (8 hrs) |
11/19/10 | Mass Council on Family Mediation | 9th Annual Family Mediation Institute (6 hrs) |
12/09/11 | Mass Council on Family Mediation | 10th Annual Family Mediation Institute (6 hrs) |
04/27-28/12 | Mass Coll Law Council | Resistance Reframed: Understanding Barriers to Settlement (11 hrs) |
05/02/14 | Mass Coll Law Council Advanced Forum | Power of Expectations in Conflict Resolution (6 hrs) |
03/27/15 | AFCC | Parenting Plans & Shared Custody (7 hrs) |
05/01/15 | Mass Coll Law Council Advanced Forum | Money Talks:What Does It Say/Mean? (6 hrs) |
10/22-25/15 | Academy of Professional Family Mediators | Annual National Conference (Washington, DC) (18 hrs) |
11/20--21/15 | Mass Council on Family Mediation | It's All Your Fault in Med'n/Master Class Bill Eddy (9 hrs) |
05/06/16 | Mass Collaborative Law Council | Power of Questions: Inquiry With Impact (6 hrs) |
12/09/16 | Mass Council on Family Mediation | Long-Term Perspectives & Reflections on Social and Psychological Impact of Divorce (6 hrs) |
Approach
Fees
Other Information
- 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
Areas of Practice
- Divorce (all issues) (200 mediated)
- Divorce (parenting) (100 mediated)
- Prenuptial (30 mediated)
Professional Services
- Mediator
- Advanced Mediation Trainer
- Communication Skills Trainer
- Counselor
- Mediator-Arbitrator
- Mediation Consultant
- Mediation Trainer
- Psychotherapist
- Representational Lawyer
- Conflict Coach
- Online Mediator
- Parenting Coordinator
- Mediating Lawyer
- Collaborative Professional
- Facilitator
References available upon request.
This dispute resolution professional keeps liability insurance.
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