Core Practice Areas
6 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileHal Bartholomew, J.D. is a senior partner in one of the region’s most respected family law practices, Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP. The six attorneys in the firm’s sole focus is family law. Mr. Bartholomew limits his practice to “appropriate” dispute resolution processes of mediation and collaborative practice of all family law issues. Hal is an experienced divorce mediator, a frequent lecturer to the state Bar of California on alternative dispute resolution, a Life Member of the Academy of Family Mediators, Certified Mediator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Practitioner Member of the Association for Conflict Resolution and has successfully completed over 2000 mediations in his career. He is also the founding President of the Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group and CPCal (Collaborative Practice California). Over the years, mediation has become a more acceptable method of resolving a variety of disputes, including business and family disputes as well as divorce. It is a sensible approach that emphasizes informed decision-making and restores communication between divorcing spouses. His mediations are a client based process.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law
J.D. · Law
Class of 1971
University of California, Davis
B.A. · Political Science
Class of 1968
Work History
3 PositionsSenior Partner
Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP
Senior partner in a family law practice focusing on dispute resolution processes of mediation and collaborative practice.
President
Sacramento Collaborative Practice Group
Co-founder and President
President
CPCal (Collaborative Practice California)
Co-founder and First President
Honors & Recognition
5 HonorsNorthern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2004
Selected every year starting in 2004
Certified Family Law Specialist
State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
1980
Certified Mediator
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Life Member
Academy of Family Mediators
Eureka Award
CPCal
Given to the pioneers of Collaborative Divorce in California
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $0 | Family Law Mediation |
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