Core Practice Areas
4 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileMy practice specializes in mediation and non-adversarial family law. I believe it is especially important to avoid the ravages of litigation when children are involved. The majority of my mediation clients are actively seeking to divorce. I also mediate all of the following: pre-marital agreements (formerly known as prenuptial agreements), marital agreements i.e., conflicts between spouses who have not decided to divorce (formerly known as postnuptial agreements), post-divorce disputes and cohabitation (and co-tenancy) agreements between unmarried partners. As collaborative counsel I am committed to the least adversarial practice of law possible. I believe collaborative legal representation offers the best hope for a non-adversarial resolution when mediation is not an option. I am a practicing attorney with a master’s degree in psychology. As a psychotherapist I worked with individuals, couples, families and groups for 20 years before becoming a lawyer.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
New England Law/Boston
JD · Law
Class of 1990
New York University
MA · Psychology
Class of 1970
New York University
BA · Spanish Literature
Class of 1967
Work History
3 PositionsJustice of The Peace
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
2008 – Present
Certified Divorce Mediator
Family & Divorce Mediation
1992 – Present
Mediated hundreds of divorces and related interpersonal conflicts with both traditional and non-traditional families.
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
1970 – 1990
Worked with individuals, couples, families and groups.
Honors & Recognition
2 HonorsAdvanced Practitioner (Family Section)
Association for Conflict Resolution
2001
Certified Divorce Mediator
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation
1996
Fees & Availability
Rate ScheduleStandard rates. Contact for custom arrangements.
| Format | Duration | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IN_PERSON | HOURLY | $350 | Family Law Mediation |
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