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Michelle Perkins

Mediator / Attorney

“Child Custody & Visitation Mediator”

Scottsdale, Arizona
32+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

9 Verticals
✓Family Law Mediation
✓Divorce & Separation
✓Child Custody & Visitation
✓Child Support Disputes
✓Marital Property Division
✓Paternity Disputes
✓Elder Law & Care Disputes
✓Trust Administration Disputes
✓Inheritance Disputes
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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After being admitted to the practice of law in 1994, Michelle Perkins was a sole practitioner for two years before forming Owens & Perkins with her maternal grandfather, C.D. Owens, whom she worked side by side with for 23 years, before he retired in 2017. As a legal professional, Michelle mediates all forms of divorce and family law, inclusive of child custody & child support matters, divorce, high net worth divorce, legal separation, spousal maintenance, paternity, parenting time, and modifications of current family law court orders. Every family is different; therefore, every family will have different needs when it comes to divorce and family law. No matter the subject matter or the complexity of the issues at hand, your family deserves final orders that are tailor-made for your needs, which may include: Allocation of assets and debts in high asset/high net worth cases; The division of multiple businesses; Determination of alimony or spousal support; Outlining child custody, or legal decision-making agreements; Creating a parenting plan and parenting time schedule; Determining child support; Probate Mediation. Conveniently located in Scottsdale, Arizona, Owens & Perkins is equipped with ample space and up-to-date technology for accommodating a wide range of Mediation needs. We utilize both a large, spacious conference room with space for large mediations including multiple attorneys and parties, as well as smaller office spaces for accommodating break-out sessions, or caucuses, with each party and their attorney.

Credentials & Institutional Standing

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Attorney

Education

Arizona State University College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.) · Law

Class of 1994

Work History

2 Positions

Managing Partner / Mediator

Owens & Perkins, P.C.

1996 – Present

Formed firm with maternal grandfather, C.D. Owens.

Sole Practitioner

Self-Employed

1994 – 1996

Sole practitioner prior to forming Owens & Perkins.

Honors & Recognition

6 Honors

America’s Most Honored Lawyers Top 1%

The American Registry

2020

2020-2021

10 Best

The American Institute of Family Law

2017

America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1%

The American Registry

2016

2016-2019

Nation’s Top 1%

National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

2015 – 2017

Award of Excellence

Scottsdale Bar Association

2009

Lifetime Achievement Award

America’s Top 100 Attorneys

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