Having practiced law since 1991 and family law for the vast majority of that time, I quickly came to believe that there had to be a better way for parties to terminate their marriage than through litigation. When I discovered the collaborative family law process in 2002, I found a better way. The collaborative family law process takes a team approach in the transition of terminating a marriage, with or without children. However, my goals in every case, whether collaborative family law or otherwise, are (1) to provide my clients with the information they need to make informed decisions and (2) to guide them through the process as efficiently as possible.
Areas of Practice:
All areas of family relations law (collaborative family law process, divorce, dissolution, custody, child support, post-decree matters, antenuptial agreements, stepparent adoption)
Professional Licenses:
Attorney and counselor at law (1991)
Professional Education:
Juris Doctor – The Capital University (1991)
Undergraduate Education:
BSBA – The Ohio State University (1988)
Collaborative Practice Group Membership:
Win Win Divorce (COACDP); International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)
Professional Experience/Activities:
- OSBA Certified Specialist in Family Relations Law
- Past president and current board member of the Win Win Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce Professionals
- AV rated (the highest rating possible) by Martindale-Hubbell
- Ohio Super Lawyer
- Avvo Excellent attorney rating
Personal Interests/Activities:
Family/children’s activities, golf, cooking, wine collecting
Collaborative Practice and Related Skills Training
