Family Law/Mediation

Attorney, State of Minnesota

October 19, 2022 Domestic Violence in Divorce

I believe that our clients, and their children, are best served by attorneys who use their skills to solve problems. While it is true that the vast majority of litigation cases are settled prior to trial, I have found that much of my time, and my client's money, in litigated cases is spent preparing for the coming battle (trial). In litigation, settlement often occurs at the last minute as both sides fear the uncertain outcome of a trial. In a collaborative case my time, and my client's money, is spent using my knowledge and skills to help my client find solutions to the issues raised in the divorce. Since we are not preparing for a battle, or posturing to initimidate the opposing party/attorney, collaborative cases tend to be less time-consuming and less expensive than litigated cases.

Graduation Year : 1992

University Attended : University of Minnesota Law School

Director, Collaborative Law Institute of MinnesotaFacilitator, Collaborative Law Institute of Minnesota, South-of-the-River Regional GroupPublic Education Committee Member, Collaborative Law Institute of MinnesotaMember, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP)Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of PracticeVolunteer Mediator, Rice County Dispute Resolution ProgramConciliation Expeditor, Rice County Dispute Resolution ProgramPresenter, Rice County Parent’s ForeverVolunteer Attorney, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal ServicesPast President, Rice County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section, Minnesota State Bar Association