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Individualized attention, reasonable rates and flexibility are just a few of the many accommodations Keiser Family Law & Mediation offers. I provide family law mediation, as well as a full range of other legal services to individuals with various family law needs in Alameda and most other Bay Area counties.. I offer mediation services in cases involving divorce, custody disputes, child and spousal support, and property division. I also continue to handle individual representation and consulting services in family law cases as well. So, whether you’re looking to mediate a resolution in your divorce, or you’re looking for representation in a family law case, or you want a family law attorney to consult with, I will guide you through the process with a special eye toward getting you through to the other side with as little trauma as possible.. I offer a range of options, from mediation, to full-service representation with attention to every detail, limited scope representation for assistance with specific issues in your case, and unbundled services where you choose the specific services needed, such as preparing a premarital agreement, drafting a Marital Settlement Agreement or preparing and filing judicial council forms to finalize your divorce.. Email me at to schedule an initial one-hour consultation for only $100, and together we can determine how to best handle your family law issues.

I have counseled clients in over a hundred divorce, paternity, child custody and child support cases, including trials and contested hearings. I gained my divorce experience at a large divorce firm in downtown Chicago, representing business owners, professionals, and high income/high net worth individuals. I graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in finance, which makes me different than almost all other divorce attorneys because I understands complicated financial matters. Most divorce attorneys will not understand business valuations, close corporations, unique investment structures, and retirement assets. I understand tax returns, income statements, balance sheets, and business appraisals that leave most family law attorneys confused.. I moved to Illinois in 2011 to raise a family of my own. As a father and husband, I understand how important it is for a parent to have a close relationship with his or her children, and how a divorce can and will change ever aspect of a person's life.

Thomas Villanti concentrates his practice on complex family law cases, including the distribution of multi-million dollar estates and complicated child custody disputes.  His comprehensive representation includes all aspects of family law, including contested court proceedings, complex negotiation and financial analysis.  Mr. Villanti takes special interest in the unique issues particularly relevant to celebrities’ and professional athletes' family law needs.Mr. Villanti utilizes his calm demeanor, efficient work-style and business background to achieve the best results possible for his clients.  He services a wide-range of clients, from athletes and entertainers to professionals and business persons, and equally their spouses and significant others.  He focuses on his clients’ necessary issues to expedite their divorce process.  As an effective advocate, Thomas Villanti maintains consistent communication with his clients to best represent their needs and to make a potentially overwhelming experience easier for his clients to understand.Mr. Villanti began his career with Schiller DuCanto and Fleck LLP in 2007 and became an associate with the firm in 2008 after receiving his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Florida. While in law school, Mr. Villanti earned a certificate in Collaborative Law, was awarded the Honors designation for his legal research and writing, and served as a Teaching Assistant in the Legal Research and Writing Department.  Mr. Villanti also holds Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. Prior to joining Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck LLP, Mr. Villanti worked at the Virgil Hawkins Civil Legal Clinic in Gainesville, Florida, where he served as legal counsel to indigent men and women involved in family law proceedings.  Mr. Villanti also interned with Florida's Second District Court of Appeals and worked for an estate planning law practice in Gainesville, Florida.Mr. Villanti now co-authors a monthly column, “Sporting Judgment,” for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin.  His articles highlight unique family law issues that arise with sports and entertainment professionals.  As an experienced associate, Illinois Super Lawyers magazine has named Thomas Villanti a “Rising Star” for three consecutive years.

I was was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1954.  I attended and graduated on the Honor list from Washington High School in Milwaukee and attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee with a double major Bachelor of Art’s Degree with Honors in English and Philosophy in May of 1979.  I attended DePaul College of Law in Chicago serving as a research assistant to two law school professors and also as an editor of the DePaul Law Review, graduating in June of 1984 with a Juris Doctor with Honor degree.  I returned to Wisconsin after graduating from Law School and took the Wisconsin Bar Exam in order to gain admission to the Wisconsin State Bar and passed both the Wisconsin and Multistate exams the first time, thereby being admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar in September of 1984.  I have practiced law continuously in Wisconsin since admission, initially as a general practice attorney and later specializing in Divorce, Lega Separation, Child Custody, Child support and and related pre-judgment and post judgment areas.. I have my own law office and am the only attorney in my office. I have a full time legal assistant and take great pride in delivering the best possible legal representation to my clients. My primary practice areas include Ozaukee, Washington, Waukesha and Sheboygan counties.  I am divorced and have joint custody and shared equal placement of my two daughters.

Kathryn Ciesla has a broad depth of experience in child advocacy, family law, litigation, corporate law, licensing, estate planning and administration. Her clients include children, parents, business executives, entrepreneurs and companies from a variety of industries. Kathryn’s clients have common goals - to protect their interests, assets and families.. Kathryn’s career began at a general practice firm in Evanston, where she was thrown into the trenches, focusing her work on litigation, divorce, custody, and other family related matters. She then moved to the largest law firm in the nation concentrating her practice exclusively on matrimonial law. Kathryn handled cases for clients with multi-million-dollar holdings. Work on these cases required sophisticated financial expertise in matters of business valuation, personal tax consequences, discovery of assets, property settlement, support and trust and estate planning, as well as a deep knowledge base in business operations.  Kathryn then took her aptitude for business operations and finance, and served as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for a regionally accredited college with campuses in Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area. Kathryn managed finance, information technology and human resources operations for an organization with revenues exceeding $20 million annually.  In 2007, Kathryn returned to private practice, again representing families, businesses, and developing a niche practice in the area of liquor licensing.. Close to Kathryn’s heart is child advocacy and in 2012, she was approved by the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois to represent children in contested divorces as a Guardian ad litem and Child Representative. In 2014, Kathryn earned the same distinction in Lake County, Illinois. To date, Kathryn has represented more than 75 children before courts in Cook and Lake Counties. In 2012, Ms. Ciesla earned a Certificate in Divorce Mediation Skills Training from the School of Continuing Studies of Northwestern University. Kathryn is often retained by private clients and appointed as a mediator by Judges in Cook County. She also serves many families as a judicially appointed Parenting Coordinator.. In April, 2017, Kathryn was elected to her third term as a Trustee for the Village of Northbrook.  he is Chair of the Administration/Finance and Ad Hoc Labor Relations Committees.  In the fall of 2016, Kathryn was appointed to serve on the Legislative Committee of the Northwest Municipal Conference, which is an organization representing 44 municipalities and 1.3 million citizens in the north and northwest suburbs of Chicago.. Kathryn often writes and speaks on issues involving families and children. She enjoys bike riding, gardening and up-cycling and currently lives in Northbrook with her two daughters and three rescue dogs, Thunder, Tinker and Violet.

Barbara Morton graduated from University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication in 1992. Ms. Morton followed her BA with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. Ms. Morton received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since May 1999. Her practice emphasis is in Family law issues, Real Estate, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Traffic and Personal Injury. She has represented clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Ms. Morton has over 20 years of experience as a litigator trying over 30 jury trials, along with over a hundred arbitration hearings, bench trials, and contested motions.. Before starting her firm, Ms. Morton was an Associate with firms that practiced Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills/Trusts, and General Practice.. She is admitted and qualified to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.

Jon Von Achen graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.. When Jon is away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family. They are active in their church and enjoy cooking together.

When you are dealing with a  divorce or custody  situation, it can be very stressful.  Let me and my staff help you navigate through it whether it is a simple divorce or a complicated court battle.  Its what we do, every day.

We recognize that divorce is one of the most difficult processes our clients will ever go through. It involves the most important aspects of our clients' lives, from their children to their economic security. We opened the Law Firm of Douglas E. Spiegel, PA. to provide our clients with effective and aggressive legal representation while providing a compassionate and reliable personal touch. We give our clients the personal attention they deserve and need during this difficult time. We work closely with our clients to develop strategies to protect assets and ensure our clients can maintain their standard of living after the divorce is final.. Unlike many other firms we limit our practice to only family law and marital law. From divorce, division of property and custody disputes to post-divorce matters, we can develop a sound strategy in line with your goals. We are knowledgeable, aggressive, and compassionate. But we refuse to "tell you what you want to hear" simply to obtain or keep your business. You need honest information and advice to make decisions based on the facts, the law, and the probabilities of the outcome you wish.. For Effective and Compassionate Representation Contact Fort Myers Family Law Attorney Douglas E. Spiegel, P.A.. If you are searching for a confident, decisive Fort Myers divorce lawyer, contact Douglas E. Spiegel P.A. We serve clients in the Fort Myers and surrounding areas, including Estero, Cape Coral, LaBelle, Marco Island, Sanibel, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda. We are conveniently located in the Downtown Fort Myers area. We will estimate the costs of various options with you before proceeding, as we understand that financial limitations are a reality in many family law situations.

After building extensive litigation experience since 1999 and receiving mentoring from the top family law firms in Portland, I formed Tanzosh Family Law LLC in March of 2010 to provide optimal services for clients.  My proactive and attentive practice style is designed to develop a team approach with each client in reaching the best resolution, whether through compromise or trial, together.. If the other party is not going to be reasonable, there is a judicial system I trust.  Those cases that need a judge or jury to decide, I represent clients in court effectively and with honor.. I extended my practice to handling mediations.   Assisting others in resolving controversy, with or without attorneys, requires a complimentary and advanced skill set, especially in family law.. My mission is to attain the best outcome for clients with the least amount of destruction on the family.  Uniting litigation and mediation is the way to achieving that goal.

Born and raised in Oregon. I enjoy all things outdoors: backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking and generally being outdoors. I am an avid duck fan and enjoy watching and playing sports. I am a fan of physics and biology and find the investigation and education in these fields interesting.

Placing high value on her relationships with her clients, Courtney happily adapts her communication style to accommodate their preferences and explains complicated legal matters in plain English.. "My clients can be as real with me as they want. I am here to listen without judgement and help them in every way I can.". Courtney is most gratified when she can advocate for people whose voices might not otherwise be heard in court. No matter what her clients are going through, Courtney ensures their positions are clearly heard and validated.. Originally from Colorado, Courtney moved to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark Law School and liked the area so much that she stayed. She enjoys Portland’s eclectic food scene, hiking, learning to play the guitar, and hanging out with her “Chiweenie,” a temperamental Chihuahua-Dachshund mix.