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Dimitry is known to be a passionate advocate that has an unwavering commitment to his clients. His representation doesn’t leave you wondering what could’ve been. He fights as hard for you as he would for his own family. Dimitry understands that when it comes to your life, mistakes aren’t an option. The outcomes and results matter, and that means you need somebody who’s dedication matches yours.. Dimitry’s experience and practice includes every aspect of Family Law. He handles all divorce matters and post judgment issues ranging from child custody, child support, spousal support financial distributions, restraining orders, and additional issues that arise from life’s sensitive dynamics. Among other things Dimitry has worked with many military members and has a unique understanding of the situations that arise in a military divorce.. Dimitry has a dynamic background and prior to becoming an attorney Dimitry worked as a first responder (lifeguard, EMT, and firefighting.) His experience in different industries has translated into effective legal representation, by giving him real life experiences that can’t be taught.. Dimitry graduated as a top student from Humphreys University Drivon School of Law, Stockton, and received awards and honors in his courses. Being recognized as a top performer in both school and work has, in turn, resulted in recognition as a fierce litigator. Dimitry received his undergraduate degree from California State University San Marcos.. Dimitry loves spending time with his family and believes being a father is the most rewarding experience life has given him. Dimitry has also been fortunate to have a blended family and knows the unique intricacies associated with the “nuclear family.” He loves spending time in the ocean, diving, surfing and exploring, and could easily waste a weekend getting sunburned and water logged. Dimitry was a former track athlete in college, and still loves to workout but readily admits his running days are behind him, unless it’s running to a court hearing.

Rachel is a Certified Family Law Specialist who provides superior legal services to her clients who are navigating the most difficult life events – divorce, separation, division of assets, and parenting in separate households. To facilitate a positive outcome, Rachel believes it is critical to stay focused on what matters most to her clients while helping to minimize conflict to achieve the best result. Rachel helps alleviate the pressure of the legal process by being focused on what’s important to the client and by providing a comprehensive approach to resolving disputes. She is highly experienced in all aspects of family law including complex asset division, division of stock/stock/options/RSUs and other non-cash compensation, high conflict child custody matters, child and spousal support, drafting of prenuptial agreements, and domestic violence restraining orders.  The office is centrally located in San Rafael for ease of serving clients throughout Marin County including San Rafael, San Anselmo, Greenbrae, Kentfield, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere, Mill Valley, Fairfax, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Novato.

Born and raised in Morro Bay, California, I attended college in the Midwest (University of Chicago - B.A. June 1996) and law school in the Rocky Mountains (University of Denver - J.D. May 1999).  I obtained my Colorado license and practiced briefly at a medium-sized litigation firm in Denver before returning to practice in my home state of California in 2000.. I believe my clients are entitled to a lawyer who can call upon extensive trial experience to assess how their case will be received during a trial, arbitration, or mediated settlement.  From the first day of my practice I focused on courtroom and trial advocacy.  I have attended several hundreds of hearings before courts, arbitrators, and governmental agencies.  Of those, nearly 100 were contested hearings and trials involving live witness testimony.  As a result, I have developed the deep background necessary to help you make the best decision possible in your dispute.. I have been married over half my life and I have five children, so I can relate to individual situations with job, kids, and family, on a personal level.  When I'm not working, I coach children's sports, help with their activities, swim, practice yoga, waterski, attend my church, and I will go to just about any baseball game I can find.

Eileen M. Coughlan Avila’s practice of law began in 1982, when she did general litigation and managed case litigation for the federal government.  After the birth of her son in 1993, Eileen decided to devote her practice solely to family law.  She became a certified family law practitioner through the California Board of Legal Specialization in 2001.  Her practice is 100% devoted to family law and mediation.. Although her family law practice was first devoted to litigation and uncontested cases, over time Eileen has devoted more of her practice to mediation and negotiation.  She is a certified mediator through the University of California Extension Program.  In recent years, she has also been extensively trained in collaborative law and makes use of this training whenever possible in her cases.. Eileen strives to fully understand her client’s perspective and although she provides rational advice based on the law, she prides herself on being accessible to her clients.  When a client is in crisis, she will be there for that client.  She works well helping clients to form support networks, including interacting with other family members when appropriate and needed, helping to retain psychotherapists, CPAs, financial experts, vocational and custody evaluators, and other professionals as needed.. As a first generation American and having married into a Hispanic family, Eileen embraces cultural diversity and always works to be sensitive to a family’s culture.  She is also sensitive to clients' psychological issues and disabilities when these are concerns in their family law case.

I have lived and practiced law in the Newport/Costa Mesa area for over 30 years.. By partnering with me, you will receive personalized representation that is professional and thorough, and customer service that is consistent and compassionate.. I oversee all my cases from start to finish. If you have a concern, problem, emergency, or just a simple question or two, you can always reach me by phone or email.. My law practice encompasses all aspects of Family Law Including:

Attorney Rebecca Cornia completed her undergraduate studies at University of Chicago and her law degree at Harvard Law School. She immediately passed the California Bar Examination and began to practice within a large firm in San Diego.. With almost 30 years of legal experience, Rebecca’s primary focus is in family law and divorce. She also has experience with wills and trusts as well as consumer law.  This allows Rebecca to give her clients a global perspective on their legal issues.. Rebecca honed her legal skills during ten years of employment with legal services corporations, developing and managing programs, while assisting individuals and families with divorce, support and child custody matters. As an attorney, Rebecca has a personal and passionate approach to the practice of law.. Rebecca also served as an assistant Professor with Chapman University School of Law and taught full-time for four years at the San Diego University School of Law. She has served as the legal director for a group of non-profit corporations in North America, providing ample experience in the field of corporate and tax law.. Attorney Rebecca Cornia’s Law Office is a small, Sonoma County based firm with a concentration in Family Law. A small firm affords Rebecca the ability to provide a personal and passionate touch in her practice. Rebecca feels strongly that the accessible and personalized approach to the client/attorney relationship assures honest communication, understanding, optimum results and, most importantly, client satisfaction.

At The Law Office of Tania K. Harvey, our innovative approach to family law focuses on collaboration and mediation. The ugly and bitter divorces or custody cases that you have heard about, where clients and lawyers engage in vindictive and vengeful tactics, is being transformed. This transformation has had astounding success at eliminating the overwhelming and painful process of divorce. And, this transformation in the way family law is practiced has resulted in clients feeling empowered and fulfilled as they move into the next phase of their lives.

August Landi brings over fifty years of experience to the practice of family law. He has personally represented clients in over 2500 divorce cases. He has innovated in the field of Alternate Dispute Resolution; and is considered to be the first attorney in the State of New Jersey regularly engaged in Mediation - commencing in 1975. His objectivity, insight, legal skills, and advocacy abilities result in referrals from legal professionals, present and former clients, and practitioners within the psychological community.. The Court recognizes Mr. Landi’s abilities, regularly appointing him as a Guardian Ad Litem, for children involved in difficult family litigation.. Mr. Landi is a member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, and the Monmouth County Bar Association; and a past member of the Supreme Court committee on Alternate Dispute Resolution. He regularly services as an Early Settlement Panelist for the Court’s of Monmouth County. He is selected by his peers to serve as an Arbitrator to resolve contentious equitable distribution, alimony, child support and related issues, in lieu of trial on the merits.. Mr. Landi is experienced in custody disputes dealing with parental alienation, and the resolution of such disputes either through trial or alternate dispute interventions. He utilizes state of the art computers at his office; and reviews new cases within 24 hours of their being published by the Appellate Division and New Jersey Supreme Court.. AUGUST LANDI is a graduate of Colgate University (1961), and Columbia University School of Law (1965). Following law school he clerked for two Superior Court Judges in Bergen County New Jersey: the Honorable Conrad Schneider, JSC - civil division; and Joseph W. Marini, JSC - family court division. (1965-1966). He then served as a United States Army Captain assigned to the Judge Advocate General Corps. for the period 1966 - 1971; handling over 200 military trials.. Since 1971 he has been a resident of Monmouth County.