Mediation lawyers in California Janice Cho to Keith Schulner

Explore California attorneys like Janice Cho, Jean Hyams, Jeanne Browne, Jeffrey C. Park, Jennifer Crum, Jennifer Winestone, Jerald Marrs, and Keith Schulner. in cities like Oakland, Santa Rosa, San Mateo, San Ramon and Oak Park. These attorneys specialize in Mediation in Zip codes like 94612, 94607, 91377.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Janice Cho

Firm: Law Office of Janice Cho
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1838 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Child Custody, Immigration, Mediation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
The Law Office of Janice Cho is a client-oriented law firm specializing in helping individuals understand and resolve family law and immigration issues efficiently and effectively and with professionalism, integrity and compassion. Ms. Cho has been practicing law since 2004, with significant expertise in family law and immigration law. Ms. Cho earned her Bachelor’s Degree, with honors, from the University of Chicago. She later received her Juris Doctorate degree from Northwestern University School of Law. After law school, Ms. Cho began her career working exclusively in the area of family law and immigration law. She has supervised legal clinics, provided technical assistance to pro bono attorneys, provided trainings on family law and immigration law, and regularly volunteers in numerous capacities with the Court.. Ms. Cho understands that many of her family law clients are in crisis, need immediate high-quality representation that they can trust, or need to establish personal and financial security in the wake of family separation. She guides her clients through the nuances and complexities of family law and immigration law and offers each of her clients an individualized client-directed approach that addresses each client's specific objectives.. Her family law practice includes, but is not limited to marital dissolution, premarital agreements, post-marital agreements, divorce and separation; custody and parenting arrangements; child and spousal support; and valuation and division of community property assets and debts, including real estate, business interests, professional practices, personal property, retirement benefits and other investments.. Ms. Cho's immigration practice focuses on family-based petitions, VAWA's, U-Visas, and Naturalizations and Citizenship applications. She is dedicated to helping her clients in ways that large firms cannot by providing highly personalized and effective immigration solutions.
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“Janice Cho is a remarkable lawyer who provided me with outstanding legal representation for my divorce settlement case. From the moment I met her, it was evident that she possesses…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Judith B. Altura

Firm: Haapala, Altura, Thompson and Abern LLP
Park Plaza Building   800  9461 , Oakland , California 94612
Practice Areas: Mediation,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Kayleene Writer

Firm: Writer Law Group, PC
7700 Irvine Center Drive , Irvine , California 92618
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Divorce, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Mediation, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family
Recognized for her candor, compassion, and experience in family law, Ms. Writer has developed a successful family law practice built on her impeccable reputation and personal dedication to each client’s needs.. She chooses to focus her practice exclusively on the challenging area of family law, since this is one area of the law which lends itself well to creating and maintaining a close bond with each client. Since her firm handles a relatively small case load, you can be assured that you will receive personal service and direct communication from Ms. Writer in all aspects of your case. As a graduate of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association, College of Trial Advocacy (2004) and a graduate of the prestigious Houston Family Law Trial Institute (2010), Ms. Writer is a skilled and experienced courtroom litigator and will present your case to the court in an articulate, passionate and credible manner. For clients who prefer mediation, Ms. Writer will work with both parties and gently guide them to an equitable resolution of all issues.. You will be in good hands with Ms. Writer and her team. In 2014, Ms. Writer was recognized by OC Metro Magazine as one of the top family law attorneys in Orange County. The same year her firm earned the highest rating (10.0) from the lawyer rating agency AVVO in the area of family law.. Ms. Writer has met the requirements and qualifications to be appointed Minor’s Counsel and is on the approved Minor’s Counsel list in Los Angeles County. In her role as Minor’s Counsel, Ms. Writer is the “voice of the child” in highly contested custody matters. Her education as Minor’s Counsel allows her to better serve the needs of her clients in all cases involving children.. A familiar face in the legal community, Ms. Writer currently serves on the Bridging The Gap and Education committees of the Orange County Bar Association. She is a lively speaker and has lectured on family law issues for numerous organizations, including the Orange County Bar Association, California State University, Long Beach, Lorman Seminars, and the Rancho Margarita Police Department.. Ms. Writer earned her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine, and her law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She was sworn into the State Bar of California in 1998, and into the US District Court, Central District of California in 1999.. We offer a free consultation to discuss your situation and how we can help, so please contact us today.
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“I would like to thank The Law Offices of Kayleene H. Writer for their professionalism, knowledge and understanding of family law and needs when it comes to divorce. Kayleene helped…”
— Steven Ybarra
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Kathleen Patterson

6939 Schaefer Avenue #D-239 , Chino , California 91710
Practice Areas: Litigation, Estate Planning, Business, Trusts, Mediation, Probate
Kathleen J. Patterson is dedicated to assisting business owners with their contract, legal, employment, and compliance issues, and assisting the public with their estate planning and probate needs.  She continues to enjoy working as a neutral, either as a mediator or ombudsmen, which she has done since 2006.Until recently, Ms. Patterson served as a senior trial attorney with the law firm of Homan & Stone. Her practice includes handling complex, multi-party general liability actions, ADA defense, construction defect, real property actions, mechanic’s liens, workers compensation, automobile accident cases, premises liability, as well as general liability litigation.. In addition to the practice of law, Ms. Patterson actively serves her community through her philanthropic efforts and support of America’s military.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

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“Great experience from consultation to close. Would use again.”
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“A dedicated attorney who fights hard for his clients. Very knowledgeable in this practice area and easy to reach when you need an update.”
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“Solid representation overall. Communication was a little slow at first but everything got resolved well.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Karin Gurwell

Firm: Karin Easter Gurwell
7755 Center Avenue Suite 1100 , Huntington Beach , California 92647
Practice Areas: Business , Collections, Contracts, Landlord & Tenant, Mediation, Lawsuits & Disputes, Lawsuits & Disputes
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“I have known and worked with and around Karin for over 15 years and confidently endorse Karin as an attorney and as a person!”
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Kaliah D. Kirkland

725 30th Street, Suite 209 , Sacramento , California 95816
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation, Family, Adoption, Alimony, Prenuptials
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“Provided minimum, and I mean minimum work requested, just basic things. Took too long to file, dishonest, constantly had family things going on as an ...Julia She left in the middl…”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Justine Dell

Firm: Law Office of Justine A. Dell, APC
17821 E. Seventeen St. , Tustin , California 92870
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation
Ms. Dell is a Certified Family Law Specialist. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Western State College of Law in 2007. Prior to being admitted to the California Bar, Ms. Dell worked as a paralegal and then a law clerk. She has decades of experience in the legal industry, most of which is family law. Ms. Dell is admitted to practice law before all California state courts. Her practice is limited to divorce and family law matters.. She was an adjunct professor for the paralegal certificate program at South Coast College, where she has taught classes on Family Law, Real Property, Torts and Legal Transcription.. Ms. Dell has volunteered her time as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in Orange County working with children in the county dependency system. She is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association and was a past president of the Warren J. Ferguson American Inn of Court.
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“If I can leave 0 stars I would! Unless you want an attorney that throws tantrums and hissy fit’s like a three-year-old child, do not hire Justine Dell. I have personally, witnessed…”
— Tiffanie King
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Julie Welsh

Firm: Julie A Welsh, Mediation Services
PO Box 4275 , Walnut Creek , California 94596
Practice Areas: Mediation
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“integrity and frankness. I cannot express enough my gratitude for her work.”
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“I have had the pleasure of mediating with Julie and she is one of the better mediators out there. She is professional, friendly and accessible. She works tirelessly to resolve her …”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Judith A. Williams

Firm: Law Offices of Judith Williams
East Fourth Street , Santa Ana , California 92701
Practice Areas: Adoption,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Mediation,Probate
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“Looking back on our situation, Judy did a great job for us. She was very fair, listened to both of us and helped to address our concerns. When thing...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jean Hyams

66 Franklin Street , Oakland , California 94607
Practice Areas: Mediation
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“Jean is a phenomenal attorney. She is knowledgeable, passionate and highly skilled. She is also very devoted to community service in the legal profession, and has enriched the educ…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

John Shaw

Firm: Shaw Mediations
2785 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste E Pmb 296 , Torrance , California 90505
Practice Areas: Arbitration, Business , Civil , Corporate , Energy , International & Trade, Mediation, Litigation, Litigation
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“This review is long overdue. I was referred to Mr. Shaw by a colleague to assist with my father's estate, and I'm very grateful for the recommendation. Mr....”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

John Gilligan

Firm: Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP
444 W. Ocean Blvd. , Long Beach , California 90802
Practice Areas: Appellate , Civil , Family , Mediation, Family, Family, Family
John J. Gilligan, founding partner of Gilligan Frisco & Trutanich, LLP, has extensive experience specializing in family law, probate litigation, and estate planning since 1981.  Mr. Gilligan graduated cum laude and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from State University of New York at Brockport, and obtained his Juris Doctorate from Western State University. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1997. Only 10% of California’s family law attorneys have earned this additional education and title.
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“To say I am grateful for John Gilligan representing me would be an understatement. The minute he took my case my worries and fears fell off my shoulders. He...”
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“I have known John for several years, both in cases against him and working on cases together. John is a Certified Family Law Specialist and is extremely talented, experienced and k…”

Jill Hersh

456 Montgomery St Fl 17 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Mediation, Family, Litigation
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“One of the most prestigious family law firms in the bay area.”
— Brian Cain
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jerald Marrs

Firm: Claassen Marrs, P.C.
111 Deerwood Road, Ste 200 , San Ramon , California 94583
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Employment, Mediation
Jerald N. Marrs, Attorney at Law, is a longtime resident of San Ramon. Jerry practices elder law and estate planning. He is committed to helping seniors, individuals, couples and families through the trying times associated with the aging process and the preparation and administration of estate plans. He drafts estate planning documents, including Wills, Trusts, Advance Healthcare Directives and Durable Powers of Attorney, and assists with probate and trust administration. He also helps seniors with asset protection, government long-term care benefits, conservatorships, probate and veteran’s benefits. Jerry is also a mediator and is devoted to helping people resolve disputes in a logical and appropriate manner. Jerry has a very calm demeanor, is easy to interact with and is an excellent communicator. He mediates disputes regarding elder law, care decisions, asset distribution, probate matters and trust administration. He has a background dealing with emotionally charged issues and has resolved a variety of matters. He has completed significant mediation training, including Dispute Resolution at the University of Colorado School of Law, negotiation training with the EEOC, and 50 hours of Mediation Training with the Center for Community Dispute Settlement. Jerry is a disabled veteran from the U.S. Air Force and strives to help others who have served our country.
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“I endorse Jerry Marrs. He is intelligent, competent and hardworking and most importantly, he cares about his clients.”
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“I had only one session with Jerald, but in that short time I learned so much about who I really am and want to be. I learned what I don't need to carry with me and what serves no p…”
— Amy Shantler-Pickett
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Jennifer Winestone

12100 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , California 90025
Practice Areas: Mediation
I relocated from Toronto to Los Angeles in order to pursue an LL.M. in Dispute Resolution at the top-rated Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution. After having a taste of California climate and after successfully completing the program, I decided to launch Winestone Mediation, a Los Angeles based mediation firm, where couples and former couples can engage in facilitated negotiations about issues relating to their family, finances, and future.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Jennifer is terrific.”
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Jennifer Crum

Firm: Hanson Family Law Group LLP
411 Borel Avenue , San Mateo , California 94402
Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Mediation, Family
In her representation of Silicon Valley’s high earners or their spouses, Jennifer Crum draws upon more than 20 years of experience untangling complex assets acquired in the unique tech economy.. Jennifer combines her mastery of high-asset marital dissolutions with compassion for the emotional and personal transition her clients are experiencing. She is among an elite group of California attorneys recognized as a Certified Family Law Specialist.. Expert Guidance in Complex Divorces. Jennifer is highly experienced in divorces involving venture capital, hedge funds, private equity, privately held companies, professional practices and real estate interests.. Her clients include prominent entrepreneurs and leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area who value privacy and discretion in their personal matters.. Known for customized, big-picture and forward-facing strategies, Jennifer strengthens clients’ positions across a wide range of divorce resolution forums. She has gone the distance to achieve her clients’ goals—before private judges and in public courtrooms—and has negotiated settlements that allow her clients to move on with their lives positively.. Deep Resources for Clients. The sophistication of her clients’ assets often requires Jennifer to use resources from her extensive network. She collaborates with forensic accountants, investment advisors, family wealth offices, tax and corporate counsel, estate planners and psychologists. The goal is to optimize client outcomes during dissolution negotiations, particularly on wealth portfolios that include stock options, restricted stock units, restricted stock, management fees and carried interests, and complex real estate structures.. Jennifer’s client-centric approach prioritizes responsiveness, communication and hands-on guidance to help clients control their futures and their families’ well-being.. An outdoor enthusiast and proud mother of daughters, Jennifer is an alumna of UC Berkeley and earned her J.D. from University of San Francisco. Super Lawyers magazine has recognized Jennifer since 2009 as a Northern California “Super Lawyer.” Jennifer is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, where she serves as a mentor leader.
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeffrey C. Park

Firm: Phillip J. Griego and Associates
Market Street , San Jose , California 95113
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Civil ,Construction ,Employment & Labor ,Mediation
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“Jeff knows the law, is kind and extremely helpful when it cam to my case.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jeanne Browne

Firm: Browne Law and Mediation, P.C.
829 Sonoma Avenue , Santa Rosa , California 95404
Practice Areas: Mediation
As a family law attorney in Santa Rosa for over 30 years, I help separating couples respectfully resolve their conflict out of court by mediation or a collaborative process.   Our office helps couples complete and process s all of the court-related documents including the Marital Settlement Agreement addressing support, custody, and property division.  One favorite part of my work is to help marrying couples discuss financial issues to create their unique and valid Prenup (Prenuptial / Premarital Agreement).  My associate attorney can assist Spanish speaking clients.  Please call 707- 575-5162 to schedule an initial consultation. Looking forward to meeting you.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Browne and I worked as opposing counsels on a matter and she was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her understanding of family law and its dynamics real…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Keith Schulner

4826 Parma Dr , Oak Park , California 91377
Practice Areas: Mediation
CONTACT NEUTRAL4HIRE FOR A BETTER RESOLUTION NOW!. Neutral4Hire will provide neutrals (e.g. mediators or arbitrators) for Real Estate, business, or personal disputes for clients represented or unrepresented by attorneys. Contact us. If we do not offer what you are looking for, we will help you find someone who does.. OPTIMAL SOLUTIONS IN PERSON OR ACROSS THE GLOBE. We can arbitrate or mediate in person, over the phone, or through the Internet.. FOUNDER OF NEUTRAL4HIRE. Honorable Keith Schulner, as a trial attorney, worked for plaintiffs and defendants and tried cases before juries and judges. He received worldwide recognition for his leadership role in a multimillion-dollar dispute that was successfully mediated. He has appeared in the media including CNN, NBC, Dutch Television, The Los Angeles Times, Money Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. He earned the highest rating possible, AV, from Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Ratings which "shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.". Judge Schulner realized he was gifted with the ability to help people understand when it was in their best interest to settle and how to structure a settlement for maximum benefit. He knew that mediation would be an excellent use of these talents. To better help people with disputes and complicated financial or business problems, he earned a full Master of Business Administration (MBA) merit scholarship and was the first attorney to graduate with an MBA and Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR) from Pepperdine, which tied Harvard for having the best Dispute Resolution program in our nation.. Judge Schulner has facilitated settlements as a Judge Pro Tem and Mediator in California’s Superior Courts. He has served as an arbitrator for the California Bar and Superior Court as well as a neutral for other organizations (see PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE below.) He lectured about dispute resolution at the University of California Santa Barbara, taught Conflict Resolution at the University of Phoenix and Pepperdine graduate school and appears in Marquis’ prestigious Who’s Who in American Law, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who in the World.. COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. No one can, mediate, arbitrate, communicate, solve problems, and find opportunities for mutual gain better than Judge Schulner. With his experience as a Real Estate Broker, businessperson, entrepreneur, manager, attorney, and judge, combined with his training in family law mediation, as well as his MBA and MDR, he can expertly bridge the gap between differing individuals.. AT FEES YOU CAN AFFORD. We can save you far more than the cost of our services. Our neutrals usually cost only a small fraction of the time and expense of litigation and trial. Our normal hourly fees are $360 per hour total (for example $180 per hour per party if two parties are sharing the fees). Ask about discounts based on need, for longer engagements, guaranteed hours, prepayment, or fee matching.
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