Professionals

MY GOAL is to provide experienced legal counsel to those who choose collaborative law. I was admitted to practice law in the State of New York in 1978, after graduating from Cornell Law School in 1977. I spent many years thereafter as a court assistant helping adjudicate family law matters at both the trial and appellate levels. For years thereafter I represented clients in traditional litigation involving custody, child support, maintenance, and property division issues. While in private practice I also served as court-appointed law guardian representing children in contested custody matters.

SINCE 2004, my practice has been limited to collaborative law because I believe it is a better way to resolve family issues.

COMMITMENT to peaceful processes is the defining characteristic of my life and work. I recently returned from a sabbatical during which I served overseas as a Peace Corps Volunteer. I am looking forward to meeting you, hearing about your life experiences, and working with you to amicably resolve your family dispute.