Areas of Practice

Divorce Mediation

 

Divorce mediation is a frequently used method of negotiating a divorce settlement and can be a cost effective option to settle all matters in your divorce out of court.  Divorce mediation allows you to arrive at a resolution based on your own ideas of what is fair in your situation. As a mediator we wouldn’t make decisions for you, but help you and your spouse figure out what's best.

Family Law

 

Our specialist services in family law can support you through the separation process. We have extensive experience with all divorce issues including common disputes involving equitable  distribution, child custody, parenting plans, alimony and child support.  We routinely prepare property settlement agreements and parenting plans. We work closely with you to provide a variety of solutions tailored to your specific needs.

Child Custody & Parenting Plans

 

Making the right arrangements for your children is a vitally important part of organizing your affairs after a divorce. We will guide you through the process of determining legal and physical custody arrangements. We will also guide you through the process of outlining a parenting plan for the court to demonstrate how your custody arrangements will be tailored in the best interest of your children.

Alimony & Child Support

 

Alimony and child support, both temporary and permanent, are often a disputed issue in divorce cases. We’ll negotiate and litigate for the best possible settlement for you regarding the amount, type and duration of alimony. We will also guide you through the process for determining child support and work with you to secure the best possible outcome for your personal situation.

Domestic Abuse

 

Anyone can be a victim of domestic abuse, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexuality or background. Domestic abuse, includes physical, emotional and sexual abuse in couple relationships or between family members. We will outline what assistance the law provides and what we can do for you to ensure you are legally protected. We have over twenty years of experience successfully representing our clients in court hearings.

Personal Injury

 

In the personal injury area, courtroom jury trial experience is important. We have significant experience of handling hundreds of personal injury cases. Our office handles injury cases arising from car, bus, truck and motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, and dog bite cases. Our firm is committed to making a difference in the lives of our clients by helping them receive the highest level of treatment and care for their injuries, and securing the monetary recoveries they deserve.

Employment Discrimination

 

Employment discrimination happens when an employee or job applicant is treated unfavorably because of his or her ethnicity, religion/belief, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy/maternity, marriage/civil partnership, or age. Unfavorable treatment at work may pertain to dismissal, employment terms and conditions, pay and benefits or promotion. We have extensive experience in representing individuals successfully who have been discriminated against in their workplace.