As a founder of our local collaborative practice group and a matrimonial attorney since the early 1980’s, I regard collaborative practice as the answer to my dreams of a better way for handling matrimonial cases, and also a tacit acknowledgement that our traditional legal system has left much to be desired in the way of accommodating the real world of emotions and personal needs of divorcing people. Collaborative practice has been as liberating for me as a lawyer as it has been good for my clients and their families. The interdisciplinary model, which our practice group follows, is a supportive and efficient team approach to resolving divorce problems. I look forward to collaborating with you and for you.
Education:
Williams College, Williamstown, MA. - Attended 1973 -1977; graduated: BA - CUM LAUDE, Economics Major
Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, Attended 1977-1980 - Graduated JD - Cum Laude Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC, Attended 1977-1980 - Graduated JD - Cum Laude
Collaborative Training:
Basic Interdisciplinary Training, 2009
Basic Collaborative Law Training, 2008
Basic Collaborative Law Training, 2007
Mediation Training, 2005
Basic Interdisciplinary Training, 2004
Basic Collaborative Law Training, 2002
Basic Collaborative Law Training, 2001
Basic Collaborative Law Training, 2001
Mediation Training, 2001
Practice Areas:
Civil Law
Family Law
Mediation
Other
Practice Groups:
Dutchess Collaborative Practice Group
Licenses:
am admitted in the Courts of New York and North Carolina
Activities:
I have taught law related courses on Real Estate, Business Law, Starting your Own Business, paralegal Training and Collaborative Divorce. I have an extensive background outside of law in business ventures, franchising and real estate development Membership in Groups and Associations
Memberships:
I am a member of the local and State Bar Associations in New York
