Attorney Collier is a San Diego Native. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree from UCSD in 1993 and earned her law degree in from USD 1996. For over 20 years, Ms. Collier dedicated her law practice to the field of family law. She is committed to quality customer service and meeting her clients’ needs. She always adheres to the highest degree of integrity in representing her clients. She has been awarded an attorney rating of “PRO” by one of the nation’s leading attorney rating services. She is rated 10 on AVVO which is the leading provider for referrals of lawyer services. Ms. Collier is also the North County Representative for the San Diego County Family Law Bar Association Board of Directors. Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally painful and frightening times in a person’s life. And if there are children involved, these emotions and concerns are only multiplied. You want an attorney who is not only experienced and knowledgeable but also caring and compassionate for your needs as a person. Family law attorney Heidi Collier works with you to achieve your goals and protect your assets – and lets you transfer the “worry” to her. One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is to try to represent themselves in divorce or child custody, usually because of concerns over money. This is understandable. The reality, however, is that decisions and court orders made in a divorce can last a lifetime, with long term effects on your finances and family. This means mistakes are very costly, and excellent representation is essential. Ms. Collier is affordable in her legal fees and strives to settle each case to your satisfaction with as little court time as possible. Some divorces can even be completed without Attorney Collier or you ever appearing in court. She is a skilled mediator and negotiator who strives to settle each case without the cost of litigation. But when your spouse’s actions are such that litigation cannot be avoided, Ms. Collier is an experienced and aggressive courtroom attorney strongly advocating for you.

Michael Fischer is a licensed California attorney licensed to practice in both state and federal court. Mr. Fischer has handled hundreds of contested and uncontested family law matters. He is known for his ability to guide his clients through the tumultuous processes of family court in an aggressive yet compassionate manner.

Attorney Elizabeth Van Thiel has been a licensed lawyer since 2000. Before entering private practice, she worked in the Alternate Public Defender’s Office, where she represented clients in Juvenile Dependency Court. She joined Fischer & Van Thiel, LLP in 2011 and devotes her practice to family law. She routinely resolves cases through negotiation and mediation but is ready to take a case to trial if need be. Elizabeth is passionate about helping families resolve personal and legal disputes day in and day out.

Anthony Abbott founded the Law Office of Anthony Abbott as a legal option for the people of California. Attorney Abbott has represented people in hundreds of different matters throughout the state and has the experience to take on the toughest cases. Personal injury, divorce and real estate are just a few of the legal matters handled, but the issue is always secondary to the client. We are committed to our clients’ goals as the target for a successful outcome. Clients continue to recommend Attorney Abbott because: Anthony Abbott has been a Judge Pro-Tem in the Superior Court, Municipal Court, Mediator, Arbitrator, Judge Pro-Tem Workers’ Compensation. Anthony Abbott has been employed by several huge insurance companies – he knows what they will do to you because he did it. The Law Office of Anthony Abbott cares about our clients, and we do not hesitate to push our opponents exceedingly hard to obtain favorable outcomes for our clients.

"The law has always fascinated me. I told my parents when I was about 7 years old that I wanted to be an attorney and strived for that goal throughout school." Attorney Lena Ghianni is a native San Diegan. She was born and raised in East County, graduated from Granite Hills High School in El Cajon, and obtained her law degree (Juris Doctor) from the University of San Diego School of Law. The only times Lena has lived outside San Diego County was while attending the University of Southern California for a bachelor's degree in Political Science and for her first job as a lawyer in Victorville, California. During her career, Lena gained experience in the areas of general civil, criminal, family law, and probate, including but not limited to issues of real estate, contract, child custody, dissolution of marriage, guardianship, conservatorship, petitions for administration, and estate planning. She was responsible for handling a heavy caseload including all aspects of the general practice such as preparation of pleadings, motions, writs, settlement negotiations, and trial and appellate briefs. Lena successfully argued cases at mediations, arbitrations, motions, and trials. For several years now, Lena's focus has been in the areas of family law and probate. Lena has helped her clients through the very difficult and emotional hurdles that accompany divorce, child custody, support, caring for ill or disabled family, and the death of a loved one. Since passing the bar in 2002, Lena has handled a wide range of cases, including real estate and business disputes, personal injury, and criminal cases.

Jackie Robert Geller is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson School of Law. A member of the California State Bar since 1980, Attorney Jackie Robert Geller has concentrated his practice in the area(s) of Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Tax, and Family Law. He is a member of the California State Bar.