Mediation

Debra Crawford Annis is a certified family law specialist (certified by the Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California). Debra is also a family law mediator. Debra’s practice consists primarily of family law matters. She also practices in the areas of estate planning and probate. Debra has been practicing law for over 26 years. Debra attended Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles where she graduated cum laude. Debra’s family law experience has been enriched by her service to the Women's Legal Clinic where she served as a volunteer attorney and as the President of the Board of Directors. Debra received an Outstanding Achievement Award from Mayor Bradley for her valuable service to the community with the Women's Legal Clinic. Debra has lectured on the subject of 'move away' custody cases and independent adoptions. Debra is also a family law mediator. She has been on the mediator panel of the innovative Mosten Mediation Centers. Debra enjoys mediation and helping families structure their new lives apart instead of tearing each other apart in litigation and protracted court battles. Debra is also a tough and seasoned litigator if that is the avenue you choose. Debra has also handled appellate cases. Debra has been a colunmist in the Carmel Valley Newletter and is the author of the newly revised Cal Divorce 123, Your Guide to California Divorce. Cal Divorce 123 is a guide for people who want to understand the California divorce process and actively participate in their cases -- whether as their own legal representative or an active partner with their attorney. The Guide is now available in separate modules or as a complete kit. Debra is devoted to the concept that people can help themselves and make informed decisions in their legal matters. She strives to provide education to people so that they can achieve this objective. She also helps you decide the tone of your case.

The lawyers of Stucky, Lauer & Young, LLP, a Fort Wayne law firm founded in 1957, strive to provide the highest quality, yet affordable and accessible legal services in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas in a broad range of practices. Our methodology: listen to our clients; work with them to strategically chart a plan of attack; and ultimately turn adversity into opportunity.

Mr. Macias is a native Californian and has been a Business, Real Estate and Personal Injury Litigator for over 35+ years. His passion is directed towards helping his clients resolve their issues, in most cases, without the need for costly litigation. When it comes to litigation, Mr. Macias says, "It is time to “Stop the Madness". Every effort is made to attempt to resolve the legal issues and achieve a resolution of a matter which is acceptable to his clients. Mr. Macias states, "But if all else fails and the case is one of those cases that needs to be tried, so be it!" Accident and Injury Cases: With reference to handling Personal Injury cases, Mr. Macias having also been injured in a head on collision and sustaining injuries, he prides himself on understanding the injuries and the pain and suffering that goes along with the traumatic event and can relate to the ordeal the clients are going through. Thus, his primary objective is to get the clients to receive the proper medical treatment and completely heal to the extent that the injury allows for it. Thereafter, the goal is to work to obtain adequate compensation for the clients' pain and suffering so that they can once again get their life together and move forward and live as much of a normal life as possible. Mediation is always an option he recommends to clients. It gives all parties concerned an opportunity to work on resolving disputes before engaging in prolonged litigation. Real Estate, Landlord and Construction Matters: As a California licensed Real Estate Broker and home builder, Mr. Macias has had the opportunity to represent Contractors, Construction workers, Material Vendors, Landlords, (Commercial and Residential), Lenders, Banks and Realtors, in resolving day to day legal issues they encounter in their businesses. Mr. Macias states, “it is my job to try to resolve their legal problems so they can get back to the business of being in business and to thrive.” Drafting and negotiating commercial leases or any other Real Estate agreement is an art and requires detail awareness and skills to avoid future conflicts and/or disagreements. Mr. Macias enjoys this aspect of the Real Estate Business and is ready to negotiate your lease (commercial or residential) or to handle any type of Real Estate problem when the need arises. Legal Services are provided throughout the State of California. California State Bar no. 117267. He can be reached, for a free consultation, at (408) 420-5723 or email at emacias@maciaslaw.com https://www.lawyer.com/ernest-macias.html

Karen Ulmer is an attorney licensed to practice in both PA & NJ. Ms. Ulmer founded the law firm in 2001, concentrating her practice in the area of family law. Ms. Ulmer grew up in the Lower Bucks area. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Duke University in Durham, NC where she was the president of the Psychology Major's Union. She obtained her J.D. degree in 1995 from Widener University School of Law and where she served on the SBA and continues to serve on the Board of the Alumni Association since 2005. Ms. Ulmer obtained an advanced law degree in the area of Securities Law from Georgetown University Law Center in 1996.Ms.Ulmer is an active member of the Family Law section of the Bucks County Bar Association and has held offices in the YLD. She is also a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the Montgomery County Bar Association. She has been active in the high school mock trial competition for over fifteen years, and serves as the regional coordinator for Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties. Ms.Ulmer  has been active in the AYUSA foreign exchange program and has hosted students from several countries. She is a trained mediator and focuses on resolving conflicts.Ms. Ulmer practices in the areas of family & matrimonial law as well as estates. She has served on the Board of the Peace Center in Langhorne, PA and currently serves on the Board of the YWCA. She has coached t-ball, and enjoys performing with the Vineyard Gypsies in her spare time.

Matt Shaw is a knowledgeable attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce, and mediation. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Shaw understands how to help his clients achieve legal success through the use of effective and efficient strategies. Located in St. Charles, Attorney Shaw and his legal team provide legal help to individuals and families throughout Northern Illinois, including Kane County, DuPage County, DeKalb County, Kendall County, and the surrounding areas. To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Shaw, visit his website or call 630-584-5550.

Based in Greenville, South Carolina, our lawyers have over 40 years of combined experience, we represent individuals, small businesses and corporations throughout South Carolina. Our goal is to provide fair, honest representation and achieve successful results. Our primary focus involves work-related issues arising from on-the-job accidents, repetitive trauma, occupational diseases, exposure to chemicals or other toxins, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury. We have participated in hundreds of workers’ compensation hearings over the years. We have experience with catastrophic cases involving permanent brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, and paraplegia. Our emphasis on job-related claims led us into our other practice areas, Immigration, Social Security Disability, and Brain Injury. We have handled numerous Social Security Hearings and Immigration matters. Because of the growing number of Hispanic clients we serve, we have a Spanish speaking paralegal devoted to assisting with their cases. Se Habla Español. For more than 10 years, we have been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV rating, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Since our firm was founded, we have been listed every year in A.M. Best’s Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. We also received a “Superb” rating from AVVO, an online lawyer rating service. Our lawyers’ memberships include the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the South Carolina Bar Workers’ Compensation Section, the Greenville County Bar, the South Carolina Bar, the State Bar of Georgia, and the North Carolina State Bar. We want to help our clients better understand the challenges and opportunities presented by their particular situation, keep them informed throughout the process and achieve successful results. Our clients’ interests come first. Flexible fee arrangements, including contingency fees, flat fees, hourly billing, and value based billing are available.

Mr. Doenges is a problem solver who has a great passion for helping people. He understands that anticipating risk in a business deal can be difficult, and he has helped many clients craft agreement terms that protect their interests. Moreover, although few like to think about it, we all need to make arrangements for what happens to our assets when we're gone; here, Mr. Doenges can help you create the right strategy to pass your assets to your loved ones by utilizing a will, a trust, life insurance, or other tools to achieve your estate goals. Mr. Doenges divides his time between Minnesota and Taiwan, but is always ready to jump on a video call at his clients' convenience. He looks forward to working with you!

Emily is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist and has practiced almost exclusively family law since becoming an attorney in 2003 and formed McFarling Law Group. Emily became a certified mediator in 1999 through Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. Emily receives mediation referrals from family court Judges through the Settlement Masters program as a trusted and effective mediator. Emily is a certified Parenting Coordinator on the Outsource Referral list for the Clark County Family Court and works with high conflict parents to resolve ongoing disputes.

Diana has been a mediator for twelve years, since 2012. She has helped hundreds of couples resolve their divorce and custody conflicts through mediation, without the extra cost, delay, and emotional trauma of litigation. Diana is also an attorney and has represented people in family law cases, including divorce, custody, and paternity matters, for 30 years. She is intimately familiar with the law, courtroom procedure, judges and litigation. Diana is also skilled at diplomatic negotiation, and has resolved countless cases over the past 30 years as an attorney, through mediation. She was a founding partner of "Huntsman, Lofgran, Walton, PLLC, where she has led her firm in practicing law since 2005. She is presently of counsel with HLW, having retired from litigation in March, 2024. Whether helping a couple as a mediator, or representing a person as an attorney, Diana enjoys helping others find hope and resolution in difficult times -- divorce being one of the hardest things a person may face. That being said, if a couple is willing to try, Diana is passionately committed to the concept of mediation, as opposed to litigation and court rooms, as a far more positive, less costly, faster option of resolving conflict.

As the founder of the Law Offices of Mark W. Bartolomei, Mr. Bartolomei is a highly skilled and dedicated attorney focused on providing outstanding legal counsel and results-oriented service. He has more than 20 years of experience in several different areas of the law, and handles cases for a diverse set of individuals and families in the Worcester area. You can have faith in the firm and its strong track record of success, whether your legal needs are related to divorce, criminal defense, bankruptcy or real estate. A strong commitment to our clients and the community With roots in this community that go back to his childhood, Mr. Bartolomei knows the challenges that people in the Worcester area face. He has an obvious passion for helping those facing a variety of legal issues, based on his belief that everyone should be able to afford reliable counsel. Mr. Bartolomei received his B.A. from Assumption College in Worcester before attending Western New England College of Law in Springfield. Since his entry into the Massachusetts State Bar, he has remained dedicated to helping people protect their rights in cases involving family law and various other issues.