Member Profile

Divorce mediation, including drafting of Separation Agreements and Joint Affidavits, review of filing documents, and preparation of clients for Court hearing

Consultation and case evaluation of mediated agreements

Post-divorce or modification mediation

Mediation of custody and parenting agreements and modifications

Legal representation for negotiated and collaborative divorce and modification

Unmarried and gay/lesbian separation agreements

Prenuptial agreements and partnership agreements

Wills, trusts and estate planning

J.D. Northeastern University School of Law

Certified Divorce Mediator, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, Inc.

Mediator since 1992

Private law practice in Needham, specializing in family law mediation, divorce negotiation and collaborative law, as well as estate planning

Consultation practice on legal aspects and approaches to divorce

Board member and Treasurer, local Council on Aging

Parent of three grown children

$300 per hour shared by the mediation parties; No charge for half-hour introductory consultation

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, Inc.: President (2002-2004); Director (1999-2010
Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Participated in founding of Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council

Admitted to United States Supreme Court

Eastern Massachusetts, to and including Worcester