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Petaluma Mediation and Collaborative Law Firm
Overview
Litigation is not the only option for individuals facing family crisis. Our goal is to resolve conflict thoughtfully, transparently, and respectfully, without litigation. This approach empowers the individual clients to make decisions that best reflect their interests and objectives. We work from mediation and collaborative practice models to address the core issues in each case and to reach mutually agreed upon settlements that endure.
Attorney Jill White is a seasoned family law practitioner w ...
Litigation is not the only option for individuals facing family crisis. Our goal is to resolve conflict thoughtfully, transparently, and respectfully, without litigation. This approach empowers the individual clients to make decisions that best reflect their interests and objectives. We work from mediation and collaborative practice models to address the core issues in each case and to reach mutually agreed upon settlements that endure.
Attorney Jill White is a seasoned family law practitioner w ...
Litigation is not the only option for individuals facing family crisis. Our goal is to resolve conflict thoughtfully, transparently, and respectfully, without litigation. This approach empowers the individual clients to make decisions that best reflect their interests and objectives. We work from mediation and collaborative practice models to address the core issues in each case and to reach mutually agreed upon settlements that endure.
Attorney Jill White is a seasoned family law practitioner who, after many years in a family law litigation firm, came to realize that traditional, adversarial methods of dealing with family breakdown often result in unnecessary financial expenditures and exacerbated emotional suffering for the clients.
As an member of Collaborative Council of the Redwood Empire (CCRE) and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), Jill works closely with a trusted network of other family law practitioners, mental health professionals, including child specialists, and financial experts to promote holistic and respectful conflict resolution. In collaborative cases, each participant (party) is represented by an attorney while other professional team members, also trained in both mediation and collaborative practice, provide particular expertise in their respective areas. This results in a highly structured process that progresses efficiently toward a workable settlement.
Another option for clients who want to stay in charge of legal decisions that will affect their future, but need help, is mediation. The traditional model involves a single neutral mediator while a more progressive approach pairs two neutral mediators, usually one attorney and one mental health professional. Mediation is a cost-effective model that, unlike litigation, leaves room to address emotional conflicts often intertwined with resolving legal conflict. Jill is a member of Integrative Mediation Bay Area (IMBA) and participants in an ongoing study group with other integrative mediators dedicated to providing a supportive approach to dispute resolution.
To schedule a free consultation exploring collaborative practice and mediation options, contact Jill White, Esquire.
About Jill White, Esq.
Practice Areas
- Mediation and Collaborative Law
- Divorce
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
124 Howard Street Suite 2 Petaluma, CA 94952
Office Hours
By appointment only.
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