Experienced Family Law Guidance With Purpose
After more than 26 years practicing family law, including extensive experience representing clients in contested litigation, I have made a deliberate decision to focus my practice on helping people resolve family law matters rather than litigate them.
I am no longer accepting new litigation matters or serving as litigation counsel in contested family law cases.
That does not mean you have to navigate your family law matter alone.
My experience as a Certified Family Law Specialist allows me to provide knowledgeable, practical guidance to people who want to understand their options, make informed decisions, and move forward with purpose.
How I Can Help
My practice is focused on four primary areas:
Family Law Consulting
Sometimes you don’t need (or want) a lawyer to take over your entire case. You may simply need an experienced family law attorney to help you understand what is happening and what to do next.
As a consulting attorney, I can help you understand your legal rights and obligations, evaluate your situation, review documents, prepare for negotiations, and develop a strategy for moving your matter toward resolution.
Mediation
Mediation provides an opportunity for both parties to work toward an agreement. The parties control the outcome, not a stranger.
As a mediator, my role is to facilitate productive discussions, help identify the issues that need to be resolved, provide legal information where appropriate, and help the parties work toward a practical agreement.
Settlement & Negotiation Strategy
If you are preparing to negotiate a family law matter, experienced guidance can make a significant difference. I can help you understand the legal issues, identify your priorities, evaluate proposals, and prepare for productive settlement discussions.
Prenuptial Agreements
Marriage is an important financial and legal partnership. I assist couples with prenuptial agreements that address their financial expectations and provide clarity before marriage.
A thoughtful prenuptial agreement is not about planning for divorce. It is about having important conversations before marriage and entering that marriage with a clear understanding of each person’s rights and responsibilities.
My Approach
Family law is often emotionally difficult. When people are hurt, frightened, or angry, it can be tempting to view the process as a battle that one person must win.
After almost three decades in family court, I have seen firsthand the human and financial cost of prolonged conflict.
My approach is different.
I believe good legal counsel should provide clarity rather than fear, wisdom rather than anger, and practical guidance rather than unnecessary conflict.
My goal is to help you understand the law, understand your options, and make decisions that serve your long-term interests and, when children are involved, their well-being as well.
I do not believe that every disagreement needs to end up in court. And, I am not Pollyanna in my belief that everything can actually be resolved through compromise.
My role is to help you understand when to settle and when to fight.
If You Need a Litigation Attorney
Some matters require ongoing litigation representation. If that is the situation you are facing, I can help you understand what type of attorney and experience you should look for.
Although I no longer accept litigation matters, my decades of litigation experience give me a valuable perspective when helping clients evaluate their circumstances and prepare for the possibility of contested proceedings.
If I am not the right fit for your matter, I will tell you so – and, when appropriate, help point you toward the type of professional who may be better suited to your needs.
A Purpose-Driven Practice
The name of this firm reflects something important to me: our work should have purpose.
Family law is not simply about dividing assets, calculating support, or obtaining court orders. Behind every case are real people, real relationships, and often children whose lives will continue long after the legal matter is over.
I want my work to help people move forward rather than remain trapped in conflict.
As a Christian, I believe that wisdom, integrity, forgiveness, and peace matter—not only in our personal lives, but also in the way we approach difficult legal circumstances.
Scripture reminds us:
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
Our time is limited. I want to use mine to provide thoughtful legal counsel, educate families, help people resolve difficult problems, and serve others in a way that honors God.
Working With Us
If you are looking for an attorney to take over your contested litigation and fight your case in court, I am no longer accepting those matters.
If you are looking for experienced guidance to help you understand your family law situation, prepare for resolution, participate in mediation, negotiate an agreement, or prepare a prenuptial agreement, I may be able to help.
Daniel