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CCD Professional: Attorney/Mediators
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Mark B. Baer, JD
Pasadena
I assist people in becoming independent of their spouses or significant others with integrity, by evaluating and facilitating solutions that are respectful to each other and their families. I accomplish this by providing a thoughtful, creative, and caring environment which makes me very approachable and puts people at ease. My vision and experience equip people with a new set of skills that strengthen and empower them to better cope with future challenges. I received my law degree from Loyola Law School in 1990 and have been practicing law since 1991. I received my training in mediation by Forrest Mosten in 2008.
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Professional Affiliations: State Bar of California,Family Law Section; Los Angeles County Bar Association; Beverly Hills BarAssociation; San Fernando Valley Bar Association; Pasadena Bar Association; The San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association
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Collaborative Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Limited Scope Representation, and Consulting Attorney |
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Since 1991 |
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(626) 389-8929 |
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(626) 204-4143 |
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mark@markbaeresq.com |
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www.markbaeresq.com |
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Carmen Campeas, JD
Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills
"Lawyers should be peacemakers." I read this quote as a law student and it became a part of my philosophy. I practice family law from a perspective that helps bring resolution to conflict in the most honorable and cost efficient manner possible. At the forefront of family law is the welfare and safety of children. Using mediation and negotiation to settle conflicts often results in keeping families out of court. I learned to mediate and negotiate while attending Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D. 1988), which continues to be one of the premier Alternative Dispute Resolution programs in the nation.
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Mediation and negotiation to help reduce the economic and emotional impact of divorce. |
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Since 1992 |
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(818) 990-0229 |
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(818) 990-0331 |
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cscampeas@aol.com |
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campeaslaw.com |
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Wendy Forrester, JD
Calabasas
Attorney, mediator and legal educator, Wendy assists couples in negotiating agreements, resolving child custody, spousal support and division of property issues. She guides couples through the legal and emotional issues of divorce to reach agreements that are fair, workable and tailored to the financial and emotional needs of the family. Co-mediation with therapists offered to make divorce less traumatic for children.
Professional Affiliations: Former Member of the Board of Directors, Southern California Mediation Association; ADR Executive Committee, Beverly Hills Bar Association; UCSB Extension Instructor, "Fundamentals of Divorce Mediation"; Mediation Trainer, California Lawyers for the Arts.
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Assessments, Parenting and Property Issues; Agreements for Married and Unmarried couples. |
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18+ |
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(818) 225-7039 |
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(818) 225-9284 |
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wbforrestr@aol.com |
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Ellen Hirvela Russell, JD
Camarillo
Ellen Hirvela Russell is an experienced Family Law Attorney, who provides Limited Scope Representation and Legal Consultation services ("Unbundled Services") for her clients, as well as Mediation and Collaborative Law services. Ellen's goal is to help families facing divorce. She will guide you through a straightforward "divorce without court" process that fits your family's needs, saving time and money. Ellen served as a Family Support Officer with the Ventura D.A. Child Support Division for twelve years, and during that time, she also attended law school, successfully passed the California Bar Exam, and became a lawyer. Ellen brings a wealth of practical as well as legal experience to the practice of law. She holds a Certification from the UCSB, Negotiation, Mediation and Conflict Management Program.
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Collaborative Family Law Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Limited Scope Representation, Consulting Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements |
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Since 1993 |
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(805) 482-9340 |
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(805) 482-9349 |
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ellen@hirvelalaw.com |
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hirvelalaw.com |
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Jan Loomis
Westlake Village
Although born in Seattle, I moved to the bay area when I was 2 years old, but moved many times after that. I am married to a Commissioner of the Los Angeles Superior Court, and have two children and four grandchildren. I have been practicing family law and employment law for many years, and am thrilled that as of July 5, 2010, my son will be joining my firm.
Affiliates & Memberships:
Member of the California Bar Association
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Ventura County Bar Association
San Fernando Valley Bar Association
National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA)
Collaborative Family Lawyers
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Family Law |
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Since 1990 |
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(805) 494-7811 |
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(805) 494-7306 |
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janloomis@earthlink.net |
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Patricia A. Mann
Westlake
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Attorney at Law - Mediator |
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(805) 371-4066 |
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(805) 379-6722 |
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Patti@westlakelaw.com |
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www.westlakelaw.com |
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David R. Masci, JD
Thousand Oaks
My goal is to help couples through the difficult process of dissolution with a view towards moving their lives forward as individuals. I work very hard to develop settlements that are acceptable to individuals and beneficial for the children. I believe that couples are better at creating their own solutions than asking a judge, who is constrained by the law, time and resources, to make those decisions on their behalf. I believe in the Collaborative Divorce process as a platform to create greater solutions than what can be done in a litigation setting.
I have been involved in family law since 1996 as an attorney and mediator. I have two young children and I understand the joy and difficulties of parenting.
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Family Law Mediation and Settlement |
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12+ |
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(805) 496-4529 |
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(805) 497-9476 |
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info@masciandmasci.com |
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www.masciandmasci.com |
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Barton M. Pokras, J.D., LL.M Taxation
Westlake Village / Ventura
I am a Collaborative Attorney and Mediator, with a law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of Law (Honors), and a Master of Laws in Taxation from Golden Gate University. My goal is to bring peace and dignity to the divorce process. I chose to be involved in family law because of my deep concern for the health and wellbeing of families in conflict. With an extensive background in the law of contracts, property and taxation, I am able to assist you in negotiating fair, economical and tax-wise resolutions of the property and support issues that arise in a divorce.
Professional Affiliations: State Bar of California, Family Law Section; Ventura County Family Law Bar Association (Board of Directors); International Association of Collaborative Professionals
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Collaborative Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Family Law Taxation Issues, Consulting Attorney, Marital and Domestic Partnership Agreements |
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20+ |
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(805) 477-0505 |
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(805) 676-1481 |
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barton@PokrasLaw.com |
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www.PokrasLaw.com |
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