Professional Bio
Private Mediation and Law Practice - 18+ years. Offices in Lower Westchester County (Eastchester and Yonkers) and video capable for remote mediations.
I mediate with a pragmatic approach to solving problems and building consensus, while at the same time providing very personalized attention to your particular issues. I draft agreements that capture the parties’ intent and address the practical realities of the situation.
Mediated 300+ disputes (1,000+ hours) relating to divorce, post-judgment modifications, pre- and post-nuptial issues, support, custody, visitation, family, elder care issues, and trust and estate cases in Surrogate’s court, businesses (including family owned), organizations, insurance, trade secrets, collaborative teams/colleagues, . Negotiate and draft agreements. Advise and advocate for clients in mediation. Prepare and file uncontested divorce papers.
Mediation Panels
Matrimonial in 9th JD (Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange counties), Bronx, New York and Richmond counties
Family Court in Westchester, Rockland, and all NYC counties
Surrogates Court in Westchester, Rockland and Bronx counties
Commercial and Civil Courts in Westchester, Bronx, New York and Richmond counties
Certified Mediator, Westchester and Rockland Mediation Center of CLUSTER.
Mediation Trainings: : Divorce; Custody/Visitation; LGBTQ; Elder/Adult Family; Surrogate; Commercial; FLSA; Insurance/Storm Sandy.
Part 137 Attorney-Client Dispute Arbitration Training.
JD Harvard, BS MIT (Double Major: Chemistry, Life Sciences)
Prior legal experience: 15+ years total, spanning in-house counsel in large multi-national and small R&D-phase biotech companies as well as associate in mid-sized NY City IP firm. Areas of practice: Intellectual property (patent, trademark, trade secret) portfolio management, prosecution, litigation, licensing and other contract negotiations and drafting.
