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Ariel Sosna
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Sarah Van Voorhis
Sarah Van Voorhis
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Success & Experience Advocating for Family Rights and Interests! Call for Help!

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Lisa M Dugoni
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(650) 356-1180 951 Mariners Island Blvd. Ste. 260
 San Mateo, CA 94404
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Lisa M. Dugoni is a Certified Family Law Specialist with over thirty years of legal experience in all areas of family law. Lisa was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1980 and worked at several prestigious law firms in the Bay Area before beginning her own practice in 1990. The Law Offices of Lisa M. Dugoni, APC specialize in family law, but Lisa also has a strong background and extensive experience in business law, including Business Litigation, Contract Negotiation, and Drafting Purchase and Sales of Business Exchanges. Lisa is an AV rated attorney by Martindale Hubble and is...
Terence John Shannon
San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 44 years experience
(650) 572-0888 1191 Chess Dr
 San Mateo, CA 94404
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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Philip Tsai
Foster City, CA Family Law Attorney with 5 years experience
(650) 291-9766 700 Anacapa Ln
 Foster City, CA 94404
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H. Yvonne Seeley
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 36 years experience
(650) 347-9111 411 Borel Avenue
Suite 603
 San Mateo, CA 94002
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Domestic Violence
San Francisco Law Sch
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Ms. Seeley is a Certified Specialist in Family Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Ms. Seeley’s practice focuses on dissolution cases involving high asset and complex financial issues such as the division of interests in closely-held businesses, real estate, and equity compensation, including stock options and RSU’s. Ms. Seeley also has extensive experience with high-conflict custody matters and relocation/ move-away cases. Ms. Seeley brings over 30 years of civil litigation experience to the firm and represents clients through all phases of family law litigation before private judges and in public...
David Magnuson
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Attorney with 12 years experience
(650) 714-9439 345 Lorton Ave.
Suite 201
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Georgetown Univ Law Ctr
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My family law practice is entirely limited to mediation and coaching. After witnessing the financial destruction and emotional distress that accompanies a litigated divorce, I decided to devote my career to helping couples separate constructively, peacefully and with dignity. Not only does a mediated divorce typically cost tens of thousands less than a drawn-out courtroom battle, but it also maximizes the likelihood that the parties will enjoy a civil relationship after the legal work is done. This is critically important when children are involved. I handle the entire divorce process for my clients, from our initial meeting to drafting...
Elaine Ryzak Fraser
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Lawyer with 33 years experience
(650) 401-8080 1220 Howard Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Family, Divorce and Personal Injury
U of San Francisco School of Law
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With more than 25 years experience in family and personal injury law, I bring a seasoned expertise to both the conference room and the courtroom. As an experienced trial lawyer in all phases of litigation, I can successfully navigate diverse disputes across a range of legal areas. My expertise as a collaborative practitioner means that I am equally effective in mediating or negotiating a resolution that, when appropriate, does not involve litigation. I also assist clients as a mediator or a mediation-consulting attorney. I understand that every individual circumstance – every dispute – is unique...
Lisa Robertson Murray
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Attorney with 30 years experience
(650) 541-1718 1220 Howard Ave
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Family and Divorce
U of San Francisco School of Law
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Lisa R. Murray has practiced law since 1987, and family law since 1989, assisting families through the difficult divorce process. Ms. Murray assists her clients in reaching amicable and equitable settlement by offering services as a mediator, Collaborative Practice lawyer, consulting attorney for clients in mediation, and negotiating settlements. Ms. Murray has served her community as a court-appointed child advocate representing children in divorce cases, and Judge Pro Tempore. Ms. Murray's focus on consensual dispute resolution, such as mediation and Collaborative Practice was borne from her experience of the destructive manner in which litigation separates parents' and...
Kimberly A. Madigan
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Redwood City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 15 years experience
(650) 482-8480 3 Lagoon Drive
Suite 190
 Redwood City, CA 94065
Family and Divorce
Univ of Alberta
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Kimberly Madigan is a founding partner of Madigan & Lewis, LLP, family law firm representing clients throughout the Bay Area. She is admitted to practice law before all courts in the State of California. Ms. Madigan was named a "Rising Star" in family law by Super Lawyers on the basis of peer recognition and professional achievement for years 2012-2014. In 2014, Ms. Madigan was named as one of the Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in Northern California by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (NAFLA). She is serving as the 2015 chair of...
Amy Anne Laughlin
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 26 years experience
(650) 343-3486 15 N. ELLSWORTH, SUITE 201
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Family, Business, Divorce and Entertainment & Sports
Univ of Michigan Law Sch
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Amy Laughlin has been achieving exceptional results for clients since 1992. After graduating with honors from The University of Michigan Law School, Amy joined the San Francisco office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP. While there, she counseled individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex financial matters. In 2013, Amy opened her own practice where she focuses primarily on divorce, business and entertainment law.
Kiana Moradi
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 16 years experience
(415) 593-3988 177 Bovet Road
Suite 600
 San Mateo, CA 94402
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Cornell University
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Ms. Moradi's practice focuses on complex dissolution matters and contested custody issues. She has represented clients in issues involving valuation of businesses, stock options, and division of limited partnerships. She has also represented parents in contested custody cases, including move-aways. She has effectively helped clients at all stages of the process, from mediation to settlement conferences to trial. Ms. Moradi's combination of business acumen, litigation experience, and negotiation skills enable her to generate tailored, effective solutions unique to each client. After graduating from Cornell Law School, Ms. Moradi was a litigator at one of the nation's top law firms, Reed Smith....
(415) 593-3988 Two Transamerica Center
505 Sansome Street, Suite 1200
 San Francisco, CA 94111
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Esther R. Lerner
Esther R. Lerner
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California Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience

Golden Gate University School of LawCalifornia, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, U.S. Federal Court, Florida and U.S. Court...
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H. Nathan James
H. Nathan James
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California Family Law Attorney with 37 years experience

Lincoln Univ9th Circuit, Central and Northern District Federal Courts of California, United States Tax Court and California
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Robert John Bruening
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(650) 343-6400 441 First Avenue
PO Box 1290
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Family
Creighton Univ School of Law
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Nancy Ann Lara-Moscardini
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Lawyer with 22 years experience
(650) 347-8592 398 Primrose Road, Suite 213
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Family, Divorce and Estate Planning
San Francisco Law Sch
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William Henry Holsinger
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer with 39 years experience
(650) 340-7500 247 No. San Mateo Drive
 San Mateo, CA 94401
Family, Business, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
UC Hastings COL
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Mu-En Chen Steeg
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 17 years experience
(650) 638-2338 177 Bovet Rd, Suite 600
 San Mateo, CA 94402
Family and Divorce
UC Hastings COL
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Craig Harris Collins
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Attorney with 47 years experience
(650) 348-1974 1290 Howard Av., Suite 303
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Paul Davis
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(650) 345-7700 Post Office Box 5230
 San Mateo, CA 94402
Family, Divorce and Municipal
San Francisco Law Sch
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Lisa Veizades
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San Mateo, CA Family Law Lawyer
(650) 477-2466 1900 S. Norfolk St.
Suite 350
 San Mateo, CA 94403
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Michael Edwin Marquez
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Burlingame, CA Family Law Lawyer with 23 years experience
(650) 343-2611 1500 Adeline Drive
 Burlingame, CA 94010
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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I was born and raised in San Francisco and have been a San Mateo County resident for the past 34 years. I have been practicing law for over 20 years and understand the difficult time one goes through in a break up. No one can do better than I in achieving your goals and wishes.
Clifford Ross Chernick
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Menlo Park, CA Family Law Lawyer with 45 years experience
(650) 327-5570 770 Menlo Avenue
Suite 101
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
UC Hastings COL
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The Best Lawyers in America 2003-present; Best Lawyers 2017 Family Law “Lawyer of the Year” for San Jose metropolitan area; National Academy of Family Law Attorneys “2016 Nationally Top 10 Attorney Award” for State of California; Best Law Firms – U.S. News and World Report 2014-present; Northern California Super Lawyers 2003-present; Daily News, Readers’ Choice Award “Best Lawyers Office” 2016; Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers; Strathmore’s Who’s Who; National Registry of Who’s Who (life member); Author “Family Law ADR and Other Techniques” (Aspatore, “Inside the Minds – California Family Law Strategies,” 2009); Adjunct Professor, Business Law, Menlo College, 1995-2009,...
Richard Bragg Golden
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Menlo Park, CA Family Law Attorney with 34 years experience
(650) 326-6009 750 Menlo Ave
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Family
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
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Stacey Poole
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California Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience

Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of LawCalifornia
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Kristine Stewart
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California Family Law Attorney

Golden Gate University School of LawCalifornia
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Brian Blakely Beckwith
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Palo Alto, CA Family Law Lawyer with 46 years experience
723 Hamilton Ave
 Palo Alto, CA 94301
Family, Appeals, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
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Dawn Michelle Ward
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Menlo Park, CA Family Law Attorney with 28 years experience
(650) 473-0227 825 Oak Grove Ave
 Menlo Park, CA 94025
Family, Divorce and Social Security Disability
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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Valerie Lynn Patten
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Redwood City, CA Family Law Lawyer with 26 years experience
(650) 365-3508 1690 Woodside Road
Suite 114
 Redwood City, CA 94061
Family, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Juvenile
Georgetown University Law Center
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Sarah Van Voorhis
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 17 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
Stanford Law School
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Lorna M. Jaynes
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Palo Alto, CA Family Law Lawyer with 18 years experience
(510) 795-6304 Palo Alto, CA 94303
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation, Civil Rights and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Robert Chang
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San Leandro, CA Family Law Lawyer with 7 years experience
(510) 388-4866 2016 Lewelling Blvd
 San Leandro, CA 94579
Family, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
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I started my practice with the premise I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Before going to law school, I worked for several years at a family law firm, and saw firsthand the potential of increasing acrimony between spouses when the court system is used haphazardly. Growing up with separated parents, I think I understand the stress and frustration of a long drawn out family divorce. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions for you? That being...
(510) 388-4866 1300 Clay Street, Ste. 600
 Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 388-4866 1120 E. 14th Street
Ste. F
 San Leandro, CA 94577
Stacey Poole
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 19 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Esther R. Lerner
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(415) 391-6000 535 Pacific Ave
2nd Floor
 San Francisco, CA 94133
Family, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Golden Gate University School of Law
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Stuart I. MacKenzie
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Hayward, CA Family Law Lawyer with 38 years experience
(510) 537-7200 22320 Foothill Blvd
#460
 Hayward, CA 94541
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
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Christine Ann Pham
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 14 years experience
(415) 273-9220 388 Market Street, Suite 1300
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Southwestern University School of Law
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Christine Pham is a San Francisco, Bay Area native with over 10 years of litigation experience. She now focuses her practice on helping families and couples in a range of matters, including child custody and support, spousal support (alimony, guardianship, dissolution of marriage (divorce), legal separation, and division of property.

Christine is also dedicated to helping individuals throughout the Bay Area gain their financial freedom through filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In the past, she was the managing attorney of the San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Fairfield and Stockton offices of the nation’s largest consumer bankruptcy...
Nancy Martinez
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Palo Alto, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(650) 242-5280 2211 Park Blvd, Suite 9
 Palo Alto, CA 94306
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
University of San Francisco School of Law
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Nancy M. Martinez is a California native. She grew up in Los Angeles and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area to attend college. Nancy is a native Spanish speaker. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Martinez attended the University of California-Berkeley where she earned a bachelor’s degree in U.S. History. After Cal, Ms. Martinez worked as a paralegal for several years in the areas of business litigation, antitrust, class-actions, and intellectual property.

Ms. Martinez attended the University of San Francisco, School of Law where she earned a Certificate of Concentration...
Ariel Sosna
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 11 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily and Divorce
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Sarah Arnott
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(415) 274-2530 601 Montgomery St
#525
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationFamily, Arbitration & Mediation and Divorce
Santa Clara University School of Law
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Inez Kim
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney with 3 years experience
(808) 255-9016 8 10th St 1706
 San Francisco, CA 94103
Family, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Elder
American Heritage University School of Law and Northwestern University School of Law
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Inez Kim, Attorney at Law specializes in representing individuals in various areas of law. She is known for her mission to take a genuine interest in her clients and bring fast resolutions. Her clients appreciate her immediate feedback and strong communication skills. She understands the uniqueness of each cases and meets the clients' expectations. She also holds an MBA degree and bring to the table real world business experience. She is dedicated to bring commitment, integrity and positive results for all her clients.
Liat Sadler
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney
(415) 362-0220 44 Montgomery St
#3780
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Family, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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I am an experienced and caring family law and divorce lawyer who represents clients in high net worth and asset marital and domestic partnership dissolution. My practice includes asset and property division, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal and domestic partner support. I have successfully litigated characterization and division of equity compensation, business and art valuations, and move-away child custody cases. I represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay area, including San Francisco, Alameda County, Marin County, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Sonoma County.
Jacob Harker
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 9 years experience
(415) 624-7602 582 Market, Suite 1007
 San Francisco, CA 94104
Free ConsultationFamily, Business, Criminal and Personal Injury
University of California - Hastings College of the Law
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Jacob Harker is a San Francisco Bay Area attorney. Mr. Harker has set up and run his law practice in a cost-effective and practical manner. He has done so in an effort to pass on the savings to his clients. As an attorney, Mr. Harker sees his practice as taking the lead in a new era of legal services.
Lisa J. Auer
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Attorney with 10 years experience
(415) 772-5686 12 Funston Avenue
Suite B
 San Francisco, CA 94129
Family and Divorce
University of California - Berkeley
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Attorney and mediator Lisa J. Auer works with clients in the San Francisco Bay Area in a full range of family law matters, including divorce, dissolution of domestic partnership, parenting issues, child and spousal support, and premarital and postmarital agreements. Lisa’s services include traditional family law representation, mediation, consulting for clients who are in mediation or pursuing self-directed settlement, limited scope representation, and collaborative divorce. Lisa is committed to resolving family law issues outside of court whenever possible. However, Lisa understands that litigation is necessary to resolve some cases, and she will represent your interests skillfully and cost-effectively. Regardless of...
Howard Elliot Kane
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Alameda, CA Family Law Attorney with 27 years experience
(510) 292-0193 2425 Webb Avenue, Second Floor
 Alameda, CA 94501
Free ConsultationFamily, Divorce, Estate Planning and Probate
UC Hastings COL
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1983-1987 UCLA, B.A. History
1987-1990 UC Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor

Law Offices of Howard E. Kane 1990-present
Offices in Alameda & Walnut Creek

(510) 292-0193 2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 300
 Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Katherine Harris Reder
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San Franicsoc, CA Family Law Lawyer with 12 years experience
(415) 648-3097 88 Kearny Suite 1475
 San Franicsoc, CA 94108
Family, Appeals and Divorce
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Kate Reder is an associate attorney at Wald & Thorndal. She specializes in family formation, divorce, and dissolution for both traditional and non-traditional families. Firm practice areas include: Divorce, Dissolution & Contested Parentage Actions for all families; Custody Disputes; Mediation; Marvin Actions. Legal services provided at both the TRIAL and APPELLATE level. Assisted Reproduction; Adoptions of All Kinds; Family Contracts; Parenting Law including Surrogacy; Donor Contracts for Egg and/or Sperm Donations; Pre-Nupital Agreements; Co-Parenting Agreements; Domestic Partnership Agreements; Name Changes.
Stacey Schliffer
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San Francisco, CA Family Law Lawyer with 10 years experience
(415) 857-0776 100 Pine Street, Suite 1250
 San Francisco, CA 94111
Family, Divorce and Domestic Violence
City University of New York - City College
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Stacey Schliffer has practiced exclusively family law since graduating from the City University of New York School of Law (CUNY) with a J.D. in 2007. While in law school Stacey was an associate editor of the New York City Law Review, received the Paul O'Dwyer Fellowship for work dedicated to children's rights, and participated in a family law clinic where she received training regarding domestic violence at CUNY from 2006 to 2007 providing free legal services to indigent clients on a variety of family law issues. From 2007 to 2008 Stacey served as a law clerk in the Family...

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