My job as mediator is to “level the playing field” by helping both sides understand that ultimately they will come to agreements that are enforceable and implementable for both and be best for the kids.
Experience in Conflict Resolution
- Since 1993: Providing full time financial mediation services, including divorce.
- Since 1987: Concentrating on real estate investment transactions and loans (conventional or through private and pension sources)
- Since 1983: Focusing on the financial aspects of conflict as related to family businesses and other relationships
- Since 1974: Working with individuals, businesses and qualified plans as a registered investment advisor
- Since 1972: Providing annuities, mutual funds, limited partnerships and tax shelters
- Since 1970: Specializing in life insurance for estate, business, employee benefits and group programs
- Since 1970: Providing broad-based financial services
Education and Designations
- Former trainer with Coalition for Collaborative Divorce (CCD)
- Family Law Review Course – almost yearly since 1997 to present
- Advanced Family Law Mediation – Pepperdine 1996
- Various financial industry designations
- Various mediation seminars and discussion groups
- Bachelor of Science – San Fernando Valley State College 1967
Society and Association Memberships
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
- Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce
My experience
- Strong financial background
- Non-attorney
- Doing this since 1993, full time since 1997
Previous Affliations
- Society of Professionals in Dispute Resolution (SPIDR)
- Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA)