You’re probably not here because things are going great. You’re here because you’re stuck – emotionally, legally, logistically. The other side may be playing games, hiding money, using the kids as leverage, or just refusing to act like an adult.

I like to win.

But winning isn’t about ego. It’s about outcomes.

You’re not dealing with someone who wants to “consciously uncouple.” You’re dealing with someone who wants to win, punish, stall, or all three. 

Or maybe they just don’t want to engage at all and you’ve been ghosted like a bad date. 

Maybe you are at the point where every message is a trap, every custody exchange feels like a deposition, every financial document comes with pages missing and a new explanation, or maybe no documents and no explanations at all. 

These approaches aren’t new, but they are complicated and require a calculated response, not just a generic “let’s all be reasonable” approach.

I am a Strategist, a Litigator, a Fixer.

I’m not here to escalate or churn your file for fees. I’m here to outmaneuver. In divorce, especially high-conflict or emotionally volatile divorces, strategy isn’t optional, it’s imperative. Clients often come to me when the case feels like it’s about to explode, or when the other side has basically disappeared. 

I believe in closure. Not just legally, but personally. That starts by removing the guesswork, identifying your risks and leverage, and designing a course of action that gets you done.

What You Can Expect Working With Me 

You won’t get vague advice or empty promises. If you want courtroom theatrics, divorce therapy, or someone to run with all of your legally unfounded ideas, there are other lawyers for that. If you want to get your divorce done, then let’s talk. Let’s start by defining what closure actually looks like for you.

Credentials (If You Care About Those)

Certified Mediator, Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation

Former Chair and Current Alternative Executive Committee Member, Alameda County Bar Association – Family Law SectionExtensive trial and settlement experience in high-conflict, high-asset divorce and child custody cases

Areas of Practice

Litigation, mediation, divorce, child custody, child support and spousal support, guardianships, complex asset division, prenuptial agreements, divorce planning and consultation

Bar Admissions

California, 2010

Education

University of California at Berkeley
University of Arizona Rogers College of Law

Associations & Memberships

• Alameda County Bar Association, Member of Family Law Executive Committee
• California State Bar
• Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, California Chapter – Member

Certifications

Mediation Certification from Harvard Law School Institute on Negotiation