My Family Law Practice

As a family law attorney and a longtime member of the San Francisco legal community, I am personally and professionally committed to providing the highest quality legal representation to individuals who are separating or divorcing, cost-effectively and with close attention to each client's unique needs. I have honored that commitment for each of my clients since I began practicing family law in 1979.

My Promise

When you choose an attorney to help you through such a challenging process, personal factors can be as important as professional expertise. Here are a few things you should know about the personal qualities I bring to my family law practice.

• I listen.
• I have a deep knowledge of the law and extensive litigation experience.
• I understand that what matters to my client is what matters most.
• I use innovative methods to solve unusual problems.
• I am clear about what the legal process can and cannot do.
• If I say I’m going to do something, I do it.

Clientele

I represent clients in matters involving both traditional and non-traditional families, including disputes arising under the Domestic Partnership Act. I also handle matters related to parentage, including assisted reproduction cases. I draft prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements, as well as relationship agreements for unmarried cohabitants.

Offices

My office is located in a spacious, Edwardian in Noe Valley, a pleasant and tranquil residential neighborhood in the heart of San Francisco. I am supported in my practice by my legal assistant, who has gained a wide range of experience at a variety of law firms over the past 18 years and has been working with me for the past five. Between us, we have 44 years of experience in helping people navigate the complexities of the legal system. I have personally handled hundreds of family law cases since I began practicing law.