Sometimes you need a lawyer.  Agressive representation may be what is called for in your case. I handle family, criminal, and civil law.

Mediation is a wonderful option in many circumstances.  You don't go to court but rather work out a mutually agreeable solution to your problem.  Mediation is also useful in situations where you would never go to court, but have a problem that needs a resolution.  I am a trained mediator and help both parties work together to come to that solution.

Why use mediation?

Mediation is a very cost effective solution that gives you control of the outcome and helps control costs, as you avoid going to court and court costs.  We can schedule either a half or full day mediation in which both parties, with or without attorneys, will meet in a room to discuss all of the issues surrounding the problem and work out an agreement, which we will put in writing with the agreement that all parties will abide by the result.

Arbitration is similar to mediation in that it takes place outside the court.  As an arbitrator, I remain completely neutral but at the end make a decision to solve the problem.

Why use arbitration?

Your conflict may arise from a contract that requires arbitration.

Arbitration allows both parties to present evidence, similar to a trial.  All of the rules of evidence don't apply, however, making it slightly different and often faster and less expensive than a traditional trial setting.