Law Firm Overview

The firm's philosophy is to help individuals, children and families move toward a resolution of their domestic issue that is as fair and just as possible to all involved, but especially sensitive to the safety and care of children.  It is the firm's preference to help individuals to resolve their domestic issues without court intervention except to legally ratify the agreement of the parties. It is always preferable for adults who know one another to come to a resolution that all sides agree upon rather than leave it to the decision making of a judge, even a wise one, who does not know the adults involved and in most instances will never even meet the children. However, not all situations can be or should be mediated in a non-adversarial forum and the firm stands ready and willing to advocate just as strongly in advancing a client's cause through the litigation process from filing a petition through a final trial and appeal if warranted.

The firm strives to encourage and remind clients to place a child's best interest before all other considerations and to be practical in suggesting resolutions as to all domestic issues. The experience of firm members has been that most people desire and can achieve these goals even in the midst of a personal crisis if given the proper support. To this end, the firm will recommend other professionals to work with a family depending on the needs, such as, therapists, financial consultants, doctors and any other professional who can provide expertise beyond the legal arena.

The firm's greatest goal is to provide legal advocacy with skill, integrity, professionalism, and compassion.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Alimony & Spousal Support
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
• Children's Rights
• Collaborative Law & Mediation

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements