30 Collaborative Professionals Serving Massachusetts Click on a name for more details. Sign up online to list your practice in this directory. Check up to 10 acceptable professionals to propose to another party. Submit at the bottom of the page. Acceptable ARTHUR L PRESSMAN MEMBER OF: I specialize in mediating disputes between franchisors and franchisees. As a franchise lawyer with more than 30 years experience in helping to resolve disputes among franchisors and franchisees, I believe that mediation is very well suited to resolution of franchise disputes. ... more 24 Phillips Pond Rd Natick, MA 01760 USA 508 878 8656 Email | Website Acceptable Beth Nussbaum MEMBER OF: With over 20 years of experience practicing family law in Massachusetts, Beth is a mediator and collaborative lawyer focusing on alternative dispute resolution. Beth has been counsel in notable decisions such as a Norfolk Probate Court order granting mistrial of a divorce trial. She has also appeared before the Supreme Judicial Court, presented nu ... more 15 Highland St. Sharon, MA 02067 USA 781-327-1907 Email | Website Acceptable Carolan Kiely Hardy Divorce and Family Mediation Services, LLC MEMBER OF: I am a divorce and family mediator who works to help families find creative and workable solutions to divorce, parenting issues, child support, child custody, alimony, educational expenses, guardianships, modifications, post divorce issues and many other family issues. I have experience and knowledge in divorce and family matters as a practicing d ... more 859 Willard Street, Suite 400, Quincy, MA 02169 99 Derby Street, Suite 200, Hingham, MA 02043 MA USA 6177509709 Fax: 6177509709 Email | Website Acceptable Stephen McDonough Next Phase Legal LLC MEMBER OF: My focus is on helping individuals and couples through divorce. I am an experienced mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, but also provide traditional court-based representation for those that are unable to take advantage of the mediation process, perhaps because their spouse will not consider mediation. I believe that for most families, med ... more 65 Holbrook St. Ste. 270 Norfolk, MA 02056 USA 508-359-4043 Email | Website Acceptable Scott R. Loring Cooperative Coaching & Mediation Ready to stop the arguments and get back to work? Resolve conflicts, improve communication and uncover common goals for greater profitability. For closely-held businesses, interpersonal conflicts claim a particularly steep toll. Family businesses and partnerships between friends and spouses are founded on bonds of mutual care and suppor ... more 833 Concord Turnpike Arlington, MA 02476 USA 617-543-1260 Email | Website Acceptable Vicki L. Shemin Fields Dennis & Cooper LLP MEMBER OF: I am a mediator, collaborative family law attorney and parenting coordinator dedicated to assisting individuals and families facing challenging life transitions to resolve matters in an amicable and cost-efficient manner. My dual degree (and 38 years of combined experience) in clinical social work and family law enables me to bring unique perspecti ... more 80 William Suite #210 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 USA 781-489-6776 Email | Website Acceptable Lisa J. Smith MEMBER OF: I am a Collaborative Lawyer who helps my clients negotiate divorces in a private and respectful manner. With Collaborative Law, my clients focus on the future (what will I need) rather than the past (who should be blamed). Together we discuss creative solutions to meet my clients’ needs. I work on Collaborative cases to resolve divorces, ali ... more 220 North Main Street, Suite 301 Natick, MA 01760 USA 508.652.0011 Fax: 508.652.0011 Email | Website Acceptable Brad Honoroff The Mediation Group MEMBER OF: The Mediation Group (TMG), established as a nonprofit organization in 1985 , is now one of the longest standing alternative dispute resolution (ADR) firms in the country. TMG has a comprehensive and diverse practice: Over the years, TMG has effectively resolved thousands of civil disputes across a broad spectrum of subject areas through both me ... more 235 Cypress Street Suite 300 Brookline, MA 02445 USA 617-277-9232 Fax: 617-277-1699 Email | Website Acceptable Brian R. Jerome Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services [MDRS] MEMBER OF: For nearly 30 years, Massachusetts Dispute Resolution Services (MDRS) has been the premiere full service DR firm in Massachusetts and surrounding states. We serve parties who seek equitable settlement of their disputes without the time, expense, and frustration which often accompany the more formal trial court system. MDRS has grown to include a ... more 101 Federal Street 19th Floor Boston, MA 02110 USA (800) 536-5520 Fax: (978) 741-2368 Email | Website Acceptable Dionne Tarantino AimBridge, Inc. MEMBER OF: Dionne Tarantino is a Professional Coach, Mediator, and Facilitator at AimBridge, Inc. where she provides alternative dispute resolutions for general civil disputes, small claims and family matters, and business and labor/employment mediation services for the clients nationwide. ... more 100 Tradecenter Drive Suite G-761 Woburn, MA 01801 USA 617-994-6942 Email | Website Acceptable David Hoffman Boston Law Collaborative, LLC MEMBER OF: Boston Law Collaborative, LLC is a multidisciplinary law firm devoted to conflict resolution and the practice of collaborative law. Our goal is to save our clients time, money, and the emotional upheaval produced by litigation. We do go to court - if necessary, in a non-collaborative case. Our team includes 5 lawyers, a psychologist, a clinical so ... more 101 Arch Street 8th floor Boston, MA 02110 USA 617-439-4700 x201 Fax: 617-439-0700 Email | Website Acceptable Harry Howard Harry R. Howard, Esq. Harry is admitted to practice in the State and Federal courts in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York. He has over 50 years experience in insurance, maritime, contract and real estate, admiralty and domestic relations law. Whether a dispute arises out of business or personal relationship he will endeavor to assist the parties in seeking to resolv ... more P.O. BOX 787 N. CHATHAM, MA 02650 USA 5089452882 Fax: 5089450255 Email Acceptable Julia Rueschemeyer Attorney Julia Rueschemeyer Divorce Mediation Getting divorced and resolving family law issues involves transitions that are not easy. I am an experienced divorce mediator and family lawyer, and I will guide you through these transitions with compassion, treating you and your concerns with respect. We will work together, one issue at a time, to create solutions that work for you and your famil ... more 75 Market St, Floor 3 Springfield, MA 01103 USA 413-885-9338 Email | Website Acceptable Melinda Milberg MEMBER OF: Melinda Milberg provides comprehensive dispute resolution services, including mediation, arbitration, case evaluation, training and consultation. Melinda has provided commercial, employment, family and probate mediation and arbitration services since 1993, and has over thirty years experience as an attorney. ... more 220 North Main Street Suite 301 Natick, MA 01760 USA (508)655-6800 Fax: (508)653-0119 Email | Website Acceptable Karen Van Kooy MEMBER OF: Karen Van Kooy joined the Law Offices of Laurie Israel in 2007 and together, they founded Israel, Van Kooy & Days, LLC in 2010. In her family law work, Karen is an experienced and compassionate attorney, representing clients in all aspects of family creation and reformation: from prenuptial planning through divorce and post-divorce modifications. ... more 1318 Beacon Street Suite 19 Brookline, MA 02446 USA (617) 277-3774 Fax: (617) 277-6520 Email Acceptable Erin Whelan Pennock MEMBER OF: Attorney Pennock devotes her practice to finding alternatives to litigation. She is a trained and experience mediator and collaborative attorney specializing in family law matters - specifically divorce, property division, child custody disputes, and parenting plans. She believes that the selection of the right mediator is one of the most importan ... more 83 Leonard Street Suite 6 Belmont, MA 02478 USA 617-489-2288 Email | Website Acceptable Marlene Shiner marlene shiner esq., family law + mediation MEMBER OF: "I believe in the family." "I want to see families thrive. And as much as I understand that every family has conflict, I also understand that for some families, that conflict can be untenable. When conflict seems to become irreconcilable, it’s so important to know that you have options." This sentiment from Marlene Shiner is core to her approach t ... more 300 Washington Street Suite 308 Newton, MA 02458 USA 617-921-6736 Email | Website Acceptable Oran Kaufman MEMBER OF: Oran Kaufman is an attorney and mediator providing unique mediation services in the areas of divorce, separation, post-divorce, employment and guardianship. Oran is certified by the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and is an advanced Practitioner with ACR and APFM. ... more 417 West Street Suite 110 Amherst, MA 01002 USA 413-256-1575 Fax: 413-256-1207 Email | Website Acceptable Joyce Kauffman Kauffman Law & Mediation MEMBER OF: Kauffman Law & Mediation is dedicated to providing clients with attentive and individualized service in all areas of family law. We provide mediation and legal services to our clients in both traditional and non-traditional families with compassion and creativity. Kauffman Law & Mediation has a particular focus on the rights and needs of lesbian, g ... more 4238 Washington St., Suite 313 Roslindale, MA 02131 USA 617-577-1505 Fax: 617-469-8440 Email | Website Acceptable Justin Kelsey Skylark Law & Mediation PC MEMBER OF: At Skylark Law & Mediation we use our knowledge and training to find fair solutions that help bring an END to disputes. We are a FAMILY that helps other families resolve CONFLICT. My primary practice is Collaborative Divorce and Mediation, assisting parties to settle family legal issues in a supportive environment outside of the stress and co ... more 9 Main St. Southborough, MA 01772 USA 508-655-5980 Fax: 508-655-5981 Email | Website Acceptable Joanna Cobleigh Joanna Cobleigh, Esq. MEMBER OF: My goal is to help YOU retain control over your personal legal issues, rather than requiring a judge to determine what is in your family's best interests. I am a family law attorney specially trained in Collaborative Law. Collaborative Law is a new and different method for resolving all types of disputes. It is especially suited to resolving f ... more 296 N. Main Street Suite 16 East Longmeadow, MA 01028 USA 413-224-2090 Fax: 413-224-2092 Email | Website Acceptable Karen Levitt MEMBER OF: Attorney Karen J. Levitt is the founder and principal of the Levitt Law Group, which is devoted exclusively to family law. Karen has over 30 years of experience both in and out of court. In addition to being a mediator and collaborative practitioner, Karen also serves as guardian ad item, and presents nationally on all aspects of family law and co ... more 4 Meeting House Road, Suite 3 Chelmsford, MA 01824 USA 978-458-5550 Fax: 978-256-7600 Email | Website Acceptable Linda Sternberg Linda Sternberg, Esquire Attorney Linda Sternberg has practiced family law in Boston for more than 30 years. She handles divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, paternity, abuse prevention, restraining orders, guardianships, conservatorships, and all family law matters. Attorney Sternberg has been appointed guardian ad litem by the ... more 10 Tremont Street Suite 200 Boston, MA 02108-2008 USA 617-722-8300 Fax: 617-722-8350 Email | Website Acceptable Demetra Pontisakos MEMBER OF: I offer you over 30 years of experience in family law. I am licensed and actively practice law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I have experience and training in a variety of approaches to resolving your family law issues, including mediation, collaborative law practice, arbitration and traditional representation including negotiation and l ... more 458 Boston Street Second Floor, Suite 6 TOPSFIELD, MA 01983 USA (978)744-3363 Email | Website Acceptable Les Wallerstein Les Wallerstein: Mediator & Family Lawyer MEMBER OF: My practice specializes in mediation and non-adversarial family law. I believe it is especially important to avoid the ravages of litigation when children are involved. The majority of my mediation clients are actively seeking to divorce. I also mediate all of the following: pre-marital agreements (formerly known as prenuptial agreements), ma ... more 1620 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420-3826 USA (781) 862-1099 Fax: (781) 861-8797 Email | Website Acceptable Priscilla Mahoney MEMBER OF: I mediate family disputes, pre-marital agreements, separation and divorce agreements as well as estate issues and parenting arrangements. I also have experience in mediation of small claims issues. ... more 80 Washington St. Bldg F, Unit 30 Norwell, MA 02061 USA 781- 421-6120 Fax: 781 421-6121 Email Acceptable Cherie L. McKenna Law Office of Cherie L. McKenna MEMBER OF: Practicing since 1998, I am an experienced solo practitioner specializing in divorce, family law and dispute resolution. As a certified mediator, I take great pride in assisting parties toward compromise. I provide a comfortable, confidential forum to discuss their concerns, helping each party to understand the position of the other. During mediati ... more 75 Market Place Suite 400 Springfield, MA 01103 USA 413-241-7906 Fax: 413-347-4862 Email | Website Acceptable Susan M. DeMatteo Law Offices of Susan M DeMatteo MEMBER OF: Attorney Susan DeMatteo is an experienced collaborative lawyer, mediator and litigator with a family law practice. She handles cases involving all areas of family law including divorce, child custody, parenting, child support, property division, adoption, alimony and prenuptial agreements. She recognizes that clients seek her advice and counsel dur ... more 34 Salem Street Suite 202 Reading, MA 01867 USA 781-942-2800 Fax: 781-942-2493 Email | Website Acceptable Laurie Israel Israel Van Kooy Law, LLC MEMBER OF: I practice in a 3-lawyer firm which I founded in 1991 and which became an LLC in 2010. My partner, Karen Van Kooy and I are the managing partners of the firm. Mediation services are provided by myself and my partner, Karen Van Kooy. We do divorce mediation and prenuptial agreement mediation. We also do marital mediation, for clients who wish to ... more 1318 Beacon Street Suite 19 Brookline, MA 02446 USA (617) 277-3774 Fax: (617) 277-6520 Email | Website Acceptable Debra L. Smith MEMBER OF: My law practice concentrates on family, juvenile and other civil law matters. I have had an active law practice in a historic building Massachusetts at 134 Main Street in Watertown, Massachusetts for 32 of my 35 years of practice. Since June, 2011, I have co-chaired a Practice Group of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. Currently, am on ... more 134 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 USA 617-924-6728 Fax: 617-924-6797 Email | Website
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