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What are the best ways to mediate a conflict between family members?
Having an open dialogue will require you to be present and listen in a much deeper way than you are used to. You will do less talking than usual. When you speak, you should be intentional about not ruining the trust that is needed in the room for people to feel safe to say what they need to say.
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What are the best ways to mediate a conflict between family members?
Maintaining neutrality does not mean being indifferent or passive, but rather actively engaging in thoughtful analysis while refraining from taking sides. It requires self-awareness, open-mindedness, and a willingness to consider different viewpoints without favoring one side over another.
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Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) had been challenged by its role in an economic development project that divided the community. The JCDA…
Jefferson County Development Authority (JCDA) had been challenged by its role in an economic development project that divided the community. The JCDA…
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Capacity Partners Partner Consultant Tobi Printz-Platnick shared wisdom gleaned from her philanthropic experience last week, serving on a panel of…
Capacity Partners Partner Consultant Tobi Printz-Platnick shared wisdom gleaned from her philanthropic experience last week, serving on a panel of…
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Divorcing couples often must consider and analyze the value of a family owned business. One of the first steps in doing so is reviewing a company’s…
Divorcing couples often must consider and analyze the value of a family owned business. One of the first steps in doing so is reviewing a company’s…
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Certified and Trained Mediator
MICPEL
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Collaborative Practice Certificaton
Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals Association
Volunteer Experience
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Board of Trustees Member
TLC - The Treatment and Learning Centers
- Present 11 years 7 months
Education
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Volunteer
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
- Present 27 years 5 months
Social Services
Volunteer with my family for MADD events.
Honors & Awards
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2022
Martindale-Hubbell
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The Best Lawyers 2022 - Recently selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ 2022 in the field of Family Law
US News and World Report
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4…
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
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The Best Lawyers 2021 - Recently selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ 2021 in the field of Family Law
US News and World Report
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4…
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2021
Martindale-Hubbell
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The Best Lawyers 2020 - Recently selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ 2020 in the field of Family Law
US News and World Report
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4…
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2020
Martindale-Hubbell
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The Best Lawyers 2019- Recently selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ 2019in the field of Family Law
US News and World Report
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4…
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2019
Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2018
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2018
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The Best Lawyers 2018 - Recently selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers™ 2018 in the field of Family Law
US News and World Report
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4…
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. 83,000 industry leading attorneys are eligible to vote (from around the world), and we have received almost 10 million evaluations on the legal abilities of other lawyers based on their specific practice areas around the world. For the 2018 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.4 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in more than 58,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Lawyers are not required or allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers "the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice."
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2017
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell uses three ratings to help clients understand the skill and experience of an attorney. AV is the highest level of the rating system. Only lawyers who reach the highest level of professional excellence by their peers receive this award. Additionally, in order to be AV-rated, an attorney must have high ethical standards.
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2016
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell uses three ratings to help clients understand the skill and experience of an attorney. AV is the highest level of the rating system. Only lawyers who reach the highest level of professional excellence by their peers receive this award. Additionally, in order to be AV-rated, an attorney must have high ethical standards.
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AV Preeminent Rated--Martindale-Hubbell 2015
Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell uses three ratings to help clients understand the skill and experience of an attorney. AV is the highest level of the rating system. Only lawyers who reach the highest level of professional excellence by their peers receive this award. Additionally, in order to be AV-rated, an attorney must have high ethical standards.
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Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers
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Maryland Super Lawyers Rising Star
Super Lawyers
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Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
Lexis Nexis
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Treatment and Learning Center
Board of Trustee Member
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