I carefully guide clients through the legal and emotional process involved in family law matters. To build understanding and comfort with the steps involved and desired outcome, I work with clients to gather important personal and family information to build the background and establish goals to use as an actionable plan.I understand the importance of negotiation in family law matters and the difference that clients can experience between settlement and litigation in court over complicated and contentious matters. Through my career as a family law attorney, I have a clear understanding of whether settlement or court would be the best alternative. I have significant experience as a litigator, serving as an advocate in the courtroom for clients.I established my practice representing individuals and families in family law matters since when I joined the firm in 1996 and have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Great Plains Super Lawyers. My focus is on domestic relations and I have assisted in complex dissolutions involving business owners, highly compensated executives, high net worth individuals and families, as well as highly contested custody matters.