I have more than 25 years experience in helping spouses and parents in family law matters. While I have substantial trial and appellate experience, I believe that in many cases, mediation and alternative dispute resolution are the proper avenues to help individuals and families. I have experience as a family law mediator and am certified in the collaborative practice of dispute resolution.Additionally, I have significant experience in tracing assets and in the valuation of closely held corporations and professional practices. My practice areas include custody, visitation, child support, alimony, distribution of marital property, settlement and prenuptial agreements, adoption, guardianship, and estate planning for small to medium sized estates.I have been recognized by the Super Lawyer magazines in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, annually from 2007 through 2012. In 2009, I was named by Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top family law attorneys in the Washington metropolitan area.I have a long-standing commitment to pro bono service. From 2000-2011, I was the founding mentor of the Pro Bono Family Law Clinic, which served scores of low-income clients annually in Prince George's County. I have received local, state, and national awards for my pro bono service. Since moving to Maryland's Eastern Shore in 2007, I have continued my pro bono service through Mid-Shore Pro Bono in Easton and through court-appointments in Kent County.Specialties: Areas of Practice:Family LawEstate PlanningLitigation & AppealsCertification/Specialties:Certified in Collaborative Family Law