ABOUT MICHELLE:

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Michelle has built her entire career on helping families navigate their toughest transitions, whether they are ending a relationship, preserving bonds with children, or establishing new, safe foundations. With over 15 years of experience in complex cases involving child abuse, substance abuse, and domestic violence, she possesses the expertise to guide families through the legal process regardless of how tangled their circumstances may be. Michelle works directly with clients to build trust by listening deeply to their specific needs and communicating honestly about what is legally possible. Her goal is to provide a clear roadmap that empowers clients to choose the best path forward while keeping the best interests of children at the forefront of every plan.

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Passionate about peaceful resolution, Michelle specializes in mediation and collaborative law to help families avoid the emotional and financial costs of litigation. In collaborative cases, she acts as a dedicated advocate within a professional team to design mutual agreements, while in mediation, she serves as a neutral facilitator to help parties move past barriers to settlement. When a case requires court intervention, she remains focused on reducing conflict and finding a resolution that allows her clients to emerge with their heads held high. Additionally, Michelle brings a decade of experience to appellate work, representing clients who wish to challenge trial court decisions within the necessary legal timeframes.

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