San Francisco Family Lawyers - Practice Areas

The family law attorneys in San Francisco at Lerner · Poole, LLP, work with the entire Bay Area in a wide variety of legal matters. 

Family law

Providing qualified family lawyers in San Francisco is our focus and our passion.  Each of the following processes has its own unique benefits.  We provide family law lawyers experienced in all approaches that can help you determine which method is best for you.

• Mediation

  Mediation is an informal process, facilitating the resolution of family conflicts in a peaceful environment without the intervention of a judge and courtroom.  Instead, a San Francisco family lawyer acts as a mediator for both parties—identifying issues, developing bargaining proposals, and aiding negotiations.  Throughout this process, the mediator's goal is to reach a satisfying conclusion for the entire family.

• Collaborative law

  Collaborative law is similar to mediation in that it is an alternative to the courtroom, designed to resolve issues with less stress and conflict than is normally associated with a trial or hearing.  However, in collaborative law, attorneys are required to be present and active throughout the resolution process.  Each party is accompanied by his or her own attorney, who works to ensure client's needs and concerns are fully addressed.  As with mediation, the goal in collaborative law is to use a respectful, mutually comfortable setting to reach a rewarding end result for both parties.

• Litigation

  While we advocate the use of collaborative law and mediation whenever suitable, we understand that it may be unrealistic to maintain a reasonable level of conflict throughout the process of dispute resolution.  When circumstances demand a formal courtroom setting, Lerner · Poole, LLP protects the rights and interests of clients involved in a custody battle, support, property division issue, or other matters in a divorce.

Contact Us Today

Regardless of the method you find most suitable to your family's circumstances,contact Lerner · Poole, LLP today or call us at 415-692-5597.