Family Counseling & Mediation Center
About
Family Counseling & Mediation Center, founded in 2004, is based in Berkeley, California, and serves the surrounding areas. The center is led by Robert, a licensed attorney and family therapist with 12 years of experience in understanding-based mediation. He is dedicated to helping individuals navigate legal issues while preserving family relationships. With an emphasis on mediation over adversarial litigation, Robert provides cost-effective, creative, and considerate solutions tailored to your unique situations. His expertise proves invaluable in resolving family disputes, co-parenting problems, and legal issues with emotional undertones.
Highlights
21 years in business
Serves Berkeley, CALIFORNIA
Payment methods
Cash, Check
Specialties
Family members involved
Self, Siblings, Parents, Husband / Wife (domestic partner), Children, Grandparents, Extended family
Area of law
Child custody / child support, Divorce or legal separation, Prenuptial agreement, Domestic violence, Adoption and surrogacy, Spousal Support or Alimony, Other family matters
Location and hours
Family Counseling & Mediation Center
2832 College Ave
Berkeley, CALIFORNIA 94705
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Resume
Work Experience
Adjunct Professor
Hastings College Of Law
2013 - Present
Organizational Consultant
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
2012 - Present
Mediator
Family Counseling & Mediation Center
2008 - Present
Adjunct Professor
Golden Gate University School Of Business
2013 - 2015
Associate
Steefel Levitt & Weiss
2006 - 2007
Associate
Howrey & Simon
2004 - 2006
Education
Wright Institute
2009
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
2004
Gothenburg University
2000
Wright Institute
Counseling
2009
Gothenburg University
Peace and Conflict
2000
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
Law
2004
Associations & Affiliations
Alameda County Superior Court
ADR Panel Member
California Court of Appeals, Third Appellate District
Mediation Panel Member
Contra Costa Superior Court
ADR Panel Member
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Member
Collaborative Practice East Bay
Steering Committee Member
Alameda County Bar Association, ADR Section
Executive Committee Member
Publications
San Francisco Daily Journal
“Keeping Mediation on Course”
2007
San Francisco Daily Journal
"Taking the Fight Out of Mediation"
2007
San Francisco Daily Journal
"Learning from Palestinian Law"
2007
Berkeley Journal of International Law
2002
Speaking Engagements
Alameda County Bar Association
“Why Negotiations Fail: Barriers to Settlement”
2015
Alameda County Bar Association
“Recognizing and Understanding Mental Health Issues in the Context of Negotiations”
2014
UC Hastings School of Law
“Recognizing and Understanding Mental Health Issues in the Context of Negotiations”
2013
The Mediation Society
"Conflict Resolution in the Middle East"
2013
Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California, Annual Conference
"Mediating Family Property Disputes"
2013
UC Hastings School of Law
“Collaborative Practice in Family Law”
2013
Alameda County Bar Association
"Walking the Tightrope: Advanced Skills in Mediating High Conflict Cases"
2012
Collaborative Practitioners of East Bay
“What is Your Communication Style?”
2012
Services offered
Mediator
Corporate Law Attorney
Employment Law Attorney
Family Law Attorney