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You can learn more about collaborative practice by contacting one of our professionals listed. Our staff is organized in to three sections: attorneys, financial and mental health professionals.

Attorney List


Alison Spirito, Esq. : Attorney

Alison Spirito, Esq.

Office Location:
Email: alison@mcgs-law.com

Alison, through mediation and collaboration, assists clients in resolving high conflict and complex divorces.  A significant part of her practice also involves divorces where clients would like assistance preparing and processing all required court paperwork ...

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Austin H. Chung, J.D. : Attorney

Austin H. Chung, J.D.

Office Location: 2301 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 4194 El Segundo, CA 90245
Email: austin@chungfamilylaw.com

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Kim Davidson, J.D. : Attorney

Kim Davidson, J.D.

Office Location: Hermosa Beach
Email: kim@kimberlydavidson.com

Ms. Davidson's practice focuses on helping clients reduce the pain of divorce by offering non-litigation alternatives that address the legal, emotional & financial aspects of divorce through Collaborative...
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Michael E. Eller, J.D. : Attorney

Michael E. Eller, J.D.

Office Location: Torrance
Email: ellerlaw2@aol.com

Since the beginning of my practice, it has always been my philosophy that the parties involved in a dissolution of a marriage are always better served when they reached an amicable agreement, instead of resorting to court.
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Deborah Ewing, J.D. : Attorney

Deborah Ewing, J.D.

Office Location: Torrance
Email: ewingesq@sobaylaw.com

As a family law attorney in practice since 1982, I have seen the way our traditional litigation system often fails families in getting through the divorce process and moving forward with their lives.
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Jane Euler, J.D. : Attorney

Jane Euler, J.D.

Office Location: Manhattan Beach
Email: jane@janeeuler.com

I provide a variety of alternatives and resources to my family law clients, including collaboration, mediation, and litigation, when necessary.
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Kenneth Harvey, J.D. : Attorney

Kenneth Harvey, J.D.

Office Location: Torrance
Email: kharvey333@aol.com

I have been an attorney exclusively in the South Bay since 1973, with an emphasis in my practice for family law.
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Jeffery Jacobson, J.D. : Attorney

Jeffery Jacobson, J.D.

Office Location: El Segundo, Los Angeles
Email: jeff@jacobsonscully.com

Jeffery S. Jacobson is a Certified Family Law Specialist (State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization) and is a partner at the family law firm of Jacobson Scully, LLP.
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Wendy Jones, J.D., CFLS : Attorney

Wendy Jones, J.D., CFLS

Office Location: Torrance
Email: wjones@CalDisso.com

I have practiced exclusively in the area of family law throughout my career. Our firm offers legal assistance to individuals, couples and families through mediation, collaboration and, when necessary, litigation.
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Diana L. Martinez J.D. : Attorney

Diana L. Martinez J.D.

Office Location:
Email: dianam@dlmartinezlaw.com

Empowering individuals and families to co-create solutions today for a better tomorrow. Informed and comprehensive mediation and Collaborative Divorce services tailored to your needs and goals.

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Erin McGaughey, J.D., CFLS : Attorney

Erin McGaughey, J.D., CFLS

Office Location: Redondo Beach
Email: erin@mcgs-law.com

For most, divorce means significant restructuring of family, possessions and finances. My family law practice consists of litigation and collaborative as a means to achieve divorce.
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Tara McGuinness, J.D., CFLS : Attorney & Mediator

Tara McGuinness, J.D., CFLS

Office Location: Torrance
Email: tmcguinness@taramcguinness.com

Family law matters are best resolved by the parties themselves, with the assistance of knowledgeable and compassionate professionals.
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Joseph P. Spirito Jr., J.D. : Attorney

Joseph P. Spirito Jr., J.D.

Office Location: Redondo Beach
Email: joe@mcgs-law.com

I am proud to have been one of the first professionals in Southern California to have embraced and advanced collaborative divorce.
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Nicole M. Stednitz, J.D. : Attorney

Nicole M. Stednitz, J.D.

Office Location:
Email: nicole@torrancefamilyattorney.com

Collaborative resolution of family law cases is the optimal way to shield children from conflict and achieve a result that is private, constructive, cost-effective, and tailored to the needs of the parties.
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Kerry Wallis, J.D., CFLS : Attorney

Kerry Wallis, J.D., CFLS

Office Location: Hermosa Beach
Email: kwallis@graylawcorp.com

I am certified by the State Bar of California's Board of Specialization as Family Law Specialist because while I strive to be a peacemaker, I want my clients to have faith that I have the experience and knowledge to...
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David K. Yamamoto, J.D., CFLS : Attorney

David K. Yamamoto, J.D., CFLS

Office Location: Torrance
Email: david@dkylaw.com

These principles form the cornerstone of David's practice. His goal is to provide you with the best legal service possible while ensuring that you receive the respect and understanding you deserve.
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Financial Professionals


Ron J. Anfuso : Financial Professional

Ron J. Anfuso

Office Location: Palos Verdes
Email: rja@anfusocpa.com

Mr. Anfuso has extensive experience in analyzing the financial, accounting and tax aspects of marital dissolution matters and civil litigation cases, including business valuations, Pereira apportionment of business interests...
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Christina Humason, CPA : Financial Professional

Christina Humason, CPA

Office Location:
Email: chumason@gursey.cor

Ms. Humason is a seasoned professional specializing in family law forensic accounting.  Ms. Humason advocates for amicable resolution and provides clear, transparent communication to facilitate settlement ...

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Andrew Hunt : Financial Professional

Andrew Hunt

Office Location: Sherman Oaks
Email: dhunt@wzwlw.com

Mr. Hunt is a Senior Partner in the accounting and litigation services firm of White, Zuckerman, Warsavsky, Luna & Hunt. He is a Certified Public Accountant and an Accredited Senior Appraiser in business appraisal.
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Dawn Strachan RLP, RICP, CDFA : Financial Professional

Dawn Strachan RLP, RICP, CDFA

Office Location: Torrance
Email: Dawn@TouchstoneDFS.com

Dawn is experienced in working with clients helping them identify and understand the financial issues of divorce.
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Robert O. Watts : Financial Professional

Robert O. Watts

Office Location: Los Angeles & Torrance
Email: rwatts@gursey.com

A partner at Gursey | Schneider LLP, Bob Watts specializes in litigation support relating to financial issues. He has been involved in innumerable family law matters...
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Alex Weinberger, MBA, CFP ®, CDFA ™ : Certified Financial Planner™ practitioner and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts™ (CDFA™

Alex Weinberger, MBA, CFP ®, CDFA ™

Office Location: Los Angeles, CA
Email: aweinberger@marriagefinancial.com

Alex Weinberger is the President of Marriage Financial Solutions, providing financial planning services to family law practitioners and divorcing parties.
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Mental Health Professionals


Anthony Aloia : Mental Health Professional

Anthony Aloia

Office Location: Torrance
Email: ta@taphd.com

Tony Aloia has maintained a private practice as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist since 1974. His forensic specialty is high-conflict divorce and custody disputes.
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Vi Ballard : Coach-Psychotherapy-Mediation

Vi Ballard

Office Location: Torrance
Email: hitovib@gmail.com

Divorce is a difficult process and an emotional trauma for everyone. As a "Collaborative Divorce Coach" I can help you get through the rollercoaster of emotions you may experience.
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Jon D. Kramer : Mental Health Professional

Jon D. Kramer

Office Location: Hermosa Beach and West Los Angeles
Email: jon@jkfamilytherapy.com

Jon Kramer is a past President of this Practice Group and has built his professional identity over the past 28 years helping couples and families stay together. He believes that sometimes the best way a family can stay together is for the parents to part ways. The collaborative process is all about "how" this occurs.

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Paula A. March : Mental Health Professional

Paula A. March

Office Location: Redondo Beach
Email: pmlcsw@yahoo.com

As a collaborative mental health professional, my main goal is to support families through the inevitable stress that arises from transitioning from one household to two.
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Jaye-Jo Portanova : Mental Health Professional

Jaye-Jo Portanova

Office Location:
Email: jayejo@jayejoportanovamd.com

Jaye-Jo Portanova, M.D. is an experienced adult and child psychiatrist specializing in mediation, co-parenting counseling, collaborative law, attorney/client consultation, and family therapy.
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RJ Thomas, LMFT : Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

RJ Thomas, LMFT

Office Location:
Email: rjthomascounseling@gmail.com

RJ Thomas is an experience Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in family therapy and couple counseling.
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