Marina Del Rey, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/25/2021 -- Attorney Jim Hallett has received a Eureka Award from the Collaborative Practice in California (CPCal) for his work in support of the collaborative divorce process in the Golden State.

Mr. Hallett is one of five people to receive the annual award from the state association. The Eureka Award recognizes and honors those who "have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Practice in California." CPCal gives the award each year to 2-5 attorneys, financial specialists and/or mental health professionals.

"I've worked alongside Jim for years within the Association and in other areas. I am pleased he is getting this recognition, for he certainly deserves it. Jim has an immense body of work in support of the collaborative divorce process in California," said Jeff Jacobson, president of the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA). "The state group only gives a maximum of five awards per year, so the competition is tough. Jim proves every day he deserves to be in this elite group."

Mr. Hallett is a member of LACFLA. He is a past president and serves on the executive committee. He was first named to the Super Lawyers list in 2007. He is a regular speaker and writer on domestic violence, crimes against children and the peaceful divorce process.

"I am humbled by this award. I know many of the past recipients and they certainly deserve this award. I am honored they think I belong in such great company," Mr. Hallett said. "I've devoted my life and career to helping people. Guiding people through a respectful divorce so they can end their relationship on the best terms possible is very rewarding to me."

For more information about Mr. Hallett visit LACFLA.org. Visit CPCal.com for more information about the Eureka Awards.

About Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association ( LACFLA)
The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is an interdisciplinary, open organization committed to the collaborative process of solving family conflict within a non-adversarial way, by education professionals and informing families in a more cost efficient, peaceful process.

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation that offers continuous education, as well as support for success with non-adversarial resolutions utilizing the Collaborative Process. They will guide and support collaborative practices in LA County and coordinates with international, state, and regional collaborative practice organizations.

Media Contact

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
15490 Ventura Blvd #300-A
Sherman Oaks CA 91403
(818) 933-4505
admin@lacfla.org
https://www.lacfla.org/

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Marina Del Rey, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/17/2021 -- The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA) announced 11 members were just honored by the Super Lawyers.

"We are particularly happy that two members are appearing the Super Lawyers listings for the first time," said LACFLA President Jeffery Jacobson. "Erin McGaughey was first named to the list in 2017. This year she was placed on the Top 50 2021 Women Southern California Super Lawyers list. What an achievement! David Bransky is on the Super Lawyers Rising Star 2021 list. We look forward to them achieving even more."

LACFLA is an association for professionals involved in family law, more specifically collaborative divorce and mediation. Members are attorneys, financial specialists and mental health experts from the LA region.

Other LACFLA members named to the list are:

Fern Salka was first named to the Super Lawyer list in 2004. She is a select fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Certified Family Law Specialist. Her practice offers consensual dispute resolution options to avoid courtroom intervention. She takes a progressive, eclectic family-focused approach to family law matters.

Joe Spirito was named to the Super Lawyer list in 2005. He was one of the first people in the Golden State to advocate for collaborative divorce. Since then he has helped settle more than 200 collaborative cases. He is the current Chair of the Los Angeles County Bar Association's Family Law Section. In 2013 he was named to the Best Lawyers in America list.

Diane Goodman first made the list in 2009. She has been a collaborative divorce lawyer and mediator for the past 30 years. She also has a Ph.D. in Depth Psychology.

Lisa Kiriakidis also joined the Super Lawyers list in 2009. For 29 years, she has practiced consultation, mediation, litigation and collaborative law. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist.

John Lazor joined the Super Lawyers list in 2010. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist. His practice includes complex family law litigation, family law mediation, family collaborative law and estate planning.

Erin McGaughey first joined the Super Lawyer list in 2017. She is a Certified Family Law Specialist and has practiced collaborative law since 2006.

Kerry Wallis was named to the Super Lawyer list for the first time last year. She came to family law from working in International Law, which led to work in a high-stakes boutique family law firm. She is a Family Law Specialist.

Doug Wolf was also named to the Super Lawyer list in 2020. He has practiced law for 40 years. In addition to separation matters, he consults clients about pre-nuptial agreements. He works as a victim advocate in sexual abuse and domestic violence cases.

Barbara Irshay Zipperman has worked in family law exclusively for the past 34 years. She is the LACFLA secretary and serves on the membership and programs committee.

"Our members believe in a cooperative divorce. We all want both spouses to be satisfied and amicable when everything is done," Mr. Jacobson said. "Our programs for members and our seminars for the general public are all aimed at peaceful resolutions."

For more information, visit LACFLA.

About Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association ( LACFLA)
The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is an interdisciplinary, open organization committed to the collaborative process of solving family conflict within a non-adversarial way, by education professionals and informing families in a more cost efficient, peaceful process.

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation that offers continuous education, as well as support for success with non-adversarial resolutions utilizing the Collaborative Process. They will guide and support collaborative practice in LA County and coordinates with international, state, and regional collaborative practice organizations.

Media Contact

LACFLA - Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
15490 Ventura Blvd #300-A
Sherman Oaks CA 91403
(818) 933-4505
admin@lacfla.org
https://www.lacfla.org/

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Marina Del Rey, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/30/2019 -- Dealing with the challenges of borderline personalities in family law is the topic for a coming education program Nov. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. at Loyola Law School, 919 Albany St. in Los Angeles.

The program is sponsored by the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association(LACFLA) and the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA). Registration is $45 for non-LACFLA members and $35 for members. Students and faculty from Loyola Law School may attend for free, butmust register.

Professionals attempting to guide a couple through a collaborative divorce often deal with people who have borderline personalities. The Mayo Clinic says, "Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that impacts the way you think and feel about yourself and others, causing problems functioning in everyday life. It includes self-image issues, difficulty managing emotions and behavior, and a pattern of unstable relationships."

Having a client or dealing with a client who has a relationship with someone with a borderline personality makes everything more difficult. Many professionals involved in mediation and collaborative divorce have come across people like this, but are not sure what to do to.

"On the Border: Dealing with the Challenge of Borderline Personalities in Family Law Matters" brings two mental health professionals and an attorney to a discussion of dealing with these types of people. The presenters are attorney and certified Family Law Specialist Fern TopasSalka, an experienced litigator and now a mediator and collaborative counsel, Vi Ballard, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Nancy Satenberg, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with a Ph.D. in clinical Psychology.

"This will be an in-depth discussion of the problems such cases create for attorneys (In litigation, mediation and collaborative cases) as well as mental health and financial professionals. The speakers will provide many practical suggestions for dealing with such clients effectively," said LACFLA President James Hallett. "Our three panelists are experienced and have tips, suggestions and valuable ideas for dealing with borderline personality clients on either side of the table."

The evening is for attorneys, financial professionals and mental health professionals involved with collaborative divorces. The program will center on how to manage the client's disorder and still achieve a peaceful divorce.

Dinner is included with registration. For more information visit the registration page.

About LACFLA
The Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is an interdisciplinary, open organization committed to the collaborative process of solving family conflict within a non-adversarial way, by education professionals and informing families in a more cost efficient, peaceful process.

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation that offers continuous education, as well as support for success with non-adversarial resolutions utilizing the Collaborative Process. They will guide and support collaborative practice in LA County and coordinates with international, state, and regional collaborative practice organizations.

Media Contact

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
4 Jib St
Unit 7
Marina Del Rey CA 90292
https://www.lacfla.org/
admin@lacfla.org

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Marina Del Rey, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/19/2019 -- Collaborative Practice California (CP Cal) is a statewide professional organization comprised of attorneys, mental health professionals and financial specialists dedicated to the use of Collaborative Dispute Resolution Processes and to promote and educate the general public about collaborative divorce, as well as provide a source for couples considering divorce to find trained collaborative professionals to work with.

Each year, CP Calconsiders nominees for their high honor called the 'EUREKA!' award. The award is given to working professionals who demonstrate that they"have made significant contributions and demonstrated an abiding dedication to establishing and sustaining Collaborative Process dispute resolution in California."

This year, two members of the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA) received 'EUREKA'awards. Jeffery Jacobson, Esq. and Jami Fosgate, Esq. were gracious recipients at the annual conference this past April's CPCal's conference held at the Hilton San Diego Resort in San Diego, Calif. The event took place from April 26 to April 28.

"I am truly honored to be chosen this year for the EUREKA award with Jami [Fosgate]. Many people throughout the state have done so much for the development and growth of collaborative practice in California to make this work possible. To be chosen for this honor with Jami is very meaningful for me." said Jeffery Jacobson, Esq.

Both Jacobson and Fosgate are members of the LACFLA, an organization dedicated to collaborative mediation of divorce and divorce settlements. They are major proponents of collaborative divorce in Los Angeles and across California.

Jacobson is the president-elect of LACFLA and on the Program and Judicial Liaison Committees. Fosgate is a member of the Marketing and Program Committees.

"I am honored and humbled to receive this award and I thank all my colleagues who nominated me. Being a Eureka Award winner inspires me to continue offering my no court services and to encourage couples to divorce differently. Since 2006 I have devoted my practice exclusively to Family Law and, beginning in 2010, I stopped accepting clients for court litigation cases. Instead, I offer services to people who want to cooperate to resolve their disputes using cooperative methods, including the collaborative divorce process, mediation, document preparation and consulting services," said Jami Fosgate, Esq.

LACFLA is an interdisciplinary, open organization committed to the collaborative process of solving family conflict within a non-adversarial way, by educating professionals and providing information to families so they can divorce in a more cost-efficient, peaceful process for themselves and their entire family.

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association is a non-profit 501 (c) 3, non-profit corporation that offers continuous education, as well as support for success with non-adversarial resolutions utilizing the Collaborative Process. We guide and support collaborative practice in LA County and coordinate with international, state, and regional collaborative practice organizations.

Media Contact

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA)
James Hallett, Esquire - President
4 Jib St Unit 7
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
admin@lacfla.org
https://www.lacfla.org/

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