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Karen S Fenchel, JD (Lawyer)

Working in family law for over fifteen years, I have seen the negative effects of divorce on families. I have met with individuals who are intimidated by the costly legal system and have fears about their future. As an educator in both elementary and special education, I have gained tools to enhance my ability to work with families in crisis. As a certified family law specialist, I have acquired the knowledge to assist clients in cases involving complex financial issues. In contrast to litigation, both mediation and collaborative practice support the family and enable individuals to gain control of their lives and move on in a constructive manner. My goal is to create outcomes that support family goals and values, considering the needs of the divorcing couple as well as their children.
Firm/BusinessName: Law Office of Karen S. Fenchel
Address(es): 1440 Maria Ln. Suite 100
Walnut Creek CA 94596 USA
Phone: 925-280-1108
Fax: 925-280-1109
Email: ksfenchel@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kfenchellaw.com

Practice Group Membership
  • Collaborative Practice East Bay
    • Professional Activities
  • Contra Costa County Family Law Section
  • Family Law Board, past member, six years
  • California State Bar Family Law Section
  • East Bay Regional, member
  • Custody Issues Committee, past member, seven years
    • Professional Licenses
  • JD
  • Certified Family Law Specialist
    • General Comments
    As a family law practicioner for over twenty years, I believe that collaborative practice is the best choice for most families. It includes the advantages of both of both litigation and mediation. As in litigation, each party has an attorney to provide legal advice, guidance and support. Like mediation, the parties cooperate in a non adversarial setting, committing to both an open information gathering and sharing process.
    Areas of Practice
  • Collaborative Law
  • Family Law
  • Mediation
    • Education
    Undergraduate Education
    UC Berkeley, BA
    Post-graduate Education
    UC Berkeley, teaching credential

    San Francisco State University, masters /Special Education credential
    Professional Education
    Hastings College of the Law
    Collaborative Practice Training
    Year Training Type Instructor Hours
    1992 Mediation Training Althea Lee Jordan/Joel Shawn 40
    1994 Advanced Mediation Training Joan Kelly/Nancy Foster 8
    1997 Mediation Training Waterstone 8
    1998 Advanced Mediation Training Joan Kelly/Nancy Foster 8
    1999 Advanced Mediation Training Forrest Mosten 8
    2001 Advanced Mediation Training Tony Roffers 6
    2002 Advanced Mediation Training Melamed 6
    2003 Basic Collaborative Law Training Pauline H. Tesler 8
    2004 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley 16
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Gerald Monk/John Winslade 6
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Brautigam, Mackintosh, Schneider 1.5
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Suzanne Brunsting/David Weinberg 1.5
    2006 Basic Interdisciplinary Training Hill/Carpel-Miller/Richardson/Ross 20
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Ferris/Hansen/Katz 1.2
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Chip Rose/Catherine Conner 1.5
    2006 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Stingl 2.5
    2007 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Collaborative Pr. Celebration II 8
    2007 Advanced Mediation Training Sharon Ellison 12
    2007 Advanced Collaborative Law Training Gary J. Friedman/Catherine Conner 15
    2008 Intermediate Collaborative Law Training Collaborative Celebration 8
    2010 The Neuroscience of Collaboration Tesler 1.5
    2010 The Art of Brainstorming Sacks 1.5
    2010 New Ways for Families Eddy 3.0
    2010 Dealing With Impasse Using PNDC Ellison 3.0
    2010 Divided By a Common Language Lakoff 1
    ** I have reviewed the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals. I verify that I meet the IACP Minimum Standards for Collaborative Practitioners and that I apply the IACP Ethical Standards for Collaborative Professionals in my collaborative practice.

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