I was accepted as a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (iafl.com) in 2010. The IAFL is a worldwide association of over 810 practicing lawyers from 57 countries who are recognized by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries. It is a dynamic association. I […]
Just a little over four years ago, Penny and I indulged the wild idea that we could create a “boutique” family law firm toward providing my valued clients “concierge service” and otherwise practicing in a uniquely elevated manner. I made the leap from being a long-time partner at the biggest firm in Ventura County, and […]
Santa Barbara’s Casa Serena just elevated HLG’s Executive Director, Erin Schaden, as its incoming new Chair. Casa Serena’s mission is to (1) provide effective treatment services and a safe, sober living environment to women seeking recovery from the disease of alcoholism or from substance abuse, (2) introduce them to the philosophy of Alcoholics Anonymous and […]
While attending our annual AAML national meetings in Chicago in early November, we watched as my hometown of Paradise, California burned to the ground in mere hours. My 80-something parents lost everything. My sister’s, Christine, family saw their home singed but spared. They were all blessed to have been invited to evacuate to the home […]