A client of Andy Gale’s, Orange County attorney Colleen McNamee owns and operates MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS, a local business here in Irvine, California.

Her company provides an alternative to traditional divorce court that eliminates the high costs and other negative aspects commonly associated with litigation. 

Colleen McNamee says, “Andy Gale is truly one of a kind! He is A highly experienced, professional, dedicated to his clients, and extremely competent at the services he provides; whether it is a corporate law issue, or a wills/trust-related issue. He is not only your trusted advisor but also just a terrific human being!

About: MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS

As a certified mediator, Colleen McNamee works with couples and individuals facing family law issues. Her clients are often confronting some of the most difficult times in their lives. Having a professional there to guide them through the process, while being validating and supportive can aid people in being able to do so in a more seamless and less stressful manner than they ever thought possible.

By opting for mediation instead of litigation, clients avoid the added stress of court appearances. Their issues are resolved, in a legally binding way, in the privacy of Ms. McNamee’s Irvine office, start to finish. The parties are actively involved in the outcome of their case rather than having one dictated to them by a judge.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a family-centered conflict resolution process in which an impartial third party assists the participants in negotiating a consensual and informed settlement.

In mediation, the decision-making authority rests with the parties. The role of the mediator includes reducing the obstacles to communication, maximizing the exploration of alternatives, and addressing the needs of those it is agreed are involved or affected.

Mediation is based on principles of problem-solving that focus on the needs of the participants, fairness, privacy, self-determination, and the best interests of all family members.

Divorcing Couples are Often Unaware of Mediation and Its Benefits

An obstacle that often arises is that people frequently lack an understanding of exactly what mediation is. Couples facing divorce may not realize that mediation is available to them as an alternative to litigation. Therefore, they remain unaware of the many benefits of mediation.

Private Mediation Services vs. Court-Appointed Mediation

A common mistaken assumption is that Ms. McNamee’s private mediation services share similarities with those appointed by the court. Nothing could be further from the truth, though.

The sole role of court-appointed mediators is to evaluate parents for child custody and then provide their recommendations to the judge. The judge then considers their evaluation prior to deciding the outcome of the case.

Court-appointed mediators typically come with a background in psychology or sociology.

In contrast, Ms. McNamee says, “We are attorneys, with advanced family law mediation certifications, who handle the entire case, start to finish, in the privacy of our office, address and resolve each and every issue relevant to that case, and then have a binding judgment entered on our settlement agreement.”

Further, Ms. McNamee states, “The court-appointed mediation, nine times out of ten, leaves a bad taste in people’s mouths so they are often then unwilling to try our services, not understanding that they are completely different. They really should call the two services something different and distinguishing to avoid this confusion.”

What Makes McNamee Mediations Different from Similar Services?

Ms. McNamee opened her firm 14 years ago and she truly believes in the services offered by her company.

Colleen is confident that MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS minimizes the emotional damage done to the family unit as well as to each individual family member involved.

She keeps the best interests of the children at the forefront of the process and works diligently and passionately to achieve the best possible outcome for all involved. Her years of experience also lend an influential hand in her having a very high success rate in concluding all of her mediations.

The Marriage Contract

A unique offering of her business, the “Marriage Contract” was developed by Ms. McNamee, herself. Described as a last-ditch effort to save a couple’s marriage, Ms. McNamee said that none of her competitors offer anything similar. Its results are tried and true and if you would like to learn more about this innovative option, please contact her directly.

A Brief Summary of How it Works

After working with the parties and identifying the fundamental reasons for the breakdown in their marriage, the couple works with Ms. McNamee to negotiate a written contract outlining their rights and responsibilities to each other. In conjunction, preparations begin for a legal separation or divorce. The parties get a clear look at what a divorce or legal separation will look like.

The final documents are prepared but then held by Ms. McNamee indefinitely, while the couple fulfills the terms of their Marriage Contract. There are specific guidelines and rules that are attached to this contract that if violated could invoke the filing of their final paperwork.

The Marriage Contract will either save the party’s marriage OR give them the closure they needed to decide that a divorce or legal separation is in fact the right option.

Clients Receive Personalized Attention

Ms. McNamee never wants her clients to feel like they are just a case number. She takes on a limited number of cases at a time so that each client receives her best efforts. She returns all phone calls and e-mails within a 24 hour period. The client’s needs are her top priority.

She makes it a point to remember the details of each case so clients don’t need to refresh her memory each time they meet. She also takes the time to ask about her clients’ children – their ages, names, and whether they are boys or girls. As she says, “Those little things can make a big difference when people are going through one of the most emotionally difficult times in their life. I genuinely care about my clients.”

And it does make a difference. Clients often connect with Colleen on Facebook or LinkedIn after their services with her have been completed. They refer their friends and family to her. They even include her on their Christmas card lists. In fact, Ms. McNamee now receives about 75% of her business from referrals.

One advantage for MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS is that everyone knows someone going through a family law-related issue, whether a friend, family member, colleague, or acquaintance. Having someone who comes highly recommended and who you feel confident will take good care of your referral is the key.

Services Provided by McNamee Mediations Include:

• Divorce
• Legal Separations
• Domestic Partnerships
• Property Issues
• Visitation Rights
• Custody Issues
• Child Support
• Spousal Support
• Modification of Existing Judgments
• Adult Adoption
• Paternity
• Legal Name Changes
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Marriage Contracts

What Makes Someone a Good Candidate for Mediation?

According to Ms. McNamee, “People who are good candidates for mediation are those who want to 1) save significant costs on attorney’s fees, 2) have their issues resolved in the privacy of our office rather than in a public courtroom, and 3) people who want to have control over the outcome of their case rather than having one dictated to them by a judge.”

If you are interested in learning more about mediation and want to avoid the high costs of litigation, contact Colleen McNamee at MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS today!

MCNAMEE MEDIATIONS

18662 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92612
Office: 949-223-3836
Fax: 714-957-4015
E-mail: MMediations@msn.com
Website: www.mmediations.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/McNameeMediations

Colleen McNamee Talks about Her Experience with Orange County CA Small Business Lawyer Andrew Gale

When McNamee Mediations needed the help of an Orange County attorney for small business, they turned to Andrew Gale.

Colleen McNamee says, “Andy Gale it truly one of a kind! He is A highly experienced, professional, dedicated to his clients, and extremely competent at the services he provides; whether it is a corporate law issue, or a wills/trust-related issue.

He is not only your trusted advisor but also just a terrific human being! I can almost guarantee that there will be moments where you will forget that you are working with your attorney because he makes everything happen so seamlessly and effortlessly, and always with a smile on his face.

I highly recommend Andy and have every confidence that you will be more than satisfied with the outcome of his services.”

Are you interested in starting a business in Orange County, California? Do you want to incorporate an existing startup company? Need help maintaining your corporate records? Contact small business attorney Andrew Gale now!

Call Andy at +1 (714) 634-4838.