Family matters. At the Burr Law Firm, we understand that separation and divorce is a traumatic time filled with all sorts of conflict -- emotional, financial and relational. We believe, however, that conflict -- properly handled -- also can be an opportunity for learning and healing. Through good counsel and careful guidance, we ensure that clients not only endure, but use these difficult times as a gateway to a positive and peaceful future.
Ms. Burr helps each client choose the best dispute resolution process for their goals -- whether those goals be to minimize the parties' pain; protect the emotional health of the children; preserve the family's financial stability; control the timing of the process; protect the parties' privacy. She then works with clients in a partner-like relationship to obtain and share information, evaluate options and make sound decisions.
In this way, Ms. Burr guides each client through the challenges of conflict and difference to the relief of respectful and realistic resolution, always keeping in mind that family matters.
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DC Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Treasurer.
Women's Bar Association of DC, Board member.
DC Bar, Family Law Section.
Maryland Bar, Bar Association of Montgomery County Family Law Section.
DC Family Law Self-Help Center Expert.
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| General Comments |
| For many people going through separation or divorce, Collaborative Practice offers a better process that leads to a better outcome. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how Collaborative Practice might help you. |
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Family Law
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| Education |
| Undergraduate Education |
| University of Washington, BA, magna cum laude, 1984 |
| Professional Education |
| Harvard University Law School, JD, cum laude, 1989 |
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| Collaborative Practice Training |
| Year |
Training Type |
Instructor |
Hours |
| 2006 |
Basic Collaborative Law Training |
Suzanne Brunsting; Stuart Levinson |
16 |
| 2006 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training |
IACP Forum |
16 |
| 2006 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training |
Stu Webb; Ron Ouesky |
8 |
| 2006 |
Mediation Training |
Carl Schneider |
40 |
| 2007 |
Intermediate Collaborative Law Training |
IACP Forum |
16 |
| 2008 |
Negotiation and Collaborative Skills Seminar |
Gabrielle Salvatore & Sue Brunsting |
6 |
| 2008 |
Training for Collaborative trainers |
Richard Shields |
30 |
| 2008 |
Advanced Collaborative Training |
Sue Brunsting; Gabrielle Salvatore |
7 |
| 2008 |
Training for Collaborative trainers |
Richard Shields |
30 |
| 2008 |
Collaborative Boot Camp Training |
I was instructor |
7 |
| 2008 |
Intermediate and Advanced Collaborative Training |
IACP Forum |
24 |
| 2008 |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training |
CDTT |
24 |
| 2009 |
Non-defensive communication |
Sharon Ellison |
7 |
| 2009 |
Collaborative Boot Camp Training |
I was instructor |
7 |
| 2009 |
Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills Training |
I was instructor |
30 |
| 2009 |
Two Day Collaborative Practice Training |
I was instructor |
16 |
| 2009 |
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training |
I was instructor |
22 |
| 2010 |
Creating a Deep and Durable Collaborative Parenting Plan |
I was instructor |
6 |
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