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Emily M De Falla
De Falla Law & Mediation
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Divorce doesn’t have to be a costly and painful battle. Mediator and Collaborative Divorce attorney Emily M. De Falla guides couples toward a cooperative, respectful divorce. By honoring both parties’ priorities, she can help you get around roadblocks and craft sensible solutions. The results are lower costs, equitable results, and healthier, happier kids.
Education
- University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
- J.D. (1988) | Law
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Milton D. Green Scholar
- Activities: Hastings Law Review, First year Extern to the Hon. Eugene Lynch US District Court
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- University of San Francisco
- B.S. (1984) | Organizational Development and Human Relations
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Professional Experience
- Attorney/Mediator
- De Falla Law & Mediation
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- Associate
- Farella Braun & Martel
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- An Interview with a member - Emily M. De Falla
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Domestic Partnership: Keeping Soc. Sec. Benefits Intact
- Today's Retirement
- CGL Insurance Coverage for Clean Up of Hazardous Waste
- William S. Hein Co. Buffalo, New York
- Voir Dire for California’s Civil Trials: Applying the Williams Standard
- Hastings Law Journal, Vol 39, No. 2
- Capital Trials: Juror Attitudes and Selection Strategies
- National Jury Project
Speaking Engagements
- Using Brain Science for Successful Virtual Mediation, MCLE Spectacular
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Introduction to Collaborative Practice, Family Law Section
- When a Trust Is Not Enough, Legacy Committee
- 5 Most Important Things to Include in Your Estate Plan, Elder Advocate Club
- Collaborative Divorce: A Better Option, Mt. Diablo Legal Professional Association Membership
- Mt. Diablo Legal Professional Association
Awards
- Eureka Award
- Collaborative Practice California
- Order of the Coif
- Hastings College of the Law
- Magna Cum Laude
- Hastings College of the Law
- Milton D. Green Award
- Hastings College of the Law
Professional Associations
- Alameda County Bar Association
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- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Associate Member
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- Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California
- Member
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- Academy of Professional Family Mediators
- Member
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- California Dispute Resolution Council
- Member
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
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- Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa County
- President, Board of Directors
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- Collaborative Practice East Bay
- Chair, Public Education Committee
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- Collaborative Practice California
- Board Member
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- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Member
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- California Lawyers Association
- Member, Family Law and Trusts & Estates Sections
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- Contra Costa County Bar Association
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Prenups & Marital Agreements
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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