Karyn Gimbel Youso

Atty Youso has been practicing law since 1992, and concentrating on divorce and family law exclusively since 2004. She has special training in low conflict resolution, including mediation, Collaborative and Cooperative divorce, and creative problem solving. In particular, Atty Youso has extensive experience dealing with cases involving domestic abuse, substance abuse, and mental health issues. She recognizes divorce is extremely emotional and difficult on parents and children alike, and seeks to minimize negative impact on all involved.

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

J.D. (1992)

1989 - 1992

Honors: Law Review

Activities: Moot Court

University of Pennsylvania

B.A. (1989) | French/Russian language and literature.

1985 - 1989

Founding Member, President 2014-15

Collaborative Foundation of Wisconsin

2013 - Current

Member since 2009

Society of Family Lawyers (WI)

2009 - Current

Member since 2008

Divorce Cooperative Institute

2008 - Current

Member since 2004, Public Education Committee Member 2009

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

2004 - Current

Member since 2003, Board Member 2005, 2006, 2007

Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin

2003 - Current

Member since 1994

Association for Women Lawyers (WI)

1994 - Current

Member since 1993

State Bar of Wisconsin

1993 - Current

Taskforce Member

Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse-Justice Committee Workgroup

2011 - 2013

Limiting Access to Marine Fisheries: Keeping the Focus on Conservation.

World Wildlife Fund

September, 1994

“Domestic Violence Litigation: Practical and Legal Consequences.” “Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Representing Domestic Violence Victims.”, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 30th Annual Family Law Workshop, Sturgeon Bay, WI

April 21, 2011

Collaborative Family Law Council of WI

“Mediation and Negotiation in the Resolution of Custody and Placement Cases.”, Legal Action of WI, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Madison, WI

November 10, 2010

Collaborative Family Law Council of WI

“Unorthodox Creation of A Collaborative Case: Sparing the Family from High-Conflict Litigation.”, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Presenter at Annual Meeting and Training,, Milwaukee, WI

November 20, 2013

Collaborative Family Law Council of WI

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2014

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2013

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2012

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2011

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2008

SuperLawyer

Milwaukee Magazine

2007

RisingStar

Milwaukee Magazine

2006

Wisconsin State Bar # 1022140

Member

Current

State Bar of Wisconsin

Current

Collaborative Family Law of WI

Current

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Current

Waukesha Bar Association

Current

Wisconsin

• Free Consultation
  free half hour consultation
• Credit Cards Accepted
  V/MC/D
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Flat fee consultation Fixed fee mediation/collaborative divorce

• Arbitration & Mediation
• Divorce
• Family Law