Over the course of his lengthy career, Attorney Atherton has litigated a variety of matters in civil, family, criminal, and probate courts. He has also litigated in federal court and handled a number of appeals. Over those years, he has seen the cost to litigate rise dramatically to the point where many disputes can no longer be cost-effectively resolved by the courts. At the same time, he has seen once novel alternative dispute resolution procedures become the norm, as courts routinely order parties to mediate their disputes.

At this stage of his career, Attorney Atherton is not looking to build a litigation practice. From time to time, he may take a case to court or up on appeal for a client, but he has turned his focus and experience to providing cost effective alternative dispute resolution solutions to the public. At times, this follows the normal path of parties in litigation, each with their own counsel, mediating their dispute with Attorney Atherton by order of the court. Attorney Atherton, however, is committed to helping the broader public (including those who cannot afford separate legal counsel) resolve their disputes cost-effectively before anyone has filed a complaint, initiated a divorce or parentage action, or otherwise instituted legal action.

Through a variety of service options, Attorney Atherton is able to help people –

• Navigate their way through the perilous path of divorce from beginning to end;
• Affordably resolve their business and real estate disputes in practical, down to earth, durable manners that make good common sense; and
• Untangle complex and often bitter estate, family and other legally significant, intimate relationships in manners that preserve the dignity of all concerned and enables each of the parties a clear path forward that they can embrace.

Book some time with Attorney Atherton or give us a call to schedule a meeting to discuss how we may be able to help you efficiently and cost-effectively resolve your dispute.