It’s an unfortunate truth that no one wins in divorce. And while litigation is still an avenue some must take, it’s had its day in court—it’s costly, public, and, contrary to what many believe, there is no succinct or satisfying resolution as is often portrayed in the movies and television. Instead, families can be torn apart, financially and emotionally, without a mutually beneficial resolution.

And that is why Michelle A. Lawless has created a new way forward in family law. A twenty-year veteran of family law, Michelle has “seen it all.” After nineteen years at a prestigious litigation firm, Michelle took a leap of faith and forged a new path—a new way forward in family law—and founded her solo-practice, The Law Office of Michelle A. Lawless LLC.

Michelle has made a name for herself as a leader in conflict resolution and is the voice of reason when it comes to family law dispute resolution. As an attorney, thought leader, and business owner, Michelle’s goal is to create a better, more compassionate avenue to navigate a family law crisis, and guide toward a brighter, kinder, richer future. And her success and frequent referrals speak to her approach—clients want a new, less conflict-driven option.

Michelle brings progressive insight and cutting-edge techniques to a field that is in desperate need of reform. Focusing in resolution-oriented collaborative law, mediation, and attorney assisted mediation, Michelle offers multiple avenues for resolution and support.

As a solo-practitioner by design, she’s able to translate big firm experience into a personalized approach that is more flexible, private, and gives couples and families the opportunity for resolution without threat of the court system, ultimately creating less financial and emotional burden for all parties.

Michelle’s ability to understand the complexities of family disputes enables her to replace fear with logic and resolve conflicts that appear to be unresolvable. She supports her clients with the tools to advocate for and articulate themselves, and under her guidance, clients are able to make informed decisions that allow both parties to move on and move forward amicably.

With Michelle’s collaborative, values-driven approach, there are several possible paths to reach an agreement that respectfully resolve issues without conflict or excess cost, making her a sought-after and beneficial counsel and expert in family law. There may be two sides to every story in a divorce, but there is only one voice of reason: Michelle A. Lawless.