Elaine Ryzak Fraser

Elaine Ryzak Fraser

Law Offices of Harris and Fraser
  • Divorce, Family Law, Personal Injury
  • California
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Biography

With more than 25 years experience in family and personal injury law, I bring a seasoned expertise to both the conference room and the courtroom. As an experienced trial lawyer in all phases of litigation, I can successfully navigate diverse disputes across a range of legal areas. My expertise as a collaborative practitioner means that I am equally effective in mediating or negotiating a resolution that, when appropriate, does not involve litigation. I also assist clients as a mediator or a mediation-consulting attorney. I understand that every individual circumstance – every dispute – is unique and that one size does not fit all when securing a satisfying outcome. Whether you are in need of representation in front of a private judge or in a public court or seeking an alternative to litigation through collaborative practice or mediation, you can rely on my empathy, experience and advocacy. I have managed my own law practice for more than 20 years. Specialties:Through litigation, collborative practice or mediation, my primary areas of representation include: Family law, divorce, spousal and child support, custody matters, asset distribution, marital and property settlement agreements, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and personal injury matters.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Collaborative Practice, Divorce Mediation, Mediation Consulting
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken
Professional Experience
Lead Attorney
Law Offices of Harris and Fraser
- Current
Education
California St Univ Long Beach
Undergraduate Degree
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U of San Francisco School of Law
Law Degree
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Awards
Super Lawyer of Northern California
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Super Lawyers of Northern California
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Super Lawyer of Northern California
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Super Lawyer of Northern California
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Trial Lawyers Association President of the Year,
Consumer Attorneys of California
Professional Associations
San Mateo County, Superior Court
Judge Pro Tem
Current
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San Mateo County, Superior Court
Arbitrator
Current
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San Mateo County Bar Association
Judicial Evaluation Committee
Current
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IACP
Member
Current
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California State Bar-Women's Law Section, Family Law Section
Member
Current
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San Mateo County, Superior Court
Volunteer Mediator, Family Law
- Current
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Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
Co-Chair- Publice Education Committee
- Current
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Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
Board of Directors
- Current
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San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association
Director Emereitus and Past President and Member
- Current
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Collaborative Practice California
Member
- Current
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Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
Member
- Current
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San Mateo County, Superior Court
Family Law Advisory Board
- Current
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California State Bar  # 117063
Member
- Current
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San Mateo County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
Co-Chair
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Speaking Engagements
Divorce Options Workshop, PJCC
Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County
How to Be Effective in Judicial Arbitration, San Mateo County Superior Court ADR Project, San Mateo County Superior Court
San Mateo County, Superior Court
Certifications
Mediation and Conflict Management
Harvard Law School
Websites & Blogs
Website
Firm Website
Website
Attorney Profile
Contact & Map
1220 Howard Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
Telephone: (650) 401-8080
Fax: (650) 401-5656