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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.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Prenups & Marital Agreements
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney/Mediator
- De Falla Law & Mediation
- - Current
- Associate
- Farella Braun & Martel
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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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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
- Member
- - Current
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- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Associate Member
- - Current
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- Association for Dispute Resolution of Northern California
- Member
- - Current
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- Academy of Professional Family Mediators
- Member
- - Current
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- California Dispute Resolution Council
- Member
- - Current
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- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Member
- - Current
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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
- - Current
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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
- Member
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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
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