Sarah Diane Gorrell

Sarah Diane Gorrell

  • Family Law
  • California
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Sarah Diane Gorrell received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law and graduated cum laude with Honors from Denison University in Ohio with a B.A. in Theatre Arts. She is licensed by the California State Bar and is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section.

As a mediator, Ms. Gorrell has extensive experience conducting mediations and providing a non-confrontational approach to resolution for many client couples. Mediation is a form of Consensual Dispute Resolution, which can be a time and cost-effective alternative for parties when judicial intervention is not necessary. Her no-nonsense approach has the ability to drastically save clients time, money, and emotional turmoil. Unlike trial, mediation provides an opportunity for families to confront more than relevant legal issues and can extend to the underlying family or personal issues present. Couples voluntarily meet with Ms. Gorrell who acts as a neutral, impartial third party safely assisting divorcing couples in addressing and resolving disputed issues surrounding their divorce.

As a litigator, Ms. Gorrell offers a holistic approach to representation taking special care to prioritize the needs of her clients. She practices with an eye for effective communication to ensure her clients are informed at every stage of the process and has a resounding awareness of her presence and impact on others.

Ms. Gorrell has considerable experience with troubled youths, assisting and guiding at-risk children through the judicial process. Additionally, her time spent at the Harriet Buhai Center for Family Law prepared Ms. Gorrell to anticipate the needs of her clients and ensure their understanding of rights and options available.

Practice Area
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
Feinberg & Waller, APC
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Attorney
Law & Mediation Office of Dvorah Markman
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Law Clerk
Law & Mediation Office of Dvorah Markman
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Law Clerk
Los Angeles Superior Court
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Volunteer
Harriet Buhai Center For Family Law
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Street Law Instructor
Hathaway-Sycamores
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Law Clerk
Holmes & Holmes Family Law Attorneys
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Law Clerk
Law Office of William E. Eick
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Education
Southwestern University School of Law
J.D. (2007)
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Denison University
B.A. (2001)
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Professional Associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Beverly Hills Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
- Current
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American Bar Association
Member
- Current
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State Bar of California
Member
- Current
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Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association
Member
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