As a Collaborative Law attorney, Patrick M. Gallery is committed to helping you evaluate your options and reach an agreement that is fair to you and your spouse without going to court. Being a traditional divorce lawyer, he's seen countless couples litigate their way to divorce. After 18 years of witnessing the bitter and wasteful nature of traditional divorce, he decided he'd had enough.Looking for a better way, he undertook training to become a Collaborative Divorce Attorney. He now works exclusively with people committed to reaching peaceful solutions during this very difficult time in their lives.Patrick's practice is grounded in these beliefs: Protecting children from embittered custody battles Preserving children's relationships with both parents Both you and your spouse should be treated with dignity and respect The goal is win/win, not win/lose Divorcing couples can remain friends and be at peace with the end of their relationshipIf this approach to your divorce appeals to you, call us today for a free half-hour consultation to help you decide if Collaborative Divorce is right for you!