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We
understand that dealing with legal or family matters can
often seem stressful and uncertain. The Firm of Crowley
& Powis, LLP was built with you in mind. We are here
to give you a voice and to address your needs and those
of your loved ones. Our focus is on you and your family.
We
are your advocates.
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Our
team brings legal and real-world experience together to answer
your questions and formulate solutions. Whether you need sound
legal advice and representation for legal matters, or mediation
services to help negotiate a fair and equitable settlement
that may avoid litigation, Crowley & Powis, LLP is here
for you.
Legal
Practice
We know
that most situations are not clear-cut. There are many issues
that come in to play and need to be considered. Our firm has
taken this into account, and has assembled a team equipped
to handle each part of your unique circumstance. Our attorneys
have successfully represented clients in criminal, elder and
family law, real estate, divorce, commercial, contract, municipal,
personal injury, and civil and general litigation matters.
From personal legal issues to those that involve not-for-profit
or large corporations, Crowley & Powis will evaluate your
situation and develop a plan to meet your needs.
Mediation
for Family, Marital or Elder Issues
Divorce,
parenting, guardianship and elder issues can be painful and
feel overwhelming to all individuals involved. It is our goal
to provide creative solutions and identify unifying values
which narrow the differences between the parties so that resolution
can be reached.
Mediation
offers many advantages to litigation. Mediation reduces the
costs to all involved in terms of emotional energy, money
and time spent in traditional adversarial actions. Mediation
fosters communication. It is especially useful in situations
that require on-going interaction between the parties.
Mediation
allows parties to take control of their own outcomes. With
the experience of our attorneys and our team’s background
in Social Work, we are trained, impartial facilitators of
the mediation process.
Mediation
is a private, non-judgmental and confidential process that
can help you avoid the public, stressful arena of litigation
where judges / strangers decide an outcome. Rather than having
opposing lawyers battling in a courtroom, mediation allows
the parties to communicate in a stable, structured environment,
working together to reach agreement representing their goals.
Mediation
has advantages over litigation in that it promotes a more
individualized plan to suit the needs of the parents and children
involved. Involving parents and their greater input into the
final parenting plan equals greater satisfaction with the
outcome over a traditionally court mandated outcome. When
couples “own” their custody and visitation plan
there is a decreased need for costly re-litigation of these
issues in the future. Families move forward. Couples move
forward. Children have the best chance to heal and thrive
with two cooperating parents involved in their lives.
Through
mediation, at Crowley & Powis we work in a private and
confidential manner at a pace set by our clients. In a divorce
or custody situation, mediation takes into account the needs
of your family, your children, and your roles as parents.
In elder mediation situations, mediation can help your family
resolve financial and care issues.
We will
guide you through the process from identifying the disputed
issues to developing a mediated agreement and all necessary
court filing.
Free
consultation and evening & weekend appointments are available.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you plan and be
prepared.
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Divorce, Marital and Aging