As an attorney, mediator, therapist, and collaborative attorney with over 30 years of experience, Vivian Holley is an expert in enabling people to reach resolution.

Ms. Holley emphasizes a private, confidential and cooperative process where both parties are encouraged to work together toward an early, inexpensive, and fair resolution of their dispute.  Legal documents and court papers are prepared as necessary.

Ms. Holley has effectively resolved disputes and diverse interests, such as:

* Separation and Divorce (property division and planning for the future)
* Parenting, Custody, Visitation and Support
* Premarital and Live-together agreements
* Contested Wills, Trusts and Probate Estates
* Family disputes and Elder Abuse
* Landlord/Tenant and Real Property disputes
* Partnership Formation or Dissolution
* Business and Employment disputes
* Personal Injury and Harassment

Vivian L. Holley is a family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative lawyer.  She is a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist and a Licensed Marriage and Child Therapist.  She has counseled families since 1971, and since 1977 mediated over 1500 disputes involving families, businesses, real property, and community groups.  She has had her own private law and mediation practice since 1978 and was a pioneer in introducing mediation as a better way of resolving family and relationship disputes.  Ms. Holley has trained other mediators and served on the board of several groups, including serving as President of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists for 2000.

A Certified Family Law Specialist is certified by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California and has passed a written examination; has substantial experience in the field of Family Law; and has been favorably evaluated by judges and other attorneys regarding knowledge, ability and experience in the practice of Family Law.