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presents Southern California’s top rated lawyers of 2015Meyer, Olson, Lowy& Meyers, LLPfemale-owned firmat the forefrontof family lawPages 2,3 &11A Special advertising supplement distributed with THE LOS ANGELES TIMESpresentsLEGAL LEADERSappearing with
David CraneMeyer, Olson,Lowy & Meyers, LLPDivorce, Family, Pre- and Post-Marital AgreementsSince its founding more than 20 years ago, Meyer, Olson,Lowy & Meyers has built a preeminent team of family lawstrategists and trial lawyers by attracting skilled attorneys anddeveloping young talent.“The culture of this firm is that it’s more than just a place towork,” says founding partner Lisa Helfend Meyer. “It’s a family,and because of that, we want people to feel appreciated,nurtured, and supported.”Many of the firm’s 19 lawyers have practiced with MOLMfor the majority of their careers—a fact Meyer attributes tothe firm’s supportive environment. “I often work with theyoung associates at the firm, and nothing is better thanseeing them receive compliments from a judge or opposingcounsel after conducting a strong witness examination attrial,” she says.“There are many attorneys here who we hired as law clerksor young associates and who have since matured into highlyskilled trial attorneys; to me, their success reflects not onlytheir ability, but also the training and support they’ve receivedfrom the firm.”Meyer is joined at MOLM by partners Doreen Olson, DanaLowy, Felicia Meyers, Anne Slusser, and Ben Valencia, all ofwhom are leaders in the family law field. Meyer and Olson areboth certified as family law specialists by the State Bar ofCalifornia Board of Legal Specialization; and recently, multipleattorneys at the firm were able to take the family law specialistcertification exam, which requires a high degree of knowledge.“Our philosophy is that attorneys should be judged on theircharacter and skill, not on where they went to law school orattributes such as gender, race, or sexual orientation,” Meyersays. “Most firms will say this, but we actually put it intopractice—the diversity at our firm is truly a differentiatingfactor, and it’s the reason we’ve been able to develop so manyamazing attorneys.”Because of its skilled lawyers, MOLM can represent men andwomen equally in all aspects of family law, from complexmarital dissolutions and high-conflict custody matters, tobusiness valuations, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, andmediation. The firm is particularly well known for its successin protecting and preserving its clients’ assets and custodialrights, and it regularly handles complex custody disputes suchas domestic and international move-away cases and casesinvolving special needs children.“Our goal is to always be on the offense, never the defense,so from the minute somebody comes in to see us we’re alreadythinking five steps ahead about how we can best achieve theresult they want,” Meyer says. “A lot of lawyers don’t take thata special advertising supplementlegal LeadersFrom Left: Felicia R. Meyers, Dana Lowy, Doreen Marie Olson, Lisa Helfend Meyerapproach, and are instead more defensive in how they litigate;but to win a case you really have to hit the ground running.”This is especially true in cases with difficult facts, such asmatters involving substance abuse or anger management issues.Meyer says, “If someone has a substance abuse problem, wemake sure they’re seeing an addiction specialist, and if theyhave an anger management problem, we make sure they’reseeing an anger management therapist—that way, we can gointo court, acknowledge the problem, and show that our clientis working on it.“Ultimately, the court doesn’t expect a level of perfection inlitigants, but it does expect litigants to accept responsibilityfor whatever their past or current problems may be, and thejudge has to know they’re working on those problems. As Itell people, this is a marathon, not a sprint, so you have to bepatient and realize that your problems didn’t begin overnightand neither will your recovery.”MOLM’s success in these challenging cases has resulted inthe Century City-based firm receiving requests to representclients across a number of states and jurisdictions, with recentcases in Hawaii and Wisconsin. In addition, Meyer is regularlyasked to lecture on issues related to her field; and, along withLowy, she has been AV Preeminent rated by MartindaleHubbell , the organization’s highest rating for legal ability andethical standards.“Family law is a unique and challenging field, so it’s importantthat clients are confident in the lawyers they retain,” notesMeyer, who has been selected for inclusion in The Besta special advertising supplementLawyers in America for the past six years, named as BestLawyers’ 2012 Los Angeles Family Law Lawyer of the Year,and listed in Super Lawyers since 2005.“The reason we’ve been so successful in our practice is becauseof our focus on developing the expertise of our younger lawyerswhile also bringing in attorneys who are trailblazers in the field.To this day, what I’m most proud of is seeing the caliber ofattorneys practicing at this firm, some for in excess of 20 years;their skill level and team approach is unique in family law, andhas really helped to distinguish us from other divorce firms inCalifornia.”10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 1425, Los Angeles, CA 90067PH: 310.277.9747 FAX: 310.277.48472211 Michelson Drive, Suite 340, Irvine, CA 92614PH: 949.397.3977 FAX: 949.800.1309www.molfamlaw.com
firm profileIn aClass byThemselvesGirardi Keese makes an art of joiningforces for major impact.Some of the most important tools a lawyer has to help injuredpeople are class and mass actions. Such lawsuits allow individuals– all of whom have suffered some harm – to join together to takeon powerful institutions they could not afford to battle alone.Girardi Keese has made an art form of this technique, using classand mass actions to help individuals whose homes were built ontoxic waste dumps; who were prescribed medication that endedup harming them; or who purchased defective consumer products.“Class actions provide a remedy to thousands of consumers who wouldnot otherwise have anyway to stand up to corporate America,” saysKeith Griffin, a class action and mass tort lawyer at Girardi Keese.The firm’s senior partner, Thomas Girardi, has made a career ofhelping consumers band together through class and mass actionsto hold giant corporations accountable for wrongdoing. “We couldn’tdo it without the power of the class action,” says Tom. “There isno way that individual consumers could afford to hire lawyers tofile thousands of complaints. It’s far too expensive. The value ofthe individual claim is oftentimes less than the cost of filing alawsuit.The class action allows those consumers to band together,share costs and seek justice together.”On serious personal injury cases involving exposure topharmaceuticals, the firm often employs the mass action – filinghundreds, if not thousands, of individual complaints andcoordinating them before a single supervisory judge. “It’s difficultto satisfy the class action commonality and typicality rules inpersonal injury cases,” says Keith Griffin. “Mass actions allow forthe same type of coordinated effort.”Griffin and Girardi recently used a mass action to successfullysettle claims against GlaxoSmithKline, whose Avandia diabetesdrug caused up to 200,000 heart attacks in the U.S. The firmrepresented 4,200 patients who took the medication and sufferedheart attacks and strokes.“Whether we are taking on Vioxx, Fosamax, Avandia, Yaz, Actos,Zometa, it is exceedingly important to our ability to help peoplethat we be able to form a united front of those who have beeninjured,” explains Jack Girardi, who is handling the firm’s workon Zometa and Fosamax. Merck marketed Fosamax as a drug tocombat osteoporosis. However, according to more than 2,300lawsuits over the drug, it can cause “dead jaw,” in which the jawFrom Left: David R. Lira, Keith D. Griffin, Thomas V.Girardi, John A. Girardi and James G. O’Callahanbone deteriorates requiring replacement, as well as congestiveheart failure.Recently, the firm has been focusing attention on the drug Zofran,manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline. In 1991, GlaxoSmithKline“Class actions provide a remedy tothousands of consumers who wouldnot otherwise have anyway to standup to corporate America.”— ke i th gr i ffi nobtained FDA approval to market Zofran, a powerful anti-nauseamedication designed to treat nausea and vomiting in cancer patientsundergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Zofran becamea top-selling drug and generated 1.3 billion in sales for Glaxo inthe first 9 months of 2006. In December 2006, Glaxo lost patentprotection for Zofran and other pharmaceutical companies werenow able to manufacture a generic version of the drug. In orderto keep Zofran profitable, Glaxo began marketing Zofran “offlabel” to doctors as a treatment for pregnant women experiencingmorning sickness, even though Zofran was never tested or approvedfor such use by the FDA.Pregnant women who had been taking Zofran for morning sicknessbegan giving birth to children with birth defects – cardiacmalformations, cleft palates and kidney defects. Medicalresearchers and scientists confirmed the nightmare relationshipbetween Zofran and birth defects was very real, finding a two-foldincrease in the risk of certain birth defects to babies born towomen taking Zofran during their pregnancy. In 2012, Glaxoagreed to pay a 3 billion settlement to the U.S. Department ofJustice to resolve civil allegations that it promoted several drugs,including Zofran, for off-label use and paid kick-backs to doctorsfor prescribing the drugs.“Glaxo’s desire to put profits before patient safety resulted intotal catastrophe,” says Griffin, who is heading up the firm’sZofran cases.“It’s just disgusting,” says Griffin, “that a pharmaceutical companywould put pregnant women at risk to simply increase their profits.1126 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017 PH: 213.977.0211 FX: 213.481.1554155 West Hospitality Lane, Suite 260, San Bernardino, CA 92408 PH: 909.381.1551 FX: 909.381.2566www.girardikeese.com
The Top 10 Mistakesa special advertising supplementWhen the Worst Happensin Individual Disability Insurance ClaimsAmerica’s top disability insurance lawyer, Frank N. Darras, on why individual disabilityinsurance is a must for highly skilled professionals – from elite athletes to medical, dentaland chiropractic professionalsDisability does not discriminate.No matter how old you are or what youdo for a living, your risk of suffering anillness or injury that puts you out of workis too high to roll the dice on disabilityinsurance.Having the right disability insurancepolicy can be the difference between asuccessful financial future or onedrowning in debt. An individual needsto consider their occupational duties,both physically and mentally, whenpurchasing an individual disability policy.“Highly skilled professionals shouldbuy an individual disability insurancepolicy with an own occupation protectionclause,” says Frank N. Darras, America’stop disability lawyer. DarrasLaw reviewsmore than 2,500 new disability claimseach month from all across the nation.DarrasLaw has successfully representedmedical, dental and chiropracticprofessionals as well as elite collegeand pro athletes in disability insuranceissues and litigation throughout thecountry.“The own occupation rider states thatif you can’t perform the important dutiesof your occupation, you are entitled toyour monthly benefits even if you coulddo some other kind of work for gain orprofit,” Darras explains. “Without an ownoccupation rider in your policy, you couldbe putting yourself, your hard-earnededucation and your significant incomein serious jeopardy. This is particularlytrue in the medical, dental andchiropractic professions, because therisk of disability is high.”Seeking professional advice isimperative when purchasing individualdisability insurance. Policy language isoften difficult to understand, the coverageprovisions are ambiguous, and amisreading of the policy terms oftenleads to fatal claim mistakes at claimtime. DarrasLaw offers free consultationsat all stages of individual disabilityinsurance claims, including free policyanalysis and free claim analysis. Whenlitigation is necessary, DarrasLawprovides the most powerful disabilitylitigation expertise in the country.Elite college and pro athletes mayhave different workdays from highlyskilled medical, dental and chiropracticprofessionals, but they share similardisability insurance needs. Both groupsshould have expert help purchasinghighly specialized individual disabilityinsurance policies that return realbenefits when disaster strikes.It was college basketball’s showcaseevent: the 2013 N.C.A.A. MidwestRegion final. The Louisville Cardinalsled the Duke Blue Devils, 21-17. Withsix minutes left in the first half, KevinWare, Louisville’s sophomore guard,jumped to block a shot from the 3-pointline. Ware rotated in the air and landedwith all of his weight on his right foot,only to have it buckle beneath him. Theresult was horrifying; Ware fell right infront of the Louisville bench and lay therewith the split bone of his broken tibiaprotruding through the skin – he hadbadly fractured his leg. Along the bench,his teammates recoiled in dismay. Onthe court, players kneeled with heads inhands, reminded of how quickly apromising career could be dashed.“Ware’s injury highlights thevulnerability of student-athletes,especially top-tier players whose futureearnings are worth millions of dollars,”Darras says.“Disability insurance is apotential life source for elite athletesbecause it protects them from losing itall. Careers and multimillion-dollarincomes are dependent on the players’health and their ability to play the game.Getting the right disability and loss ofendorsement policy is integral to asecure financial future for themselvesand their families.”Over the past 30 years, disabilityinsurance has become a fixture inbaseball, basketball and otherprofessional sports. One of the firstmajor individual disability payoutsoccurred in the NFL during the mid1980s, when a pile-up causedWashington Redskins quarterback JoeTheismann to fall with his leg twistedsideways, fracturing his tibia and endinghis professional career at the age of 36.Following his injury, Theismann1about Policy Language: Most policyholders2 Confusiondon’t pay close enough attention to the fine print, soreportedly collected 1.4million in insurance.“Even though JoeTheismann had anillustrious run in the NFLand went on to a successfulcareer in broadcasting, hecould have played longerwere it not for that disablinginjury,” Darras observes.“Disabled players with atleast three seasons in theleague are fully vested inthe NFL’s retirement plan,but the maximum pensionbenefit pales to even thecurrent minimum rookiesalary. To the solidveterans and bona fide NFLstars, premature retirementmeans forfeiting manymillions of dollars.”3Draft-eligible college athletes andprofessional players need individualdisability policies to protect their futureincome stream in the event of apermanent career-ending sickness orinjury. Due to the complex nature of thebe careful— carriers love to argue that you reallyhave a dual occupation at the onset of the claim andtherefore never qualify for total disability.Failure to Provide Occupational Demands: Armyour treating doctors with all the information theyneed to answer the carrier’s questions about thephysical and mental demands of your work.On Social Media: Facebook and Twitter4 Postingrarely reflect the realities of a disability, so know5that your carrier is watching your internet activityand that positive posts about your activities willjeopardize your claim.Understanding Your Activities: When filing, don’tuse the words “always” and “never.” If apolicyholder says he can never drive and the carrierfinds him driving, a denial letter is in the works.More Documents Than Required:6 ProvidingOften, carriers will try to ask for documentation thatDarras and his nationallyacclaimed legal teamadvocate for pro athletes inthe NFL, MLB, NBA, USTA,PGA, WWE, WWA, and theNHL, who are privatelyinsured for disability,ensuring that they will befairly compensated forprojected salary, signingbonuses and loss ofendorsements, had theystayed healthy. Darrasadvises that long-termindividualdisabilityinsurance, free agent dropin-slot protection and loss ofendorsement coverage area must for professionalplayers.“High-stake individual disabilityinsurance isn’t just a temporary option,but should be part of every professionalplayer’s long-term overall insuranceretirement plan,” Darras says.Fraudulent Misstatements: Before you apply,closely review the information on your individualdisability application to avoid any misinformation.7elite athlete insurance marketplace,it is important for both college playersand the pros to consult an experienced,top-rated lawyer who specializes inhigh-stake, professional athletedisability coverage. As Darras says:“Proper planning and the rightinsurance is the very best way forathletes, and really everyone, toprotect their families and theircareers from a totally disablingsickness or injury.”Frank N. Darras has evaluated,litigated and resolved more disabilitycases than any other lawyer in theUnited States. Whether you’re aneurosurgeon, a dental hygienist ora starting quarterback, DarrasLawcan expertly guide you through theindividual and long term disabilityinsurance maze. As America’s topdisability insurance litigation firm,DarrasLaw is literally in a disabilityleague of its own.policyholders aren’t legally obligated to provide,such as tax documents. Only give what’s neededand seek out an experienced disability attorney ifyou’re uncertain about what’s required.Exacerbating Your Condition during a FunctionalCapacity Evaluation: Many policyholders pushthemselves to do their best during a functionalcapacity evaluation, but you should only perform whatcan be done safely, and you should be vocal aboutyour pain on a scale of 1-10 as the exam progresses.8Allowing Your Doctor to Speak to the Carrier’sOn-Site Physician: This is a recipe for disaster andno policy requires this step. Ask instead for theon-site physician to send your doctor the questionsin writing, so that after careful reflection, nomistakes are made.9Failure to Disclose Pre-Existing Conditions: Yourcarrier can’t take away your policy for fraud, andyour disability began within two years after purchase,the next best carrier defense is arguing that anythingyou failed to disclose is a pre-existing condition.to Appeal without Proper Counsel: After10 Decidinga denial letter is sent, policyholders generally havethe right to appeal. This is a difficult decision andcan mean the difference between bringing a badfaith claim and giving the carrier an opportunity tofix the unreasonable claim handling. Seek a topdisability lawyer to help answer this importantquestion.3257 East Guasti Road Suite 300Ontario, CA 91761toll free 800.458.4577www.DarrasLaw.com
EASTON & EASTON, LLPa special advertising supplementa special advertising supplementA FAMILY OF DEDICATED PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATORSWith more than 70 years of combinedpersonal injury litigation experience, Easton & Easton —comprised of Doug and his sons Brian, Matt, and Travis —only represents those that have been seriously injured orsuffered the wrongful death of a loved one. While Doug hasheld Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent rating forlegal skill and ethical conduct for more than 30 years, Mattrecently received the prestigious AV Preeminent distinctionas well. Both Doug and Brian Easton have been selected tothe National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers inCalifornia, and both Doug and Matt have been selected asPremier 100 Trial Attorneys by the American Academy ofTrial Attorneys and among the “ 10 Best” Personal InjuryAttorneys in California for 2015 by the American Institute ofPersonal Injury Attorneys.Doug has also been included inThe Best Lawyers in America since 2007 and SouthernCalifornia Super Lawyers since 2009. Not to be outdoneby their father, Brian is a member of ABOTA (one of themost select associations for judges and trial attorneysnationwide) and Matt has been selected to Super LawyersRising Stars and the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under40. Brian and Matt have both also earned lifetimeappointments to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers in America (an honor given to lessthan 1% of attorneys in the United States). With this kind ofpedigree, it is not surprising that the firm has been selectedas one of the “10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” inCalifornia for 2015 based on client satisfaction according tothe American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys.Helping those who have suffered tragedythrough the negligence of another is a life-long familial passionfor the Eastons. In a particularly heart-wrenching case not toolong ago, the Eastons acquired 2.75 million for the wrongfuldeath of a 55-year-old man who was survived by only his80-year-old parents. While the defendants initially expected atoken settlement because of the advanced age of the decedentand his parents, the Eastons found in this family’s history amoving story of love and devotion as the parents helped theirson through years of medical trials. The Eastons used thisfamily’s story to compel the insurance company to seek an earlymediation, which led to the remarkable multi-million dollarsettlement.legal Leadersw. douglas eastonMatthew D. EastoNThese exceptional results have since beenrecognized by the legal community at large — Doug, Brian,and Matt Easton each received Commendations from the Cityof Lancaster for their work in this case and the result waschosen as one of California’s Top Million Dollar Settlementsthat year. Due to the respect they have earned among theirpeers in the legal community while standing up for the rights ofvictims like these 80-year-old parents, Easton & Easton hasbeen listed by U.S. News & World Report as one of SouthernCalifornia’s Best Law Firms once again this year.650 Town Center Dr., Suite 1850, Costa Mesa, CA 92626ph: 714.850.4590 fax: 714.850.1978 www.eastonlawoffices.com
a special advertising supplementALM LEGAL GROU PAccount Executivesgabe bellovinsuzanne CravenLaura GunawanUlei KouBridget McdonaldGeorge Schwimmerlori segalProfiles WriterSean StonefieldCover photograph byDavid CraneWelcome to Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers of 2015, a publication featuringlegal talent from the lower half of the Golden State.The attorneys featured here and in the accompanying online edition have achieved the peer reviewedrating of AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell , the company that has long set the standard for lawyerratings. The AV Preeminent rating is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates that a lawyer’s peershave ranked him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.Our online edition of Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers, accessible at at.law.com/SouthernCaliforniatoprated, includes the complete directory of Southern California’s AV Peeminent rated attorneys,listed by their practice areas.In addition to insightful profiles of many Top Rated attorneys, this publication features articles covering trendsin the law, and is a valuable resource for finding top legal talent and making informed decisions.Sincerely,Business ManagerColleen HansonGroup PublisherScott PierceGroup publisherlegalleaders@alm.com855.808.4520what’s insideScott Pierce12 legal leaders indexTo order reprints ofSouthern California’s Top RatedA comprehensive list of Southern California’sTop Rated Lawyers of 2015.22Lawyers of 2015,please contact877.257.3382orREPRINTS@ALM.COMPublishers do not warrant that theinformation contained herein iscomplete or accurate. ALM Media,LLC (or either party’s affiliates,employees, officers, directors oragents) does not assume, and herebydisclaims, any liability to any personfor any loss or damage causedby errors or omissions herein,whether such errors or omissionsresult from negligence, accidentor any other cause. This magazineincludes paid attorney advertising.Consumers should contact the statebar for verification and additionalinformation prior to securing thelegal services of any attorney.10\Congratulations, You justwon a jackpot! Now Pay UP!14Southern California’sLegalTrends of 20153618 Top 25 verdicts in SouthernCalifornia for 2014Southern California’s top rated lawyersFrom the pages of The American LawyerThe Ugly Battle Over BotoxTo See A Directory of All AV Preeminent Rated Attorneys in Southern California visit at.law.com/SouthernCaliforniatoprated
cOver sPOtlighta special advertising supplementwHat YoU sHoUlD KnowBefoRe filinG foR DiVoRceDavid CraneFamily law specialist Lisa Helfend Meyer on preparing forthe dissolution processin the more than 30 years that Lisa Helfend Meyer has been practicingfamily law, she has found that people are often ill-prepared for theemotional and financial challenges that come with filing for divorce.“Many people are blindsided by divorce, and they don’t take thenecessary steps to ready themselves for the reality of a divorceproceeding,” Meyer says. “but these days, with information soreadily available, there’s no excuse not to be better informed aboutthe process.”Here, Meyer, a certified family law specialist by the State bar ofCalifornia board of Legal Specialization, offers her recommendationsfor those considering divorce.knOW YOUR FinAnCESit is the law that a spouse must disclose financial records during thedissolution process, however Meyer advises that people obtain general,if not detailed, knowledge of their assets, debts, income, and expensesprior to filing for divorce.“The optimum scenario is for a client to obtain detailed financialinformation from a third parties, such as contacting a business managerto acquire financial statements and general ledgers of living expenses,or calling an accountant to get tax returns, before filing if that ispossible. Knowledge is power,” she says.“ultimately, the more information a client can put together beforehand,the easier it is at the onset, because we’re able to immediately startcreating a strategic plan.”UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLAn“it’s important for non-custodial parents to show that they are involved intheir children’s lives—that they have attended educational events andactivities, doctor visits, and birthday parties, and that they know teachers’names and their children’s curriculum. without a history of involvementbefore filing, it’s going to be much harder to prove your involvement.”“it’s important to be proactive about updating estate plans and signingwills,” Meyer says, “and if you’re in the middle of a transaction, such asbuying a house, refinancing an asset, or acquiring an asset, i’d advisethat you also take care of those transactions beforehand, because theautomatic restraining order that goes into effect may prohibit you fromcompleting them.”AvOiD SOCiAL MEDiAMeyer recommends making sure your estate plan is in order beforepursuing a divorce, as once you file for divorce in California, anautomatic temporary restraining order goes into effect, meaning,among other things, you won’t be able to fund new trusts.SET MOnEY ASiDEit’s common to keep an emergency fund to pay for living expenses incase you lose a job, and Meyer notes that the same should hold true fora divorce: “people should set aside a similar amount of liquid money,especially if you have less control over the finances, because yourspouse may cut you off when you file.”Meyer also advises that if you have concerns about your spouse takingvaluables from the house, such as jewelry or important documents, youshould maintain those assets in a safe deposit box or have someoneelse hold on to them for you.kEEP A JOURnALwhen custody is at stake, keeping a journal can help demonstrate tothe court your level of involvement with your children, and also aspouse’s lack of involvement. This journal may include relevant emailsand text messages, as well as calendars showing activities you werepresent for and events your spouse missed.increasingly, social media is being used as evidence in divorce cases,and Meyer advises that people refrain from posting compromisingmaterial to begin with.“Your Facebook or Twitter pages shouldn’t show a history of drinking orpartying, because everything you do through social media outlets isdiscoverable, and if you go back and delete incriminating posts rightbefore filing, you could be destroying evidence, which is illegal.”Meyer also encourages people not to vent about their spouse throughsocial media, as those posts may also be used during the divorceprocess. “There’s a difference between highlighting your concernsabout a spouse and badmouthing them to the community,” she says.SEE A THERAPiSTwhen you’re going through a divorce, it helps to have a safe havenwhere you can express yourself, and for many people seeing a therapistis the best way to prepare themselves for a divorce proceeding.Meyer says, “people often joke that you have to be a therapist to do myjob, and while i am always there for my clients, trained mental healthprofessionals can be of real assistance—they can help you feel more incontrol and more empowered during this difficult process.” Preeminent Rated Attorneys in Southern California visit yofAllAVtoseeaAdirectoryofallavPreeminent rated attorneys in southern california visit at.laW.com/southern californiatoPratedBY SEAN ’stoptoPratedratedlawyerslaWyers 111//
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matters involving substance abuse or anger management issues. Meyer says, "If someone has a substance abuse problem, we make sure they're seeing an addiction specialist, and if they have an anger management problem, we make sure they're seeing an anger management therapist—that way, we can go
