Business Details
28 Years
experience
Collaborative Divorce & Family Law Services
With over 25 years of experience in legal mediation, I have dedicated my practice to helping clients navigate complex life transitions through collaborative divorce, wills, probate, and employment law. My approach prioritizes dignity, integrity, and practical solutions, ensuring clients avoid unnecessary courtroom battles while protecting their privacy and future relationships. As a certified collaborative attorney and mediator, I work with a team of professionals to address emotional and legal challenges with compassion and expertise. My background includes training at Ringling Bros.Clown College and Vanderbilt University Law School, blending creativity with legal rigor. I am committed to guiding clients through difficult decisions with transparency, offering personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. My practice emphasizes mediation as a cost-effective alternative to litigation, supported by decades of experience resolving disputes efficiently. Active in the Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio, I continuously refine my skills to better serve clients facing family law and employment-related challenges.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Divorce Mediation
Wills
Probate
Employment Law
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have 25+ years of experience in legal mediation and collaborative divorce.
- Our team-based approach prioritizes client dignity and privacy.
- We specialize in resolving disputes outside traditional courtrooms.
- Certified mediators with training in emotional and legal conflict resolution.
- Active participation in professional legal associations ensures updated expertise.
Associations and certifications
- Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce helps couples end marriages respectfully without courtroom battles. Our trained attorneys facilitate negotiations to create customized agreements covering asset division, child custody, and future relationships. This process maintains privacy while reducing emotional stress and legal costs through team-based problem-solving.
Divorce Mediation
Divorce mediation provides structured dispute resolution through neutral facilitation. With 25 years of experience, we guide clients toward mutually beneficial agreements on financial, custody, and co-parenting matters. This cost-effective alternative to litigation preserves relationships while ensuring legally sound outcomes through documented settlements.
Wills
Will preparation ensures your assets and wishes are honored posthumously. We create legally binding documents specifying property distribution, guardianship, and executor appointments. Our process includes reviewing existing wills, addressing tax implications, and providing clear instructions to prevent family disputes during probate proceedings.
Probate
Probate services handle estate matters when someone dies without legal instructions. We guide executors through asset inventory, debt settlement, and distribution processes while addressing potential family conflicts. Our mediation background helps resolve disputes efficiently, ensuring respectful handling of deceased loved ones' affairs according to Texas law.
Employment Law
Employment law services protect workers' rights in discrimination, wage disputes, and termination cases. With corporate experience ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, we advise on compliance issues and represent employees facing unfair treatment. Our practice covers hiring through retirement benefits, ensuring fair workplace practices under state and federal regulations.
People
Michael Gayler
Attorney & Mediator
With 25+ years in collaborative law, Michael combines legal expertise from Vanderbilt University Law School and unique problem-solving skills developed through Ringling Bros. Clown College training. He specializes in resolving family law and employment disputes through mediation.
Questions
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a structured process where couples work with trained attorneys to resolve issues respectfully outside court, maintaining privacy and control over outcomes.
How does mediation differ from litigation?
Mediation uses neutral facilitators to help parties reach agreements, avoiding courtroom battles. Litigation involves judges making binding decisions after formal court proceedings.
Can we create legally binding wills remotely?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations to draft wills that meet legal requirements, ensuring your wishes are documented and enforceable.
What employment law protections exist in Texas?
Texas law prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, gender, religion, and other protected classes, with specific regulations governing fair wages and workplace safety.
How long does probate typically take?
Probate duration varies by estate complexity but generally takes 6-18 months in Texas, depending on court schedules and contested claims.
