Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law & Mediation Attorney in San Diego
Founded in 1993, our law firm has provided exceptional legal representation and mediation services for over 34 years. Specializing in family law, domestic partnership disputes, and civil litigation, we prioritize personalized attention, ethical standards, and client empowerment. Our practice is built on decades of experience navigating complex legal challenges, including child custody, adoption, and contract disputes. We maintain active involvement in legal education and community service, holding leadership roles in local bar associations and serving as mediators and arbitrators for San Diego Superior Court.Our commitment to transparency ensures clients understand their options while receiving strategic guidance tailored to their unique circumstances. With a focus on minimizing conflict through mediation and achieving favorable courtroom outcomes, we advocate for individuals and families across San Diego County.
Services
Family Law
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
Mediation
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 34 years of specialized family law expertise
- Our attorney maintains active judicial roles in San Diego Superior Court
- We provide personalized case updates and direct communication
- Our practice combines courtroom excellence with mediation expertise
- We hold leadership positions in multiple legal professional associations
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses marriage dissolution, domestic partnerships, and related legal matters. We provide strategic representation for complex issues while prioritizing amicable resolutions. Clients receive comprehensive guidance through California's family court system with a focus on protecting parental rights and financial interests.
Child Custody
We specialize in child custody arrangements and visitation rights. Our approach balances legal strategy with sensitivity to family dynamics, working toward custody solutions that serve children's best interests while safeguarding parental rights through negotiation or courtroom advocacy.
Mediation
As a certified mediator, we facilitate cooperative dispute resolution for family and civil matters. This voluntary process helps parties reach binding agreements without litigation, reducing emotional stress and costs while maintaining control over case outcomes through structured negotiation techniques.
Adoption
Our adoption services streamline the legal process for growing families. We handle all necessary documentation and court procedures for domestic adoptions, providing clear guidance through home studies, parental rights termination, and finalization hearings to ensure smooth transitions for all parties involved.
Civil Litigation
We represent clients in civil court matters involving contracts, property disputes, and personal injury claims. Our litigation strategy combines thorough case preparation with settlement negotiation efforts, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes through either courtroom verdicts or negotiated agreements.
People
Anita J. Margolis
Attorney at Law
Since 1985, Anita J. Margolis has specialized in family law and civil litigation. She established her private practice in 1993 after serving as Judge Pro Tem and Arbitrator for San Diego Superior Court. With AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell ratings and multiple professional leadership roles, she brings extensive courtroom experience and mediation expertise to each case.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law matters including divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic partnerships, along with civil litigation and mediation services.
How can mediation benefit my case?
Mediation offers a cooperative alternative to litigation, reducing costs and stress while allowing parties to maintain control over resolution outcomes through structured negotiation.
Do you handle child custody cases?
Yes, we provide strategic representation for child custody arrangements, visitation rights, and modification requests with a focus on children's best interests.
What experience do you have in family law?
Our attorney has practiced family law since 1985, with specialized mediation training and extensive courtroom experience in San Diego's family court system.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact our San Diego office to arrange a free initial consultation where we'll discuss your legal needs and develop a tailored strategy for your case.
