Essential Litigation Partners

Who We Are

Essential Litigation Partners is a team of experienced and highly skilled freelance paralegals and living expense experts dedicated to supporting attorneys and clients in complex family law matters. With over 20 years of collective experience, we provide comprehensive and reliable support in every phase of litigation.

Our mission is to empower attorneys and their clients by delivering meticulous legal research, meticulous document drafting, meticulous discovery management, meticulous calculations and tracings, and meticulous analysis of marital standard of living. We seamlessly blend expertise with efficiency, guiding clients through every step of the legal process.

Why Work With Us?

Working with Essential Litigation Partners offers numerous advantages:

• Cost-effectiveness: Flexible pricing model eliminates the burden of monthly salaries, bonuses, benefits, and overhead.
• Time-efficiency: Virtual and remote work capabilities significantly reduce commute and office overhead, maximizing productivity.
• Quality & Expertise: Decades of experience ensures meticulous work product, tailored to each client's unique needs.
• Flexibility: We tailor our services to each attorney's individual requirements, offering unwavering support throughout the engagement.

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive array of services to support attorneys and their clients in diverse family law situations:

• Drafting Legal Documents: Creation of clear, concise, and effective legal documents that adhere to court rules.
• Discovery Management: Efficiently managing formal and informal discovery processes, ensuring thoroughness and responsiveness.
• Calculations & Tracings: Precise execution of complex calculations and tracings for income, expenses, and assets.
• Marital Standard of Living Analyses: Comprehensive analysis and documentation of marital standard of living expenses, providing valuable insights to judges and negotiators.

Our Team

Led by founder Lisa Thoreson, who boasts over 25 years of experience, our team of skilled paralegals and living expense analysts are passionate about helping attorneys achieve successful outcomes for their clients. We are dedicated to building lasting relationships built on trust, communication, and collaborative teamwork.