Liaise Divorce Solutions, LLC

Mediation - Better Solutions to Legal Problems

This lawyer is licensed to practice in California and has no record of discipline from the California bar association.*

Firm Overview

Liaise

Main Office

Main
550 California Street
San Francisco CA 94104

Phone

(415) 399-8824

Fax

(866) 439-9762

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes, 30 minute free consultation.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Liaise offers fixed-price services which are calculated after an initial consultation.

Nolo clients will receive a two hour credit.

Hourly Rates

$290.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Evening and weekends by appointment.

Contact Liaise Solutions.

Office Manager

N'Nicky.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

Yes, Russian.

Other Offices

San Jose Office
100 W. San Fernando Street
Suite 350
San Jose, CA 95113

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I was a pretty good litigator, I made a lot of money and got good results. But I am a GREAT mediator. I love to help people to manage what they think is unmanageable. My success rate for general civil mediation is around the 93rd percentile. My success rate for divorce mediation is 100%.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

In point of fact Liaise

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Happy to oblige! Not only will the review explore the legal efficacy of the documents, but just as importantly together we will make DOUBLE DOG certain that the documents are a true and accurate reflection of the intent of the parties. For other Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our FAQ.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

At Liaise

David Stein

After a 20-plus years of a successful career as a litigator in the area
of intellectual property and entertainment law, I saw a need for the
creation of a company that provided high quality mediation services at
a reasonable price. After spending over $5,000 for an afternoon with a
retired judge in a "mediation" session that was merely a glorified
"settlement conference" where the judge ineffectually did "shuttle
diplomacy" and tried to "twist arms" to get an agreement, I resolved to
create a company offering "true" mediation at an affordable price. My
training in interpersonal communications taught me that true mediation
required a higher degree of emotional intelligence and active listening
than I was seeing from the usual practitioners, which led me to
organize Liaise®.

David D. Stein

I was a partner in the boutique entertainment law firm of Simons & Stein. Obtained multi-million dollar judgment in G. P-Orridge v. American Recording/Rick Rubin.

I worked my way through law school providing rock and roll concert security for Bill Graham Presents. Within a year I was a supervisor responsible for the safety of thousands. I was never tough, or handy with my fists, but I was quick with my wits. I learned how to diffuse situations, how to give would be combatants an "out" so they could disengage without "losing face." I could step between heavyweights and break up a fight because my emotional intelligence was greater than theirs and I was, for reasons I don't yet understand, unafraid. I still count the people I worked with back then as some of my closest friends.

I blend laser-like insight and stress-busting humor. My clients tell me that I am a genuine peacemaker. Please check out my Yelp reviews.

Personal interests:

I have been a husband for over 25 years and a father for the last 13. My wife and I rescued three cats, one dog, one turtle, three tortoises and some birds. I play a game that I call golf, but a real golfer probably wouldn't recognize. I am on my hometown girls' softball board of directors where I also serve as the Commissioner for the upper age-group league. I volunteer at a local animal shelter.

License

Bar Number: 112074
California , 1983

Education

University of San Francisco
J.D. , 1980
San Francisco, CA
Ohio University
B.G.S. , 1974
Athens, OH
Interpersonal Communications.
University of San Francisco
J.D. , 1980
San Francisco, CA
Ohio University
B.G.S. , 1974
Athens, OH
Interpersonal Communications.

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