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Lisa M. Dugoni
Law Offices of Lisa M. Dugoni, P. C.
901 Mariner's Island Boulevard
Suite 375
San Mateo, CA 94404
Phone: (650) 356-1180 | Fax: (650) 356-1184
Certified Family Law Specialist; AV Rated
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
No preference. What maintains my passion for family law for over 27 years is the variety of personalities and experiences each new client brings.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Sexual Abuse
- Child Support
- Custody
- Visitation
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
No preference. What maintains my passion for family law for over 27 years is the variety of personalities and experiences each new client brings.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
Bar Admissions
CA, Oct 1980
Bar Number: 93261
Specialty Certifications
Family Law
Other Court Admissions
California
Association Memberships
California State Bar, San Mateo County Bar Association, Santa Clara County Bar Association, American Bar Association
Continuing Education
Over 60 hours in family law seminars in the past five years.
Papers and Publications
"Drafting an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of a Medical or Dental Practice," California Business Law Practitioner, Volume IV, No. 1 (Winter 1989)
"Rightful vs. Wrongful Termination of Dental Employees", Journal of the California Dental Association (August 1990)
Example Cases
In re the of Birnbaum, 211 CalApp3d 1508 (1989): Our client prevailed on appeal in a case involving joint custody move away.
In addition to custody cases, I handle cases involving complex assets and domestic violence restraining order proceedings.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctorate
School:
New England School of Law
City:
Boston
State:
MA
Year:
1979
Focus and Accomplishments:
Law
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
School:
University of New Hampshire
City:
Durham
State:
NH
Year:
1976
Honors:
Cum Laude
Focus and Accomplishments:
History and Political Science
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
California
Firm Focus and History
Our firm practices only family law, including mediation and collaborative law. Although I have been practicing law since 1980, I started my own firm in 1991. Initially I had one associate attorney and a paralegal. Our firm has grown over the last 16 years to three attorneys, three paralegals and two administrative staff members. In working for our clients, we all operate as a team dedicated to being accessible and responsive to our clients' needs in a cost effective way.
Previous Employment Summary
I first practiced law as an associate in 1980 in business litigation. I gained extensive trial, business and family law experience. Until approximately 1995, my practice emphasized drafting and negotiating sales of dental and medical practices as well as family law. I have a broad background in litigation, business valuation, and negotiation -- all essential components for representing clients in a dissolution of marriage case.
Activities and Awards
I have lectured extensively to dental societies and associations at various dental conferences regarding valuation of businesses and contracts to purchase businesses. Additionally, I have participated in numerous community activities primarily involving my children and their educational progress.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
In many cases, self education by a client can be very helpful.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
I am willing to review documents prepared by clients and accept these clients on a case by case basis.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
I am willing to do so.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted a career that was intellectually challenging that utilized my talents and skills.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
My broad background in business, contract drafting and negotiation and litigation are all skills vital to successful representation of clients through dissolution of marriage, draft marital settlement agreements, and prenuptial agreements. Further, because my practice is not limited to one county but to counties in the Bay Area including San Mateo, Santa Clara, Napa, San Francisco and Alameda, I experience different court procedures and judges allowing me to constantly hone my skills.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose family law because I want to help clients through one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. I decided to specialize in family law because it combines all areas in which I am most interested including families, contracts, litigation, tax, real estate, negotiation and business.
What do you like best about your career?
Helping clients through one of the most difficult events of their lives is very rewarding. It allows me to learn something new with every new client and yet I am constantly reminded of how we all have many common emotions and reactions.
Tell us about your law firm:
The attorneys, paralegals and support staff are intelligent, well-educated and caring individuals who maintain the ultimate goal of effectively guiding our clients through the dissolution proceeding while maintaining respect and compassion for them and their families.
What are your strengths and style?
I consider myself pragmatic, tenacious, empathetic, creative and candid.
Personal Interests:
My family, reading, dancing, cooking and painting.
Office Manager/Assistant
Ann Walsh
Fax
(650) 356-1184
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
I do not have fixed price services.
Hourly Rates
$385 per hour; associates charge $300 per hour and paralegals charge $150 per hour.
Free Initial Consultation?
I charge my hourly rate for the initial consultation.
Typical Retainer
$5,000
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