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Len Weiler has been in the private practice of law since his admission to the California State Bar in 1976. He is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, a designation requiring extensive trial and other experience, demonstrated knowledge of family law, and a solid reputation. Len also has been recognized for excellence by inclusion in Martindale Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys, and in Northern California Super Lawyers each year from 2004 through 2008.
Len is committed to helping clients resolve disputes without going to court. He has been a divorce mediator since 1985 and is a founder and past chair (2002 - 2004) of CLACC. He has been active in other collaborative organizations as well: a member of Collaborative Practice East Bay's steering committee since its inception in January 2008, and Chair (2004 - 2006) of Collaborative Practice Group of Contra Costa the predecessor to CPEB. He is also active in regional and statewide Collaborative organizations, including Collaborative Practice California (CPCal) (Board of Directors, 2006 -2009) and its Northern California Public Education Committee, as well as a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals since 2002.
A graduate of Colgate University, Len received his law degree with honors from Golden Gate University in 1976, serving as Executive Editor of the Law Review. Peer recognition has been reflected in numerous leadership positions, including President of the Contra Costa County Bar Association Family Law Section (1997), and President of the statewide Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (1998). As a delegate to the Family Law Council of Community Property States, he presented California's topic papers in 1999 (Donor's Remorse: When A Gift Is Not A Gift: Recovery Of Contributions Of Property During Marriage), 2002 (Matrimonial Agreements In California: Requirements For Validity) and 2005 (Remedies For Non-Disclosure Of Assets Or Otherwise Omitted Assets In California Dissolutions).
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