On this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin welcomes Peter Bort, an attorney and mediator at Bort Law Mindful Divorce in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Peter specializes in family law, focusing on mediation and collaborative practice to help families navigate the difficult transition of divorce in a constructive and compassionate way.

Peter shares his insights on how mediation and collaborative divorce create safe spaces for communication, emphasizing solutions that consider the needs of both parents and children. He explains the differences between mediation and collaborative practice, detailing how each approach can address varying levels of complexity in family transitions—from straightforward agreements to intricate cases involving children with special needs, family businesses, or substantial assets.

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In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Candi Fulop, a dedicated family law attorney and mediator from Fulop Law in Harrison, New York. With over 40 years of experience, Candi shares her insights on alternative methods to resolve family law matters, including mediation, collaborative law, and parent coordination.

Candi discusses her passion for helping families navigate divorce and parenting issues in a peaceful and civil manner, emphasizing the importance of creating safe, confidential spaces for resolution. As the vice president of the New York State Council for Divorce Mediation, Candi champions mediation as a powerful tool to foster communication, maintain relationships, and keep families out of court.

She also shares her rewarding experiences as an attorney for children, giving a voice to minors in court and ensuring their perspectives are heard in family law cases.

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In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Linda Crane, an esteemed estate planning attorney and former law professor from Crane Law Group in Chicago, Illinois. Linda shares her insights on estate planning for families and first-generation wealth creators, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right fiduciaries to carry out plans for the future.

In this unique episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Amy Lehman, Director of Legal Services at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) in New York City. Amy’s journey to law is inspiring and unconventional—she began her career as a professional ballet dancer before transitioning to theater management and eventually pursuing law. Amy’s firsthand experience as an artist motivated her to support creatives facing legal challenges and empower them to protect their rights.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin sits down with Peggy Hoyt, an experienced family wealth and legacy counselor from Hoyt & Bryan, LLC, in Oviedo, Florida. Peggy shares insights from her latest book, "101 Ways to F Up Your Estate," now an Amazon bestseller. This engaging discussion covers common pitfalls in estate planning, from the importance of having a will or trust, to the challenges of blended families, planning for pets, and unique legacy considerations.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin interviews Deborah Schmidt of Deborah Schmidt PLLC, an estate planning and elder law attorney based in Richardson, Texas. Deborah shares her journey from mediation in high-conflict family cases to focusing on probate, guardianship, and elder law. She emphasizes her unique approach of making “house calls” for elderly clients, providing a comforting and personalized experience that sets her practice apart.

In this episode of Lawyers Who Care, host Andrew Samalin talks with Simon Troutman, a partner and business attorney at Trautmann Martin Law, PLLC, based in St. Paul, Minnesota. Simon's firm is dedicated to serving entrepreneurs and small business owners, and in this episode, Simon discusses the challenges of the legal profession, the importance of maintaining integrity, and how his firm operates with a unique set of values: courage, compassion, integrity, and always adding value.