Lea M. Finegan

About

Drawing from her personal experience with divorce and her extensive litigation background, Lea has chosen to practice family law in an alternative way that prioritizes the preservation of families’ emotional and financial resources. Rather than perpetuating the adversarial framework that often characterizes litigation and fails to recognize the nuances of individual families, Lea believes that there is a more constructive approach and helps clients to navigate the dissolution of a marriage or partnership in a way that considers their needs and goals, while addressing their family and individual concerns. She provides focused guidance that seeks to maintain a client’s dignity and privacy, while offering compassionate and patient support throughout the process.

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Professional background

Lea brings a unique perspective to family law, having been raised in a family of attorneys where she developed an early appreciation for the critical importance of skilled and empathetic legal representation during life's most challenging moments. Her professional background as a prosecutor and litigator provided invaluable insight into the limitations of the traditional legal system for families. Since 2017, she has strategically focused her practice on alternative dispute resolution, successfully guiding her clients through the multifaceted aspects of separation, property division, child custody, child support, spousal support, and the unique considerations that define each family’s circumstances.

Lea has worked on a broad spectrum of family law cases. Her firsthand experience and ability to think outside the box gives her clients the ability to be creative whether designing parenting schedules that work or equitably distributing assets and debts. If roadblocks occur, she has a network of other professionals, including financial advisors, divorce coaches, and child specialists who can further assist clients in finding innovative solutions.

Lea’s expertise encompasses extensive advanced training in Collaborative Family Law and certification as a Family Financial Mediator. Her broad approach centers on empowering clients to navigate challenging transitions while establishing sustainable solutions that align with her client’s fundamental values and long-term objectives.