Lori D. Becker is a certified mediator, skilled negotiator, and collaborative divorce specialist dedicated to advocating and practicing Collaborative Divorce. Collaborative divorce is a client-based approach, where the goal is to solve problems jointly and prevent a court battle, minimizing the cost and impact of divorce. The resulting settlement accounts for the interests and concerns of all involved, creating durable solutions.
Ms. Becker is the first professional from Michigan elected to the Board of Directors for the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She also serves on the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan Board of Directors, the Collaborative Professionals of Southeast Michigan Board of Directors, and the Women Lawyer’s Associate of Michigan Foundation Board of Directors. She has gained recognized for skill in family law, effective communication, cooperative negotiation, and creative problem solving. Areas of Practice
Family Law
Collaborative Divorce Criminal Law Professional Certification
State Bar of Michigan, 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Certified in Mediation and Collaborative Law Professional Associations and Memberships
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Board of Directors
Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, Board of Directors Collaborative Divorce Group of Southeast Michigan, Board of Directors Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation, Board of Directors Alternative Dispute Resolution – State Bar of Michigan, Committee Member Michigan Inter-Professional Association for Family Law Association of Family and Conciliation Courts State Appellate Defender Organization Institute of Continuing Legal Education of Michigan Oakland County Bar Association Macomb County Bar Association State Appellate Defender Organization Professional Woman Local Network Education
University of Detroit Mercy(2000), Juris Doctorate
University of Detroit Mercy(2000),Master of Business Administration Michigan State University, James Madison College(1992), Bachelor of Arts, Political Economy Published Work and Professional Speaking
Town Talk Radio AM 690
Ave Maria Catholic Radio Metro Chick Radio, legal expert National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts Annual Training Seminar (2010) Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants Continuing Education (2009) International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Guest Speaker (2010, 2011) Cooley Law School (2012) “Divorce Happens, Now There Is A Better Way” Detroit News “Benefits of Collaborative Divorce” Women’s Lifestyle Magazine |
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