Katherine Estelle Shlaudeman
About Katherine
Biography
I help my clients with a full range of family law matters, including divorce, separation, complex financial issues, child and spousal support, child custody, domestic violence, and pre- and postmarital agreements. I am a trained and experienced mediator and Collaborative Practitioner and have litigated family law cases throughout the Bay Area. Because every person's situation is unique and requires a specialized approach, I am committed to finding the most effective dispute resolution method for each client. I strongly support using consensual dispute resolution methods such as mediation and Collaborative Practice when appropriate and being fully repared to litigate when they're not. The most aggressive approach to a family law matter may not always be the best one. But the most effective approach always is.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
25 years
25 years
25 years
25 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 28 years
State: California
Acquired: 1997
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Location
Katherine Shlaudeman - Law and Mediation Practice
291 Geary Street, Suite 600, San Francisco, CA, 94102
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Katherine Estelle Shlaudeman's Reviews
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Posted by Alex | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I highly recommend Katherine.
Katherine was my attorney for a marital dissolution. She helped me great deal to navigate through all aspects and complexities of the process and helped reach a peaceful settlement. She is very experienced, knowledgeable, efficient with time and easy to work with.
Posted by John | July 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great lawyer
Katherine was my attorney for a divorce awhile back. I was very pleased with her work. She is super smart, clear and easy to communicate with. There is usually a lot of back and forth as things get hashed out in a divorce, and she was always quick to respond. I can't recommend her too highly.
Posted by Pete | June 19, 2017
One of the few good ones...
Unlike many other attorneys I have consulted with over the years, Ms. Shlaudeman is all about giving you the best answers and professional advice possible, and in the least amount of time. (equals low fees!)
Posted by John | June 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fine lawyer
I hired Katherine for a divorce settlement. She was professional, clear, easy to communicate with and always on the ball. She had the answers to all my questions at her fingertips, and her fees were reasonable. I highly recommend her.
Posted by Dylan | June 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazingly helpful, knowledgable and available
Katherine helped me as my consulting attorney in my divorce mediation. She was an amazing sounding board and was able to answer all of my questions and to suggest alternate courses of action when we encountered road-blocks. She was always available when I needed her and she was extremely knowledga...
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Family lawyer
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
1996
American Jurisprudence Award, University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
1996
Proctor Awards (2), University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
1992
Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Katherine Shlaudeman Law and Mediation Practice
2006 - 2007
Of Counsel, Sideman & Bancroft
2001 - 2006
Associate, Hanson Crawford Crum Family Law Group
1997 - 2000
Associate, Morrison Foerster, LLP
Associations
2007 - Present
Collaborative Practice San FranciscoMember
2007 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1997 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2013 - 2015
Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law SectionChair
2013 - 2016
Collaborative Practice San FranciscoSecretary
2012 - 2013
Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law SectionVice Chair
2011 - 2012
Bar Association of San Francisco, Family Law SectionSecretary
Education
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Tax Issues in Family Law Practice
2008
Tips and Traps for Consulting Counsel in Family Law Mediation
2008
Premarital Agreements Issues for Estate Planners
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers