Beth Marie Appelsmith

Michael Jonsson

Mediation lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've been a colleague and friend of Beth's for more years than I can remember, and have worked or collaborated with her on several cases through the years. She is one of a very few mediators in Sacramento I trust enough to refer mediation cases to, when I can't take them (which should say a lot, coming from another Sacramento professional family mediator). Beth's strengths include having a lot of common sense; a fine memory for the law; and plenty of experience with difficult legal and family issues, which she uses to support clients who want to settle on reasonable and fair terms. She also has very good professional boundaries, which many other mediators do not have. Simply, one of the best family mediators in town."

Kristine Cummings

Family lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Beth for many years, and strongly endorse her. Beth is very knowledgeable, skilled, and effective, whether in her role as a client's advocate or as a neutral mediator. I especially appreciate Beth's openness and genuine desire to understand opposing viewpoints so that she can aid clients in obtaining a mutually satisfactory resolution. Beth is great at thinking "outside the box" and helping others do so to overcome obstacles to settlement. Beth is always a welcome addition to any case, committee and/or board as she uses her skill, kindness, gentle humor and persistent follow-through to get things done."

Elizabeth Niemi

Family lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beth is one of the most respected family law attorneys in town, not only for her years of experience, and accompanying knowledge, but also because of her integrity and overall sense of the big picture. These traits, when combined with her excellent people skills, make her a natural fit for mediation. She is also gifted at working within the framework of the collaborative practice model of dispute resolution. I have had the pleasure of working with her in both contexts and I highly endorse her. She is thoughtful, insightful, and professional."

Jill Barr

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Beth Appelsmith for over 25 years. She is an excellent attorney, especially skilled in mediation and collaborative law. She is highly regarded in the Sacramento family law legal community and known for her ability to assist individuals who want to resolve their family law issues between themselves without the intervention of court, if possible. Beth Appelsmith has the extraordinary ability to obtain resolution satisfactory to both parties in the most challenging of mediation and collaborative cases. Ms. Appelsmith is equally talented as a litigation attorney; her ability to succeed at the highest level as a family law attorney in mediation/collaboration and litigation demonstrates her superior abilities as an attorney. Ms. Appelsmith donates her time to the community by volunteering to serve on many family law committees. She also donates her time by representing minors when appointed by the court. I highly recommend her for any potential family law client/matter."

James Bayse

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Beth has been a colleague for over 14 years, during which I have had the pleasure of working with her on contested matters and in settlement negotiations. In emotionally-charged family law matters, it is often difficult to combine diligent representation with dignity and grace. Beth possesses the ability to maintain both while protecting her client's interests, whether it be a contested matter or cooperative mediation. I am happy to endorse Beth and recommend her highly. She is among the most experienced and knowledgeable members of the Sacramento Family Law community, and works earnestly for her clients in achieving equitable results."