After more than a decade of working with families, Tamara understands that most people dealing with family law issues want a practical way forward that actually addresses what really matters to them.  Tamara helps her clients get to where they want to go with creative problem-solving and a forward-thinking approach. Tamara is also a guest speaker and educator on various topics related to family law, access to justice, and trauma-informed practice. Tamara is a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer.  She is also an effective advocate in family law litigation, however Tamara is selective in taking on litigation files, typically using the court process as a last resort.