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Mersereau Mediation and Collaborative Law Offices
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • New York
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JULIE V. MERSEREAU, ESQ. focuses her practice on Collaborative Family Law and Divorce Mediation. MEDIATION provides assistance to couples as they negotiate towards the resolution of divorce, separation, reconciliation, parenting and other family issues. Mediation is a cooperative settlement process entered into voluntarily. The mediator acts as a neutral professional who helps the participants make practical, informed decisions to resolve their differences. This process encourages the participants to reach a voluntary agreement that is mutually satisfactory. The goal is to accomplish a “win – win” outcome wherein both parties have their needs and goals addressed and are “okay” with the end agreement. COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW provides a process for resolving family conflict with dignity, respect and mutual concern for both parties and the children involved. Collaborative Law helps people focus on constructive not destructive choices for their future and the future of their family. The parties are guided through a streamlined, respectful divorce process to help them make a smooth transition from being married to being divorced. Collaborative Law involves a commitment to settling matters through interest based negotiation, without resorting to litigation. The lawyers chosen by the parties are retained to help them reach a settlement and to assist them as settlement specialists. The aim is for the clients to keep control of the process with their individual lawyer present as a resource. Lawyers educate their clients on the law and guide them in making choices, but it is the client who makes the decision as to what is best for the family. Ms. Mersereau is committed to providing alternative solutions for resolving conflict that achieve a lasting agreement individualized to meet the needs of the parties involved. Mediation and Collaborative Law are both processes that keep families out of court and in control of the outcome without resorting to litigation.

Practice Areas
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Collaborative Law
  • Divorce Mediation
Video Conferencing
  • FaceTime
  • Google Meet
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • FreeConferenceCall
  • Microsoft Teams
  • WhatsApp
Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New York
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney, Mediator
Mersereau Law Office, PLLC
- Current
Assistant Public Defender
Monroe County Public Defender's Office
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Education
Syracuse University College of Law
J.D. (1984)
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Cornell University
B.S.
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Professional Associations
New York State Bar  # 1997048
Current
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Monroe County Bar Association
Current
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Collaborative Law Association of the Rochester Area, Inc.
Current
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Current
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New York State Council on Divorce Mediation
Current
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Academy of Professional Family Mediators
Current
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Rochester Area Family Mediators
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Dividing Retirement Assets
LinkedIn
Websites & Blogs
Website
Julie V. Mersereau Esq. Website
Contact & Map
Mersereau Law Office, Pllc
150 Allens Creek Road, Suite 160
Rochester, NY 14618
Telephone: (585) 377-5487
Monday: 9 AM - 7 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM - 7 PM (Today)
Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: For the convenience of clients, other hours are available upon request. Please call for an appointment.
Mersereau Law Office, PLLC
351 South Warren Street
Syracuse, NY 14526
Telephone: (315) 275-2525
Fax: (585) 672-6197
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: For the convenience of clients, other hours are available upon request. Please call for an appointment.