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Hal Bartholomew

Mediator
Sacramento, CA, United States

About

With over four decades of legal practice, this professional has focused exclusively on family law matters since 1972. He transitioned his practice toward consensual dispute resolution in the early 1990s, becoming a pioneer in collaborative practice and mediation within the Sacramento region.

Practice Areas

Child Custody & Parenting Family Law & Divorce

Professional Experience

Partner at Bartholomew & Wasznicky LLP

Publications Leadership

  • Served as President of the California Collaborative Family Lawyers
  • Frequent presenter on collaborative divorce and mediation strategies for legal associations
  • Contributor to various family law educational programs and workshops

Positioning Takeaways

A highly credentialed family law specialist who emphasizes collaborative and mediated solutions over traditional litigation.

License & Certifications

  • Certified Family Law Specialist
  • State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
  • Certified Mediator
  • California State Bar Admission (1972)

Education

Juris Doctor
University of California, Davis School of Law
1971
Bachelor of Arts
University of California, Davis

Distinction

One of the first practitioners in the Sacramento area to integrate collaborative law into family dispute resolution.

Reputation

He is recognized among peers and clients for his commitment to non-adversarial conflict resolution and his deep expertise in complex California family law statutes.