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Susan Amato

Attorney Mediator
St. Louis, MO, United States

About

With over 35 years of legal practice, this neutral has focused exclusively on family law matters since 1991. Her background includes extensive work in private practice and significant experience in alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediation and collaborative law, since the early 1990s.

Practice Areas

Child Custody & Parenting Family Law & Divorce

Professional Experience

Amato Family Law
LLC (Founder/Attorney/Mediator)
Private Legal Practice (Since 1983)

Publications Leadership

  • Past President of the Collaborative Family Law Association
  • Frequent presenter on mediation and collaborative divorce topics for legal and professional organizations

Positioning Takeaways

A highly experienced family law practitioner who transitioned from traditional litigation to a specialized practice in mediation and collaborative law over three decades ago.

License & Certifications

  • Missouri Bar Admission (1983)
  • Certified Mediator
  • Collaborative Law Certification

Education

Juris Doctor
Washington University School of Law
1983
Bachelor of Arts
University of Missouri-St. Louis

Distinction

Exclusively dedicated to family law since 1991 with a specialized focus on non-adversarial resolution methods.

Reputation

Recognized by peers and clients for a dedicated focus on family-centered dispute resolution and professional leadership within the collaborative law community.