Diane Goodman

Diane M Goodman Practitioner MediatorLaw & Mediation Office of Goodman & Metz Ms. Goodman believes that most disputes can be successfully resolved out of court.She helps people use alternative dispute resolution methods to settle their differences.By doing so, the parties maintain full control of the process rather than turning decision making over to a Judge who may not fully understand their needs.Ms. Goodman acts as a mediator for those who chose to create negotiated agreements.For those who want or need an attorney to represent them but are committed to resolving their disputes without going to court, we offer collaborative law services.After 20 years as a family law litigator, Ms. Goodman became convinced that mediation is the most effective method for families to solve their disagreements without costing them their life savings.

Diane M. Goodman Goodman & Metz

Diane M Goodman Practitioner MediatorLaw & Mediation Office of Goodman & MetzMs. Goodman believes that most disputes can be successfully resolved out of court.She helps people use alternative dispute resolution methods to settle their differences.By doing so, the parties maintain full control of the process rather than turning decision making over to a Judge who may not fully understand their needs.Ms. Goodman acts as a mediator for those who chose to create negotiated agreements.For those who want or need an attorney to represent them but are committed to resolving their disputes without going to court, we offer collaborative law services.After 20 years as a family law litigator, Ms. Goodman became convinced that mediation is the most effective method for families to solve their disagreements without costing them their life savings.

Diane M. Goodman

Diane M. Goodman is a partner in the law firm of Goodman & Metz.She attended University of La Vern Law School in the San Fernando Valley, graduating with a Juris Doctorate in May, 1984.She was admitted to the California State Bar in November, 1984.

Ms. Goodman's practice focuses on family law, including mediation, dissolution, paternity, adoption and guardianship matters with an emphasis on representing gay and lesbian litigants in adoption and custody proceedings.

Ms. Goodman is the past president of the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers and its subsidiary, the Academy of California Family Formation Lawyers.She served as a commissioner on the Los Angeles City Commission on the Status of Women from 1980 , 1990, and Ms. Goodman is also a member of the Southern California Mediation Association, Congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim, the American Civil Liberties Union, Lawyers for Human Rights and the Los Angeles County Bar Association.She is the president of the Special Children's Art Foundation.

Ms. Goodman was co-counsel for Lisa R. in the 2005 California Supreme Court ruling which upheld parentage judgments for same-sex couples.
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Ms. Goodman has spoken to a wide variety of community organizations regarding family law issues.She also regularly teaches legal continuing education classes in family law adoption and family formation.

Ms. Goodman lives with her life partner of over three decades and they have an adult son.In her spare time, she plays ice hockey.

Ms. Goodman is an A-V rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell.

The past president of the California Academy of Adoption Lawyers/ California Academy of Family Formation Attorneys, Diane Goodman is a leading expert in the field of same-sex parenting.Ms. Goodman has successfully handled hundreds of traditional adoptions, adult adoptions and step-parent adoptions.

Diane Goodman - PresidentDiane earned her JD at the San Fernando Valley College of Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 1984.She has been practicing Family Law and Adoption at Goodman and Metz Law Firm for over 17 years.She is currently a member of the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers.As a volunteer, Diane has been working with the Special Children's Art Foundation since it's inception, coaching youth hockey for the past 5 years and working with the legal clinic at the Gay Community Services Center.

Diane Goodman, Esq.

Diane M. Goodman, Esq. 17043 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91316 PH (818) 386-2889 FAX (818) 986-2889

Diane Goodman, Esq. 17043 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91316 Phone: 818-386-2889 Fax: 818-986-2889