Business Details
Experienced Legal Advocacy in Marin County
With over two decades of legal experience, our firm provides dedicated representation in family law and civil litigation matters. We prioritize personalized service, maintaining direct client engagement from case initiation to resolution without the bureaucratic layers of larger firms. Our practice spans the San Francisco Bay Area and California state and federal courts, offering expertise in divorce, custody disputes, insurance litigation, and complex civil cases.Led by attorney Scott A Slomiak, our approach combines compassionate advocacy with strategic problem-solving to achieve favorable outcomes. We emphasize transparent communication, helping clients navigate emotionally challenging legal processes with clarity and confidence. Our background includes significant experience in insurance coverage, employment disputes, and appellate matters, ensuring comprehensive legal support across diverse situations.
Services
Family law mediation
Civil litigation
Insurance coverage disputes
Appellate support
Private judging services
Employment litigation
Personal injury representation
Contract dispute resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of litigation experience in family law and civil cases
- Our small firm provides direct, personalized attorney-client engagement
- Specialized expertise in complex family law mediation and insurance disputes
- Proven track record in state and federal court litigation
- Transitioning to alternative dispute resolution services for client flexibility
Services
Family law mediation
Our family law mediation services help clients resolve divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and property division matters through collaborative negotiation. With specialized expertise in prenuptial agreements and domestic violence cases, we provide confidential guidance to achieve equitable solutions while minimizing courtroom conflict. Our approach prioritizes long-term family dynamics and financial stability.
Civil litigation
We handle complex civil litigation matters including insurance coverage disputes, employment law conflicts, and environmental liability cases. Our experience spans both state and federal courts, with a focus on insurance defense, product liability, and appellate advocacy. We combine aggressive courtroom representation with strategic settlement negotiations to protect client interests.
Insurance coverage disputes
Our firm represents policyholders and insurance carriers in coverage disputes involving property damage, bodily injury claims, and complex liability issues. With decades of experience in insurance law, we analyze policy language, negotiate settlements, and litigate when necessary to ensure fair treatment for our clients in both first-party and third-party claims.
Appellate support
We provide specialized appellate services for law firms handling complex legal cases, including brief preparation, oral argument, and strategic consultation. Our experience with California appellate courts and federal circuit courts ensures thorough analysis of legal errors and effective presentation of arguments to secure favorable outcomes.
Private judging services
As part of our evolving practice, we offer private judging and parenting coordinator services for family law matters. This alternative to traditional court proceedings provides customized dispute resolution with experienced legal oversight, focusing on efficient, confidential solutions for high-conflict custody cases and complex family law issues.
People
Scott A Slomiak
Attorney & Founder
With over 20 years of litigation experience, Scott Slomiak specializes in family law and civil litigation. A former partner at Mangiantini & Slomiak, LLP, he now leads his Marin County solo practice focusing on compassionate legal advocacy. He earned his law degree from Vermont Law School after psychology studies at University of Colorado.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on family law matters including divorce, custody disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Our practice also handles civil litigation cases involving employment disputes, insurance defense, and appellate advocacy.
Do you serve clients outside Marin County?
Yes, we represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and California state and federal courts, providing legal services in both family law and civil litigation matters.
What experience do you have with insurance disputes?
We have over 20 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters for both policyholders and carriers, including complex claims involving property damage, bodily injury, and environmental liability cases.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we now provide private judging and parenting coordinator services as alternatives to traditional court proceedings, focusing on efficient resolution of family law matters outside public court systems.
Can you assist other law firms with legal cases?
We offer attorney contract services including appellate support, law and motion work, and trial representation for other law firms on hourly, contingency, or flat fee arrangements.
