The Law and Mediation Office of Michael Cogen is a distinguished legal practice specializing in estate planning and family law mediation, uniquely integrating both disciplines to help clients navigate sensitive personal and financial transitions. With a dual background as both a JD and Ph.D., Michael Cogen brings a thoughtful, relationship-centered approach to resolving disputes and planning for the future.
The firm focuses on preserving valued relationships and promoting positive outcomes, particularly for recently separated clients with children, newly formed couples, and blended families. With over twenty-five years of experience, the office provides skilled mediation and legal guidance in matters involving custody, support, and tax planning, and is a recognized specialist in QDROs and the division of retirement benefits.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Estate Mediation
- Wills
- Trusts
- Powers of Attorney
- Probate
- Trust Administration
- Non-Probate Transfers
- Mediation
- Family Law
- QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders)
- Remote Consultation
- Custody Assistance
- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Tax Planning
- Evaluation of Pensions
- Pre-Marital Agreements
- Settlement Agreements
Services are available remotely via Zoom with flexible hours, serving clients across Marin, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Sonoma, Solano, and San Mateo Counties.
