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Tanya E. Prioste

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Firm
Lakin Spears, LLP
2479 E. Bayshore Road,
Suite 170
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Bio

After over 25 years of practicing family law in Silicon Valley, California, I have a fully out-of-court practice helping individuals and couples with their family law needs throughout the State of California. I work with couples and individuals when they are embarking on a new relationship with a premarital agreement or living together agreement; during the marriage with a marital agreement; or if the marriage ends in divorce. I support individuals and couples in their family transitions through mediation and collaborative processes, including process and strategy coaching.

Having been in Silicon Valley throughout my legal career, I have deep experience in sophisticated and complex financial matters and have helped countless individuals and couples navigate this complexity with success and pragmatism.

For divorces, my approach is interest-based, compassion-centered and forward-looking. I recognize how destabilizing and disorientating this family transition can be and strive to guide people on this journey into a new life chapter filled with growth and meaning.

I routinely meet with individuals and couples to educate them about their process options and to help them determine what process option is likely most appropriate for them.

Education

  • J.D., Golden Gate University School of Law, 1994
  • B.A. in English and Psychology, Arizona State University, 1991

Awards & Accolades

  • Certified Family Law Specialist
  • Super Lawyer every year since 2004
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale Hubbell
  • Eureka Award Recipient for Collaborative Practice California, 2020

Associations & Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers
  • President of Collaborative Practice California, 2019 – 2020
  • Member of Collaborative Practice of Silicon Valley and Collaborative Practice of San Mateo County

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Regions

  • Silicon Valley
  • San Francisco