Meet the Mediator

Professional Overview

Rob is a Court-Rostered Domestic Mediator and Master Mediator specializing in family law disputes, including divorce, custody, and child support.

He holds a Juris Doctorate from the S.J. Quinney College of Law (University of Utah) where he trained extensively in family law and dispute resolution.

Having worked within the legal system, he knows divorce can be an expensive and emotionally taxing process. His goal is to make it easy for people to resolve their disputes in a calm, neutral environment.

Rob has trained under some of Utah's top family law mediators and continues to train with cross-disciplinary professionals in the field of family law.

He is a member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, the Utah Council on Conflict Resolution, and a provisional member of the Utah Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Rob speaks Spanish and regularly works with Spanish-speaking clients. He also strives to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

Personal

Rob is a husband and the father of four children, one of whom has severe special needs. Because of this, he has a special interest in discussing parenting plans for children with disabilities or other unique circumstances.

Education

S.J. Quinney College of Law, Juris Doctor | 2018

  • Family Law (Outstanding Achievement Award)
  • Advanced Family Law
  • Family Law Practicum
  • Mediation / Advanced Negotiation
  • Competition Negotiation Team
  • Student Editor-in-Chief, Utah Journal of Family Law

Utah State University, B.A. Political Science | 2012

  • Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society

Experience

Utah State Bar, Access to Justice Director | 2019-2021

  • Oversaw statewide pro bono projects
  • Led access-to-justice initiatives statewide
  • Mediated in 3rd district court

S.J. Quinney College of Law, Pro Bono Director | 2020-2021

  • Oversaw operation of 12, year-round pro bono clinics

Various Law Firms | 2015-2018

  • Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake, Law Clerk
  • Hawkes Family Law, Law Clerk
  • Anderson & Benson, Law Clerk

Schedule

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