Divorce can make you feel lost and alone. You need a family lawyer who will establish a comfortable working relationship with you while protecting your interests. With offices in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta, divorce lawyer Dr. Anita Dorczak combines family law, mediation and collaborative law expertise with a personal connection – and speaks three languages – making the divorce process easier and less confusing.

A family lawyer who also practices mediation and collaborative law

Dr. Dorczak uses her skills to provide reasonable solutions to clients' problems with the least possible time, cost and stress. "I work to accomplish what they feel entitled to, but I keep expectations realistic. If a divorce lawyer promises a result that is unattainable, the client has to deal with losing something they expected to get, on top of all the other emotions associated with divorce".

In addition to family law, she practises divorce mediation and collaborative law, alternative processes that let clients resolve divorce and family disputes outside of court. "They give people the power to decide issues themselves", she says. "There's a great advantage to them, emotionally and financially". She recommends that clients "try working things out before having anything to do with litigation. Discuss with your spouse what issues you agree on, then negotiate the rest. Litigation should be the last option for your divorce".

A diverse background and mastery of multiple languages

In her 18^th year of practice Dr. Dorczak has a unique educational and personal background. She has a masters degree in English philology, a doctorate in semiotics and comparative literature and speaks English, Polish and Spanish fluently. She enjoys working with a multicultural clientele. "I have a map on my office wall with pins of all the countries we've had clients from".

Dr. Dorczak was a university professor before becoming a divorce lawyer; this experience helps her educate clients on the divorce process. Her degrees in language and literature give her an edge in terms of communication: "It helps me understand their behavioural conduct, with a focus on words. But also I look at non-verbal communication which I believe is important in the relationships with clients".

Serving clients' needs with compassion and empathy

To Dr. Dorczak, it's important to treat divorce clients with patience and respect – along with showing civility and professionalism toward other family lawyers. Clear communication is a big part of her strategy. "I take the time to explain issues", she says, "keeping clients informed so they know why I do what I do".

Her empathy stems from experience as she has helped hundreds of clients who were experiencing the devastating sense of loss and frustration in the process of family disputes.

The best results bring satisfied clients – and repeat business

With her high success rate, gift for human relations, and sense of fairness and justice, it's no wonder Dr. Dorczak maintains rapport with divorcing clients long after their cases close. Many such clients are pleased to retain and recommend Dr. Dorczak for family dispute resolution, as well as issues involving wills & estates and personal injury. Trust Dr. Anita Dorczak to guide you through this difficult time.

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