A straight talking realist, Reese does not waste time or client funds.
Referred to affectionately by clients as their backbone or champion, Kate Reese has been honing her skills and her passion for helping families navigate the legal system for over 25 years. A straight talking realist, Reese does not waste time or client funds. Initial consultations are used to set expectations, educating potential clients about the pros and cons of their options.
More often than not, Reese and her team guide clients toward collaborative divorce and mediation, with court as a last resort. “It does not serve anyone to give away their autonomy, putting their life, finances and children in the hands of someone who does not know them,” she says. “People are more likely to abide by an agreement they make themselves.”
To keep fees down and the process moving along, Reese views each case holistically, calling on expert resources such as financial and mental health professionals. She is a Virginia Supreme Court certified family law mediator and has extensive training and experience in collaborative law. She also has a Master’s in clinical mental health counseling. While she doesn’t serve as a therapist, her education has been invaluable in emotional, high stakes cases, and any case where understanding people’s intentions and priorities are relevant.
Reese believes the best outcomes give children a chance for a peaceful childhood with two healthy parents. No child should lose a parent because an adult relationship doesn’t work out. She helps clients become more conscientious parents, co-parents and former spouses. Their children tie them together for life. Why not take the strife out of their future?