Michael Becker, Attorney Mediator

"Suffice to say I'm not a fan of divorce or divorce lawyers. And I'm not a person who ever leaves reviews. During my divorce proceedings, it seemed everyone had advice to offer. Most of it conflicted with my personal instincts- move fast, move hard, and mitigation is a waste of time- more painful and ultimately more expensive. That was the general tone of advice. I'm glad to say my ex-wife and I ignored pretty much all the well intentioned advice, and after a couple of false starts we found Michael Becker. Michael guided us through our own mediated settlement with an even hand, understanding and patience. It wasn't all plain sailing but it was about as civilized and even handed as it could ever have been. If you are embarking on this difficult process and want someone to guide you both with fairness and compassion, I recommend Michael. He genuinely cares about all his clients and is able to keep his composure and guide through the inevitable difficult conversation and tantrums that most divorces entail. I may even add him to my Christmas Card list."

"I hope this review can help the person reading it- I’m sure you are going through a lot, but trust me, eventually everything will clear out and you will feel like yourself again. This too shall pass. After reading so many wonderful reviews, I thought Mike was the right guy to help us with our divorce. My ex and I had a very straightforward case. Shared custody and financial 50/50 split. Our real problem was our stubbornness and lack of perspective and understanding. Mike profited out of this vulnerable state for more than a year and a half and 35K. During this time, our relationship with Mike deteriorated to the point of him insulting us during one of our last sessions. He admitted to be so unprofessional that he didn’t charge us for that day. We ended up hiring external counsel for the rest of the mediation. So, another 10K and more headaches and disagreements. Here comes the BIG reveal…It was not until my ex and I realized that none of these lawyers really cared about us and we were just wasting our hard-earned money. But above all, we needed to learn how to work with each other for the next 15 years for our sake, and our daughter’s sake. No mediator or lawyer is going to do that for you. Our divorce was finalized in June 2022 and while I wouldn’t say that we are friends, my ex and I became civil and responsible “business partners.” I hope the same for you. Mike is a cool guy, he is funny! I could have a beer with him. But as a mediator, he will profit out of your conflict and despair. I guess that’s what lawyers do and he does a great job at that. I truly wish you and your soon-to-be-ex, the best of luck."

"Michael Becker is a highly experienced Mediator. I found Michael’s background as a lawyer, his in depth knowledge of the court system and his expertise in financial matters, both state and federal, invaluable in understanding and navigating the complexities of my divorce. In addition, Michael’s background as a marriage and family therapist brought a much needed atmosphere of calmness, compassion, understanding and most importantly respect, to all our discussions. I found Michael to be committed, fair and balanced, and caring at all times. In the end our agreement was throughly thought out and meticulously crafted. It stands as a testimony to his skills in navigating couples through a very challenging and emotional time. I highly recommend him."

"Michael has a unique skill set combining legal & finance knowledge with the people management skills from his family/marriage therapy background. We were able to navigate into the nitty gritty details of my divorce agreement with compromise & clear explanations, as needed. When discussion turned tense, Michael was able to redirect the focus to what was important & relevant. I’ve recommended him to multiple friends due to the positive experience I had."

"I have worked with Michael on many cases the past 20+ years – as a review counsel for mediation clients of Michael, and with Michael as review counsel for my clients. Quite simply, Michael is the gold standard in our field. He is so knowledgeable, thorough, patient, and detailed, and provides the highest level of service for all of his clients. His background, training and experience in the law, as a mediator, as an accountant, and as a mental health professional gives him an incredibly well-rounded approach to successfully helping divorcing couples and parties. I cannot speak highly enough about Michael, and refer to him without reservation."