"ADR in Guardianship Proceedings: What does that look like?"

This program considers the suitability of various types of alternative dispute resolutions mediums during all phases of a guardianship proceeding,

before, during and after a proceeding has been commenced as well as after any court proceeding concludes. The program will look at best practices for resolving litigation, promoting fair and expeditious resolution of proceedings and reducing stress on individuals, families, guardians and the courts. Goals: To increase understanding of guardianship proceedings in the professional ADR community; to expand the use of ADR in guardianship proceedings; to demonstrate practical uses of ADR in guardianship disputes.

About Marcy Einhorn, Esq.

Marcy Einhorn, Esq. provides conflict resolution services to families involved in caring and planning for an elder. When family members disagree about important decisions, Marcy helps people find the common ground that it takes to move beyond hardened positions, from conflict to resolution. Marcy has taken specialized training in mediating disputes involving elders and their families and regularly blogs and conducts workshops that are designed to promote the use of mediation as a conflict resolution tool. Previously, Marcy served as a Court Attorney to judges in the New York State Court System and as a fiduciary in contested guardianship proceedings. She currently serves as a mediator on several courts throughout New York State under the state’s Mandatory Mediation Program and as a mediator for NYC’s Civilian Complaint Review Board. Conflict Resolution Services for Elders, LLC is certified as a Wome-Owned Business Entity in New York City.

About Sabrina E. Morrissey, Esq.

Sabrina E. Morrissey, Esq. is an experienced New York attorney and guardian, having been involved in dozens of guardianships throughout her career. She understands the importance of dispute resolution at all stages of guardianship proceedings. She enjoys training new attorneys and sharing her expertise through committee work in the Guardianship Diversity Initiative and the Elder Law and Disability Committee and Solo and Small Form Committee of the New York Women’s Bar Association. 

About Deborah G. Rosenthal, Esq.

Deborah G. Rosenthal, Esq. is the owner of Rosenthal, Attorneys at Law, P.C., located in Great Neck, New York. Her practice focuses on estate planning, probate and administration of estates, estate litigation, guardianship and special needs planning, corporate and contract law, real estate and representation of closely-held businesses. Deborah is a past President of the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York and a past President of the New York Women's Bar Association. 

About Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Esq.

Carolyn Reinach Wolf, Esq. is an Executive Partner in the law firm of Abrams Fensterman, LLP and Director of the Firms Mental Health Law Practice. She is the only attorney in the country with a family-focused mental health law practice. Supported by a team of expert clinicians she specializes in guiding families through the landscape of legal issues around serious mental illness, overall mental health issues and substance abuse issues. She also represents major hospitals, mental health and healthcare professionals and higher education institutions.