Karyn Gimbel Youso
Lower Your Conflict And Lower Your CostAtty Youso has been practicing law since 1992, and concentrating on divorce and family law since 2004. She has special training in low conflict resolution, including Divorce/Marital Mediation, Collaborative and Cooperative divorce, and creative problem solving. In particular, Atty Youso has extensive experience dealing with cases involving domestic abuse, substance abuse, and mental health issues. She recognizes divorce is extremely emotional and difficult on parents and children alike, and seeks to minimize the negative impact on all involved. First Look Family Law practices primarily in the counties of Waukesha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee and Washington, but occasionally assists low-conflict clients in counties outside the metro-Milwaukee area.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce/Marital Mediation
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Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fee consultation Fixed fee mediation/collaborative divorce
- Wisconsin
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Founding Member, President 2014-15
- Collaborative Foundation of Wisconsin
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- Member since 2009
- Society of Family Lawyers (WI)
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- Member since 2008
- Divorce Cooperative Institute
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- Member since 2004, Public Education Committee Member 2009
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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- Member since 2003, Board Member 2005, 2006, 2007
- Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin
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- Member since 1994
- Association for Women Lawyers (WI)
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- Member since 1993
- State Bar of Wisconsin
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- Taskforce Member
- Wisconsin Governor’s Council on Domestic Abuse-Justice Committee Workgroup
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- Washington University in St. Louis School of Law
- J.D. (1992)
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- Honors: Law Review
- Activities: Moot Court
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- University of Pennsylvania
- B.A. (1989) | French/Russian language and literature.
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- SuperLawyer
- Milwaukee Magazine
- SuperLawyer
- Milwaukee Magazine
- SuperLawyer
- Milwaukee Magazine
- SuperLawyer
- Milwaukee Magazine
- SuperLawyer
- Milwaukee Magazine
- Wisconsin State Bar # 1022140
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- State Bar of Wisconsin
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- Collaborative Family Law of WI
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- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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- Waukesha Bar Association
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- Brookfield Chamber of Commerce
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- Limiting Access to Marine Fisheries: Keeping the Focus on Conservation.
- World Wildlife Fund
- “Domestic Violence Litigation: Practical and Legal Consequences.” “Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Representing Domestic Violence Victims.”, Wisconsin State Bar Association, 30th Annual Family Law Workshop, Sturgeon Bay, WI
- Collaborative Family Law Council of WI
- “Mediation and Negotiation in the Resolution of Custody and Placement Cases.”, Legal Action of WI, Volunteer Lawyers Project, Madison, WI
- Collaborative Family Law Council of WI
- “Unorthodox Creation of A Collaborative Case: Sparing the Family from High-Conflict Litigation.”, Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin, Presenter at Annual Meeting and Training,, Milwaukee, WI
- Collaborative Family Law Council of WI
