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To advertise or identify himself as a “certified” specialist in California, an attorney must be certified either by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization or an organization whose certification program has been accredited by the State Bar. (Such an organization must have requirements for certification that are at least equal to those of the State Bar’s program.) California attorneys who are certified as specialists must have taken and passed a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrated a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.
Dale J. Hatherley has been practicing law in California since November 1977. In 1993, Mr. Hatherley was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Hatherley has practiced law in California for 48 years, 45 of which he has spent focused on Family Law.
Michelle L. Hatherley-Parr continues a rich tradition of Hatherley Law and has earned the same esteemed title as her partners: Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. She started practicing law in May 2009 and has focused almost exclusively on Family Law since that time. She became a Certified Family Law Specialist in October 2016.
Michael H. Hatherley has been practicing law in California since November 17, 2000. In 2006, Michael Hatherley was certified as a Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He has focused his practice on Family Law since becoming an attorney.
Hiring a Family Law Specialist may seem expensive, but consider the alternative: a “cheap” attorney with low hourly rates or limited family law experience may make irreparable mistakes. These attorneys may well end up costing you just as much by taking twice as long to prepare documents, or by “learning the law” at your expense and potential detriment.
Dale J. Hatherley
Michelle Hatherley-Parr
Michael H. Hatherley
