R. Kirk Fallis , LL.B., M.A., LL.M.

Kirk Fallis LL.B, M.A., LL.M., is an attorney. He previously worked as corporate counsel for London Life and A.G.F. providing advice to policyholders in the area of investments, estate, and retirement planning. Prior to joining Diane Neumann & Associates, Kirk was an attorney in the California Superior Court, where he developed and implemented guidelines to assist judges in effectively and efficiently managing cases through the mediation process. Kirk also worked for the Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution, providing mediation and training to the judges of the Superior Court as well as state agencies.

Kirk has completed an advanced law degree in International Law from Golden Gate School of Law in San Francisco and he completed postgraduate course work in negotiation and mediation at Harvard University. He has published in the Journal of Social Issues in the area of intransigent interpersonal and organizational conflict. Kirk is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, the State Bar of California and the Law Society of Upper Canada, where he has been licensed to practice law since 1992. In addition, Kirk has a Masters degree from the Program in Dispute Resolution at the University of Massachusetts Boston.

Upon relocating from California to Boston, Kirk was hired by Diane Neumann & Associates. Kirk's mediation expertise has long been established, with his years of experience in the field prior to joining the firm. The clients who work best with Kirk are typically salaried individuals with a marital residence, retirement plans, various accounts, and liabilities. Kirk is extremely knowledgeable on all issues of custody, child support guidelines, real estate, retirement plans and small businesses.

Kirk is the proud father of a little boy born June 4, 2007.