I had an excellent experience working with Colleen as my mediator. From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, kind, and reassuring. She took the time to explain each step clearly, which helped reduce a lot of stress during what could have been an overwhelming process. She was also extremely efficient -- respectful of everyone's time while still being thoughtful and thorough. Her calm presence and balanced approach made it much easier to communicate and move forward productively. Choosing mediation instead of traditional litigation was absolutely the right decision, and having a mediator like her made all the difference. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering mediation and looking for someone who is compassionate, knowledgeable, and truly effective at what they do. read more

Colleen is incredible not only very knowledgeable but also compassionate. Our divorce was definitely a lot easier to navigate with Colleen - she is very diplomatic, remaining objective but fair to both parties. I cannot say or ever express how thankful & grateful I am to her, I recommend anyone looking or even considering mediation please don't hesitate to call her & set up an in-person appointment trust me you won't be sorry & it'll save you tons of money after its all said & done. I was so relieved when my divorce was over but a lil sad I wouldn't see Colleen on a regular basis as our divorce took a little longer than most considering a business transaction was also being carried out. Family law attorney's only stretch out divorce and make it so difficult & painful not to mention unbelievably expensive, mediation is the answer & Colleen is the BEST. read more

Divorce is never easy but if you can avoid fighting it out in court please do so and hire Colleen. Colleen is so wise and patient, she intently listens to both parties and provides her expertise in a neutral manner putting everyone at ease. Hiring her was such a blessing and II am beyond thankful for her help. read more

I highly recommend Colleen's services as she is an amazing fair mediator and handled a very complicated and difficult divorce with compassion. I was told if you love your kids then mediate and don't throw each other under the bus. As an attorney I am fairly difficult to deal with at times I am told. Colleen was able to understand the various LLC's, real property issues and business organizations to provide an agreeable division that was fair to both parties. She took the time to explain everything without being partial. Her pricing is very fair and I wholly endorse her tireless work saving families from meltdown and financial ruin. Thank you Colleen. PS I found Colleen on Yelp originally. read more

Divorce is not easy. Its never a place you think you will ever find yourself especially after 18 years of marriage. I was fortunate enough to be introduced and referred to Colleen for mediation. My husband and I were both very impressed with Colleen and she walked us through each step with outlines along the way to make it as smooth as a divorce can possibly be. Colleen is very professional and works with both sides throughout the mediation process fairly and professionally. I would highly recommend mediation over expensive attorneys as even through the difficult time in the divorce Colleen made things very clear and we were able to get through the differences together. read more

I highly recommend Colleen for the service she provides. She made the whole process as painless as possible. Having a professional take care of all the court paperwork was invaluable. She also provided great references for a real estate appraisal and a trust attorney to help with those issues. 5+ stars! read more

Colleen's professionalism, expertise, and ability to not only remain neutral yet deeply engaged, helping and supporting both sides and making me feel heard and respected through each step in the mediation process. She kept every meeting calm and constructive, consistently moving forward and solution focused. Colleen's expertise in mediation lead us in reaching a fair and amicable agreement, and avoiding a costly and prolonged litigation. If you are looking for a mediator who is knowledgeable, fair, and genuinely dedicated to helping resolve disputes with integrity at a very affordable price, I highly recommend McNamee Mediations(Colleen McNamee). read more

Colleen McNamee is professional, knowledgeable, honest, fair and has a talent for handling challenging situations by focusing on the task at hand to get the job done. From my experience, she works hard for her clients and gives her personal attention when and where needed. You can count on Colleen to stay committed to her word and do what she says she will do. As difficult as divorce can be, Colleen makes it bearable. read more

Very professional and knows what she is doing from years of experience. Helped us come to a resolution without needing lawyers. I would not hesitate to work with McNamee Mediations. read more

Colleen McNamee's compassionate professionalism is above reproach! She is knowledgeable, thorough, and efficient. Colleen TRULY provides a SERVICE and allows for the dignity and integrity of the family unit to remain in tact. I am grateful and optimistic, THANK YOU McNamee Mediation read more

Working with Colleen was an absolute dream! A daunting and intimidating process that my ex and I put off for so long was easy and pain free thanks to Colleen's wonderful personality, knowledge, and overall compassion. She helped us navigate through the mediation process and keep our friendship and co-parenting in tact. I'm so thankful to her for helping us through this process seamlessly! read more

Deciding to go with a mediator in a divorce, as opposed to using a divorce attorney can be a daunting decision. When I first reached out to Colleen at McNamee Mediations she provided the pros and cons of using a mediator. Once we decided to go with McNamee Mediations, she was very transparent about what to expect, what was involved and the approximate timeframe all of it would take. She was very experienced in dealing with a wide range of personalities without making one feel ganged up on. I believe that is a skill that could make or break the success of the mediation. Not once did either of us feel Colleen was suggesting solutions that were not considered equitable by all. Colleen's calm and sensible manner was what we needed in order to make it to the finish line. I would highly recommend McNamee Mediations. read more

We reached out to Colleen to help us mediate our divorce. Colleen is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. As a mediator, Colleen made sure both parties had opportunity and access to open communications. Colleen clearly explained our options and next steps. Colleen made this very difficult process an efficient and direct path that helped us reach our collective goals in a timely manner. read more

Needless to say, there is very little that's pleasant about the process of divorce; however, if you're considering mediation to reach a mutual solution, look no further than Colleen. From our first meeting to the final meeting, Colleen was friendly, warm, professional and very competent. She made the process tension-free and maintained an unbiased approach that was truly appreciated. We are very happy that we chose mediation and even happier that we went with Colleen. I guarantee that you will be as well. read more

I highly recommend Colleen McNamee for mediation services. First off, it is worth considering mediation if you are going through a dissolution of marriage. Mediation is less costly, quicker and less contentious than each party retaining lawyers. Colleen is a licensed family law mediator. In fact, she is one of the top divorce mediators in Orange County. She explains the mediation process fully and completely. She is professional, caring, takes the time you need and answers all your questions thoroughly. You feel supported by Colleen, as her calm demeanor assists every meeting you have with your soon-to-be former spouse. She explains her charges clearly and it is much less than typical divorces - even up to 90% less, as you are being more streamlined and foregoing the back-and-forth that would happen with individual lawyers. Not to mention that you are not being pitted against each other but are working through the process to come to mutually-beneficial agreements. Dissolution of marriage is already a challenging process. If possible, try to make it as peaceful and amenable as possible. Colleen expertly does this. I thank you her wholeheartedly for her help in this challenging process! read more

Colleen was phenomenal from our very first phone call right up until we concluded our mediation. Her kind and forthcoming nature made the entire process seamless. Her service is extremely reasonable for the service she provides and most definitely far below what two attorneys would cost. Colleen has extensive knowledge and was fair to both parties throughout the process. I highly recommend @McNamee Mediations. read more

I can't say enough good things about Colleen. Going through a divorce is overwhelming, but she made the process so much smoother. We interviewed three mediators and Colleen stood out by a mile. (Turns out, she was profiled in Riviera magazine, and now I totally get why.) Right from the start, you could tell she genuinely cared about helping both parties reach a fair and amicable resolution. Her calm and compassionate demeanor immediately put us both at ease and helped defuse any tensions, and her professionalism kept everything on track throughout the process. Frankly, I didn't even know mediation was an alternative to hiring traditional litigation lawyers. I'm so glad we found Colleen because she saved us from all the stress and crazy expense of going to court. Plus she has a way of breaking down all the complicated legal stuff into terms that made sense, so we never felt lost. She also made sure every agreement we reached was clear and sustainable, which gave us so much confidence moving forward. If you're looking for someone who's not just professional but also kind and committed to helping you get through this, Colleen is absolutely the person you want by your side. read more

Colleen was able to work, both, as a mediator and as a therapist at the same time which made a very difficult and emotional process doable. She was fair and impartial, but considerate of our feelings as well as the law. She helped us navigate to a final agreement. She did a great job - Thank You Colleen! I can't even begin to imagine how challenging divorce would have been using a litigation process versus utilizing mediation. Not only was the process streamlined and easier to absorb, it was also at a fixed price. I don't think divorce is easy for anyone but, if divorce is the solution I definitely recommend mediation versus litigation. And, for mediation, I would strongly recommend Colleen whose been doing divorce mediation for a considerable number of years. I beleive she was the first divorce mediator in OC (she can provide the number of years if she likes). read more

Colleen really came through for us. She was the beacon of light that guided us throughout the process and I couldn't be happier. She provided clarity, assurance, and some examples of various scenarios that helped us reach the finish line. Really happy we didn't go through litigation and the astronomical costs for two attorneys. Out of all the divorces I've been through, this was the smoothest by far! p.s. This was my only one :) read more

Colleen McNamee helped my son's mother and I reach an agreement that will benefit our son and each other. I am grateful for Colleen taking the time to understand our objectives and interests and working diligently to communicate how we can achieve these without causing harm to the other side. l highly recommend that anyone contemplating the traditional divorce route, fighting in court and hurting everyone involved, consider working with Colleen in mediation first. read more

A divorce is never an easy process but Colleen McNamee was there for us every step of the way. She went out of her way to make sure the needs of both parties were met and always put us at ease. She took her time to explain everything and make sure we were both comfortable. She worked with our schedules, she made us laugh, and she was beyond fair. While I hope to never need her services in a divorce again I am so grateful that we chose her to handle our divorce. I highly recommend her and hope if you are ever in my position that you have someone as caring, knowledgeable and professional as she is. It makes all the difference at the end of the day when you can trust the person you are working with. read more

I found Colleen online and she had such compelling reviews that I decided to reach out to her. I explained what all was going to be involved in our case and Colleen said that so long as we were both willing to be transparent and come to the table with a willingness to negotiate, we would stand a strong likelihood of being able to be successful in mediation. Therefore, she was willing to take on our case. My wife was a bit reluctant because I am the breadwinner and she had not worked almost our entire marriage. She was worried she would need her own legal advocate in order to be protected. I encouraged my wife to call and speak with Colleen directly, and after she did, she agreed to give mediation a try.   I can honestly say that I don't think we would have been successful in mediating our case if we had used anyone but Colleen. She truly has a gift for this. I honestly don't know how she does this day in and day out. My wife and I have different personalities and approaches to things, and Colleen skillfully balanced both of our needs throughout the process. She always remained neutral but made both of us also feel heard at the same time. Colleen is very knowledgeable about the law, has a firm grasp on the financial intracasies involved in divorce, and can think outside of the box when creativity is called for. My wife and I both felt completely comfortable throughout the process, and we were able to reach a final agreement that we both felt good about. We will forever be grateful to Colleen, and so thankful that we were able to avoid the litigation route! read more

Colleen was exactly what we needed to navigate this process. Lawyers were consulted and never failed to try to turn the situation into something they could retire on. Colleen appreciated that we weren't contentious, we just needed help. Everything was explained clearly, from pricing to what was required from us, how long everything would take.. it went exactly how she said. The pricing was very fair and instead of paying for a lawyers new house our son will have something to inherit someday. 10/10 would highly recommend. read more

Such a positive experience working with Colleen, she made everything seamless, organized, easy. Would absolutely recommend choosing mediation over attorneys/court if your situation allows, and would recommend Colleen to anyone and everyone. The process was laid out in our first meeting, fees and timeline were explained, discussion over what each party wanted to highlight was noted, and in a handful of hour long meetings, the process was completed. Divorce is never the easiest process to go through, but Colleen made everything as smooth as possible. read more

Five starts simply aren't enough to express my gratitude for Colleen. Her professionalism, kindness, and remarkable ability to navigate difficult conversations with ease left me in awe. She simplified complex matters, making them digestible and approachable. Without a doubt, Colleen is a true gen in their field, and I whole heartedly recommend her services to anyone in need of mediation. I sat (my now ex) down late Sept met with Colleen in Nov and by April had the Divorce Decree in hand! I wish everyone this level of ease in a very hard situation. read more

Colleen was excellent in this process. She has a perfect background and great at communicating every part of the process with both parties. I would highly recommended her, this could not have been easier!! read more

The conclusion was, we both walked away from the mediation knowing it was the right choice to have Colleen guide us through it all. I'd like to comment on a few things which I feel might help others in making their decision whether to litigate or mediate. We have a child with unique circumstances, and we knew we needed and wanted more control over how the divorce would have played out. I don't even want to imagine how things could have concluded in any other way, but OUR way. Entering a battlefield in a courtroom was not the way for us. With Colleen, somehow, she was definitely able to remain neutral throughout the entire process. Yes, it was indeed possible. BUT when needed, I've seen her help me through some of my husband's requests and vice versa and come up with solutions that would ultimately both address and satisfy our individual concerns. She did actually advocate for us both simultaneously. It's something you'll have to see to understand. She's so professional and kind. You feel like you're in great hands and she will take care of you. Divorce is one of the hardest things any of us can go through; but Colleen made it so her process was respectful to all parties and she was very supportive whenever possible. I never felt rushed during our appointments, she was thorough, and always made sure we both understood the terms and never left feeling bad or confused about our discussions. I feel like that was key for me. Whatever your situation is with your significant other; no matter how bad, complicated, awkward, messy, and horrible you or it may feel, there is someone out there who will remind you that, hey, it's actually not as IMPOSSIBLE as you may have thought to see through it to the end. Colleen will help you get there and close this chapter. I wish for all of you a peaceful resolution and the hope for a better tomorrow. Good luck! read more

Nobody likes to go through this process as it can be very stressful and emotionally demanding. From our first meeting with McNamee Mediations we knew this was the firm we were going to go with. Colleen is well versed in the law and made the "entire" process very simple and understandable. She answered all our questions in a timely and professional manner. I highly recommend McNamee Mediations and that you give Colleen an opportunity to work with you and make this process worry free. read more

McNamee Mediations has been wonderful in the divorce process! I didn't trust my ex-husband to be truthful in the divorce, so I wanted to have a third party involved. Colleen made the process as smooth as possible! The whole process was as peaceful as it could have been, and significantly cheaper than traditional litigation. I highly recommend contacting Colleen! read more

I honestly can't say enough about the experience my husband & I had being represented by McNamee Mediation's. Colleen's expertise, knowledge and experience got us through a very difficult & challenging time. We each felt very confident & comfortable with her representation and her looking out for the well being of my husband and I individually. We couldn't have ask for a more smoother experience. Colleen comes highly recommended! -Donna Grieco & Joe Hernandez read more

Colleen was instrumental in facilitating amicable conversations between myself and my son's father. We were not married and needed to establish guidelines for child support/finances and visitation/custody of our young son. We initially started out with each of us having individual attorneys. We came to the wise decision to use an experienced and professional mediator to help us resolve our issues in a constructive manner. Mediation with Colleen was a safe space to have discussions with each other and to reach solutions that benefitted each of us and our son. Mediation was the cost efficient and smarter route to take to reach resolutions in lieu of working with attorneys and going to court. I strongly recommend working with Colleen McNamee at McNamee Mediations to reach resolutions. read more

Colleen McNamee was an instrumental part in streamlining the process of separation for us. She handled all the paperwork, court filing, and overall made it an easy mediation process for us both. The byproduct of mediation is that it was a fraction of the cost of what litigation would have been. I highly recommend Colleen for her thoughtfulness and professionalism on top of being able to work with both parties in a caring way. read more

Obviously it is a very hard time in your life when you need a service like the one Colleen so expertly offers. I was having such a hard time emotionally and I don't know how I would have gotten through it with out her care, wisdom, and guidance. She really was an angel that was sent to me by the prayers of my family and I will always be thankful for how she helped me navigate through this hardship. Sincerely, thank you so much for everything Colleen. I can't recommend her enough. read more

Colleen is responsive, kind, and very knowledgeable in this field. She answered all of my questions regarding our divorce process and outlined everything that was required of us generously. We are very pleased to work with Colleen throughout this emotionally difficult process because it feels that she genuinely wants to best for both parties. Highly recommend. read more

Colleen is not just a mediator, but she is also a compassionate and kind human. I cannot imagine doing what she does and all the while staying neutral and giving both parties involved a voice. This was a return visit for myself and my ex. She helped mediate our initial divorce with an amicable outcome. This time we had both reached out to her regarding a spousal support modification issue that seemed to have no compromise in sight and she agreed to help us once again. At my request, she met with me separately before mediation and gave me a voice all my own, which I so appreciated. I asked for her help in keeping the mediation fact-based and not emotion driven. I didn't want to spend time spiraling into the "he said, she said, you did this, you did that" rabbit hole. I wanted it to be straight forward; my financials, his financials, his ability to pay, my need. Colleen did just that and I can't thank her enough! She saved us both time and money in this process and now we are able to continue moving forward in our separate lives. read more

There is no question in my mind that Colleen and mediation is the best route in order to address the separation/divorce process. Attorney's only make simple discussions and issues more contentious. They have only one agenda...to make them/their firm more money at your expense. By sharp contrast, Colleen genuinely cares about her clients, their pocketbooks and their emotional health throughout her approach. Colleen will knowledgably answer all your questions with a keen eye towards the legal aspects. I can speak firsthand on the matter as she turned a situation between me and my ex that was spiraling out of control with attorneys into an amicable solution with grace, compassion and empathy. read more

And I thought it was going to be so scary... Colleen saved us in many ways. She is fair, thoughtful, and takes the reigns so you can follow her lead. What could have been a very contentious divorce was as seamless as a divorce can be. I'm happy that for our daughters sake we came together as adults and did something the right way. I highly recommend Colleen! read more

I believe we made the best choice to work with Colleen. A professional with many years of experience, I recommend her to anyone seeking family law mediation. I found that Colleen's approach truly embodies fairness and impartiality. I am grateful for how quickly Colleen helped us clear hurdles to reach an agreement that works for both sides. That saves our finances, mental health, and relationship as co-parents, which is invaluable. read more

My ex-husband and I are very pleased with Colleen McNamee helping us resolve and mediate our divorce. Colleen is a true professional yet compassionate with both parties which helps to feel being listened and considered. My ex-husband and I were able to amicably agree to do the going forward as a family raising our seven-year-old thanks to Colleen's expertise and explaining complicated legalese in simple terms. We highly recommend McNamee Mediations to anyone looking for a professional and compassionate mediation divorce attorney. Thank you! read more

After scouring the internet for a mediator (by law, your attorney can't recommend one for you so I was on my own), I narrowed down my choices to two mediators with very reputable reviews and scores, and Colleen was one of them. I used each of the two business websites to submit an inquiry and request an initial consultation. Colleen was the very first to reply, and it came just the morning following my inquiry the night before. The things that impressed me about Colleen even before meeting with her was that she is both a certified mediator and a licensed attorney, who has dedicated 20+ years to doing nothing but divorce mediation. She has also posted tons of really informative content and videos on her website that I thought were incredibly thoughtful, thorough, and helpful for people who when faced with the mammoth task of navigating divorce are probably desperately looking for the right answers just like I was. In my search, I didn't come across a mediation website that came even close to offering the richness of content that Colleen makes available for free to the public. However, I have to admit that I engaged with the other mediator first because she offered a fixed price deal that was going to be less expensive than what Collen was offering. As soon as I started engaging with her, I regretted my decision. She couldn't seem to answer basic questions, and would take a long time to respond to us. We went back and forth multiple times on a particular question about how to ensure the division of the equity on our house, only to have her say that it sounded like we needed legal advice and that legal advice would not be part of the fixed price mediation package and that we'd have to litigate instead? I was completely put off by this, especially since she had not explained that even simple process-related questions would be deemed as "legal advice" not covered under her mediation services. In other words, the fixed cost would only cover them filling out paperwork without us being able to ask any questions. By the way, you can hire a paralegal to do that and don't need an attorney. I immediately disengaged with the first mediator and proceeded with Colleen. From our first consultation to the last, Colleen was unbelievably quick in her responses, and even went above and beyond to anticipate our next questions, the next steps, any risks we needed to consider. She was transparent in her process, the court's process, and her cost structure. Throughout the mediation, we had many questions for her as neither of us had ever been through a divorce before, and she had thorough and detailed answers ready for us as soon as we asked the questions. She has her process down to the most minute details from gathering the inputs she needs to actually filling out the paperwork. It is not in exaggeration when I say that not only is the volume of paperwork daunting, but the level of detail required to get it all done correctly the very first time is close to impossible without the help of a hired professional. She not only did it all right the first time, but did it perfectly since the approval from the court came only a couple of weeks after the final signing. As far as cost, she charges a fair price and is worth every penny. The very first meeting you have with her will include a detailed run through of the cost structure and she is very transparent. At no point in the process did I feel like she was trying to sell me more business or to increase consultation times. She proactively identified any areas where we could consolidate efforts to reduce any chargeable time. By the way, I researched two other divorce attorneys of good reputation, one in Orange County and another in LA County. Colleen's rates are competitive and were in fact, less expensive than the two I spoke to. She will tell you that she has chosen not to raise her rates for many years in consideration of her clients. Above all else, mediation is a delicate art of trying to execute on the transaction of divorce with two people that don't get along. In addition to knowing the law and how to navigate the divorce system, it requires very specific soft skills and a balancing between keeping both parties in line while helping both feel like they got what was best for everyone in the end, including what is best for your children. All I can say is, Colleen has it all and she is so good at what she does, sometimes you don't even realize until it's happened already that she literally helped you and your spouse to agree to something within minutes which on your own, may have taken months to agree on, if you could have agreed at all. I couldn't have asked for a better mediation experience, and would highly recommend Colleen to those who want to do it right the first time and get all their questions answered quickly and accurately. She has great empathy for her clients and their families. Divorce is one of the hardest things you will ever do, but with an amazing med read more