WHO WE ARE

Legal Alternatives is an independent, non-legal company that offers mediation and other forms of dispute resolution as alternatives to litigation for a wide range of disputes, including:

OUR TEAM

A Columbus native with more than a decade of family law experience, Alyson's successes are the result of a belief system that embraces conflict resolution. She strongly values the benefits of settlement and compromise.  Alyson works diligently to help clients reach out-of-court agreements because it provides certainty for the client and, in most cases, reduces the emotional and financial distress that litigation can create.  In addition, Alyson owns a domestic relations law practice where she represents men and women throughout Ohio in all matters related to divorce and dissolution proceedings.  Alyson is also a registered Guardian Ad Litem representing the best interests of children involved in custody disputes.

Alyson serves as President of the Board for Partners for Community and Character in Worthington and is on the advisory board of The Gateway Film Center.  She is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners. Alyson is also a member of The Ohio State Bar Association and Columbus Bar Association, where she currently serves as Chair of the Family Law Committee.

AWARDS/HONORS

Alyson has been recognized as a "Rising Star" by Ohio Super Lawyers magazine for being one of the state’s outstanding young domestic relations lawyers. She has been featured in Columbus CEO magazine’s Top Lawyer issue among an elite group of Columbus lawyers recognized for their legal abilities and professional ethical standards.

Eimear received her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, from Capital University Law School and has worked in the family law area for nearly a decade.

Eimear grew up in Upper Arlington, Ohio and graduated from Upper Arlington High School. She earned a double major in Finance and Management from Villanova University and was the recipient of the 2006 Villanova University Student Leadership Award.

Eimear has been recognized professionally by the Columbus Bar Association, where she serves on the Board of Governors, is the past Chair of the Family Law Committee and current trustee for the Columbus Bar foundation. She was named to Business First’s “People to Know in the Legal Community” in 2017 and was inducted into the 2018 class of “Forty Under Forty.” Eimear is a member of the Central Ohio Academy of Collaborative Divorce Professionals (COACDP), as well as the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).

Eimear’s charitable work has included volunteering at The James Cancer Hospital, St. Lawrence Haven, The Sparks Foundation (London, UK) and Nationwide Children’s Pleasure Guild where she was Vice President.

Liz has a wide range of experience in business administration having worked in government, non-profit, private and higher education sectors. In her capacity as Director of Business Development, Liz is working to expand public knowledge regarding mediation and its many benefits as well as expanding the reach of Legal Alternatives mediation and Parenting Coordination services to communities who need them most.

As a mediator Liz is particularly passionate about helping parents and caretakers navigate their arrangements in ever-changing family structures. With the recognition that change can be difficult for family units and a strong belief in the mediation process as a path to negotiate these shifts, Liz mediates for clients with the goal of collaboratively working through conflict and finding resolution as an alternative to litigation. Liz has been a co-parent herself for more than a decade and has completed more than 100 hours of mediation training, and has observed, co-mediated, or mediated more than 50 cases. Liz is a court-approved mediator through the Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch.

One of five kids, Kathleen grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Francis DeSales High School. She has served in various administrative and legal capacities for local governments in the central Ohio area. Kathleen also worked in the private sector coordinating the financing of large-scale development projects, and represented economically disadvantaged children in the juvenile justice system. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Wheeling Jesuit University, and a Juris Doctorate from Capital University.

Kathleen and Alyson met during mediation training where they realized their shared passion for alternative dispute resolution, and the idea for Legal Alternatives was first created. Kathleen strongly believes that mediation provides a dignified way for parties to express concerns and allows for unique solutions to individual conflicts.

Kathleen has served on the Board of Directions for Youth and is a current board member for the Tartan Ridge Community Authority.  She enjoys golfing and playing tennis in her spare time.