Oran Kaufman
Amherst, MA

Oran Kaufman

Amherst Mediation Services

Divorce

Oran Kaufman has practiced family law for nearly 40 years. In 1994 he founded Amherst Mediation Services to give clients a cost-effective alternative to litigation, and in 2004 he expanded his practice to include collaborative law. He holds…

40 years' experience
Accepting New Clients

About

Oran Kaufman has practiced family law for nearly 40 years. In 1994 he founded Amherst Mediation Services to give clients a cost-effective alternative to litigation, and in 2004 he expanded his practice to include collaborative law. He holds certifications with the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation (MCFM), the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR), and the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM), and formerly served as president of MCFM. He also teaches family mediation as an adjunct professor at Western New England University College of Law and supervises its Family Mediation Clinic at the Hampden Probate and Family Court.

Practice Areas

Divorce

Awards & Recognition

  • Massachusetts Bar Association Community Service Award (2009)
  • Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation John Fiske Award (2014)
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While you can represent yourself, having a lawyer is highly recommended, especially with children, significant assets, or contested issues. A lawyer ensures your rights are protected.
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