Georgine Brave, PartnerA 1983 graduate of the University of San Diego Law School, Georgine Brave was a teacher before entering the legal profession. A New York native, Ms. Brave is among the most vigorous Family Law advocates in San Diego. Her talents as a tough adversary and a successful negotiator earn her the praise of both clients and the business community. In 1998 and 1999, she was nominated for the "Women Who Mean Business" award sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal and has served on the prestigious Board of Directors of the Women's Legal Center for 12 years.

Empathetic and understanding, Ms. Brave's approach to Family Law incorporates over 24 years of legal experience with unique sensitivity and superior communication skills gained through working with students and families. Ms. Brave provides free legal service to HIV positive clients through San Diego Volunteer Lawyers and has volunteered for 6 years through "Reach to Recovery" program of the American Cancer Society with breast cancer patients. Her warm support and ability to clarify complex issues has helped numerous clients through various complex legal processes.

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Julie R. Mack , Partner Julie Mack graduated Magna Cum Laude at California Western School of Law in 1997. Among many achievements, Ms. Mack received several American Jurisprudence Awards and is a published writer. As a volunteer with the YWCA Legal Clinic and Legal Aid, she has experience assisting with domestic violence victims and other complex family law issues.

Ms. Mack is dedicated to guiding clients through the legal system and protecting their rights.  She enjoys working with complex financial and property issues. As a former social services worker, Ms. Mack appreciates clients' needs for solid communication, strong advocacy and emotional support, since joining the firm in 1997. Ms. Mack became a partner of our firm on January 1, 2006.

Aside from being a family law attorney, Ms. Mack is also a trained mediator. Through mediation, she helps couples negotiate directly and resolve difficult issues in an unthreatening and confidential environment.

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Shawn Weber, Partner  Shawn Weber began work with the firm in 1998 as a certified law clerk, and became an associate attorney in 2001 when he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Weber became a partner of our firm on January 1, 2006.

As an advocate, Mr. Weber strives for a healthy balance between negotiation and strong advocacy. He understands that his clients are people who are looking to him for help and works to exceed their expectations. Mr. Weber's ability to communicate, empathize with clients and provide personal service earns him the respect of opposing attorneys and the praise of clients.

Aside from being a family law attorney, Mr. Weber is also a trained mediator. He offers both parties the opportunity to resolve difficult family law issues such as alimony or custody in an unthreatening and confidential environment. Through mediation, Mr. Weber helps parties directly negotiate with each other, and to consider the advantages and risks of all available options.  Addiotionally, he has developed a reputation as an attorney skilled at settling even the highest conflict cases.

Mr. Weber is a father of five children. He works with teenagers at his church and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Weber can be reached at

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