Michele Haggerty, Esq.

Michele Haggerty, Esq.

Divorce Mediator

Years in Practice: 35

Education: J.D., Duquesne University School of Law; B.A., Duquesne University

Areas Served: Pennsylvania: Allegheny County, Washington County, Westmoreland County, Butler County, Green County and Fayette County.

Michele has been helping couples resolve their divorce and family law matters in Southwestern Pennsylvania for over 30 years. She has worked as both a mediator and a litigator, as well as an appointed advocate for the family courts. Having seen couples face the stress and cost of traditional divorce throughout her career, Michele has become a strong advocate for mediation, because it allows couples to resolve their cases amicably and fairly, without the cost, hostility and anxiety associated with traditional divorce.

Mediation allows for both parties to be heard and actively contribute to the resolution of their case, leading to fair, equitable and satisfying results.

As an experienced and trained divorce mediator, Michele shares your desire to reach a fair and equitable result and is wholly committed to helping you resolve your divorce as amicably as possible. Michele is an active member of the Washington County Bar Association, and has served as its President, the Chair of its Family Law Division, and on numerous committees. She is also an active member of the Family Law Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association.  Michele is a frequent lecturer in the areas of family law, professionalism and ethics, and participates in several programs offered to area schools and local communities.

In her personal life, Michele is family-oriented with three grown-children, two stepdaughters and three granddaughters.

Mediation allows for both parties to be heard and actively contribute to the resolution of their case, leading to fair, equitable and satisfying results.