Michèle M. Bissada

Michèle Bissada is a Principal at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada, in Silicon Valley and serves as a neutral throughout California. She is a Certified Specialist in Family Law (CFLS), Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), and member of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).

Ms. Bissada devotes her entire practice to neutral matters, serving as a mediator, temporary all-purpose private judge, parenting coordinator and discovery referee. With over 30 years of experience, Ms. Bissada is a seasoned mediator with a prominent litigation background. Highly committed to her practice, she has achieved notable success assisting parties in resolving the most difficult family law cases. Ms. Bissada specializes in both complex financial and high-conflict custody matters with expertise in navigating both complex private equity cases, including venture capital and assets that are difficult to value, as well as intricate custody issues including resist/refuse, gatekeeping, and relocation.

As a mediator, Ms. Bissada skillfully guides parties with confidence and sensitivity through the emotional dissolution process, assisting them in reaching creative settlements. In a decision-making role, Ms. Bissada effectively manages cases, making sound and reasoned decisions.

Education

• JD, California Western School of Law, San Diego, 1994
• BA, University of California, Davis, International Relations, 1989
• BA, University of California, Davis, French, 1989