Law Offices of E. Carroll Straus

I am a solo-- and I am not like any lawyer you've seen on TV or met with. if you want to deal in  honesty and with spiritual values, call or email me. I don't do "pit bull". I do peacemaker.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me directly by emailing me at: ecsesquire@aol.com

Carroll Straus has practiced law for 27 years.
During much of that time she was engaged in a personal journey which
took her in to realms of self improvement, communication skills
training, transpersonal psychology and healing, wisdom traditions and
spiritual growth.

In 1997 she became a Baha'i and has continued to seek truth in
books, seminars and study circles. Her credentials include 36 hours of
training in multiple modalities of energy healing, 30 hours of
mediation training, 24 hours collaborative law training, numerous
speaking engagements at legal and conflict resolution fora (the proper
Latin plural of forum!) and seminars with such forward thinking
scientists and healers as Dr. John Hagelin, Pete Russell, Larry Dossey,
M.D. Caroline Myss PhD , Bruce Lipton, Swami Beyondananda (Steve
Bhaerman, Bernie Siegel M. D., Judith Orloff, M.D. Carlos Warter M.D.,
and John Upledger, D.O. as well as transpersonal psychologists such as
Robert Johnson, John Sanford, and other too numerous to mention.

Late in 2005 she realized that the Family Law system offers no help
for a large number of those caught up in its outmoded, oppositional,
reductionistic system of "conflict resolution" by verbal/legal combat.
Since then, she has made it her aim to avoid divorce as it is currently
done in court, and even mediation or collaboration - and provide
coaching and direction to those who must deal with the unacknowledged
trauma of a legal battle. Her own life lessons, which include childhood
trauma and divorce, have provided both the impetus for the healing
journey, and the store of lived realities that healing can come from
within each of us-if we can find support for our souls during the "dark
night." She now provides what one healer calls "spiritual CPR" for
those who have realized the way to peace of mind within the adversarial
process can only come from within.

These are genuine, UNSOLICITED  testimonials:

"Your life experience makes you much more than a divorce attorney." Gary
B




"What I learned from you I could not have learned anywhere else."  Tim
B




"Thanks for making me feel better" P.K. Lambert




 "You made me feel really good and out a smile on my face for the
first time in many days!" Sam C.




"Thanks, Carroll, you always made me feel better about a bad situation." George
K.




This from Dr. Bernie Siegel:




"Marriage is an ordeal according to Joseph Campbell and a struggle
according to my wife. What they are both saying is that creating a third
and new entity takes work. If this creation ends healing must occur for the
individual and all parties concerned and that includes the divisiveness within
ourselves and our lives too. Healing your inner divorce is what life is really
about for the relationship and the individual. When healing occurs you will
be surprised by what is created."




"I think of you often. It's good to know you'll be giving "CPR" to those in
our messed up legal system. It should be called 'illegal system'. Anyway, I can
tell you this from my heart, God put you in my life at the right time." Tawana K.




"Blame is the business of courts. Healing is not. That is why
courts are toxic to families and children become victims through the litigative
process." Jim Guy, Esq.  




"Thanks Carroll ... a worthy mission to help with healing and
completion...Thanks for what you're doing and I hope our paths cross again
soon." Swami Beyondananda, aka Steve Bhaerman 




"Carroll applies a "holistic" intuitive approach to resolving
what is customarily an emotionally charged issue. If people are willing
to get through the anger they will arrive in a much better place." Marc
& Cathy M Irvine, CA.




"I am personally delighted that you are a lawyer from the 'Light'-- your
work is so very vital to our evolution."
Bruce Lipton, PhD, author of "The Biology of Belief"




"Family law in an adversary system has institutionalized cruelty
in a way that such cruelty is rewarded and, in many circles, aspired to
and respected." Dan Finn, Massachusetts Family and Collaborative Lawyer 




"Thanks for the support you have given me through your insights and the
support you have given to others I'm sure." R.H.




"Carroll's unique and spiritual approach was instrumental in
helping me
to understand and then manifest the custody situation I desired outside
the court system. I am very grateful that our paths crossed. I highly
recommend Carroll and
her services to anyone who is looking for commonsense guidance and a
holistic approach to the working of reorganizing families."
I.S. (Dad.)




"Carroll has a strong spiritual sense and her knowledge of the
law is a very big help to relaxing my stress about my divorce." Herbert
R.




"Ms. Straus brought a unique skill set to our process - a "big
picture" view and a breadth of knowledge, encompassing estate planning,
asset protection and Family Law. She was the "MVP" for us because she
has people skills in addition to legal ones. It was more than
refreshing to find a lawyer willing to help us both reach our goals
individually and mutually in a fair and respectful way. She really made
a difference." IS and CK, prenuptial agreement clients




"Caroll is unique in her capacity for understanding and trying to work
out mutually beneficial solutions for her clients and their counterparts.
Her goal is clearly intended to harmonize rather than divide and conquer.
For Caroll her role as mediator is clearly more of a calling than 99% of
attorneys out there. Interacting with her makes it clear that she is attentive
and focused on the issues rather than the billing clock. This does not
make her a lesser attorney by any stretch. On the contrary, she knows her
field better than most, but hasn't lost sight of the human intricacies
involved or her empathy along the way."
Wolf  B. on LinkedIn




"I just wanted to say that as the partner of a father fighting
for custody of his children and experiencing the very issues you have
in your article "Ending Your Marriage Should Not......" that I found
online and sent to the ex - THANK YOU!!!
- it makes it a little
easier knowing that its understood strangers with little time to hear
cases are making such important decisions on the most important area of
people's lives.." Suzanne L. 2008




"Thank you so much for your time and the referral. I got so much more than
legal guidance from our
interaction. Keep it up! You do great work!"

H.H.




“I have known Carroll for over a decade-- when we met, she
inspired me there was hope of a "paradigm shift" in how divorce was
handled in our legal system-. A nd tere was! It is now accepted. It's
called "collaborative divorce." Her further vision for synthesis in law
may well prove to be just as viable. She is truly a far seer, and a
dedicated worker for the good of those who seek a sane divorce.” May 5,
2008 Ronald M. Supancic RON's LAW




“Carroll has the highest ethical standards. Her practice is
focused on healing and keeping folks out of the "toxic" legal system.”
May 3, 2008 Danah Hilden , Owner , Holistic Divorce Solutions




“Carroll Straus is a delight to work with. She has healing
energy and great compassion. Her enthusiasm and imaginative thinking
skills result in unique solutions to challenging situations. I admire
her philosophy and tenacity.” Marilee Zdenek April 30, 2008




“Carroll has represented me on two separate occasions, as well
as consulted with me on several more. In each interaction she has
provided me with expert guidance, and critical observations of my
situation. In more than 20 years of friendship, I have always been able
to rely on her to provide me with honest insight, and professionalism
of the highest order. Michael S. Schaffer Certified Public Accountant”
January 19, 2008

This is my life's work: it just took me 57 years to write about it!

If you are ready to look at things a new way, and try the road less traveled ... to focus on what's in YOUR hands, download my PDF ebook "Healing Your Inner Divorce."
You have much to lose if you do what is familiar, and much to gain if
you step out in faith into what works. My newest book "Finding Your Way
Home, Affirmations for Divorce Transformation" can be obtained for
$10.00 by writing, calling or emailing me.

If my book helps, email me and let me know. If you want a coach or
guide to counteract all that negativity (from within and without)--if
you need to see a "light at the end if the tunnel" contact me. I
will refund your money if, after we have completed the time agreed in,
you do not feel the work we have accomplished together has been worth
your investment.

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DISCLAIMER: The above endorsements, while truthful, are for educational purposes only and do not mean that Carroll Straus can do the best job for you. Any advice obtained from this site is also for educational purposes only and not be taken as legal advice.