Christopher Macturk, (Lawyer)
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The Collaborative process provides an excellent opportunity to work through challenging issues in an open, honest and respectful way. Parents can do no greater service for their children than to work together at reaching genuine and lasting agreements concerning the welfare of their family. I like how the Collaborative process encourages and supports clients in their efforts to have direct and authentic conversations about their respective futures and the future well-being of their children.
Collaborative Services
In my professional life, I have engaged in many varied experiences. Before law school, I worked as a paralegal at a large downtown law firm. While a law student, I interned at Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, interviewing indigent clients and assisted in the preparation of a large class-action lawsuit, and at the United States Attorney’s Office, appearing in court as a third-year law student on behalf of the federal government. I opened my own law office as a young lawyer and served as a court-appointed criminal defense attorney in state and federal court, appearing in court most days of the week. Over 14 years ago, I joined the largest law firm in Virginia concentrating in the area of family law and have focused my practice on family and divorce law. I provide a range of services for my client, including litigation, negotiation, mediation as well as using the Collaborative process.
Professional Activities
CURRENT:
Virginia Bar Association, Domestic Relations Section Council Member (2015-present)
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
The Bar Association for the City of Richmond, Member, Administration of Justice Committee
Collaborative Professionals of Richmond, Member
Virginia Collaborative Professionals, Member
International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member
PRIOR:
Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, Member and Past President (2012-2013)
Henrico County Bar Association, Member and Past President (2008-2009)
The Bar Association for the City of Richmond, Member, Pro Bono Committee
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
Henrico County Bar Association, Past Pro Bono Coordinator
Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals, Member
City of Richmond Bench Bar Committee, Past Member
Collaborative Practice Training
| Year | Course Title | Instructor | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/ Introductory Collaborative Law or Interdisciplinary Collaborative Team Training. | |||
| 2008 | Solving Conflict in a Collaborative Model | Donita King, David Schein -- Commonwealth Mediation, Richmond, VA | 16 |
| 30-Hr Interest-Based Negotiation & Mediation Skills | |||
| 1998 | Mediation and Conflict Resolution Skills | Kathryn K. Smith -- Dispute Resolution Center, Richmond, VA | 20 |
| 1998 | Family Mediation Skills | Edwin Bumbaugh -- Dispute Resolution Center, Richmond, VA | 20 |
| Additional 15 hours Intermediate/ Advanced interest-based negotiation, communication skills, collaborative, or basic professional coach training | |||
| 2014 | Aptitudes and Attitudes Training | Collaborative Practice Training Institute (CPTI) | 6 |
| 2012 | The Family Dance Part 2 -- Induction and Roles | Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals | 2 |
| 2012 | Cultural/Systemic Approaches -- Family Systems Theory | Richmond Collaborative Divorce Professionals | 2 |
| 2012 | Collaborative Conversations on Support: A Model Between Fear and Fairness | Lonnie Broussard, Kimberly Fauss, Adele D'Ari, Paul Smollar | 5 |
| Annual 4 hours collaborative continuing education (basic, intermediate, or advanced) | |||
| 2024 | Avoiding Splitting the Team in Collaborative Practice (17th VaCP) 11-11-24 | Loretta “Lori” Gephart, M.A. | 4 |
| 2024 | 40th Advanced Family Law Seminar | VA CLE | 6 |
| 2023 | Trauma-Responsive Collaborative Practice (16th VaCP) 11-13-23 | Dana Baerger, J.D., Ph.D. | 6 |
| 2023 | My Stomach Aches! I Can’t Go to Work Today: How Collaborative Practice and Physical and Mental Wellness Can Solve the Tummy Squabbles | VaCP Clubhouse: Dillina W. Stickley, Esquire | 1 |
| 2022 | Overview of the Financial Panel's Neutral Role in Collaborative Cases | CPR Financial Neutrals | 1 |
| 2022 | Managing Challenges in the Collaborative Divorce Process: Cognitive Bias, Mental Health, High Conflict Personality Disorders, and Addictions | Dr. Beth I. Wilner, Ph.D. | 4.25 |
| 2022 | Case Conference | CPR | 1 |
| 2021 | Stigmas: Gaining More Awareness of What We Might Not Know | CPR: Annette Graham, Barbara Picard and Lynne Einhaus | 1 |
| 2021 | Maximizing the Role of a Financial Neutral in Unprecedented Times (14th VaCP) | Jane Rowny, CPA, CFP®, CDFA®, Jamie Blum, CPA, CDFA®, & Jordan Egert, CPA, CFE, CDFA® | 1.25 |
| 2021 | Helping Divorcing Families Manage the Collaborative Process with Special Needs Children | CPR: Kristen Carlton of Eli’s Village | 1 |
| 2021 | Changes, Practical Applications and Issues now that the UCLA Statute has been Enacted (14th VaCP) | Teresa Cole, JD, Karen Keyes, JD & Cheryl Smith, JD | 1.25 |
| 2021 | A Deeper Dive into the Role of the Child Specialist (14th VaCP) | Natalie Goldberg, LCSW & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 2.75 |
| 2020 | Things to Consider in Handling Multi-Nationals Family Law Cases and Cases with International Aspects | CPR: Melissa Kucinski | 1 |
| 2020 | Managing Healthcare Expenses in Retirement | CPR: Tyler Dove, NorthBank Partners | 1 |
| 2020 | Collaborative Success Stories | CPR | 1 |
| 2019 | What's IACP Got To Do With It? | Chris Farish, JD | .5 |
| 2019 | Collaborative Boot Camp: An Experiential Day of Refining Skills and Deepening Team Cohesion (12th 11-11-19) | Barbara Burr, JD & Lisa Herrick, PhD | 5.5 |
| 2018 | VA Legislative and Case Law Update (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | I was the instructor | 1 |
| 2018 | UCLA Panel: What’s In It For Me? (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Del. David Toscano; Robert Merlin, PA; Teresa Cole, JD; and Cathleen Rea, PhD | 1.25 |
| 2018 | Support Redux: Navigating the New Tax Laws and the Emotional Challenges They Create for Spouses (and Teams) (11th VaCP) 11-12-18 | Sanford Cassel, PhD; Frank Morrison, JD; Gigi Robson, CPA, CDFA; and Paul Smollar, JD | 3.25 |
| 2018 | Mindfulness Presentation | Susan Warner | 1 |
| 2018 | Intersection of the Property Settlement Agreement & the Parenting Plan, Part 2 | Mary Owens, Will Fitzhugh, Sandy Cassel & Annelise Petry | 1 |
| 2017 | Creating the Conditions for Growth (As We Help Our Clients Navigate Separation and Divorce) | Lisa Herrick, PhD and Kate Scharff, MSW | 6 |
| 2016 | AAML Advanced Training in Collaborative Practice (Chicago - Sept. 2016) | Tesler, Hoffman, Fink, et al. | 16 |
| 2016 | 2016 Henrico Bench-Bar Conference, | Henrico County Bar Association | 2 |
| 2015 | Tying and Untying the Knot: Same Sex Family Law Issues | Virginia Trial Lawyers Association | 4 |
| 2015 | Matrimonial Law 2015 -- Chicago (November, 2015) | American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) | 6 |
| 2015 | Legislative and Case Law Update -- 8th Annual VaCP Meeting -- Charlottesville, VA | Christopher Macturk | 1 |
| 2015 | Hot Topics in Family Law – Same-Sex Marriage in Virginia: Implications for Same-Sex Divorce -- VBA Winter Meeting | Christopher Macturk | .25 |
| 2015 | 31st Annual Advanced Family Law | Virginia CLE | 6 |
| 2014 | Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | - |
| 2014 | Protective Orders in Cases of Family Abuse | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | 1 |
| 2014 | Advanced Issues in Family and Divorce Law -- National Business Institute -- ' | Christopher Macturk | 2 |
| 2014 | 30th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 6 |
| 2013 | The Divorcing Brain | University of Richmond | 10.5 |
| 2013 | Divorce in the Golden Years | Leslie Shaner | 2 |
| 2013 | Disposition of the Family | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | 1 |
| 2013 | 29th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 5 |
| 2012 | Spousal Support Considerations for Practitioners | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | 1 |
| 2012 | Elimination of Bias: Working Effectively with Muslim Clients | Minnesota Lawyers Mutual | 1 |
| 2012 | Determination of Income for Self Employer Parties | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | 1 |
| 2012 | Competence, Communication & Conflicts: A Guide to Preventing Ethical Complaints | Henrico County Bar Association | 1.5 |
| 2012 | 28th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 5 |
| 2011 | Screening and Addressing Domestic Violence | Commonwealth Mediation Group | 8 |
| 2011 | Managing One's Self | ALPS | 2.5 |
| 2011 | Bench Bar Conference | Bar Association of the City of Richmond | 2 |
| 2011 | Annual Bench-Bar Conference | Henrico County Bar Association | 2 |
| 2011 | 27th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 4.5 |
| 2010 | Virginia General Assembly Session 2010 Highlights | Henrico County Bar Association | 1 |
| 2010 | Screening for Domestic Violence | Commonwealth Mediation, Richmond, VA | 8 |
| 2010 | Ethical Advocacy in Mediation | Henrico County Bar Association | 2 |
| 2010 | Basic Mediation Training | Ervin Mast -- Commonwealth Mediation, Richmond, VA | 20 |
| 2010 | 26th Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 5.5 |
| 2009 | Servicemembers Civil Relief Act | Metro Richmond Family Law Association | 5 |
| 2009 | Retirement/Spousal Support | Metro Richmond Family Law Association | 1 |
| 2009 | Principles of Professionalism | Minnesota Lawyers Mutual | 1.5 |
| 2009 | Principles of Professionalism | Henrico County Bar Association | 2 |
| 2009 | Legislative Update | Henrico County Bar Association | 1 |
| 2009 | Day in Discovery | Virginia CLE | 6 |
| 2008 | 24th Annual Advance Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 5 |
| 2007 | Training Family Law Associates | American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers -- Chicago, IL | 12 |
| 2007 | Ethical Issues in Mediation | Donita King -- Commonwealth Mediation, Richmond, VA | 2 |
| 2007 | Equitable Divorce Settlements | Christopher Macturk | 5 |
| 2007 | 23rd Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 4 |
| 2006 | Family Court in Virginia | Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association | 1 |
| 2006 | 22nd Annual Advanced Family Law Seminar | Virginia CLE | 6 |
| 1999 | Advancing Professionalism in Mediation: An Analysis of the Unathorized Pratice of Law, Rules, Mediator Ethics & Attorney Ethics | DRS | 6 |
| 1998 | Domestic Violence Training | Helen E. Phillips -- Charlottesville, VA | 4 |