Mediator/Arbitrator
310 Huntingdon Pike
| Rockledge, PA 19046 | |
| Law Office | (215) 392-0849 |
| Toll Free | (866) 603-8691 |
| fax | (215) 663-9019 |
Mediation Training:
Forty Hour Family Law Mediation Training
Montgomery Conflict Mediation Center, 2008
Thirty-five Hour Elder Mediation Training
Montgomery Conflict Mediation Center, 2009
Education:
Penn State University Continuing Education Courses
Medical Support 201, 2005
Coaching for Excellent Performance, 2004
Loss and Transition, 2003
Leadership, 2002Millersville University Graduate Coursework
Child Development with the Family System, 1994
Advanced Adolescent Psychology, 1994
Psychopathology, 1993
Statistics and Research Methods, 1993
summa cum laudeMillersville University, Bachelor of Arts Concentration in Sociology, 1993
cum laude
Positions:
Law Offices of Maribeth Blessing, L.L.C.
Legal Research Assistant; Paralegal; Mediator, Arbitrator, 2005-PresentMontgomery County Domestic Relations
Enforcement / Compliance Unit Manager
Supervision & management of Compliance unit. Determine policy and procedure
for unit. Identify training needs. Use of mediation & arbitration skills in
support and enforcement issues as well as personnel disputes. Interaction with
Montgomery County Bar Association, individual lawyers, Family Court Bench,
Montgomery County Commissioners and PA legislators. Coordinate court
scheduling of staff and appeal cases, 2002-2005Montgomery County Domestic Relations
Enforcement / Compliance Unit Team Supervisor
Supervise team. Identify training needs. Use of mediation & arbitration skills in
support and enforcement issues as well as personnel disputes. Review data
integrity. Contribute to drafting of office procedure regarding quality control and
data integrity, 2001-2002Montgomery County Domestic Relations
Enforcement Officer
Conferenced, arbitrated, and mediated support disputes. Executed and enforced
support orders. Investigated and processed bench warrants. Reported to the Court
with written recommendations, and presented cases at trial, 1998-2001Nursing / Retirement Community Work
Recreational Therapy Director / Volunteer Coordinator
Assist in interdisciplinary development of individualized plan of care. Provide
individual counseling & therapeutic services. Development of dementia unit &
restraint reduction programs. Compose publicity material for release. Arrange
recreational programs to maintain quality of life. Coordinate & recruit volunteer
workers. Mediated elder disputes, 1994-1998
Domestic Relations Association Activities:
Domestic Relations Association of PA (DRAP) Conference Presentation
Enforcement Best Practices, 1999Domestic Relations Association of PA (DRAP) Conference Presentation
Proactive Enforcement Measures, 2004Domestic Relations Association of PA (DRAP) Conference Organization
Motivational Speaker & Entertainment for 4 day conference, 2004Editor of Montgomery County Domestic Relations Newsletter, 2000-2004
Training for Public Defender's in Domestic Relations Court Procedures, 2004
Bar Association Activities:
Presentation; Montgomery Bar Family Law Section
DRO Court Procedures, 2005Presentation; Montgomery Bar Family Law Section
Domestic Relations Hot Tips, 2002Radio Program - Legal Hour with Amy Stern, Esquire
Station 1440 WMPV, 2000-2003Accumulation & organization of material for Family Law
Referral Book, 2000Presentation; Montgomery Bar Family Law Committee Practicum, 2000
Memberships:
Psi Chi Honor Fraternity Member, 1993
Public Education Committee of DRO, 2001-1998
Newsletter Staff of DRO, 2000-1998
Agenda & Program Committee for Annual Conference DRO, 2001
Accomplishments:
National Collegiate Education Award Winner, 1994
Graduate Assistant to Women's Commission, 1994
Domestic Relations Team Leadership Award, 2001
Domestic Relations Department Achievement Award, 2003
Notary Public, 2004 to present
