About Colleen Anne
Colleen Anne Barberis is a licensed attorney admitted to practice regulation in California in 1997. She holds bar number 187680 and maintains a lively license standing. Ms. Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner at Patricia Barberis, A Law Corporation, a family regulation company positioned in Torrance, California. She has been working as an attorney for over 25 years, specializing in family law matters within the South Bay region.
Ms. Barberis earned her law degree degree from the University of West Los Angeles in 1996. Prior to law program, she completed her undergraduate research at Oral Roberts University, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts diploma in 1988. During her time on the University of West Los Angeles, she developed a strong basis in household law, which has been central to her legal career.
Ms. Barberis focuses on family law, taking on cases such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, parental custody, child support, alimony, and property department. She is experienced in all stages of family law litigation, which includes negotiations, facilitated negotiation, trials, and appeals. Her practice also involves collaborative regulation, aiming to resolve disputes amicably without resorting to legal proceedings.
Throughout her career, Ms. Barberis has gained in depth experience in family law matters, especially in complex custody and estate division cases. She has served as minor's counsel, representing the pursuits of young people in custody disputes. Additionally, she has been appointed as a Daily Settlement Officer through the South Bay Bar Association, facilitating settlements in family law instances. Her courtroom admissions include the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Ms. Barberis is an active member of the South Bay and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. She has participated in seminars with the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association and has been involved in network outreach, including mock trial packages and Law Day presentations at local faculties. She is English-speaking and Spanish, enabling her to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
