Experienced Family Law & Divorce Mediators
Attorney Larri Tonelli Parker
Larri Tonelli Parker is an experienced family law and divorce mediator. She is an active member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, the New England Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution, and several bar associations. She is licensed to practice law in Florida, Maine and Massachusetts. Larri grew up in Massachusetts, went to college in Colorado, learned to speak fluent Spanish in Madrid, Spain and completed Law School at New England Law | Boston. Larri formally established Parker Mediation in 2000. Parker Mediation provides professional mediation services and guidance to people navigating their way through legal disputes and court systems. Parker Mediation is a court approved program, sanctioned by the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court and the Massachusetts Juvenile Court.
With twenty five years experience, Larri understands the emotional distress individuals and couples experience when faced with personal and family conflict. Mediation allows participants to remain in charge of their outcome rather than delegating decisions to judges who are often challenged to find the best solutions for children and families. In mediation, with help from an experienced and trained mediator, the parties make their own plan, at their own pace and according to their own terms. Working with individuals and families throughout Massachusetts, Larri provides solutions to family conflicts involving divorce, separation, child custody and support, adoption, elder care and family estates that are effective, affordable and less traumatic than traditional litigation.
Parker Mediation is passionate about ensuring the very best outcomes for our clients. Larri Tonelli Parker is committed to making Dispute Resolution (DR) a viable and effective choice for people seeking to resolve conflict. She actively leads the campaign to promote Mediation and its benefits across Massachusetts. To that end, she continues to research and participate in community service projects, continuing education and training programs. Larri works collaboratively with other organizations promoting mediation and other forms of dispute resolution. Larri provided valuable guidance to the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee for ADR, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Office of Dispute Resolution (MODR), by serving on the working group that completed a detailed report for promoting public awareness about the benefits and availability of mediation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This dedicated community service is but one example of Larri’s commitment to our core mission, to provide the very best outcomes for children and families.
Attorney Caroline C. Ely
Caroline C. Ely is an experienced Massachusetts child and family attorney mediator. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Caroline grew up in Kentucky and Virginia, obtained a Bachelors degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara, a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration and Counseling from Johns Hopkins University and graduated from Western New England School of Law in 1985. Caroline has been active in family mediation for the past eight years, supervising a mediation program through Juvenile Court for over three years. Caroline also has extensive experience as a social worker and attorney working with children and families. She has an extensive knowledge and understanding of the impact of grief and loss that children experience during a divorce or other family conflict.
Caroline has recognized the devastating effect that divorce litigation causes to the couple and their children. She is committed to helping couples take control as they develop their own plan to establish new independent lives. She believes that mediation facilitates productive conversations between individuals with conflicts; she can help couples avoid lengthy and expensive litigation that heighten animosity. Mediation reduces stress and assists couples in developing a new foundation for working together in the future.
Family Mediator Lori Caravahlo
Lori Caravalho is an experienced professional divorce mediator. She is a Court Investigator for the Worcester County Juvenile Court and has years of experience working within the court systems. Her many years of experience working with families in transition enables her to guide folks through the divorce mediation process with ease.
Lori previously served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (“CASA”) in Worcester County, Massachusetts. At CASA, she held a leadership position as a supervisor and trainer before moving on to other mediation work with families and children. Lori also provided Permanency Mediation services for Children’s Services of Roxbury, Inc., Massachusetts Families for Kids (“MFFK”). Her work at MFFK focused on assisting families in open adoptions and guardianships, ensuring permanency for children.
Lori Caravalho is a talented and skilled family law and divorce mediator. She understands that divorce can be difficult. She is compassionate and caring, traits she shares throughout the mediation process. Lori earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Worcester State University. She currently lives in West Boylston with her husband and daughter, who is heading off to college soon.
If you would like to schedule a free confidential consultation with Lori or learn more about divorce mediation, call us today at 508 795 0200.
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Case Manager, Yvonne Perry
Yvonne Perry is your Case Manager at Parker Mediation. Prior to joining Parker Mediation in 2004, Yvonne worked for a prominent Worcester law firm and a general practice law firm in Webster. She was born in New York and is a Yankees fan. She currently resides in Connecticut with her husband and two children. She enjoys gardening, snowmobiling and taking hikes with her dog, Miley.
Yvonne will coordinate your mediation process to make it as simple as possible. She will assist you with scheduling and completing your financial statements. She will also ensure you are happy and satisfied with our services. During your last session, she will notarize your signatures on your divorce documents.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about the mediation process, call Yvonne directly at 508 795 0200.
