The Divorce Help Clinic - Divorce Mediation and Divorce Planning Services
Staff Bios
Nancy Fagan, MFT
Owner, The Divorce Help Clinic™
E-Mail: Nancy@TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Nancy Fagan, MFT, specializes in divorce planning, mediation and is considered a pioneer in the field of divorce planning. She received her mediation certification through the National Conflict Resolution Center—an organization founded by the University of San Diego Law Center and the San Diego County Bar Association. In addition, Ms. Fagan has attended countless divorce mediation training, dispute resolution, and most notably graduated the Mosten Mediation Institute. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy and has been working with conflicting couples since 1993. Her background provides a unique blend of knowledge and practical skills to achieve resolution of complex relationship issues, prevent litigation and preserves relationships. She is once-divorced. More
Jennifer M. Segura, J.D.
Divorce Mediator
E-mail: Jen@TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Jennifer M. Segura is the past president of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in San Diego. She graduated from San Diego State University in 2000. Following graduation, Jennifer attended law school at Thomas Jefferson School of Law. She graduated Cum Laude in December 2004.
Although family law has always been her passion, after working at family litigation firm, she realized this was not how she imagined her career, tearing families apart. Her passion for family law was deeply rooted in her desire to assist families through this stressful event and help each party set a strong foundation to re-build the new family dynamic they were entering.
After learning about family mediation and the constructive process it offers to families going through a divorce, Jennifer knew this is the direction she wanted to take her career. Jennifer began mediating family law issues and never looked back.
Sarah Lewis, J.D.
Trial Consultant
E-mail: Sarah@TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Ms. Lewis holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a law degree from California Western School of Law, by way of the notable Creative Problem Solving Scholarship. While attending law school, she received the Distinguished Advocate Award as a result of her performance in trial advocacy competitions. As part of her education, Ms. Lewis studied mediation, dispute resolution, family law and negotiation. She is a member of the American Society of Trial Consultants and the San Diego County Bar Association and Young New Lawyers Division. Upon graduation from law school, Ms. Lewis worked as a consultant at an estate planning and asset protection firm as well as completed a position as a summer associate at a civil litigation firm in Utah.
Ms. Lewis volunteered as a member of the Hospital Response Team, a division of the Utah Domestic Violence Council. She completed a 200 hour domestic violence training course and has worked with women who have been the victims of domestic violence. She also volunteers as a mentor at The Jenna Druck Foundation and frequently participates in self-esteem building workshops for teenage girls.
Ms. Lewis worked at the Utah Attorney General's Office where she researched and wrote a grant aimed at helping women and children who were victims of domestic violence. She obtained a $900,000.00 Federal Grant, developed and implemented a plan to build and operate shelters for the women and children leaving abusive situations. Anticipating admission to the California Bar in 2010.
Brian A. Victor, J.D., MFT
Mediation, Parenting Plans
E-mail: Brian@TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Brian A. Victor obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in education from the University of California, Davis. Upon graduation, Brian attended graduate school at California State University, Long Beach, where he obtained a master’s degree in clinical/community psychology. Brian is licensed as a Marriage Family Therapist and worked in private practice and for government agencies.
Brian holds a law degree from Concord Law School and received the Kaplan Award for Legal Services for excellence in professionalism and exemplary service to the community. While attending law school, Brian received the Distinguished Brief Award for Moot Court. Additionally, Brian is a legal community member of the San Diego County Bar Association.
Brian has been involved in the field of family law and mediation for over 9 years and has worked with more than 2,000 families as a mediator for Family Court. Brian has vast knowledge in mediating custody disputes and creating effective custody and visitation parenting plans.
Lauren Coyle
Assistant
E-mail: Lauren@TheDivorceHelpClinic.com
Lauren Coyle is a second year college student at Grossmont College working toward a B.S. degree in child development with the goal of being an elementary school teacher. She also works part-time as a preschool teacher. As part of her job at The Divorce Help Clinic, she provides babysitting services upon request during workshops and support groups.