About Us
Jessica Lastarza is a seasoned collaborative attorney and mediator with over 20 years of experience, specializing in helping couples navigate divorce with empathy and expertise.
Her practice emphasizes amicable conflict resolution, fostering smooth transitions for families during challenging times. Jessica’s legal background includes extensive experience in family law, estate planning, and business matters. She also holds certifications in divorce mediation and collaborative divorce through the Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce and the Collaborative Practice Training Institute.
Passionate about creating fair and lasting agreements, Jessica combines her professional expertise with a vibrant personal life as a mother, enthusiastic tap dancer, traveler, and lover of the outdoors.
Jessica is an active member of the Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group, a network of highly trained professionals—including divorce and family lawyers, financial experts, and mental health specialists—dedicated to the collaborative divorce process.
What Sets We Mediate Apart
We Mediate helps you redefine the divorce experience with a focus on:
Efficiency: Reducing Time and Cost
Mediated divorces typically take just 8-12 weeks to finalize, compared to court litigated divorces, which often drag on for over a year and come with significantly higher costs.
Empathy: Minimizing the Emotional Toll of Divorce
At We Mediate, we provide a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where couples can openly share their needs and concerns. Our approach prioritizes empathetic communication as the cornerstone of conflict resolution, helping to reduce emotional stress for everyone involved.
Education: Providing Essential Knowledge and Tools
Navigating the legal system can be complex and overwhelming. At We Mediate, our professionals simplify the process by explaining your options in clear, straightforward terms and guiding you toward a separation solution that works best for everyone involved.
Empowerment: Putting Fair and Equitable Solutions in Your Hands
At We Mediate, our goal is to help you achieve the best possible outcome. We are dedicated to guiding couples toward fair and balanced agreements that prioritize the well-being of everyone involved, including children and pets.