Sue Varon has practiced law in Georgia since 1980. She practices family law with Boyd, Collar & Knight, LLC.
Ms. Varon graduated with honors from St. John’s University School of Law. Following law school graduation, Ms. Varon served as a law clerk in New York for the banc of justices at the Appellate Division, Second Department. After relocating to Atlanta in 1980, Ms. Varon joined the law firm of Kermish, Labovitz, Marcus, Brazier and Rosenberg, as a civil litigator in the fields of family law and business litigation. Ms. Varon also founded the company, Alternative Resolution Methods Inc., providing litigation consulting services to family law practitioners throughout the Southeast.
Ms. Varon is admitted to practice law in Georgia and New York. She is a member of the State Bar of Georgia-Family Law Section, the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, the Jewish Professional Women’s Network and the Charleston Women’s Lawyer Association. She has also served on the Board of the National Council of Jewish Women and Hadassah.
Ms. Varon has authored legal articles and is an accomplished public speaker in the areas of family law, legal ethics and alternative dispute resolution. Ms. Varon lives in the Vinings area with her husband, Marty, her two children, Charles and Jennifer, and their three maltese dogs.
Mediation Style:
Ms. Varon's success as a mediator is based on her compassion and understanding of the emotional and psychological stress inherent in the divorce process. Her ability to re-focus the participants on their needs and the needs of their children, rather than on their wants, lends itself to a productive dialogue. With the ultimate goal set as a mutually acceptable resolution of the issues, progress is inevitable. Through the application of creative principles and discussion of alternative options, the participants are able to develop compromises in the best interest of their children and themselves.
Suggested Preparation for Mediation:
Mrs. Varon does not need participants to provide her with any documents or briefs prior to mediation. The parties should bring with them a prepared position statement, supporting documentation, including a domestic relations financial affidavit and net worth statement, and if applicable, a draft of the child support worksheet.
Successful Results:
Mrs. Varon is proud of all mediations where the participants engage in good faith efforts to resolve their disputes, understanding that the aim is come up with a settlement that both can live with, while at the same time coming to the realization that the process is not about winning but about compromise. When children are involved, Mrs. Varon believes, the focus needs to be on the best interests of the children. The best role model for children are parents who can communicate effectively and resolve disagreements in an amicable manner.
Hourly Rate Per Party for Mediation:
2-Party Case
3-Party Case
4-Party Case
$112.50
$75.00
$56.25
The cost of mediation is split equally among all parties unless otherwise agreed in writing. In most cases, your cost for mediation is simply your share of your mediator's hourly fees. See FAQ: How Much Mediation Costs.
Court-Ordered Mediation: Mrs. Varon is registered with the following mediation programs:
Mrs. Varon has two wonderful children and three terrific dogs. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, cherishing the conversations and experiences they share. She loves the beach and tries to get to her home away from home in Charleston whenever time permits. She finds that a walk on the beach seems to cure all ills.
Mediation Environment:
Mrs. Varon believes that a relaxed non-threatening setting is important to enable the participants to come to the table to try and work things out. Having the ability to retreat to a separate comfortable room during caucuses also promotes continuation of the process.
