Bachelor of Arts, English and Political Science, University of California, Davis, 1989
Juris Doctor, California Western School of Law, 1992
Admitted to Practice Law, December 1992
Certifications
Training in Mediation and Collaborative Law
Practice Specialties
Practicing exclusively Family law - mediation, collaborative law and litigation.
Membership & Honors
Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego - co-chair Education Committee
San Diego Family Law Council for Children - Vice President and Board Member
Family Law Settlement Judge Panel, San Diego County Superior Court
San Diego County Bar Association, Family Law Section
Waldorf School of San Diego - Board Member
Relevant Experience
Mr. Connaughton has been practicing Family Law since 1993 and his practice is focused on providing clients options so they can divorce in a healthy way. Whether it be by mediation, collaboration, or taking a problem solving approach with contested cases, he seeks to balance advocating for the client with sensibly and civilly resolving dispute.