If you’re here, chances are you’re facing one of the hardest seasons of your life. You don’t have to walk through it alone and there are many ways to navigate this change.
I’m Erica Speraw — a Peacemaking Attorney and Mediator who chose a different path than the traditional courtroom model. I saw how battles drained families and left lasting scars. I wanted to offer something better: an approach built on respect, dignity, open communication, and healing.
When you work with me, you can expect a different experience than most law firms:
You remain in control of your case, your costs, and your choices.
My services are transparent and unbundled — you only pay for what you need.
Every step is designed to reduce conflict and find solutions that honor your family’s well-being.
My role isn’t to fight for the sake of fighting or to encourage you to when emotions run high. I help guide you through uncertainty with steadiness and care, so you can move forward feeling informed, supported, and at peace with your decisions.
At the heart of my work is this belief:
Families deserve more than a legal outcome — they deserve a future built with compassion and intention.
Unbundled Legal Services
While traditional law firms customarily require you to hand over your entire case, and budget, my approach is different.
With limited scope (unbundled) services, you:
- Stay in control of your case, your costs, and your choices
- Pay only for the help you need — no more, no less
- Get affordable, flexible, and empowering support
Think of it like a menu: you choose the services that fit your family.
AVVO Live Lawyer Rating:
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana, 2013
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, 2013
Professional Certifications, Trainings, Associations & Memberships:
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Indiana Registered Domestic Relations Mediator
- New Ways® for Mediation Professional Mediator
- St. Joseph County Bar Association – ADR Mediator Panel Member
- American Bar Association – Dispute Resolution Section
- Indiana Association of Mediators
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ)
- AllRise
- Zero to Three
Professional Networks:
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) – Practice Group Development Committee, Outreach and Advocacy Committee
- Northern Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (NIACP)
- Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (CIACP)
- Divorced Girl Smiling Trusted Professional
Community Involvement
- Health Plus Indiana, Board Member (2025)
- Resale to the Rescue, Board Member/Secretary (2017–2024)