Before joining Arizona Mediation Institute, Jared spent well over a decade as a family law attorney at prominent Phoenix firms. After seeing firsthand the financial and emotional expense of litigation, Jared founded Parley Family Law Solutions and turned the focus of his practice to family law mediation. Jared received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and returned to his alma mater to obtain his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. Jared’s background in psychology and mental health allows him to compassionately navigate families as they move through this process, understanding the challenges that come with trauma and difficult co-parenting.
Accolades & Accreditations
- Certified Specialist in Family Law, State Bar of Arizona
- Pepperdine School of Law Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Family Law Mediation Training
- 2018 Chair for the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section, facilitating the Family Law Newsletter and Continuing Legal Education seminars
- Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell*, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards
- Numerous awards from the American Institute of Family Law, including the Top 40 Under 40, Ten Best Client Satisfaction Award, and the designation of “Rising Star” from SuperLawyers for each year since 2016 along with The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 award
- Phoenix Magazine Readers’ Pick for Best Divorce Lawyer, July 2019
Parri Willie
Mediation Assistant
Parri joined Arizona Mediation Institute in 2014. Prior to that, she spent many years painting murals and faux finishes in homes across the valley while raising her two children. Parri enjoys being a part of the team at AMI and having the opportunity to offer support during the mediation process.