Services

Canon Law Professionals is a full service canonical partnership of experienced canon lawyers who provide canonical assistance for those who require it. We possess varied educational and experiential backgrounds and collaborate with one another to satisfy the many canonical needs of today’s church. We are able to provide assistance to dioceses, religious communities, individual church faithful, and other institutions in the Catholic Church.

Advocacy

• · We offer advocacy for those involved in disputes and provide confidential assistance to those in need.

• Consultation and Opinions

• · Canon Law Professionals offers consultation and opinions on virtually any canon law issue. While some information may be as simple as an answer in a phone call, most opinions will be provided by means of a written response. Usually, a written or oral discussion of the situation is necessary for us to provide an accurate assessment of the case to which the law is to be applied.

• Marriage Tribunal

• · Canon Law Professionals offers assistance to Marriage Tribunals in all necessary areas. We act as advocates for parties and assist them in preparing statements and evidence for the first instance court or North American appellate courts. We offer rogatory assistance. We write various letters, petitions and briefs for the parties in a case. We write briefs as the defender of the bond or compose arguments as judges. We can provide appropriate drafts for Tribunal personnel in whatever capacity.

• Mediation and Arbitration

• · Canon Law Professionals offers trained mediators for resolving disputes ranging from contract negotiations to violations of canonical rights to internal differences. We are able to facilitate meetings and gatherings so that the objectives of the conveners are completed in the most efficient manner possible. We can help in planning and goal setting. Our personnel can act as arbitrators or judges in disputes so that objective, unbiased decisions can be provided.

• Presentation and Workshops

• · Canon Law Professionals offers workshops and presentations in many areas of Canon Law. Our expertise in the development of coursework also enable us to assist dioceses, religious communities, and other organizations with their specific requests.

• Statutes and Decrees

• · Canon Law Professionals will write statutes and decrees for those in dioceses, religious communities, or various associations of the Christian faithful with limited time, interest or experience in such matters. Our personnel and our collaborative procedures offer dioceses, religious communities and other associations a wealth of knowledge and expertise.