Top best Family Lawyers Near me in ZIP 48009

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Young lawyer seeking to help the world! That was my personal statement when I graduated from Law School. I still believe that today. I believe I can help the most in areas of Bankruptcy, Family Law and Probate. All 3 are areas that I find the client to be most vulnerable. I want to be there to lend a shoulder and legal mind. These areas have a great impact on a persons life and I want to be there to help get their life back on track!

With more than 20 years of family law experience, Jessica Woll is expertly qualified to guide her clients through the tumultuousness of divorce and custody disputes. Her finesse at combining knowledge of the law, with compassion, creativity and tenacity, has made her a formidable champion for her clients. Jessica is also a fierce advocate for children and her mantra for divorcing parents is to “remain child-centric at all times.” Jessica holds a law degree from Wayne State University and a degree from the University of Michigan. She has also lived abroad in Europe and Asia, which gives her a unique perspective both professionally and as an active member of the diverse Metro Detroit community.

Tara L. Whitaker is a family law and divorce attorney with a practice located in downtown Birmingham.  Tara is known for her dedication to her clients, her hard work and her professionalism both in and out of the courtroom.  Tara is further known for her adaptive nature as a fierce competitor to obtain the best possible result for her clients.  Tara is a savvy negotiator and a quick thinker, which helps her have such a competitive edge in fighting for her client’s rights.  Although Tara may be fierce in the courtroom, she develops a trusting relationship with her clients and goes the extra mile in making sure her client not only feels comfortable in speaking with her, but also ensuring that each client is treated as a top priority.  Tara understands that family law related matters, such as divorce, child custody, visitation, alimony, etc. are very sensitive in nature and her goal is to not only achieve the best result possible, but to also relieve some of the stress her clients may be experiencing.

Providing aggressive, skillful representation in all areas of domestic relations for twenty-five years.

Mr. Sam P. Dixon, III was born in Mobile, Alabama. The great-grandson of the Alabama Governor, Frank Dixon, Sam has come from a long family history of politics and the legal profession. Mr. Dixon always admired and respected the legal profession and aspired to help people obtain justice and fairness through the legal process. Sam obtained his bachelor's degree from the University of Alabama and then decided to continue his career in law. After receiving his law degree from Faulkner University in just two and a half years, Mr. Sam Dixon went on to clerk for both the Alabama Department of Corrections and the Federal Public Defender's Office for the Middle District of Alabama.. While studying for the bar exam, Sam obtained further family law experience while clerking for a domestic relations firm in Huntsville, Alabama. After passing the bar, Sam gained further experience working for a criminal defense and family law firm in Birmingham, Alabama. During that time, Sam was responsible for hundreds of clients. Mr. Dixon excelled in the areas of domestic relations and criminal defense. Sam was then promoted to lead counsel in various legal matters from criminal jury trials involving murder, sex crimes and drug trafficking to domestic relations cases involving custody, property division, visitation and child support. After achieving various successes in those areas and a partnership offer in a short amount of time, Mr. Dixon did not stop there. Sam's ultimate goal was to start his own firm where he could continue to assist his client's in achieving successful outcomes. Thus, Dixon Law was created. Dixon Law mission is to continue to provide a personal touch, guidance, consultation and advocacy at an affordable price. We know your case matters to you and Dixon Law will continue to provide quality representation, excellent client communications and fierce litigation to fight for your best interest!

Michael A. Anderson concentrates his law practice in the broad area of Matrimonial law. This includes emphasis in original divorce actions, as well as, post-divorce actions of contempt, modifications, and appellate work.. Mr. Anderson understands that while divorce matters are inherently unpleasant and emotional, it is important for clients to fully understand how the process works so that they may make the best decisions for themselves and their children as their case is either negotiated for settlement or ultimately litigated before the court.. Mr. Anderson’s focus and philosophy revolves around case preparation. Whether it be preparing the case and client for mediation, for deposition or trial, the ultimate success will reflect that preparation.

Mallory Beaton Earley certainly knows her way around Birmingham, Alabama. After growing up in the Magic City, Mrs. Earley graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Psychology from Samford University. Following her undergraduate studies, she completed her legal education by graduating from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law.. Mrs. Earley has devoted her legal career to representing individuals who are facing legal issues which impact the family, including divorce, child custody, and child support. Mrs. Earley is a tenacious advocate for her client’s interests, with an unyielding work ethic to place her clients in the best possible position to obtain a favorable outcome on their legal matter.. Mrs. Earley has received focused training in the area of Family Law through the American Bar Association at the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. She has also been selected and appeared as a Featured Attorney in the area of Family Law for WBRC Fox 6’s weekly call-in television show, LawCall.

Lindsay graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and a minor focus in Business Administration. After graduation, Lindsay attended law school at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery, Alabama. During law school, Lindsay clerked at the Alabama Attorney General's Office in the Opinions Division. After graduating law school, Lindsay began representing clients across the state of Alabama as an attorney with the Law Offices of Vickers & White, PLLC in Montgomery, Alabama. There, Lindsay handled a variety of cases including civil and criminal appeals, civil litigation, disability, and family law.. It was family law that brought Lindsay to the Birmingham area. In 2016, Lindsay began practicing at The Rose Law Firm, LLC where she was able to focus solely in family law cases. Since that time, Lindsay has worked tirelessly representing Alabama families in family law cases. Since 2017, Lindsay has been recognized several times by various organizations for her work. She's been voted as a Top Attorney by Birmingham Magazine, recognized as a "Top 40 Under 40" Attorney by the National Advocates, and as one of "10 Best Family Law Attorneys" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.. Lindsay is married to her college sweetheart, Eddie Ronilo. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and being involved in their church.. Associations:. Alabama State BarAlabama State Bar, Family Law SectionBirmingham Bar AssociationBirmingham Bar Association, Women's Section. Published cases:. K.U. v. J.C., 196 So.3d 265 (Ala. Civ. App. 2015)

Lauren Spradling is from the small town of Haleyville, Alabama. Lauren attended college at The University of Alabama where Lauren received a bachelor of arts in Political Science and History, cum laude, with honors in December, 2011. While there, Lauren was an active member of the Alpha Delta Chi sorority. She served in several positions including a term on Executive Board as treasurer. Lauren is currently a member of the Alpha Delta Chi Tau Chapter Alumnae Board where she helps plan alumnae events and facilitates continued involvement with the active chapter.. Lauren received her law degree in May 2015 from Cumberland School of Law. While there she was a member of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity.

Laura Susan (Lovoy) Burns, is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She is a proud graduate of St. Rose Academy, St. Bernard Preparatory, Christian Brothers University, and Cumberland School of Law. She received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in 2001, and has been admitted to practice in the State of Alabama since. Her areas of practice include:. Family LawPersonal InjuryCorporate Defense LitigationDomestic Relations LawWills & EstatesDivorce & CustodyAdoptionsSame Sex Couple AdoptionsSame Sex DivorceAlimony & Alimony TerminationChild VisitationChild SupportMediationDomestic Relations AppealsJuvenile MattersLaura Susan is Outside General Counsel for Black Warrior Methane, and is experienced in oil & gas, and coal mining litigation. Named as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in Alabama by the National Trial Lawyers Organization. Selected as a one of Alabama’s “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Rating Service. Primary Jurisdictions of Practice:. Jefferson County, both Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions, Shelby County, Tuscaloosa County, St. Clair County. Bar Admissions:. State of Alabama. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Laura Susan lives in Mountain Brook with her husband, William A. Davis, III, and her son, Alex Burns. Not only is she involved in the legal community, but she is also involved in her home community and the Mountain Brook School System. She and her family attend and are members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Kurt E. Schnelz is a principal shareholder of Schnelz Wells, P.C. Mr. Schnelz maintains a traditional litigation practice with extensive experience in the areas of family law and complicated civil matters. Mr. Schnelz received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Alma College on a Trustees Honors scholarship and his Juris Doctorate from Detroit College of Law (MSU). Mr. Schnelz acheived a Certificate of Merit from the University of Strasbourg, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; appears in the Best Lawyers in America and the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, in the field of Family Law. Mr. Schnelz is one of the longest serving members of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners and has previously Chaired the Representative Assembly. Mr. Schnelz will also serve as President of the Oakland County Bar Association, the larget volunteer Bar organization in Michigan. Mr. Schnelz has been a member of the Attorney Discipline Board for 20 years and serves as a Trustee for the Michigan Interprofessional Association on Divorce, Marriage and the Family (MIPA). In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Schnelz has served as a mediator and arbitrator for Oakland, Wayne, Livingston and Macomb County Courts as well as, conducting private mediation and arbitration. Mr. Schnelz is licensed to practice law in all State Courts, the Federal District Courts of Michigan as well as, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schnelz is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Kevin Kijewski is a practicing attorney and the owner of KDK Law located in Birmingham, Mich. The attorneys at KDK Law proudly serve clients throughout Metropolitan Detroit in the areas of divorce, family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Kijewski is committed to getting his clients results, and he is relentless to that end. He's known for the unparalleled level of energy and expertise he brings into cases, and the long lasting results he wins for his clients.

Kathryn Kijewski is a Birmingham-based family law attorney, specializing in complex divorce and custody litigation; support modifications and recalculations; post-judgment enforcement issues and collections activity; child protective services, foster care, adoption, and guardianship cases; pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements; domestic violence and personal protection orders; discovery issues and asset searches; and intentional torts within the context of domestic relationships. KDK Law offers a free no-obligation consultation to assess your case and build out a thoughtful case strategy!

Joseph Somma is a Family Law attorney practicing for the last 16 years out of Birmingham Alabama. In addition to family law, Mr. Somma also provides help to clients with real estate & probate matters. Before entering the legal field Mr. Somma studied political science at the University of Mississippi and then attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctor.. Mr. Somma’s philosophy is to provide caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable services for clients, while truly listening to the needs of his clients. Joseph has the unique approach prefering to have a smaller number of clients who use him for all their legal needs and who feel comfortable and confident in his representation.. When he is not practicing law Mr. Somma enjoys woodworking, his dogs, home improvement, spending time with friends and enjoying classic car collecting and restoration.

Jennifer Wales, a Birmingham native, has built a distinguished legal career with a focus on international and domestic law. She graduated from Huntingdon College in 2001 and earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans School of Law in 2004, where she also received a Certificate in International Law. During her studies, Jennifer participated in international law programs in Vienna, Budapest, Prague, and Dublin, and contributed to the textbook International Trade and Business: Law, Policy and Ethics with a chapter on European Contract Law and lex mercatoria.. In 2005, Jennifer completed her LL.M. in International Trade and Regulation and European Union Law at Trinity College, Dublin. Returning to Birmingham, she was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 2006 and joined Beddow, Erben, Bowen & Wales, P.A. as of counsel in January 2007.. Jennifer’s professional affiliations include the Alabama State Bar, Birmingham Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Her extensive international education and legal acumen bring a unique perspective to the firm, enabling her to provide exceptional service to clients navigating complex legal challenges.

I provide legal representation in Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support in Vestavia Hills and throughout the greater Birmingham, AL area including Jefferson County, Shelby County and the surrounding communities.

I have been a family law attorney since 1998, the year I passed the Alabama State Bar Exam. Through the years I have developed creative strategies and practices that I utilize to effectuate swift, positive results for my clients. I recognize that family law issues are often overwhelming and emotional. Whether the case involves divorce, child custody and visitation or asset division and preservation, I understand that each issue is important to my clients. I strive to act with compassion for my clients, yet always maintaining the much needed objectivity to move my clients' cases in a realistic direction. I will fiercely advocate for my clients, while doing so with honesty and integrity.

I began practicing in April of 2009.  I was a paralegal for 25 years prior to entering law school.  I have been working in the legal field for 39 years.  I handle all family law issues, including divorce, child custody, Wills and adoptions.  I also handle criminal cases and automobile accidents .  Office #. Email:   .. initial consult for 1/2 hour is $50

I am the son of a United States Army General and  was born in Augsburg, Germany. My wife , Debbie, and I were married in 1990 and have two sons, Nathan and Jacob. I have been a long-time resident of Trussville, Alabama and is a member of Faith Community . A  vast majority of my time is spent representing his many clients and handling my  responsibilities as Senior Partner, but I also enjoy spending time with my family, attending and coaching his sons’ various athletic events, running and presently building an orphanage..

I am an Alabama licensed attorney focusing in Family Law, and Injury Law.  I occasionally handle other cases on a case by case basis.  My main office is located in Birmingham, Alabama.  I also travel to other areas to meet clients.  Have you or a loved one been injured, and the responsible party should be paying?  Sometimes an injured party may not know they have a case.  An injury could be the result of an auto wreck, abuse, death, or some other type of wrong or harm that has come someone's way.  Are you needing help while your facing divorce?  Are you facing losing rights to your child?  Do you feel that your being ripped off by being ordered to pay too much child support, or not receiving what is fair?  Does an Order in your legal case need modifying?  If you need someone that will not just represent you, but will represent you, listen to you, and fight for what you deserve, call me at , or email me using Avvo, or directly at   It can be an advantage to a client to retain an attorney that primarily focuses in the area of law that the client needs help in.  If you need help, don't lose your rights.  Call me!

Honora McKeown Gathings is a founding partner in Gathings Law. She hails from St. Petersburg, Florida, where she continued on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University in 1975. She is a 1978 graduate of Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, in Birmingham, Alabama. While in law school, Mrs. Gathings served on the Moot Court Board from 1976-1978 and was also Associate Editor of The American Journal of Trial Advocacy.. Mrs. Gathings has been involved in complex litigation, including business tort litigation, toxic, environmental, and pharmaceutical tort litigation, serious personal injury, consumer class actions, products liability, fraud, and international law. She is a member of the Alabama Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association and the Birmingham Bar Association. She is also a member of the American Association for Justice, where she is a member of the business tort section, the international practice section and the toxic, environmental, and pharmaceutical tort section. Mrs. Gathings has been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, various United States District Courts in Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, as well as both the Alabama and Florida Supreme Courts.

Fullan and Fullan is a respected Alabama law firm active in representing clients in Birmingham and the surrounding Jefferson County area. Practicing for more than 30 years, attorney Guy Fullan has the expertise and professionalism it takes to properly handle cases related to divorce, child custody, family court, criminal court, and municipal court matters.

For over twenty-five years Paul A. Sarnacki, P.C. has successfully guided clients in all aspects of Family Law, Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and General Civil Litigation.As an experienced trial attorney; Sarnacki utilizes dissolution/settlement agreements when beneficial, eliminating the litigation before a judge.Sarnacki’s legal path started at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School, where he graduated in 1979. He then earned a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University in 1983. In the year 1988 he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree from Michigan State Law School (formerly known as Detroit College of Law) before practicing law. Sarnacki is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Oakland County Bar Association and the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Invaluable insight to the judicial mindset was obtained while Sarnacki has served as a Judicial Clerk in Oakland County Circuit Court to the Honorable Richard D. Kuhn from 1986 to 1988. He then worked as an associate attorney at Colombo & Colombo, P.C. until becoming the sole practitioner in 1991.  Sarnacki has experience throughout Southeastern Michigan; including Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Genesee, Lapeer and Washtenaw Counties. The nationally recognized legal peer and client review service, BV®Distinguished™, rated Sarnacki 4.4 out of a possible 5.0 in their Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™.Sarnacki is not only a highly experienced attorney; he is also a certified mediator. As a mediator, he specializes in resolving disputes and facilitating settlements without the need to expend excessive legal fees in litigating cases. Sarnacki acquired his training in this area from internationally acclaimed mediator, lawyer and author, Forrest S. Mosten.Well grounded and an active member of his community; Sarnacki resides in Northville with his wife and four children.

For over 33 years, Danny C. Lockhart, PC has provided quality legal services in the areas of Family Law, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Probate, and Real Estate Law. Located in Birmingham, AL, our firm will work hard to make sure your rights are protected and your needs are met. We know these issues can be difficult and complex, and we will represent you with compassion and integrity. Call today!. No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.