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Mr. Fellner is an associate attorney with Nagle & Zaller, P.C.  He graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a B.A. in History and Spanish in 2002.  After working as an Americorps volunteer teacher in an impoverished area of San Diego, he earned a his Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005.. While he was in law school, Mr. Fellner was a member of the Law Review, and worked as a legal assistant for Professor Shaun P. Martin.  He was also an active member of the Legal Clinic, assisting low-income individuals with legal issues, worked on the staff of the law school magazine The Advocate, and worked as a student assistant in the Legal Research Center.  During law school, Mr. Fellner also clerked for the litigation law firm of Winet, Patrick and Weaver.. Mr. Fellner has been admitted to practice law in Maryland since 2006, and he has zealously represented clients in civil and criminal disputes in courts throughout the state.  His experience ranges across many fields of law, including personal injury, insurance litigation, community association law, criminal felony and misdemeanor defense, bankruptcy, immigration, family law, and more.  In addition, Mr. Fellner is admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, where he has litigated civil and criminal matters since 2007.. Mr. Fellner represents clients in the areas of community association law, construction law, civil litigation, criminal/DUI defense, real estate, zoning/land use, corporate law, contracts, commercial law, creditors' rights/collections, immigration, and more.. Contact Mr. Fellner today at or  for a free, no obligation consultation.

Mr. Bayne’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation defense.He received his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was inducted into the John Belton O’Neall Inn of Court. He holds bachelor’s degrees in political science and sociology from Baylor University. Prior to joining MG&C, Mr. Bayne served as law clerk to the Honorable G. Thomas Cooper, Jr.Mr. Bayne is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the SC Bar Association and the Richland County Bar Association. He also serves as an adjunct faculty advisor for the USC School of Law Mock Trial Program.

Mike has spent his whole life in the Mid-Missouri area and lives with his wife, Caitlin, in Columbia.  At the Law Office of Mike Campbell, Mike devotes his entire practice to litigation. Mike focuses on representing those individuals who have been seriously injured and those who are facing criminal prosecution.  Outside of his practice, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and participating in a number of community organizations, including the Missouri Symphony Society, Phoenix Health Programs, and the International Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 207.

Michelle Dauksha focuses her practice on domestic law matters, including:  divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence issues. She is a former attorney at Hope Works of Howard County and was a Judicial Intern to Judge Timothy J. McCrone of the Circuit Court for Howard County.  She has great insight into the judiciary and the Court policies. She has won several cases to include very difficult custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence cases. Michelle and the Mulinazzi Law Office is committed to remaining focused on each client's best interest and their long-term goals.  With the help of Michelle and the entire legal team and the Mulinazzi Law Office, the Office was awarded the 2019 Pro Bono Resource Center’s Law Office of the Year.. Michelle was recently recognized as a Super Lawyers' Rising Star.. Michelle is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Howard County Bar Association, and Howard County Women's Bar Association.

Michael Jeffcoat, the visionary behind The Jeffcoat Firm Injury Lawyers, commenced his legal career after earning a B.A. in Political Economy and Philosophy from Wofford College in 1994. Following this, he pursued a Juris Doctor degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, graduating in 1997. During law school, Jeffcoat honed his skills through participation in Moot Court and clerkships in U.S. Attorney's Offices in Columbia and Seattle, as well as the South Carolina Attorney General's Office.. Although he initially defended corporations in environmental regulatory matters at a prominent Columbia law firm, Jeffcoat's passion for advocating for the injured led him to establish his plaintiff's personal injury practice in 1999. What began as a solo venture has transformed into The Jeffcoat Firm, a distinguished law firm in Columbia, SC, that has recovered millions for clients.. Jeffcoat's transition from defending corporations to championing the rights of the injured reflects a commitment to justice. The firm's growth, marked by the addition of talented lawyers and a widening scope, speaks to The Jeffcoat Firm's unwavering dedication to clients and its impressive track record in securing favorable outcomes. Michael Jeffcoat's journey underscores not only his evolution as a plaintiff's lawyer but also the enduring pursuit of justice for those harmed by the negligence of others.

Michael Davidson is originally from Mooresville, North Carolina, where he graduated from Mooresville Senior High School. Michael attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Upon graduation, Michael joined Teach for America, where he taught kindergarten and first grade at a Title I school in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.. After three years of teaching, Michael attended the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in law school, Michael served as a Martin Luther King, Jr. Summer Intern at NC Legal Aid and was an intern at SC Legal Services. Michael also worked at the UNC Civil Legal Clinic his entire third year of law school.. Prior to joining White & Story, LLC, Michael spent two years as an Assistant Attorney General where he handled post-conviction relief matters. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his rescued Miniature Schnauzer, Onyx, gardening, and traveling to new places.

Meetesh Patel is the founder and managing attorney of Consilium Law. He has been practicing business law in the Baltimore/Washington, DC metro area since 2001.. Meetesh utilizes his 19 plus years of experience as an entrepreneur with technology-enabled start-up experience to counsel small business and corporate clients on corporate and business law matters such as business formation and structuring, contract drafting, drafting and negotiating technology transfer and licensing agreements, trademark and copyright protection, employment agreements, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and reviewing and drafting private placement documentation for financings, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions and other related matters.. As an entrepreneur, Meetesh has more than 18 years of technology-enabled, start-up experience. Among his achievements, he is credited with leading development of the world’s first-of-a-kind technology capable of generating electricity on see-through glass windows, leading the invention and prototyping of novel roadway-embedded systems for generating electricity from the movement of vehicles and leading the development and commercialization of game changing, environmentally friendly, nanotechnology-based water treatment and purification systems. Under Meetesh’s leadership, each of these companies established strategic plans, built engineering teams, bolstered their public images, gained investor confidence, raised seed capital, monetized intellectual property and formed strategic partnerships to help reach markets and realize accelerated growth.. Meetesh represents clients in a broad range of industries including information technology, software development, venture capital, scientific research and development, medicine, banking, management consulting, hospitality, real estate development, import-export, professional sports, and the arts.. In addition to his legal practice, Meetesh currently serves as managing director of Strategic Edge, a strategic consulting and venture advisory focused on helping early stage ventures in developing successful strategies for commercializing their products and services.. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from American University’s Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of Maryland College Park. Meetesh is a licensed member of the Maryland State Bar and the District of Columbia Bar.

Matthew's practice focuses on civil litigation, and he has participated in cases involving shareholder and minority owner oppression, consumer protection, voting rights and election protests, commercial and real estate law, copyright infringement, insurance bad faith, employment law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product's liability. His experience includes jury trials, bench trials, agency hearings and contested cases, preliminary motions and injunctions, dispositive motions, class action certification determinations, mediations, arbitrations, and appeals. Matthew is based in our Columbia, SC office.

Matt Welshon discovered his passion for justice and helping others at a young age. Having dreamed of becoming an attorney since childhood, Matt takes great pride in providing all of his clients with the compassionate, competent support they deserve. Over the years, he has dedicated himself to helping out people internationally as well as United States citizens. Matt has most of his experience in family law, through which he helps clients from all walks of life establish orders for child custody and support among other things.

Maryland employment lawyer with extensive experience counseling and representing both employees and employers. Jamaal Stafford recevied his JD from the University of Virginia School of Law and is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Louisiana. He handles cases relating to discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harrassment, and other employment matters.

Maryland and DC individuals and families facing challenging times in their marriages rely on Lead Attorney Thomas Stahl to provide reliable and effective guidance when contemplating divorce. His clients have come to rely on his compassionate approach to their sensitive legal issues and tenacious dedication to protecting their rights and best interests in any action he represents.. As a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2008, Tom completed an advanced program at the Institute for Family Law Associates in 2012. During this time, he served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Timothy J. McCrone and assisted the now-retired Honorable Dennis M. Sweeney during the trial of former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. With these experiences, he joined the firm Silverstein & Ostovitz as an associate attorney until co-founding Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in 2015.. In addition to his experience going from a law clerk to the founder of the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, he has had the honor of being recognized for his community leadership and professional involvement by Lawyer Legion. Since 2013, Mr. Stahl has been recognized by the Maryland Super Lawyers for his ongoing dedication and commitment to providing the highest quality of family law and estate services to his clients.. Since 2006 he has been a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is licensed to practice in Maryland (2007) and Washington D.C. (2010). He currently serves as Co-Chair on the Rules of Practice Committee in the Maryland State Bar Association.

Mark is a trial lawyer who handles all aspects of personal injury claims including but not limited to car accidents, trucking and tractor trailer accidents, slip/fall claims, trip/fall claims, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, negligent security, traumatic brain injuries, wrongful death and medical malpractice.  Mark is licensed to practice law in South Carolina and in Florida.. If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or suffered an injury due to someone else's negligence, I am here to fight for you and get you the compensation that you deserve. Justice begins here.

Mark D. Chappell, Jr. concentrates in the areas of personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, products liability, nursing home abuse and neglect, commercial motor vehicle accidents, and intellectual property disputes. Mark is a 2010 graduate of Wofford College and previously worked as a Banker in Charleston, South Carolina before beginning law school. Mark is a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law and was admitted to practice in 2015. As a law student, he was actively involved in the Student Bar Association, President of the South Carolina Association for Justice – South Carolina School of Law Chapter, Clerked for the South Carolina Senate Judiciary Committee, and a Captain of the School of Law’s Mock Trial team, where he competed nationwide. Mark received the 2015 Luther M. Lee Scholarship, awarded annually by the Dean and faculty of the University of South Carolina – School of Law to a third year student who possesses academic excellence, integrity, and leadership.

Marjorie Lewis graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1994 where she was a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the Construction, Real Estate and Employment Law Sections of the Missouri Bar and is a member of the Boone County Bar Association (President 2016-2017).  Marjorie provides representation in construction, real estate, employment, business, land use and other matters and acts as general counsel for various businesses. She has successfully represented clients in federal and state court litigation matters, including acting as lead counsel during trial and in subsequent appeals. She further represents clients in front of the City Council, Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission. She is a licensed real estate broker and has been a speaker on employment and real estate issues.

Malia Parnell is an unwavering advocate for Missouri families and injury victims, guiding them through the challenging personal issues they face and protecting them through strategic and ethical legal strategies. She approaches every family law and personal injury case with a genuine concern and dedication for the best interests of her clients, whether they have suffered in a car accident or have children caught in the middle of a divorce.

Madelyn practices Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Employment Law, and Civil Litigation throughout South Carolina, including Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Kershaw, Orangeburg, and Rock Hill.. Any result our firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Luke Shealey graduated from The University of South Carolina with a B.A. in 2001. After clerking for two years at a major Columbia law firm Luke decided to pursue the practice of law. Mr. Shealey graduated law school in Boston, Massachusetts from the New England School of law. While there he was elected to the Student Bar Association and invited to write for one of the school’s several journals.. In 2006 Luke moved back to Columbia, SC and began working as an Assistant Public Defender, where he would diligently represent indigent clients on criminal cases for almost seven years. Mr. Shealey was a tireless advocate for his clients, and for the majority of his time as a public defender he represented only the most serious crimes. Mr. Shealey has taken countless cases to trial with exceptional results, earning an uncanny amount of not guilty verdicts to include murder, all levels of assault, domestic violence, kidnapping and driving under the influence cases. Luke was a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College in Macon, GA in 2008, and in 2012 he taught trial advocacy to the inaugural class of the South Carolina Defense College. In 2013 Mr. Shealey was appointed to his first death penalty case. He and the other team members were tasked with literally trying to save this man from execution by the State of South Carolina. In 2015 Mr. Shealey and the other members of the team were able to secure a life sentence for their client. Mr. Shealey has trained in the Colorado Method of Captial Voir Dire at the Colorado School of Law and also in death penalty defense at the Santa Clara University School of Law. Mr. Shealey is a member of the South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and active within his community. Mr. Shealey strives to provide powerful representation, and his vast courtroom experience allows him to achieve maximum results for his clients.. Mr. Shealey is admitted to practice in all South Carolina State and Federal Courts.

Looking for an attorney is always stressful. For many, people seeking help in family law matters are facing some of the biggest and most personal challenges in their lives. Johnny Lok is a compassionate and understanding attorney seeking to make a positive difference for families.. Johnny grew up in the foothills of North Carolina and obtained his undergraduate degree from Duke University in History and Psychology. He had the fortunate experience to study at the University of Kansas School of Law soon after.. Even before joining Stange Law Firm, Johnny has always been passionate about helping others. His legal pursuits took him from Charlotte, Los Angeles, Topeka, and Lawrence before he finally decided to join Stange Law Firm in Columbia. Johnny has experience working with disenfranchised communities and minorities. As a result, he deeply cares about the well-being of families and children from all backgrounds.. Johnny enjoys traveling to museums around the world and reading. He also frequents the swimming pools in Columbia and spends most of his time with his loved ones.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Johnny Lok is responsible for the content. Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri/Illinois nor The Missouri/Illinois Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designations. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Past results afford no guarantee of future results and every case is different and must be judged on its own merits. Headquarters office: 120 S. Central Avenue, Suite 450, Clayton, MO 63105.

Licensed SC attorney doing real estate closings in the Midlands for Refinances, purchases, and sales.

Lending you an ear. Giving you a voice.. Our team of experienced, sympathetic attorneys and mediators at The Collaborative Law Group in Columbia come to work each day, ready to help clear a smoother, more peaceful path for your family’s future. The “team” approach has already received glowing reviews and achieved lasting results with a growing number of couples we have represented in the Maryland area. We can help you too.Collaborative Law stresses mutual respect, rational discussion, honesty and a shared commitment between all parties involved. We believe in pursuing what is best for you and your children in every area of your separation and divorce, whether custody, visitation or property division. Ours is a calm, unselfish means of blending the facts and emotions of your lives into a productive process for resolution.

Lauren is the principal attorney at Oliver Leffler Law, and focuses on family law, estate planning, estate administration, and guardianship. She is a skilled negotiator and litigator, and is trained in numerous alternative dispute resolution methods, including collaborative law, mediation, and Parent Coordination.. Prior to joining the firm, Lauren worked for several law firms throughout Maryland handling trusts and estates matters. In addition to her legal experience, Lauren served several U.S. Government agencies including The White House, U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This experience allows Lauren to lend a unique perspective to handling her client's complex issues.. Lauren works with her clients to facilitate long-lasting resolutions for families in crisis. This includes individuals who are contemplating marriage, separation, or divorce, as well as those who seek modifications in their child support, alimony, or other collateral obligations. While the goal is to resolve complex issues without going to court, in some cases that is simply not possible and in those cases, Lauren advocates zealously for her clients’ interests in court.. In working with clients to prepare or review their estate plans, Lauren works with closely with clients to plan for a potential future incapacity and death. This often includes utilizing various estate planning instruments to achieve the clients' objectives, including a last will and testament, trust agreement, durable powers of attorney, and an advance medical directive. Lauren’s comprehensive approach to estate planning contemplates the individual needs of her clients, including any death tax implications their estate may have, the need to preserve and manage assets for future generations, and ensure the overall dispositive goals are reached. Lauren also assists families with special needs children who may need to set up specific trust mechanisms to protect that child’s inheritance while maximizing the availability of public benefits.. During the probate process, Lauren represents clients in various roles, including Personal Representatives, beneficiaries, and creditors. Lauren’s combines her compassion for helping families through their darkest days with her skills in resolving inter-familial disputes to help minimize potential conflicts that could arise during the estate administration process. Lauren has assisted many individuals throughout the state of Maryland to help finalize their loved one’s final affairs.. For families who are struggling with a loved one who is no longer able to manage their own affairs, Lauren provides legal advice and representation in the guardianship process. Lauren draws on her experience and skills to demonstrate the need for a guardianship, and provides her clients the personal attention they need to help them through this process.. Lauren resides in Ellicott City with her husband, daughter, three step-children, and two dogs. When not helping clients, she enjoys painting, traveling, and yoga.

Landon Miller focuses his practice in the fields of DWI defense, alcohol and drug offenses, traffic violations, general criminal defense matters, and personal injury matters. Landon grew up in Raymore, Missouri, and understands the unique dynamic of Missouri. After graduating Ray-Pec high school, Landon joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves. While in the Marine Corps, Landon recieved a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration from Columbia College. He went on to the University of Missouri School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Landon became rule 13 certified and practiced as an assistant prosecutor in Cass County. Landon also competed on the law school mock trial teams with such success that the law school asked that he coach the future teams. In his first year of coaching, his team won the TYLA regional competition and advanced to the the national competition. He is currently an active member of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.. Landon has handled over a hundreds of cases and strives for the best possible result for his clients in every case. When he is not able to secure a dismissal or favorable outcome through negotiation, Landon is not afraid to take the fight into the courtroom. Landon's prior experience working for the Cass County Prosecuting Attorney and coaching at the law school has provided him with a thorough understanding of both sides of a case allowing a more comprehensive approach to each case he evaluates.

Kristian Cross is an associate with Collins & Lacy practicing in Workers' Compensation and Retail / Hospitality / Entertainment law. In addition to her position on the South Carolina Bar Workers’ Compensation Committee, Kristian serves on the executive board of Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands. Kristian received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina, where she served as the Secretary of the Student Bar Association, as well as the Academic Assistance Program Property Tutor. During law school, she also served as a law clerk for Collins & Lacy and another local firm.  Prior to joining Collins & Lacy in 2010, Kristian worked as an attorney for a Columbia-based firm practicing in the areas of business, commercial and insurance litigation.

Kerri is a personal injury attorney who focuses her practice on automobile wrecks, wrecks involving tractor trailers, nursing home negligence and abuse, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. She has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of her clients. Born and raised in North Augusta, South Carolina, Kerri attended the University of South Carolina for her undergraduate and law degree where she graduated cum laude both times. Upon graduating from law school, Kerri was a staff attorney for the South Carolina Court of Appeals. She then spent six years on the defense side of personal injury litigation defending large corporations and businesses. During that time, she learned the complex process of how insurance companies adjust claims and value cases, which she now uses to the advantage of her clients.

Kenneth M. Suggs, a principal in the firm of Janet, Jenner & Suggs, has been a tireless champion of consumer legal rights for nearly 40 years. Known for his advocacy in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability and business litigation, he has been recognized nationally as one of the nation’s finest trial lawyers.. As head of the firm’s Business Litigation Division, Mr. Suggs has won judgments and verdicts for business clients wronged by major corporations, including a win for a $1 billion company against a Fortune 500 corporation. As a leader in the firm’s medical malpractice area, he has sought and won justice for many, ranging from infants who suffered severe birth injuries to families who lost loved ones due to dangerous prescription drugs.. Kenneth Suggs has held a broad range of leadership positions in many organizations devoted to law and education, including President of the American Association for Justice (formerly the American Association of Trial Lawyers) from 2005-2006. In 2012, he was named Best Lawyers ® Lawyer of the Year–Product Liability, Columbia, SC.  In 2009 he was recognized as South Carolina Super Lawyer’s® Top Point Getter and has been listed among Best Lawyers in America® for more than 10 years in the areas of mass torts, medical malpractice, personal injury and product liability litigation.. Mr. Suggs has received numerous honors including inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs 2014. He was named the Best Lawyers’ 2014 Columbia, SC Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs “Lawyer of the Year”. Mr. Suggs has been named to Maryland Super Lawyers each of the past six years. He has been honored with the American Association for Justice Harry Philo and President’s Awards and the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association Founders Award, both in 2007, and the American Bar Association’s Torts and Insurance Practice Section’s “Pursuit of Justice” award in 2008.. Mr. Suggs is the 2006 recipient of the “Advocate of the Year” award presented by the South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center. He also attained recognition as a Fellow of the National College of Advocacy. He served as President of the South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association in 1981, and currently serves on its Board of Governors and Legislative Committee; the Advisory Board for Best Lawyers in America; and the Executive Committee of the Lawyers Committee for the National Center for State Courts.. Kenneth Suggs served as president of the Richland County Bar Association in 1999 and is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has also served as a member of the US District Court Advisory Committee and was a co-draftsman of the South Carolina Rules of Evidence, later adopted by the South Carolina Supreme Court.. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1975, and a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Clemson University in 1968. He currently serves on the Clemson University President’s Advisory Committee. Before attending law school, he served in the United States Navy, including two years in the Vietnam War.