Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Columbia Area

With a catholic father from New York and an evangelical mother who grew up outside of Houston, Shawn learned to appreciate multiple sides and outlooks early on in life.  He’s not scared of conflict, but rather views it as an opportunity to learn something new.. Shawn’s naturally inclined to help people solve their disagreements before going to war and this mentality serves his family law clients well.  Most families don’t need to hire a warrior who views every encounter as a battle to be won; they need a lawyer who simply sees problems that need to be solved.. A native Texan, Shawn went to Texas A&M University where he double-majored in Political Science and English and also received a minor in History.. Shawn received his JD from South Texas College of Law.  While in law school he taught himself how to play guitar.  His guitar playing skills are very much on par with his singing ability, which is to say: they are both quite mediocre, but he entertains himself and his wife, Lesley, is kind enough to humor him.. After law school, Shawn spent nearly three years as the executive director of a community mediation center.  He is a Rule 31 mediator and has participated in hundreds of mediations.. Lastly, Shawn would like it known that he is issuing a standing offer to mediate, pro bono, whatever disagreement that’s keeping The Civil Wars members John Paul White and Joy Williams from making more music together.  Seriously.

Title: Partner. Practice Area Focus Areas: Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Wills. Industry Group: Industry Groups Unknown. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, with honors, and the American University, Washington College of Law, Juris Doctor, Ms. Schwartz was selected to participate in the Criminal Justice Clinic.. She is an active member of the Howard County Bar Association, Howard County Family Law Section, Howard County Women’s Bar Association, Howard County Collaborative Professionals and Maryland Collaborative Practice Council.Ms. Schwartz has spoken on Domestic Relations issues including divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, representing children in contested custody cases, and cutting edge issues in Family Law for several organizations throughout Maryland including the Montgomery County Women’s Commission, New Beginnings, an organization for newly separated and divorced individuals, the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers (MICPEL), Johns Hopkins University-APL, the Howard County Bar Association and the National Family Resiliency Center, Inc. (NFRC).. Ms. Schwartz served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County from 2005 to 2014, has served on the Board of Directors of the Howard County Collaborative Professionals since 2010, currently as Past President, as Co-President for the Howard County Family Law Committee for many years, the Scholarship Committee for the Columbia Foundation, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Maryland Collaborative Practice Council and on the Board of Directors of Girls on the Run for Central Maryland. Ms. Schwartz received the Howard County Bar Association President's Award in 2007 for her dedication and service to the Family Law Committee.  In 2015 Ms. Schwartz was inducted as a fellow into the Howard County Bar Foundation.   Ms. Schwartz was named a Maryland Super Lawyer and a Top Attorney in Maryland by Baltimore Magazine in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Ms. Schwartz was named Top 50 Women Lawyers in MD in 2014 and 2015.Professional Associations:. Volunteer:

The trio of attorneys at The Sullivan Firm are here for you. They’ve got the knowledge and courtroom experience to help guide you through your life challenges from divorce or work injuries to auto accidents or criminal charges. Our team of attorneys has more than 30 years of experience helping solve problems for people just like you.. After a short period working for corporate America, attorney Daniel Sullivan decided he wanted to spend his time helping people. He changed course in his career, went to law school and set out to help people with some of the most challenging issues they may face: family law, criminal law, personal injury and workers’ compensation.. As a husband and father, Sullivan understands the importance of family, and he appreciates the challenges involved in a divorce. As a former insurance agent, he knows what makes insurance companies tick, and this knowledge helps him represent car accident victims.. His passion is in problem-solving. He is committed to helping you get your life back together.

The focus of our firm for 33 years has been to develop and nurture trusted relationships with our clients in Maryland.  We strive to understand our client's individual legal needs, in order to provide excellent benefits. Our philosophy is to serve the best interests of our clients. We take pride in handling the representation of our clients in the areas of family law, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, mediation, and more. Our areas of practice include the following:. We proudly support Howard County and surrounding areas, including but not limited to, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Queen Anne's County, Prince George's County and MontgomeryCounty.

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Tana Benner is an attorney and founder of Benner Law. She has worked exclusively in family law matters for more than a decade. She started her legal career by serving as the court-appointed guardian ad litem in child order-of-protection cases, many involving cases of abuse and neglect. From this experience, she gained an uncommon perspective on the legal issues involving children and the importance of compassionate legal guidance.. From this beginning, Benner has grown her practice to encompass a wide set of legal challenges families face. She focuses especially on adoption law, custody cases, and guardian ad litem work. She represents parents and children in cases of divorce, custody modification, child support, and guardianship cases in probate court.. In law school, Benner was a member of the Missouri Environmental Law & Policy Review and was published in the journal for her note, "Waving Good-Bye to Environmental Laws." She was selected to participate in the Family Violence Clinic at the University of Missouri where she represented victims of domestic violence under the supervision of Professor Mary M. Beck. Currently, she is a member of the Missouri Bar, the Boone County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Women's Network through the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, and Emerging Professionals in Columbia. She lives in Columbia with her husband, Nicholas, and their son, Cohen.

SHURTLEFF FROESCHNER HARRIS DRESNER, LLC IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED LAW FIRM LOCATED IN COLUMBIA OPERTATING SINCE 1983. We work tirelessly to meet the legal needs of our individual clients and their families. We have a proven track record and our attorneys have decades of experience. Built on the intensive attention to crucial details that we give to clients’ legal issues, you can rest assured you will be taken care of properly if you come to us. We begin with a Free Consultation that allows you to get to know us and us to get to know you. We want to be familiar with every detail pertaining to your unique situation so that nothing gets overlooked. At the same time, we are experienced, result-oriented, lawyers who never let the details get in the way of helping you achieve the outcomes that are important to you.. Our Law Office will help you. To prevent problems by heading off possible future legal issues before they arise, thorough careful planning and well-drafted, clear, documents are essential. If a dispute has already arisen, our Law Office will assist you to reach a cost-effective resolution as quickly as possible.

Sarah focuses on divorce and custody cases and has extensive experience handling domestic violence and child abuse cases for petitioners. She has worked at HopeWorks of Howard County and Heartly House over the last 11 years focusing on obtaining Protective Orders and Peace Orders for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and child abuse. She approaches her cases with a trauma informed lens and with the understanding that this is an emotionally challenging and confusing time for her clients. Mulinazzi Law Office is committed to serving their clients and helping them achieve their long-term goals.

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Myia M. McKenna is an attorney with Columbia Family Law Group, LLC, where she specializes in family law, estate planning, and appellate practice. Myia’s areas of practice include dissolution of marriage, legal separation, post-dissolution matters, modification of custody and support orders, paternity actions, adoption, and domestic relations appeals. Myia also handles legal issues facing same-sex couples and estate planning. Before returning to her native Boone County and joining Columbia Family Law Group, LLC, Myia practiced law in both Kansas City and St. Louis.. Myia received a B.A. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in psychology, political science and Spanish, with a minor in sociology, from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1999. She received her J.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 2002. Myia was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 2002 and to the Kansas Bar in 2003. She is a member of The Missouri Bar (Family Law Section), the Boone County Bar Association.. Myia resides in Columbia with her husband and children.

Ms. Leatherman received her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in May 2012, after receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and Media and Communications Studies, summa cum laude, from Ursinus College in May 2009. While at Ursinus College, Ms. Leatherman worked as a legal assistant, focusing primarily on family law litigation. She co-authored several publications, as well as a book chapter, on research to provide solutions for protecting children from cyber-predators. While in law school, Ms. Leatherman interned at the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland under the Asper Fellowship Program. Ms. Leatherman also represented individuals in civil cases as a Rule 16 Student Attorney with the law school’s Health Care Delivery and Child Welfare Legal Issues Clinic. Ms. Leatherman received the Ward Kershaw Clinical Advocacy Prize, presented to students who excel in client advocacy, for her work in the clinic. In addition, Ms. Leatherman received the Rose Zetzer Fellow Award for her work in the Women, Leadership and Equality Program. Ms. Leatherman joined Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. as a law clerk in June 2010. She remained in this role until she was sworn into the Maryland Bar in December 2012 and became an associate attorney with the firm. Along with being a certified mediator and a collaboratively trained attorney, Ms. Leatherman is trained to serve as court appointed counsel for children in high conflict domestic cases.

Mr. Meyers is a former federal agent with the United States Secret Service. He has spent the majority of his career working in the Intelligence Community (IC) and is experienced working with startups as well as Fortune 500 firms.  He holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland University College and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. He has attended the George Washington University School of Law School and Executive Education courses at Harvard Business School. With over 20 years experience in technology, internet, communications, engineering, networks and software, he understands the challenges of tech firms and can provide assistance to include start up phase to capital raising as well as employment issues and commercial leases.  When he does not have the answer, he knows how to find it.. Admitted: Maryland, District of Columbia, Supreme Court of the United States

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 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.

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.

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.

Jessica Boylan is an attorney with The Sullivan Firm, where she practices in the areas of family law, divorce, adoptions, criminal defense, child custody and child support and military divorce. Ms. Boylan also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem, and represents children in contested litigation issues. Ms. Boylan has spoken at several continuing legal education conferences, including NBI's Family Law from Start to Finish in 2016 and NBI's Advanced Family Law in 2017. She is admitted to practice in South Carolina. Ms. Boylan is a member of the South Carolina Bar (Family Law and Small Firms Section, Young Lawyers Division), the Richland County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. She earned her B.A. degree from Wake Forest University and J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law.

I'm a Maryland Attorney who has worked with many families (divorces, custody, support, adoption) and helped many individuals with their estate planning.  I've represented construction companies, a nursing college, hospice companies, an assisted living network, the United States Food and Drug Administration,  the Baltimore City Department of Social Services, the Public Health Law Network, the Center for Tobacco Regulation, and multiple federal defense contractors.  I received my Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law (the nationally ranked top tier law school and second oldest law school in the United States), where I graduated from its famous Law and Health Care Program (recognized nationwide as the second best program in the country).  I worked in the University's Clinical Law program, which is ranked fifth in the U.S. and provides more than 110,000 hours of free legal services to Maryland's poorest citizens each year.

I was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina and admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2013. I graduated magna cum laude from The University of South Carolina Darla Moore School of Business in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and graduated cum laude from The University of South Carolina School of Law in 2013.. I am an avid fan of The University of South Carolina athletics. When not practicing law, I enjoy attending sporting events, traveling, being outdoors, fishing, hiking and spending time with his wife and dog.. I began clerking with the Finkel Law Firm in 2011 and now practice primarily in the firm's Civil Litigation and Family Law Departments. I also handle probate and real estate matters. Our firm prides itself on handling a wide range of legal matters. However, if we can't provide you with assistance, we will be sure to find you an attorney who can.

I was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduation from Bishop England High School, I moved to Columbia, South Carolina to attend the University of South Carolina and follow my dream of becoming an attorney. While studying at the University of South Carolina, I was a recipient of the Life Scholarship as well as a University Scholar Scholarship as I pursued my studies in Philosophy and English Literature. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree, I became a member of the University of South Carolina School of Law Class of 2010. While in law school, I started my legal career with The Finney Law as the sole law clerk in the office. Through hard work with the attorneys and staff at that firm, I developed extensive litigation experience. Inspired by the legal giants that came before me I graduated law school and immediately began to practice in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, and domestic relations. in October of 2014, I made the life-changing decision to start my own practice, The Fajardo Law Firm.  Through this practice I have been afforded the opportunity to interact with communities throughout South Carolina and work tirelessly to ensure each person that I represent has his or her voice heard in the Courts. I consistently treat each of my clients with the respect that they deserve and understand the great burden placed upon myself when accepting a client’s case. Whether it be in family court, civil court, or criminal court, I will work my hardest to ensure that you are treated fairly and given the opportunity to have your day in court. I'm a member of the South Carolina Association for Justice, Richland County Bar Association, South Carolina Bar Young Lawyer’ s Division, and South Carolina Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Association.  I am licensed to practice in all levels of court in the State of South Carolina as well as in the U.S. District Court and Court of Appeals for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.

I received myBachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Frostburg State University in May 2009 where I was an active member of Delta Zeta National Sorority and the Student Government Association.. After college, I spent two years as a legal assistant before attending law school. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore School of Law in May 2014. While in law school, I worked for several law firms, gaining experience in criminal and family law.. For the first year after law school, I served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Nancy M. Purpura in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. I spent six months of her judicial clerkship in the family law rotation and was exposed to a variety of family law matters.. I was admitted to the Maryland bar in December 2014 and I joined Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C. in August 2015.. Professional Associations:

I am a life-long resident of Maryland, and I knew from an early age I wanted to become a lawyer after experiencing first-hand the effects that divorce, and custody battles have on young children.. I graduated from McDaniel College with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Studies in 2015. Igraduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2018. I was a member of the Bronfein Family Law Clinic, where I was able to put his family law skills to work as a student attorney in live cases, and also served as a class representative for the Student Bar Association (SBA). During law school, I worked part-time at several family law firms in Baltimore, Carroll, and Howard County, gaining as much knowledge about the practice of law as I could before graduation. I joined my current firm, Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in November, 2019 as an associate attorney. I am a member of the Howard County Bar Association and the Maryland State Bar Association.. Outside of the office, I like to spend his time riding his motorcycle, playing with my dog Tallulah, and taking hikes throughout National Parks around the country. It is my goal to one day visit and hike them all.

I am a licensed and practicing attorney in the state of Tennessee. I am currently with the law firm of Whatley and Ricci, PLLC in Columbia, TN. I graduated from Nashville School of Law in May 2023 and became licensed in October of the same year. Since 2020, I have worked under Jason Whatley as a paralegal and law clerk, now as an associate attorney. My practice is primarily family law and juvenile cases.

I am a Columbia native, but have spent a lot of my childhood in Aiken, Barnwell, Hartsville and Orangeburg, as well. I am proud to call South Carolina home. My parents are hard-working people who grew up during the Ciivl Rights Movement. I attended Furman University on a full academic scholarship and went onto to the University of South Carolina School of Law where i was able to pursue my passion for justice through knowledge and meeting some amazing people.. Practicing law has not gotten old for me. I have the opporutnity to meet so many people, help people and put my reading, writing and advocacy skills to good use.

Here's a revised version of the bio:. Snehal is the principal of SPM Law, LLC, where she practices comprehensive family law across Maryland. With extensive trial experience in multiple Maryland jurisdictions, she brings a depth of legal expertise to her practice. Snehal has argued a case in the Court of Special Appeals, securing a published opinion from the intermediate appellate court, and has expanded her litigation practice to include Collaborative Law. She is also qualified to serve as a Best Interest, Child Privilege, and Child Advocate Attorney in Maryland.. After graduating with her J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2015, Snehal began her legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald A. Silkworth (Ret.) at the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. She then worked as an associate at two prominent family law firms in Baltimore before establishing her own practice in 2021.. Prior to her legal career, Snehal spent six years in marketing, bringing a diverse professional background to her legal work. She is deeply committed to community service and is currently serving on the board of Christalis, Inc., a non-profit organization that supports underserved children and families globally.. Snehal is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including:- Maryland State Bar Association- Baltimore County Bar Association- Anne Arundel County Bar Association- Maryland Association of Justice- South Asian Bar Association DC Chapter- Asian Pacific American Bar Association MD Chapter- Howard County Collaborative Professionals. Outside of her professional endeavors, Snehal enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.