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1932 E lawyers are available in , Kansas. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5/5 and 56% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $40 to $72 per hour.

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1159 - 1932

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$156 - $562

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1932 E Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64111
Firm: House Packard, L.L.C.

§  Jenny has a heart for those who are marginalized and wants to make sure that people and small businesses are given second chances through bankruptcy through liquidation or reorganization.   She also wants to ensure that people who are wrongly injured by someone else are compensated for their injuries.  And she understands the emotional turmoil wrought upon those involved in our legal system and works hard to make that process as smooth, efficient, and stress-free as possible. Jenny began her legal career in 2009 with Wagoner Maxcy Westbrook, P.C. (now WM Law), Kansas City’s largest consumer bankruptcy firm.  While there, Jenny represented over 700 debtors and helped them eliminate or reorganize their debt.  She helps ease her clients’ financial burdens and knows that bankruptcy is never the end of the road but instead is a new beginning.  Jenny has appeared in court hundreds of times for her clients and focuses on complex bankruptcies involving individuals and small businesses.  In addition to bankruptcy, her passion for those who are marginalized has led her to help clients who have been injured.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer, LLC

Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer, LLC is a Missouri traffic law firm located in Kansas City, MO dedicated to and focused on providing the residents of the State of Missouri with affordable and competent legal representation; from traffic tickets to driving without insurance. Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer understands the importance of maintaining a clean driving record and the hardship that a single traffic violation can create in a person’s life. Speeding tickets and other moving violations can add points against your driver’s license and increase your insurance premiums. In some situations, traffic tickets can result in your driver’s license being suspended or even revoked. The mission at Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer is simple, to keep points off your driver’s license, which keeps your insurance premiums low. Do not risk your hard-earned money or your driving ability, call Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer today.. Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer is operated by Trevor L. Ferguson. Trevor is a life-long resident of the State of Missouri and has had the opportunity to call multiple areas of Missouri home. Trevor was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and later relocated with his family to Springfield, Missouri, where he graduated from both high school and college. Trevor attended law school at the University of Missouri – Kansas City. While in law school, Trevor interned for the Hon. James F. Kanatzer of the 16th Circuit Court and clerked for two of Kansas City’s most respected law firms. Following his graduation from law school, Trevor decided to remain in Kansas City to open Your Traffic Ticket Lawyer, LLC.. Trevor’s time throughout Missouri has taught him that despite your sports team affiliations, the great State of Missouri is filled with exceptional people who deserve competent legal representation and an attorney they can call a friend. Eventually, almost everyone will receive a traffic ticket in their lifetime. If you are in need of an experienced traffic attorney who is willing to go that extra mile and fight for your privilege to drive, then give Trevor a call today.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64151
Firm: Cornerstone Law Firm

Working to protect the civil rights of individuals, Ryan M. Paulus represents clients in a variety of contexts, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower, consumer rights, personal injury, severance, and wage and hour disputes.. Ryan's confidence, perserverance, and attention to detail are invaluable to furthering his clients cause. Handling both large class actions and individual matters throughout his career, Ryan has developed a record of success in significant and complex litigation.. Ryan is also a combat veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan as a SAPPER Company Operations Officer, earning both the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Action Badge before resigning from the military at the rank of Captain.. Admissions. Missouri Supreme Court. Kansas Supreme Court. U.S. District Court- District of Nebraska. U.S. District Court- Eastern District of Michigan. U.S. District Court- Eastern District of Missouri. U.S. District Court- Western District of Missouri. U.S. District Court- District of Kansas. Education. J.D. University of Missouri, Columbia, 2007. B.A. University Northern Iowa, 2004, cum laude. Publications/Awards. Bronze Star Medal. Combat Action Badge. Publishes on a regular basis at on current issues affecting employee rights.. (In progress) Delaney And The Evolution of At-Will Employment.. AVVO Clients' Choice in Employment 2012. Missouri Workers Compensation Law, Business over Breakfast Series featured speaker

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 66101
Firm: Richard L. Carney

With over 25 years of practice in criminal law and personal injury. i am licensed to practice in all courts; from Municipal Court, State Court to Federal Court. My cases hace involved every type ; from DUIs, Homicides to White Collar Crimes.. As a lawyer with years of experience my clients receive the best advice and care possible. With over 130 jury trial to my credit a client is assured of receiving excellent and professional service.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64106
Firm: Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys - Kansas City, MO office

With four decades of experience in Missouri courts, John Thomas is a seasoned attorney who graduated with honors from the University of Columbia School of Law. The last 20 years of his career have been devoted to helping accident victims and their families pursue rightful compensation for their injuries. John has tried over 60 civil jury trials to verdict and has skillfully argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court and the Western District Court of Appeals. His distinguished career has earned him membership in both the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. As a proud member of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, John takes great pride in his role as a trial attorney. His dedication to helping people and his passion for justice have made him a respected and valued advocate for his clients.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64114
Firm: Votava Nantz & Johnson, LLC

With common sense, a caring manner and a comprehensive understanding of the law, Todd helps his clients make the best choices after they have suffered loss through the negligent conduct of others.. Todd holds an AV Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available grade from a service where fewer than 5% of all law firms even qualify for review.. He has been named “Best of the Bar” by the Kansas City Business Journal beginning in 2009.. For over a decade, Todd has been selected by his peers through Thomson Reuters as a “Super Lawyer,” a Top 50 Lawyer in Kansas City and a Top 100 Lawyer in Missouri and Kansas in the field of personal injury litigation.. He has recently been made a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Membership in this organization is by invitation only and proceeded by a rigorous screening processes that consider the lawyer’s ability, experience and accomplishments in the courtroom.. He is actively involved in several charitable and professional organizations, including the Missouri Bar, Kansas Bar Association, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He has served as a board member of the Civil Litigation Section of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and has chaired its Torts Committee.. Among his recent matters:. A $3.75 million settlement for the survivors of a woman who was struck by a tractor-trailer in rural Kansas.A $3 million verdict from a federal jury in St. Louis for the family of a man who died after being Tased by a Ferguson, Missouri police officer. This case involved local and national media coverage related to the incident and subsequent trial.A $2.5 million settlement for the family of an iron worker who died after falling more than 25 feet from a water tower in Saline County, Missouri.A $2.5 million judgment for an individual who was struck head-on by an intoxicated driver.A $2 million settlement for an individual who was rear-ended in rural Cass County, Missouri by a dump truck.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: Agron Law Office

When you step into a courtroom, you want your interests represented skillfully. Agron Law Office has the experience and expertise to identify the most effective means of representing your interests. Todd provides a personal and customized approach for each client because he knows not all cases are the same.. Todd's main focus is business litigation but he also practices personal injury, criminal defense (including federal cases), and family law.. Call today for your free consultation!

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: The Gorny Law Firm, LC

We treat our clients like people, not numbers.  Within 24 hours of your call to our office, you will speak to a lawyer.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64105
Firm: Dollar Burns, Becker & Hershewe

Tom Hershewe is one of the Midwest’s leading bad faith insurance litigators. Tom represents insureds who have had their insurance companies abandoned them after another person sued them. Even in cases where the insurance company defends its insured, Tom often serves as the insured’s personal counsel to ensure that the insurance company takes the correct steps to resolve the case. During his time at Dollar, Burns, Becker & Hershewe, Tom has recovered more than $130 million against insurance companies for their failure to abide by good faith claims handling.. If that weren’t enough, Tom has also handled almost every kind of personal injury case imaginable. He’s been involved with cases pertaining to truck crashes, electrocution, faulty products, and industrial accidents.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP

Todd was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. Todd now resides in Parkville, Missouri (a small suburb of Kansas City, Missouri).. After law school, Todd began his legal career in the Kansas City office and national headquarters of Lathrop & Gage, L.C., specializing in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases as well as consumer protection litigation. In October 2001, Todd joined Stueve Siegel Hanson, LLP as an associate. In June 2006, Todd was elected to the Firm's partnership as an equity partner. He continues to grow his practice at the Firm and specializes in the areas of wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation, class action litigation, and complex business litigation.. Todd has spent his legal career serving as trial and appellate counsel for individuals, as well as both large and small companies, in a wide array of wrongful death and catastrophic injury litigation, product defect litigation, class action litigation, complex business litigation and environmental litigation. He has represented clients in state and federal courts as well as AAA arbitrations throughout this country - including in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington, D.C. Todd has also served in various capacities as co-lead counsel in complex cases and served on various Plaintiffs' Steering Committees.. Todd has been designated a "Rising Star" by Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers, a publication of Law and Politics Magazine in 2008-2009 and 2013. With his designation as a Super Lawyer "Rising Star," Todd has been recognized by his peers as being among Missouri's top up and coming attorneys. According to the publication, Missouri lawyers are instructed to nominate lawyers they have personally observed in action whether as opposing counsel or co-counsel, or through other firsthand courtroom observation; the nominated attorneys must be age 40 or under, or practicing for 10 years or less. The nominated lawyers are ranked by point totals and those with the highest point totals are named to the "Rising Stars" list. Only 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state can be named to the list.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64106
Firm: Scharnhorst Ast Kennard Griffin P.C.

Todd A. Scharnhorst chairs the Firm’s medical defense practice group. For nearly 20 years, Todd has defended hospitals, multi-disciplinary health systems, physicians, and long-term care facilities in complicated, high-exposure matters alleging catastrophic injury and wrongful death. Through his work, Todd has developed strong relationships with the top medical institutions and medical specialists in the country.. Todd has been recognized by his peers as a preeminent defense lawyer in the areas of medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, brain injury, and nursing home litigation. He has been consistently recognized in Best Lawyers in America, Best of the Bar published by the Kansas City Business Journal, Super Lawyers Magazine, and Best Lawyers in Kansas City published by Ingram’s Magazine. In 2013, Todd was selected as one of the Top 50 lawyers in Kansas City, and one of the top 100 lawyers in the states of Missouri and Kansas, by Super Lawyers Magazine.. Todd co-founded the Firm in 2006.. Representative Experience:. Awards & Recognitions:. Professional Associations & Memberships:. Publications & Presentations:. Product Liability and Hospital Claims (Kansas City, Missouri). Admissions:. Education:. J.D., Dean’s Honors, Washburn University School of Law, 1994

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: Monsees, Miller, Mayer, Presley & Amick

Tim Monsees is a shareholder and director with the firm of Monsees & Mayer, P.C.  He graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1981.  He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas and Texas.  Mr. Monsees restricts his practice to representation of injured parties in litigation of product liability, construction & industrial accidents, professional negligence, and medical malpractice.  Mr. Monsees’ firm has received national recognition for litigation related to injuries from defective sporting equipment and from defective firearms.  Mr. Monsees is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and by Missouri Super Lawyers for his personal injury practice.  He is a past-president of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Foundation and serves on numerous Bar committees.  In 2006, Mr. Monsees received the Missouri Bar’s annual Pro Bono Award, in recognition of outstanding voluntary service.   Monsees & Mayer, P.C. has offices in Kansas City and Springfield.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64102
Firm: Riemann Injury Litigation LLC

Tim is an accomplished trial attorney dedicated to helping victims recover for their injuries. He specializes in sexual harassment, discrimination and personal injury claims.. Tim received his law degree from Stanford Law School and also earned degrees from the London School of Economics, Oxford University and Kansas State University. He has worked with some of the country’s finest lawyers at several prominent firms and the Kansas Attorney General’s Office. Tim also served as a federal law clerk to the Hon. Nanette K. Laughrey, United States District Court Judge for the Western District of Missouri.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: Holman Schiavone, LLC

Though I grew up in the small town of Tonopah, Nevada, it is my pleasure to say that Kansas City has been my home for the past thirty years.. After receiving my law degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City, it was my privilege to serve as a judicial law clerk at the Missouri Court of Appeals, for Judge Ronald Holliger.  Working for the Court provided me with valuable experience and solidified my broad understanding of the law and of the importance of legal procedure in the development of a case.. My goal is to provide the best legal recourse under the law to those individuals who have been injured or treated unfairly by others.  Advocating on behalf of the injuried is an honor, and I am passionate about it.  I want to ensure that individuals who have been deprived of their life, well-being, or livelihood, due to another's intentional or negligent actions, receive fair and just compensation.  I do this out of a strong belief in the principles of equity and fairness, and a deep sense of satisfaction knowing my work has benefitted my clients in a meaningful way.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 66103
Firm: Law Office of Thomas R. Fields, PA

Thomas R. Fields received a Bachelor or Arts degree from the University of Kansas in 1986 with a dual major in Spanish and Political Science and his Juris Doctor from Washburn University of Topeka School of Law in 1989. Mr. Fields has a bilingual English and Spanish law practice consisting mainly of workers compensation claims, criminal cases and personal injury claims throughout the states of Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Fields has been representing the Hispanic community in both Kansas and Missouri since 1991.. Spanish speaking clients comprise about ninety percent of Mr. Fields practice. His interests and activities include: his family; golf; tennis; cooking; his church (Country Club Congregational United Church of Christ); Member of the Wyandotte County Bar Association; Member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (being active on the Workers Compensation, Criminal and Municipal Court committees); Member of the Missouri Bar; Member of the Kansas Bar; Member of the Kansas City Hispanic Bar Association and Member of the Kansas Association for Justice formerly known as the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64105
Firm: Dickerson Oxton, LLC

Thomas Dickerson, a dedicated personal injury lawyer, found his calling through a unique journey that began with a high school debate class and was fueled by a family tragedy.. Having worked at a Kansas City law firm during college, Thomas graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2010. It was during this time that he met his future wife and law partner, Chelsea Oxton Dickerson.. In 2010, they jointly established The Dickerson Oxton Law Firm with a clear mission: to champion everyday people against corporate challenges. Specializing in personal injury cases, they consistently secure over a million dollars in annual recoveries.. Thomas and Chelsea prioritize prompt communication, addressing inquiries, and delivering outstanding results for their clients.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64111
Firm: The McCallister Law Firm

The president of The McCallister Law Firm, P.C., attorney Brian McCallister established his firm in 1996 with the objective of protecting the rights of individuals and families suffering unnecessarily owing to another person's careless or illegal behavior. He has managed numerous situations involving terrible harm or demise resulting from semi-truck accidents, vehicle collisions, unsafe products, slip/trip and fall mishaps, medical negligence, railroad accidents and police misbehavior.. Having been raised as a minister's son and grandson, Mr. McCallister noticed numerous illustrations of his family's sacrifice for and dedication to others. His remarkable commitment to every client and his pledge to discover the clients' stories and seeking justice for them and their families preserves his own family's tradition of service. The strong associations he has with each individual client is the base on which his representation of them is constructed.. Mr. McCallister graduated with his bachelor’s degree in business management in 1983 from Central Methodist University. Later in 1988, he earned his Juris Doctor from the Saint Louis University School of Law, where he served as the treasurer and president of the Student Bar Association. He is also an alumnus of the esteemed Spence Trial Lawyers College located in Dubois, Wyoming. He was first admitted to practice law in the state courts of Missouri in 1988 and later in Kansas, Illinois and Iowa.. Besides offering personalized attention to every one of his clients, Mr. McCallister has also devoted his efforts and resources to his legal circle. He is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Iowa State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The Missouri Bar and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). Moreover, he has served as the president and on the board of governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys (MATA).. For his excellent client services and professional accomplishments, Mr. McCallister has been rated "Superb " through Avvo. He was also bestowed with the Kansas City Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar” Award, an honor received by only a small fraction of attorneys in the Kansas City metropolitan region.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64105
Firm: The Lawler Firm, LLC

The Lawler Firm is a civil litigation firm that represents individuals who have been seriously injured and families who have lost loved ones due to someone else's negligence or wrong doing.  Christopher Lawler is an experienced trial attorney who has tried jury trials throughout the states of Missouri and Kansas in both state and fedearl Courts.  He has successfully obtained substantial verdicts and settlements for his clients.  He specializes in handling cases involving serious car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, insurance misrepresentation, insurance bad faith, and defective products.  He has been named as one of Kansas City Business Journal's Best of the Bar and the Kansas and Missouri Super Lawyers Rising Stars for three consecutive years. If you would like to contact Chris Lawler, please visit his website at or call.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64106
Firm: Howard L. Lotven, P.C.

The law office of Howard L. Lotven has been representing clients in family and criminal law cases for over 30 years. Growing up around lawyers and judges, Howard L. Lotven developed an interest in politics at an early age, and a dream of protecting and defending people in a court of law. A self-proclaimed individualist and rebel, Howard L. Lotven runs an efficient and successful law firm and works hard to ensure his clients' successes by resolving their legal matters.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: The Law Office of Clarissa Harvey

The Law Office of Clarissa Harvey is a flat-fee, virtual boutique law firm dedicated to helping Small Businesses and Social Media Influencers in all 50 States and Worldwide own and protect their Brands and Intellectual Property via Trademark and Copyright Law.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64108
Firm: The Sader Law Firm

The focus of my practice is helping small businesses reorganize and stay in business through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.  Too often I've seen businesses shut down because they were either unaware of their options, or could not afford to hire a large, expensive firm to do the work.  We provide big firm knowledge and experience with a small firm personal touch.  Chapter 11 is not just for GM, the law is there to help all businesses, no matter how small.. I have helped businesses in both Kansas and Missouri avert financial disaster and reorganize in Chapter 11.  We can help reduce secured debt, eliminate unsecured debt and restructure tax debt.  All the while we help small business owners continue to operate, pay their employees and relieve them of their financial stress.. I have been in practice for over a decade appearing in over 30 different courts in both Kansas and Missouri.  I have handled numerous Chapter 11's from filing to discharge and can help you reorganize your business into a stronger company that will not only survive but continue to grow.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64114
Firm: The Angles Law Firm, LLC

The Angles Law Firm, LLC represents clients throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area in an aggressive, yet discrete manner to ensure the best possible results and least possible exposure within the justice system.. All lawyers are not created equal.  You usually only have one chance to select the right lawyer for the job -- choose carefully.  A good lawyer will not be cheap, so hire the best you can afford.  Remember, the bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.. The Angles Law Firm offers a complimentary consultation.  Call us now to schedule an appointment.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64108
Firm: The Alvarez Law Firm

The Alvarez Law Firm is a Kansas City workers' compensation law firm with more than 20 years of experience representing injured workers. Tim Alvarez has made the Best of the Bar List of Kansas City Attorneys from 2007-2016.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64111
Firm: Devkota Law Firm

Tarak Devkota graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law in 1999. Right after the passing the bar and becoming a licensed attorney in both Kansas and Missouri, Devkota went right into starting his own practice. Over these 16 years of had work he has built a very successful private practice right in the heart of Kansas City in the Westport and Plaza areas. The Devkota Law offices employ a number of bi-lingual paralegals and help to backup Devkota's resolve to cater to those who are oftentimes under-served. The goal is to help you, not the insurance companies, who often try and stop you from getting the compensation that you are entitled to and deserve.. Devkota Law Firm specializes in personal injury and other civil litigation. Whether you have personal injury from a auto accident or are filing a workers compensation claim we have the expertise to make it a smooth worry free

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Kansas City 64112
Firm: McDowell, Rice, Smith & Buchanan, P.C.

Susan is recognized as a preeminent divorce attorney in Johnson County, Kansas. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and a Fellow in the International Academy of Family Lawyers.. Susan holds an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell, and has been selected as a Super Lawyer in the Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers magazine since 2010.. Clients seek out Susan as result of her distinguished reputation, and retain her because of her integrity, knowledge of the law, ability to communicate and advocacy.. Susan  works to protect the rights of her client, and to ensure the emotional and financial costs of divorce are not devastating. She is not only an experienced attorney, but also a trained mediator and arbitrator, providing every possible option to her clients.

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