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Keisha A. Garner is the founder and managing member of Garner Law PLLC. She is passionate about the practice of law and is aware of the importance of building personal relationships with her clients. She is known for her personal approach to clients, her ability to gain her clients’ trust, and her aggressive, yet strategic approach to protecting their interests.. Ms. Garner began her legal career as an attorney with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Board of Veteran’s Appeals, where she adjudicated appeals for denial of veterans’ benefits. After leaving the federal government, Ms. Garner joined the Washington, DC office of Whiteford, Taylor and Preston, where she served as general counsel to nonprofit associations and litigated and settled hundreds of civil lawsuits. In her current practice, Ms. Garner focuses on family law, estate planning, small business, civil litigation and criminal defense. She is a protective and persistent advocate for her clients and works within the law to assist her clients in resolving their legal issues as economically and efficiently as possible.. Education. Ms. Garner received her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland School of Law School, where she was the recipient of the Dean’s Award and served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Business & Technology Law. She has worked as a law clerk at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Department of Justice. Ms. Garner also interned for the Honorable James P. Salmon at the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Fourth Appellate Circuit.  In addition to interning for the Honorable Judge Salmon, Ms. Garner also worked as a student attorney in the Community Development Clinic at the University of Maryland School of Law.. Community Service. Ms. Garner is an active member of the legal community and uses her extensive legal experience to serve her community by providing volunteer and pro bono services to individuals and organizations through various pro bono organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia.  Ms. Garner provides assistance to nonprofit organizations through the Baltimore-based Community Law Center.  She also assists pro bono clients with family law, estate planning and small business matters through the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Programs, the Children’s Law Center, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Services, and the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland. In addition to providing pro bono services to her community, Ms. Garner is active in several bar associations, including serving as co-chair of the J. Franklyn Bourne Bar Association’s (JFBBA) Public Relations Committee (2015-present), JFBBA’s Annual Scholarship Banquet Committee (2014-present), and the D.C. Bar Practice Management Services Committee (2015-present).

Mr. Moon attended Tulane University and Tulane Law School where he completed both his undergraduate and law school curricula in five years, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 1994 and a Juris Doctorate in 1996 at the age of 22.  Mr. Moon has represented several multinational corporations in matters ranging from mergers and acquisitions to casualty defense.. As a result of his representation of a variety of organizations ranging from municipal entities to multinational corporations, Mr. Moon has comprehensive experience in many ares of the law, including complex commercial transactions; corporate law; stakeholder counseling and advice; federal, state and local regulatory and administrative law; small business procurement; litigation, intellectual property; and employment law.. With a broad range of experience in the areas of commercial transactions, corporate law, procurement, creditor's rights, intellectual property and employment law, Mr. Moon can deliver innovative and value oriented solutions to your organization, and he welcomes the opportunity to discuss those solutions with you.

Experienced Business attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Before his career as an attorney, for 16 years Mr. Polenberg successfully pursued a business management career, which included his tenure as a regional manager for Cintas Corporation. Mr. Polenberg managed the region by recruiting, training, developing, and producing sales and profit, which provides Mr. Polenberg with insight to the business challenges facing today's companies. Using his business experience, Mr. Polenberg became a lawyer with the prestigious law firm of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, and then started his own firm in the summer of 2005, now known as Polenberg Cooper, LLC.  As a result, Mr. Polenberg has civil litigation experience in cases involving business torts, class actions, construction, contracts, employment, fraud, insurance coverage, lender liability, and securities litigation. Mr. Polenberg has represented clients in matters before the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulatory agencies.. With this unique experience in both business and law, Mr. Polenberg has a practical approach to litigating commercial matters for his clients. He has established a consistent record of successful results in state and federal courts and arbitration. Mr. Polenberg has achieved successful outcomes for his clients during the several phases in the litigation process through motions, trials, and appeals. Obtaining favorable results for his clients is a priority while emphasizing the highest professional standards.. Mr. Polenberg has represented American Airlines in working through the legal challenges presented by the North Terminal development Program at Miami International Airport. Additionally, Mr. Polenberg has represented a South Florida developer in litigation related to disputes between parties to complicated development project Accompanying these high stakes matters, Mr. Polenberg has represented Florida businesses in cases critically important to their continued business operations.. In addition to the civil matters, Mr. Polenberg has devoted his time to pro bono activities including active member of the Transplant Foundation of Florida.  As a member of the board of directors, Mr. Polenberg has worked on issues facing the foundation including patient services, research grants, and fund raising.  Recently, Mr. Polenberg has been elected presedent-elect for the foundation.. Mr. Polenberg is also active in the Florida Bar. He is currently the Chair-Elect of the Business Law Section of the Florida Bar, and a member of the Business Litigation Committee and Legislation Committee as well as a member of the subcommittee on electronic discovery rules for Florida Courts and chaired the committee leading efforts to revise  the Florida Arbitration Code. Mr. Polenberg also chaired the Federal Court Practice Committee of the Florida Bar.

EricA. Montgomery opened the doors of The Montgomery Law Firm, PLLC in January of2009 with the primary purpose of providing legal solutions and support to thesmall business community.  After spendingalmost 20 years as a corporate attorney for various large companies in Northand South Carolina, he seeks to provide the same type of sound legal advice andcounsel to individuals and companies in the greater Charlotte community. Otherareas of focus will be employment law and estate planning.. He previouslyserved as an Assistant General Counsel for Bank of America, SCANA Services,Inc. and Flagstar Corporation (Denny’s). His legal career began with the law firm of Plunkett & Cooney, P.C.in Detroit, Michigan.. A native ofCharlotte, NC, Montgomery graduated from West Charlotte Senior High.  He attended North Carolina Central Universityin Durham, North Carolina, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of ArtsDegree in Political Science.  He obtainedhis Juris Doctor Degree from Marquette University Law School.. Montgomery isa member of the State Bar of Michigan, the North Carolina State Bar, the StateBar of Wisconsin, and serves as a Vice-Chair for the John S. Leary Bar Association.. His communityservice involvement includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors forthe African American Community Foundation and the Housing Trust Authority Boardfor the City of Charlotte.  He is amember of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.  Montgomery is a Limited Partner of the GodwinFund Partners, L.P., an equity hedge fund.. In 2006, Montgomery was named as Co-Recipient of theHoward B. Eisenberg Award from the Marquette University Law School AlumniAssociation for recognition of outstanding community service.  During that same year, he was elected to theNCCU Athletic Hall of Fame as a Contributor.

I have been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1984. During that time I have acquired extensive experience in the areas of business law (forming corporations, s-corporations, and limited liability companies as well as preparing shareholder agreements and operating agreements), mergers and acquisitions of companies, business litigation, real property law (such as commercial closings and refinancings), real property litigation, estate planning (including the preparation of wills and trusts), and several other areas of general practice.

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, Evan attended Indiana University at the Kelley School of business. Always knowing entrepreneurship was in his future, he majored in business management and human resources.. After leaving Indiana University, he left Indiana and moved to Illinois, attending Southern Illinois University, School of Law where he focused in business, transaction and trial law. While in law school, Evan partnered with one of his professors and started and acquired businesses throughout the Midwest.. Upon graduation, Evan opened up the original Howard Law based out of St. Louis, Missouri focusing on business, corporate, transactional and trial issues. He assisted many small business owners in all their needs from incorporation to acquisition - even acquiring more businesses of his own. Eventually, Howard Law would acquire and merge additional firms becoming Howard Haake providing legal services in business law, criminal law, family law, real estate law, trust and estate law and more.. Evan has a vast knowledge and understanding of all small business needs, whether its the best structure for your business, management of everyday business needs and issues or if its time for succession planning through an acquisition. Not only has Evan been on the legal representation side of the table, but he has actively bought, sold and management multiple businesses personally. This provides an additional level of expertise to truly understand and relate to you as a business owner.. Evan now lives outside of Belmont, North Carolina with his wife and son.

Martin Moore is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. He began his career in public service, defending hundreds of clients in criminal, juvenile, and civil trials. In private practice, Martin joined one of Asheville's largest law firms, serving business and individual clients in business, employment, and land use matters. Martin has defended clients in both state and federal courts, and aided clients in matters before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court. His experience counseling clients from business formation, through administrative investigations, and through trials allows him to offer quality, sound counsel to help you navigate your unique legal cocnerns.. Martin is a mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and has been recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America ® Ones to Watch" recognition three years running.

Todd is the founder and principal attorney of Gallinger Law. He has a life long interest in the law, and how to use it to bring positive change for individuals and society. Todd is licensed to practice law in California and New York. He attended the University of California at Santa Barbara, where he earned a B.A. in Religious Studies, and the George Washington University Law School, where he earned a Juris Doctorate in Law, both with honors.. Since founding Gallinger Law in 2005, Todd has assisted businesses, individuals, and nonprofits with many different legal issues. This includes complex, multi-district, and international business litigation. Todd presently focuses on providing transactional services to clients to assist in achieving their business or personal goals.. Todd has also served as a nonprofit executive, management consultant, intellectual property licensing professional, and board member. He uses this diverse experience to understand the multiple aspects of clients’ legal issues or challenges, which is necessary to craft best legal solution.

Aaron J. Atkission is a Washington State native and a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, WA as well as the Washington State Bar Association’s Law Clerk Program (also known as APR 6). He was admitted to practice in Washington in 2015 and has been working in the legal field since 2008. Prior to being admitted to practice, Aaron worked for Goff & DeWalt, LLP in Gig Harbor, WA, a boutique construction defect firm, where he assisted in the recovery of numerous multi-million dollar settlements. It was during his time at Goff & DeWalt that Aaron gained a passion for the law and achieving outstanding results for his clients. In 2018 he moved to Olympia, WA with his family to join Wertjes Law Group, P.S. Aaron takes great pride in developing strong relationships with his clients and enjoys the process of navigating complex legal matters. His practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Real Estate, Contract Law, and Estate Planning & Probate. When he is not vigorously representing his clients, Aaron can be found spending time with family and friends enjoying the great Pacific Northwest outdoors.. Aaron is licensed to practice in Washington and Idaho and the Federal District Court in both states.

Born and raised in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Dedicated to working hard for my clients and enganging them to find creative, practical solutions to their legal problems or issues. Focus on a value-added approach to providing legal services to my clients.. My goal is always to understand where someone is coming from and understand their situation and to aggresively represent them and protect their interests.