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Lisa R. Shellenberger is a Managing Partner at Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger LLP and leads the firm's Family Law & Juvenile Law Division. A highly respected and award-winning litigator, Lisa is recognized as one of Colorado’s premier family law attorneys. Throughout her career, she has successfully tried hundreds of cases, earning a reputation for exceptional courtroom skills. Lisa has been honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in family law for nine consecutive years (2017–2025), among numerous other distinguished accolades. Most recently, she was featured as one of Denver’s “Most Influential Women” in the April 2025 issue of VOGUE.. In addition to her courtroom skills, Lisa is highly trained in the art of settlement negotiation and conflict resolution. She is a member of the Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals group, and she has specialized training in the collaborative divorce process. Lisa also frequently teaches Continuing Legal Education courses to other attorneys and judges throughout the year through the Colorado Bar Association and other organizations. She has also been selected by the Colorado Judiciary, including the Colorado Supreme Court, to work on many prestigious committees to develop court rules of procedure applied within family law and juvenile law cases. Lisa also provides expert consulting services and expert witness services in select areas of law.. Because of Lisa’s extensive experience and her role as the Division Lead for the Family Law & Juvenile Law team, she typically handles the most complex cases at the firm, including representing ultra-high-net worth individuals, as follows:. Divorce. -Complex, high-asset divorce actions, commonly representing clients with marital estates valued in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars, often involving the following issues:. Child Custody. -Child custody matters, including cases involving:. Post-Decree Actions. Adoptions, Dependency & Neglect, & Other Case Types. Expert Witness & Consulting Services. In addition to family law and juvenile law practice, Lisa also engages in work in the field of tribal law. She was appointed to the bench in January, 2018, to serve as an Appellate Judge for the Havasupai Court of Appeals in Supai, Arizona.. Lisa is also extremely involved in matters related to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) in Colorado. She is regarded as a leading specialist in the field of ICWA. Lisa is one of the most well-versed attorneys that actively represents clients in ICWA cases, and she is also often retained as a qualified expert witness (QEW) to evaluate and provide an expert opinion and report to the Court in ICWA cases. Lisa further serves on numerous ICWA judiciary committees for many state judicial districts.. Prior to coming on full-time with Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger, LLC, Lisa served as a Clerk to Justice Nancy E. Rice at the Colorado Supreme Court. Lisa’s legal work has been highlighted in numerous national news articles, including the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, and National Public Radio (NPR).. Lisa attended law school at the University of Colorado Law School in Boulder, Colorado. Lisa completed her undergraduate degree at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri, with honors. Lisa is an Oklahoma Native, and she is a member of the Choctaw Nation.. Outside of work, Lisa is an outdoor and fitness enthusiast. She enjoys CrossFit, traveling, camping, equestrian horse jumping, mountain biking, dirt biking, and scuba diving. She enjoys doing all of these activities with her husband, Kyle, and their two dogs, Moose and Millie.

Education. Mr. Creager obtained a B.A. in political science from the University of Colorado at Denver. Following that, he pursued a Juris Doctorate from the Denver University Sturm College of Law. During his time there, he received the “Award for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution” and held the position of president of the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund.. Background. Before attending law school, Mr. Creager dedicated his time to volunteering with Reading Partners – Denver, where he played a crucial role in improving the reading skills of young children. After completing his undergraduate studies, he obtained his real estate license and gained extensive expertise in selling and leasing residential, land, and commercial properties, accumulating more than ten years of experience in the field. Currently, Mr. Creager maintains an active Colorado real estate brokers license and remains involved in conducting real estate transactions.. From 2008 to 2020, Mr. Creager held multiple roles at a retail business, including accountant, payroll specialist, and business developer. Throughout his tenure, he played a vital role in the company’s growth, overseeing its expansion into five states and contributing to the employment of over 60 individuals.. While pursing his law degree, Mr. Creager served as a legal assistant at the personal injury law firm, focusing on cases related to car accidents and personal injury. After successfully passing the Colorado bar exam in early 2020, he joined a boutique family law firm located in Denver, where he further developed his abilities in negotiation, litigation and accounting.. Strategies & Approach. Originally from California, Mr. Creager grew up in a household marked by division. This personal experience has fostered within him a deep understanding and empathy for the challenges faced by children in similar situations. It is this profound appreciation that motivates him to advocate for his clients, unwavering in his dedication and conscientiousness regarding the unique circumstances presented by each case.. Drawing from his personal experiences as a father, he possesses an intimate comprehension of the significance of protecting and championing the rights of both parents and their children. At every stage of the case, Mr. Creager exhibits efficiency and thoughtfulness, always mindful of his client’s objectives and resources.. Mr. Creager demonstrates exceptional qualities of being analytical, organized, and compassionate. He is deeply committed to promoting diversity, upholding family values, and, above all, meticulously preparing for cases at every stage. The preparation process necessitates an attentive and empathetic listener, and in this regard, Mr. Creager excels showcasing outstanding interpersonal skills.. Employing tactful persistence, Mr. Creager adeptly engages in assertive negotiations, when suitable, to enhance the circumstances of his clients and their families. In instances where aggressive negotiation proves ineffective, Mr. Creager’s self-assured and triumphant litigation skills come to the forefront. While he thoroughly enjoys the courtroom, Mr. Creager acknowledges that clients may fare better with a negotiated settlement that they control.. According to Mr. Creager, the fundamental elements for achieving success in family law cases encompass organization, thorough preparation, and a profound knowledge of each individual case. This approach frequently involves a combination of tough love, effectively managing client expectations, showing empathy, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the law and legal system.. Collaborations. During law school, John gained valuable experience in personal injury law while interning for Julian Bendinelli. Friends for nearly two decades, John and Julian now collaborate as co-counsel on select personal injury cases. This partnership combines their complementary skills and provides clients with the dedication and insights of two experienced attorneys at no additional cost.

Jenny takes pride in dedicating her extensive experience and strong work ethic to zealously advocating for her clients and their rights. She will handle your case with the diligence, ability, empathy, and dignity that it deserves.. Jenny attended the University of South Carolina for both undergraduate (class of 2004) and law school (class of 2007). Upon graduation from law school, Jenny completed a one-year circuit court judicial clerkship in Greenville with the Honorable John C. Few, who is a current South Carolina Supreme Court Justice. Jenny also assisted Justice Few in teaching the rules of evidence and its many intricacies to law students.. After her clerkship, Jenny was an assistant solicitor at the 13th Circuit Solicitor’s Office for several years, in both the Pickens and Greenville offices (2008-2013). During this time, Jenny prosecuted hundreds of cases and wide-range of charges, including taking several to trial every year, which included charges for driving under the influence (DUI), drug law violations, domestic violence, assault and battery, traffic offenses, theft, burglary, armed robbery, child abuse/neglect, child sexual abuse, and murder. Because a significant part of her case-load involved child abuse cases, Jenny worked closely and in cooperation with the Department of Social Services (DSS). Many of Jenny’s trials included expert witnesses, complex legal issues, multiple defendants, and multiple victims.. In 2013, Jenny founded her own firm, practicing primarily in the areas of family law (divorce, child custody, child support, termination of parental rights, adoption, DSS accusations, etc.), criminal defense, driving under the influence charges (DUI), and Guardian ad Litem appointments. Jenny also represented several victims of crime, acting as their liaison with the criminal justice system through the investigation and prosecution of the suspects.. Jenny was the City Attorney and Prosecutor for the City of Liberty from 2013 through 2016.. In 2016, Jenny joined the law firm of Clawson and Staubes, LLC where she founded the firm's family law practice area and the firm's criminal defense practice area. In 2022, Jenny was named partner.. In 2023, Jenny formed The Barwick Law Firm, LLC, where she continues to zealously advocate for her clients in the areas of family law and criminal defense, doing so in a professional and thorough manner that is specifically tailored to her clients' goals and needs.. Jenny is a member of the Haynsworth-Perry Chapter of the American Inns of Court and the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Jenny was elected President of the Greenville Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) in 2018 and served through 2020.. ETHICS DISCLAIMER: Client reviews are not intended to create expectations or to compare my services to the services of other lawyers. Each legal case is unique. Any result achieved for one client does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

At the law office of Perelmutter, Potash & Ginzberg, P.C., in Seymour, Connecticut, our attorneys provide professional and personalized representation in divorce, family law, personal injury, corporate tax, appellate law and more. When you are our client, we treat you with respect and compassion while we work diligently to protect your interests and those of your children.. We help people who are going through divorce to reach better settlements so that they have the resources they need as they begin their independent lives. We also have experience with high-asset divorce, helping reach better settlements when the marital property includes retirement accounts, business interests and other complex assets.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Christopher Malinowski is one of the founding partners at Malinowski Hubbard, PLLC. He has dedicated his legal career to helping clients with complicated family law cases. He has successfully represented numerous individuals with matters such child custody, spousal support, property division, and more. Because of his legal prowess and success, Attorney Malinowski is a certified Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an honor only afforded to a few attorneys in the nation. He also earned the highest AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. His peers selected him for inclusion in “The Best lawyers in America” list, as well as for the Super Lawyers® list. Learn how he can help you with your divorce.

Ms. Skiba-Rokosky has been licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia since 2006, and has been practicing family law the entire time.  Even prior to beginning law school, she worked in family law, serving as a paralegal for a small law office in Massachusetts.  Throughout her legal career, Kimberly has dedicated herself to providing zealous representation for, and outstanding customer service to, her family law and estate clients.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Attorney Therese M. Henke's practice is exclusively family law, with an emphasis in divorce cases: both traditional (litigation) and collaborative (both parties hire lawyers but avoid court).  She also practices private and court ordered facilitative mediation and evaluative mediation in legal custody and physical placement disputes. Over the last 29 years as a court appointed mediator in Ozaukee County, she has mediated over 872 cases. She also accepts guardian ad litem appointments in pending and post-judgment family law cases; she will conduct a thorough investigation and make a recommendation as to what she believes is in the child's/children's best interest. She is also a Supplemental Court Commissioner conducting supplemental hearings.  She is also the Mediation Coordinator in Washington County managing the Family Court Services mediation program.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Greg Dunn was born and grew up on Oahu, Hawaii.  He graduated from Kamehameha Schools and Chaminade University here in Hawaii.  Greg obtained his 4-year college degree in two years and was a member of the National Honor Society in Business Administration.  He was also selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America by the U.S Jaycees for outstanding professional achievement, superior leadership ability and exceptional service to the community.After college, Greg worked as a life insurance salesman for 5 years and achieved the Million Dollar Round Table which represents the top 3% of life insurance salesmen for each of those years before deciding to go to law school.  He received his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California.Before graduating from law school, Greg was commissioned as a naval officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG).  Being selected as a naval officer in the Navy's Judge Advocate General Corps is a highly competitive position as less than 10% of all attorney and law school applicants nationally are selected.  Upon Greg's graduation from law school, he proudly served his country on active duty in the U.S. Navy for about 4 years and then decided to return home to Hawaii in 1988 to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserves and begin his civilian law practice.  In February, 2002, Greg received his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy after 20 years.Initially, Greg did commercial law, family law and bankruptcy law.  He developed such a passion for helping people eliminate their debt problems that he decided to primarily focus his law practice in the area of bankruptcy law and credit counseling.  Since then, Greg has completed over 9,000 cases helping his clients become debt-free.  He has also helped clients rebuild their credit profiles as a means to accomplish their dreams and goals.  Greg is very excited and passionate about helping people eliminate their debts and rebuild their future.

I offer mediation by ZOOM.  Convenient and effective.  In addition to normal business hours, I offer early evening and  Saturday morning appointments.. Mediating in Libertyville, Northfield and Chicago Loop, I have over 30 years experience in helping families going through divorce.  Most divorces do not involve legal issues - just a series of problem solving challenges.  Unfortunately, people going through divorce are often at a low point - not exactly a time when they want to deal with problem-solving.. Mediation and Collaborative Law are processes that allow couples to make their own decisions.  Nationally, only about 2% of all divorces go to trial.  Instead, couples settle after going through a long, hurtful and expensive struggle, only to sign settlements that they usually don't like - just to finally end the case.. So if 98 out of a 100 times there isn't going to be a trial, why go through all of the litigation preparation?  Instead, use a process designed to reach agreements.

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.