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David S. Hughey attended college in Illinois at Wheaton University and earned his J.D. Degree from in 1987 from The University of Houston. .  Mr. Hughey believed that in starting his own practice, he could fully realize his passion for helping people. In 1993, along with his wife, Robin Hughey, they founded Hughey and Hughey. The primary focus of Mr. Hughey's practice has been family law and personal injury.. Mr. Hughey is active in the the Dallas Bar Association, the North Dallas Bar Association, and the Collin County Bar Association. He is a dedicated volunteer in various organizations benefiting youth, including the Richardson YMCA, Richardson Neighborhood and youth services, and the Allen Sports Association and in school district booster clubs for the Allen and Lovejoy ISD's.. Mr. Hughey and his wife have five children. Their oldest is now an attorney and a member of the firm.

Mr. Nye is Senior Counsel at Raheen Family Law, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Jordan is an experienced and trusted litigator and family law practitioner. Jordan assists clients in all areas of family law, ranging from litigating contentious divorces and custody disputes, drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, negotiating settlement agreements, mediating separations, drafting uncontested divorces documents, handling child and spousal support issues, adoptions, and advising clients on property division. Jordan's years of experience, extensive legal knowledge, and intimate understanding of the local courts make him uniquely situated to advocate zealously for his clients. From the first meeting until a matter is resolved, Jordan is dedicated to listening to his clients, advising them on the best course of action, and developing effective strategies to alleviate his client's problems and worries. Jordan understands that family law matters are often emotionally and physically taxing on the client, and he tailors each case strategy to meet that particular client's needs and goals through pragmatic and detail-oriented approaches. While Jordan is a proponent of collaboration and mediation, he is also a formidable advocate for his clients in the courtroom.. Jordan received his J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. While in school, Jordan worked for the Honorable Louise DiMatteo in Arlington, Virginia, where he helped establish and oversee the Arlington County Drug Court Program. Thereafter, Jordan honed his trial skills by working at local prosecutor's offices in both Arlington and Washington, DC. After graduating from law school, Jordan joined a boutique firm where he managed numerous family law cases in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia and has focused his attention on family law ever since.

His emphasis on family law has earned him a reputation of being fair, yet aggressive in his representation of his clients. A 2004 graduate of Creighton University School of Law, James has been serving Eastern Nebraska for over a decade.. Get the best family law attorney in the Metro areas on your side by calling James M. Buchanan PC, LLO. Attorney James M. Buchanan has fought tirelessly for countless people in our community, helping them get the justice they deserve by providing quality full family legal services. James is experienced and known throughout our community as a dependable, reputable, and hardworking attorney. During your time of need, there’s only one family law attorney to call: James M. Buchanan.. The firm of James M. Buchanan PC, LLO has been a staple in Omaha, NE and the surrounding communities for over 18 years. During that time, our team has become one of the most trustworthy and reliable family law attorneys in the area. We’re proud to serve our community and wouldn’t have it any other way.. At James M. Buchanan PC, LLO, we pride ourselves on being the next step forward for the people we represent. It’s our goal to help our clients transition through difficult times, and as your family law attorney, we’ll diligently fight for you in every way possible.. We represent our clients as they go through some of life’s toughest challenges. Therefore, we want our clients to know that our law firm will be there for them throughout the entirety of the legal process. Rest assured, we have your back in the most difficult times.

While a transplant from Florida, I have lived most of my life in the East Tennessee Region.  I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee and I am a proud alumnus of the University of Tennessee Army ROTC program.. I studied law at Lincoln Memorial University's Duncan School of law and graduated at the top of my class.  I practice law at the Law Office of Kevin W. Shepherd and while relatively new to the practice, I put in the extra work to be prepared for everything I do.   I have been very blessed to be mentored by one of the top attorney's in the Maryville area.  Kevin teaches several seminars every year including the Tennessee Attorney's Memo Family Law Conference in Nashville, TN.. I sit on the leadership staff of the University of Tennessee Army ROTC alumni council, and am a member of the both the Blount County Bar Association and the Blount County Young Lawyers Association.. I look forward to serving the legal needs of my community for many years to come and should you find yourself in need of legal assistance please do not hesitate  to contact our office.

Professional ethics and legal requirements do not allow me to comment about specific cases which would include verifying whether online reviews are coming from a real client or even an actual person. My policies are intended to ensure that I am adhering to best practices provided by ethical standards and guidelines and serve to provide clarity and transparency in my work and role. Due to the nature of my work, which is primarily Court-involved and may be contentious, I adhere to these policies and procedures which protect me and my client. When it comes to records or other information, I follow the laws, professional guidelines, and court orders that govern my dual licenses as a mental health professional and attorney.  I welcome and consider seriously any feedback you may have, and please contact me directly if you have any questions or concerns.. I am both an attorney licensed to practice law in California (SBN 187515) and Washington (SBN 61142) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (MFT 94485), Colorado (MFT 0002744), Florida (5503),  New York (002402), Texas (205147), and Washington (LF 61090853).   I maintain a multi-state, private practice with office locations in the greater San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Northwest.  I also provide Telehealth services in the states where I am licensed, to better serve client needs.  I have presented at various organizations and conferences including the Washington State Bar Association Family Law Section, the Washington chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts ("AFCC") and the Bay Area Psychological Association ("BAPA") on topics such as child custody, domestic violence, alienation, and parenting coordination.   I specialize in court-involved counseling, family law matters, and child custody mediation.    I also provide legal and ethical consultation to other marriage and family therapists throughout the state of California, and I have provided clinical training and supervision of other therapists on their path to licensure.  As a California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists ("CAMFT") certified supervisor, I have received voluntary training, education, and experience to supervise other marriage and family therapists, going above and beyond the standard requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences.. Prior to starting my private clinical, legal, and forensic practice, I worked as a lawyer for almost two decades representing clients as an intellectual property and business attorney throughout the Silicon Valley and internationally, including high-technology startups in both transactional law and litigation.   I later worked as a family law attorney representing clients in complex child custody matters.  Currently, I offer strategic consultation in family law focusing on child custody.  I also provide expert witness services in domestic violence, child custody, and in cases where a child is resisting/refusing contact with a parent in post-separation family law cases.  I provide child custody evaluations, brief focused assessments, and emergency screenings for Family Law Courts throughout California (i.e., as a "730 Expert").  I serve on the Board of the AFCC in Washington State, and served as the ethics co-chair for the San Mateo County Psychological Association (now part of BAPA).. I earned my B.S. in Journalism, magna cum laude, from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, my law degree from UCLA School of Law, and my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from the University of San Francisco’s Graduate School of Education with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy.. My New York law license was "suspended" solely due to a voluntary decision not to pay bar dues, as I do not reside or practice law in New York. There is no "inactive" status in New York.

Need a divorce? Have a child custody dispute? My team and I can help.. We do not use a cookie cutter approach to our cases.  Our clients are unique.  The solutions to their mattes should be too.. If the case calls for an aggressive approach, we use an aggressive approach.  If the case calls for cooperation, we use cooperation.  But, no matter what approach we take we will protect your rights and preserve your future.. We begin our representation by getting a comprehensive picture of who you are and what is important to you.  Then, we design and execute a plan consistent with your wants and needs.. We represent people in divorces and custody cases.  We help to resolve issues of property division, child support, visitation and spousal maintenance.. We are located in Dallas and we serve Dallas County, Rockwall County,  and Collin County.. To learn more schedule a consultation and get an estimate of our fees on our website .

Carrie Warner is an experienced trial attorney who has proven her talents inside and outside of the courtroom. Ms. Warner has successfully litigated numerous complex cases, including those in the areas of family law and civil litigation. She and her team made legal history in 2014 when they successfully challenged South Carolina’s ban on same-sex marriage. As a dedicated advocate who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge, she is equipped to handle a wide range of family law, probate, estate, and appellate cases. Ms. Warner regularly participates in conferences and has been featured in statewide publications.

Deanna began working for Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC in February 2017 as an associate attorney. Her primary practice is in the area of family law in Lake County, IL. Deanna has represented clients in divorce, custody disagreements, the setting and modification of child support, enforcement of court orders, and in guardianship matters. She received her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.. Deanna is an active member of many bar associations. She is the Co-Secretary of the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County and is a member of the Associations’ Biennial Continuing Legal Education Committee. Additionally, Deanna is active in the Illinois State Bar Association (“ISBA”). Deanna is a member of the Women & the Law Committee, Child Law Section Council and was a part of the Inaugural Class of the ISBA’s Leadership Academy. She is also an active member of the Lake County Bar Association.. Deanna regularly assists as the Volunteer Mediator for the Self-Represented Litigant Family Law Courtroom in Lake County, IL. The Self-Represented Litigant Family Law Courtroom is specially designed to meet the needs of the people who are representing themselves in family law matters without attorneys. Deanna also represents clients on a pro bono basis through the Lake County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program.. In 2021 Deanna was been recognized by her peers as a Rising Star in Family Law. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Illinois receive this distinction.

Even at the start of her family law career in 1995 as a fierce litigator at a well-known matrimonial firm in Chicago, deep down Nanette knew she would be most effective at helping families if she led her own firm. Realizing that goal eight years later, she founded what today is Griffin McCarthy & Rice LLP - a highly respected boutique divorce practice in Chicago.. Since then, Nanette has been appointed by the Cook County Court to act as a child's representative and guardian ad litem in custody and visitation proceedings and engages in continuous training to maintain this qualification. She has extensive experience working on cases with complex custody issues, including cases with special needs children, mental health issues and international removal. While Nanette works with clients in alternative dispute resolution settings such as collaborative divorce and mediation, the bulk of her work is in traditional litigation.. Prior to practicing law, Nanette obtained her B.S.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University and her Juris Doctor from DePaul University School of Law in Chicago. Her undergraduate studies focused on accounting and finances, providing strong financial acumen that is critical in the handling of high net-worth divorces. She also received training in negotiation at the Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation, which has framed her entire approach to the practice of law.. Nanette is viewed as a leading voice among matrimonial lawyers and has been invited to speak at numerous engagements on the topic. She has also written many briefs for the Appellate Court of Illinois and authored multiple articles on family law topics including one that was published in the ISBA Family Law Newsletter regarding non-customary parentage law cases.