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My focus is on family law, collaborative law, divorce mediation, and care and protection matters. I believe that family law is the most important and rewarding area of law in which a lawyer can practice. It is also an area of law in which clients need experienced, skilled, and compassionate representation to help them navigate the process.. I have practiced law for over 24 years and I am admitted to the bar in both Massachusetts and New York. In addition to family law, my background includes experience in landlord/tenant, real estate and intellectual property matters (focus on artists, museums and non-profits). In 2001, I was formally trained as a mediator.. I am on the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Council for Family Mediation, a member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Guardianship Association, the Massachusetts Juvenile Bar Association and the New England Association for Conflict Resolution. I graduated from Whittier College School of Law (J.D.) and Boston University (B.S.).. I help my clients transition through divorce with confidence.

My clients entrust me with their lives at a vulnerable time. It is my obligation to help them navigate legal issues while maintaining their humanity. My paralegal, Tanya, and I work closely to maximize your outcome and minimize your emotional toll. Our goal is to create a durable solution for your family law issue.. founded O’Loane Law Group with my mother, Rodi Hartney O’Loane, after fifteen years of family law experience on my own. After Rodi retired in 2019, I maintained the law firm as a solo practitioner. I focus my practice on all aspects of family law – in litigation and in mediation. My primary goal is to help you create a durable solution for your family law issue.. I grew up in Oso and after graduating from Arlington High School in 1985, I earned my bachelor’s degree from Western Washington University, and attended Seattle University Law School and earned my law degree.. I have extensive litigation experience and substantial Alternative Dispute Resolution training and experience. My litigation experience taught me my clients have a unique insight regarding their family’s issues and are capable partners in their own litigation representation. Both approaches have made me a better “outside the box” family law attorney. I am honored to help people navigate a difficult time in their lives, whether it is through litigation or mediation.

John opened The Law Offices of John A. Conniff in 2015 after previously practicing family law at another elite family law litigation firm in Chicago. John graduated from DePaul University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law.. Prior to pursuing family law, John completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Paul P. Biebel, Former Presiding Chief Judge of the Cook County Criminal Division.. Prior to becoming an attorney, John served as a law clerk, during which he acquired a wealth of knowledge on the many facets comprising the practice of family law.  During this time John also cultivated a deep appreciation for the value of alternative dispute resolution and mediation in divorce proceedings.. John is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, and is currenlty the President of the Michigan State University College of Law Alumni Association Chicago Chapter.

Barbra I. Black has been practicing law for over 31 years and is a founding member and the managing partner of Black, LaFrance & Bollinger, LLC.   Attorney Black was a former partner at the Boston, MA law firm of Burns & Levinson, LLP, where she practiced for over eight years in the firm's Divorce and Family Law group. Prior to that, she was a solo practitioner for several years, focusing her practice in the area of domestic relations litigation.. Attorney Black concentrates her practice in the areas of divorce & family law in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Attorney Black has extensive litigation and trial experience and handles a variety of family law cases involving complex and diverse issues. Attorney Black's divorce & family law practice includes, but is not limited to, prenuptial & postnuptial agreements, joint petitions for divorce, contested divorce actions, same sex divorce actions, custody and or child support cases and modification and contempt cases. Ms. Black is a member of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire Bar Associations and the Massachusetts Family and Probate Inns of Court. She is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Brandeis University. Attorney Black has been selected as a "Super Lawyer" as published in Boston Magazine for the past several years.

So, a little about me.  I know choosing an attorney is tough, and hopefully this information helps you. I founded LJ Law (formerly associated with Just Law) in 2010  because I saw a need for a different type of law firm.  One that wasn't focused on a make money at all costs mentality.  One that didn't leave scorched earth in the wake of a family law case.  We started a firm where we focus on the family and we try to be settlement-oriented, but still tough when we need to be.  Our flat fee approach ensures that the focus stays on achieving the best outcome using client's resources to their maximum potential.. I have been practicing in the area of divorce and family law for over 20 years.. Prior to starting LJ  Law (formely associated with Just Law), I worked for the Office of Guardian ad Litem representing abused and neglected children, I have continued this work by acting as a Private Guardian ad Litem in cases. My degree in Psychology and training and experience with complex assets, mediation, child development, alienation, abuse and neglect, trauma, domestic violence and personality disorders, makes me uniquely qualified to handle complex cases in a way that keeps client’s and children’s mental health at the forefront.. EDUCATION & TRAINING2004 Juris Doctorate, Brigham Young University School of Law2000 Bachelor of Science, Political Science, Summa Cum Laude, University of Utah2000 Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, University of Utah2007 Basic Mediation Training, Utah State Courts2009 Advanced Domestic Mediation Training, Center for Advanced Mediation Studies2012 Collaborative Law Training, International Association of Collaborative Professionals.. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONSUtah State Bar Association, Member in Good StandingUtah State Bar Family Law Section, MemberUtah State Bar, Dispute Resolution SectionAssociation of Collaborative Professionals of UtahInternational Association of Collaborative ProfessionalsAssociation of Family and Conciliation CourtsUtah State Bar LGBT and Allied Lawyers. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION“10” Expertise Rating on AvvoExpertise, Best Family Lawyers in Salt Lake CityLead Counsel Rating in Family LawAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys 10 Best for Client SatisfactionThomson Reuters Super LawyerElite Lawyer AwardPro Bono Honor Roll, Utah State Bar Association. ELECTED POSITIONS. Associtaion of Family and Conciliation Courts, Utah Chapter: Vice- President 2023-2025. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, Utah Chapter: Secretary 2019-2023. Utah Association of Conciliation Courts, Secretary 2017. Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah, President, 2019. Association of Collaborative Professionals of Utah, President-Elect, 2018. SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTSPresenter, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Training and Conference. Private Guardian ad Litem Training & Family Law 101, November, 2021Presenter, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Annual Training and Conference. Advertising and Marketing Ethics for Attorneys and Mental Health Professionals, February, 2020Presenter, Utah Family Law Section Continuing Legal Educations Series, The Future of Collaborative Law in Utah, January 2015Presenter, Utah CASA Conference, Education Advocacy for Court Appointed Special Advocates, October 2012. PRO BONO ACTIVITIESUtah State Office of Guardian ad Litem, Pro bono attorneyFamily Law Clinics hosted by the Legal Aid Society of Utah and the U of U Pro Bono Initiative, Volunteer.Tuesday Night Bar Volunteer clinic hosted by the Utah State BarFounder and Board Member of non-profit Wasatch Kids Camps Summer CampsUtah Arbor Day Foundation Volunteer. PERSONALLaura was born and raised in South Jordan and still enjoys a close relationship with her parents and brothers and sisters who all live nearby. Laura was raised in the LDS religion. but is not currently practicing. Laura loves to travel and has spent time living in Portland, Boston, California, Honolulu, Budapest and Mexico. Laura has personal experience as a step-parent and with divorce. She is currently a single mom and lives in daybreak with her children, her Yorkie/Bichon Frise dog, Lexi, her two cats, Miso & Cedar and rabbit, Meadow.  She has recently gotten back into rock climbing, dancing and mountain biking.  Some of Laura’s favorite places in the world that she has traveled to or lived at include: Maui, Kauai, Rome, Venice, Budapest, Yachats, OR, Arcata, CA and St. George, UT. Laura enjoys canyoneering, coffee, rock climbing, swing dancing, mountain biking, pottery, skiing, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, roller coasters, summer travel camps with large groups of kids, Thai food, road trips, Sunday pot roast dinners, Rook card games, big trees, her backyard creek and yoga.

I'm a Criminal Defense Attorney, author, Police Academy Legal Instructor, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, Firearms and Use of Force Instructor, and an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, and I have been helping good people in bad situations all across Virginia for more than 30 years.  My firm handles all types of Criminal cases and I have successfully represented clients accused of everything from misdemeanor DUI / DWI offenses to serious felony criminal offenses involving drugs, guns and violent crimes.  We also help clients with civil matters such as Expungement of arrest records, Driver License Restoration, Firearm Rights Restoration, and Civll Asset Forfeiture proceedings.. In addition to building a successful law practice, I have spent many years teaching.  I am a DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Instructor, and I have taught lawyers from coast to coast.  As a police academy Legal Instructor, I taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Rules of Evidence and Constitutional Law to police recruits.  As a contract attorney for U.S. Law Shield, I teach Constitutional Law and Virginia state laws relating to firearms, use of force, self-defense, etc.  I also serve on the USCCA Critical Response Team, which is a benefit for USCCA members.. I am a Founding Member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and a Member of the National College for DUI Defense, national organizations dedicated to raising the quality of DUI / DWI defense by educating lawyers about the many complex issues in DUI / DWI cases.  In addition, I am one of only two lawyers in Virginia to have earnied the designation of Forensic Lawyer-Scientist as recognized by the American Chemical Society Division of Chemistry and the Law for my study of forensic chromatography, discussed in more detail below.. I devote considerable time to seeking out and completing specialized education and training, and certification programs in the fields of forensic science and DUI / DWI defense, and it has helped me provide top-notch representation to my clients.  I am trained on Police RADAR/LIDAR, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, breath alcohol testing, blood alcohol testing, medical issues which arise in DUI / DWI cases and as an Operator of several different breath testing machines, including the Intoximeter ECIR II currently used in Virginia.. My advanced education, specialized training and vast experience has enabled me to win NOT GUILTY verdicts in some extremely difficult and seemingly unwinnable DUI/DWI cases, including a case with a blood test result of 0.29 - more than 3.5 times the 0.08 legal limit.  I have come to be recognized nationwide for my expertise regarding DUI / DWI and I regularly serve as a consultant on Virginia DUI / DWI laws.  I have appeared on tv as a Legal Analyst and I have been featured in both TIME magazine and Bloomberg Businessweek as a leader in the field of DUI / DWI Defense.. I have won cases at trial in all three trial courts in Virginia:  J&DR District Courts, General District Courts and Circuit Courts.  In addition, I have won in the Virginia Court of Appeals, thereby getting a felony conviction reversed and the case being dismissed.. I have shared some of my knowledge and insight in a book on DUI / DWI in Virginia called the DUI/DWI Arrest Survival Guide: The Guilt Myth - which I co-authored with Bob Battle.  If you would like a FREE copy, all you have to do is visit my website.. Completing certification training for breath alcohol machines is absolutely mandatory, in my opinion, for any lawyer who handles DUI / DWI cases.  I have gone even further and acquired several of my own breath testing machines, including an Intoxilyzer 5000 and an ECIR, which enables me to further familiarize myself with these machines.  Similarly, after completing training on forensic chromatography, I acquired my own gas chromatograph, the machine used in the state lab to conduct gas chromatography.. I have earned the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation, and as of July 2025, only one other lawyer in the entire state of Virginia has earned this Designation.  To do so, I completed course work on the following subjects:. (1) Forensic Chromatography: Theory and Practice, which addresses the theory of Gas Chromatography, as well as ethanol based analysis by Headspace Gas Chromatography with a Flame Ionization Detector (HS-GC-FID);. (2) Forensic Analysis of Solid Drugs, which addresses the instrumental analysis of solid drugs in their pre-consumption form using FTIR, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Colormetrics, Microscopy, Thin Layer Chromatogrphy, etc.; and. (3) Forensic Principles of DUID, which involves the pharmacology of drugs, issues of how drug use may or may not impact driving, instrumental analysis by GC-MS, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), etc.. All three courses were 40-hour courses which included both classroom time and hands-on time working in a lab.  I calibrated instruments, developed samples, injected samples for testing, analyzed and interpreted data, etc.  I used the instruments in the same way, using the same matrices, as an analyst would in a forensic laboratory.. I am also a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and I have been recognized for excellence by various organizations.. I have successfully represented clients accused of all types of crime, including those listed below:. Alcohol:  DUI / DWI, Drinking While Driving, Intoxicated in Public, Underage Possession of Alcohol, Sale of Alcohol to a Minor, etc.. Drugs:  Possession, Manufacturing, Distribution, Possession With Intent to Distribute, Conspiracy to Distribute, etc.. Theft:  Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Embezzlement, Shoplifting / Concealment, Credit Card Theft, Failure to Return Rental Property, Theft of Services, etc.. Fraud:  Forgery, Uttering Forged Document, Obtaining Money by False Pretenses, Bad Checks, Credit Card Fraud, Construction Fraud, etc.. Violence:  Murder, Manslaughter, Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Malicious Wounding, Robbery, Assault & Battery on Law Enforcement, Domestic Assault & Battery, etc.. Guns:  Possession by a Felon, Use of Firearm During Commission of a Crime, Making False Statements During Purchase, Possession of Concealed Weapon, etc.. Sex:  Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Computer Solicitation of a Minor, Indecent Liberties, Carnal Knowledge, Sexual Battery, Contributing to the Delinquency of  Minor, etc.. Property:  Common Law Burglary, Statutory Burglary, Unlawful Entry, Destruction of Property, Trespassing, Tampering with a Vehicle, etc.. Driving:  DUI / DWI, Reckless Driving, Racing, Driving Suspended or Revoked, Hit & Run, Attempting to Elude Police, etc.. As you can see, whatever it is - misdemeanor or felony, my team and I can help.. I work tirelessly to stay on the cutting edge in an attempt to provide top notch representation to my clients.  Below are some of the courses I have completed.. I have completed certification training on:. - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Instructor (SFST). - Standardized Field Sobriety Testing - Practitioner (SFST). - Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE). - Police Traffic RADAR/LIDAR. I have completed certification training and education programs on various breath testing machines, including:. - ECIR II (Virginia's current breath testing machine). - Intoxilyzer 8000 (the new and improved version of the Intoxilyzer 5000). - Intoxilyzer 5000 (Virginia used this for about 15 yrs before switching to the ECIR II). - Intoxilyzer 400. - Intoxilyzer S-D5. - Intoxilyzer S-D2. I have completed forensic courses on the following subjects and earned the ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist Designation:. - Forensic Chromatography: Theory & Practice. - Forensic Drug Analysis. - Forensic Principles of DUID. I have completed more general education and training courses about DUI / DWI Defense than I could list, or you'd ever bother reading, but here are a few of the highlights:. - National College for DUI Defense trial skills courses held at Harvard Law School (an annual program). - Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI / DWI Cases (an annual program). - Forensic Breath Alcohol Analysis. - Medical Defenses to DUI

Supportive, Considerate, Sensible, Constructive, Mutual.. Save Money, Time, Emotional Trauma, and preserve your privacy!. Karin Quirk is an experienced attorney focusing on settling dissolutions in a non-adversarial manner that allows the couple to move on with their lives with as little emotional baggage as possible. Fast, Fair, and Effective, putting you in control of the outcome.

I began my practice as a criminal defense attorney with the Public Defender's office for the City of Norfolk.  After nearly two years handling misdemeanors & felonies with a concentration in the Juvenile Courts, I ventured into private practice.. I worked for a solo practitioner as an Associate Attorney doing all areas of family law, continuing to serve a criminal defense attorney either as a Court Appointed Attorney for the courts or with retained clients.  Additionally, I became certified as Guardian ad litem (GAL).  A GAL is a licensed attorney with an extra certification that represents the best interests of children in a custody/visitation case.. In 2006 after having my second child, I wanted to continue with my career but have the flexibility to also be a mom.  So I opened my own practice. My staff and I get along wonderfully and I consider them family. Therefore, we work well together and represent our clients  with the utmost care and respect with your family in mind.. In my spare time I am a member of the King's Daughters Infinity Circle and raise money for the Children's Hospital of the Kings Daughters.  I am also a Crossfit Level 1 trainer which allows me to coach Crossfit.  I also actively train in Crossfit.  And of course, I have my own family with 3 active children that keep me busy.. Our family is here to help yours.

Jacob Alzamora is a seasoned trial attorney who focuses his practice on all aspects of family law. In his practice he represents clients in matters including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child support, and spousal support. Drawing from extensive courtroom and negotiation experience, Jacob tailors his approach to each client’s unique circumstances. Whether achieving an amicable resolution through creative collaboration or fiercely defending his clients’ rights in litigation, Jacob is committed to securing the best possible outcomes.. Jacob grew up in Florida, where he graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a degree in political science. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law, where he was an Edward F. Hennessey scholar, before settling here in Northern Virginia. Jacob and his partner Nick formed Solan Alzamora in 2011 with the goal of providing top-tier legal representation with the personal attention that only a small law firm can offer.. A proud Ecuadorian-American, Jacob is fluent in Spanish and appreciates the opportunity to represent those clients navigating the U.S. legal system for the first time.. Jacob resides in Alexandria with his wife. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, gardening, and cooking. He is a vocal supporter of the Washington Nationals and his beloved Florida Gators.

I am a family-focused attorney who helps people like you through some of life's toughest challenges. From divorce, custody, guardianship and adoption, to wills and trusts, probate and powers of attorney, I am here to help you make sure that those you care about most are taken care of. It's not always easy, but it's worth it. Give us a call and come experience what five star rated client service is like!

I am passionate about helping families reduce conflict and focus on their priorities.  I strive to help clients achieve sound parenting arrangements that meet their childen's needs and financial outcomes that provide longterm stability.

Samuel R. Walker is a trusted attorney with a great reputation in and around Los Angeles County and Orange County. He handles Family Law, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation and Appellate matters. The Law Office of Samuel Walker will handle your legal matter with individualized attention and if a contested trial is necessary vigorously represent your legal interests.. At Walker Law Corporation, we are committed to obtaining the best possible resolution for every client. We will ensure that your legal interests are represented in a compassionate, efficient and effective manner. We will deliver positive results. We have many satisfied clients and can provide references upon request. In the courtroom we provide passionate and aggressive representation within the confines of the legal landscape. You will be thankful that you hired the Walker Law Corporation to represent you with zealousness and compassion.. Areas of Practice:. Family Law: Divorce – Child Custody – Child Support – Spousal Support – Property Division – Prenuptial Agreements. Estate Planning: Wills & Trusts – Estate & Trust Litigation – Elder Financial Abuse - Fiduciary Representation. Civil Litigation: License Defense – Malpractice – Personal Injury. Appeals: General. Why Choose Us?. At the law offices of Samuel Walker, we understand obtaining legal counsel for representation in the State of California can be an unusually stressful situation and finding the right lawyer who specializes in your area of need is a crucial decision. We believe in providing clients with compassionate, knowledgeable and results driven legal representation and offer clients free over the phone legal consultations to help them determine if our Attorneys will be a perfect fit for them.

Contact Courtney Mehta at. Courtney Mehta graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. During law school Courtney spent her summers clerking for a Family Law firm.  After passing the bar,  Courtney began her career working for Mitchell Law Group in Joliet, Illinois.. In 2016,  Courtney joined Henderson Law & Mediation Center, now Henderson & Mehta Law and Mediation Center.  At Henderson & Mehta Law & Mediation Center, Courtney concentrates her practice in the areas of Divorce,  Separation, Parental Allocation (formerly known as Custody), Guardianship, and Adoption.  Courtney is also on the Will County Mediation and Guardian ad Litem lists. She is frequently appointed in those capacities.  Courtney is currently a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association where she serves as the Co-Chair of the Guardian ad Litem Committee.  Courtney has presented on a Guardian ad Litem panel and on the Best Interests of the Minor Children.. Courtney is currently a working Mother of two children. She lives in Naperville, Illinois with her husband and children.

Evans Family Law handles the following types of family law matters:. --Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce). --Child Custody and Visitation. --Complex Custody. --Domestic Violence. --Property Distribution. --Child Support. --Spousal Support. --LGBTQ Family Law Issues. --Paternity. --Pre-Nuptial Agreements. --Post-Marital Agreements. --Mediation (DIvorce and other family law topics)

I am from Cuyahoga Falls OH, I went to Falls High and then Ohio Northern University because originally I wanted to be a Doctor to help people. My dad wanted me to be a lawyer because my family from Korea was in law, and he always wanted me to follow in their footsteps. I transferred home to Kent State and graduated with my B.S. in biology/ premed. I worked as a server, bartender, and a paramedic throughout my college years. Then one day I decided maybe I should try the law. I went to the University of Akron Law School and have never looked back. I truly enjoy being an attorney and I genuinely care for my clients. I may not be a doctor, but I know I am still helping people.

I am a married, have one son and two dogs.  I have worked at my family business of Warkentine Law Office that was originally started by my father approximately 40 years ago.  The first 20 years of my practice, I had the amazing opportunity to learn the ropes from my Father.  Just recently, my Father retired and I took over the practice.. In my spare time, I love to hang out with my family, walk the dogs, golf and ski.

Bailey W. Mahoney is an experienced domestic relations attorney and partner with Harrington Brewster Mahoney Smits, P.C., who specializes in assisting families throughout the state of Colorado that are going through dissolution of marriage and child-related cases.. Prior to beginning her legal career, Bailey received both her MBA and undergraduate degrees in business administration from Oklahoma State University, during which, Bailey completed extensive coursework in finance and accounting. With this unique educational background, Bailey is exceptionally well suited to handle the financially complex issues that frequently arise in divorce and child-related cases, such as determination of income when a party is self-employed, business valuation, executive compensation, child support and equitable distribution in marital settlement agreements.. Additionally, during law school, Bailey interned for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin in Douglas County District Court, where she acquired perspective on how judges handle the complexities of domestic relations cases. Bailey also clerked for the Honorable Dana Wakefield, a retired judge and then court-appointed Child and Family Investigator (CFI), where Bailey assisted in making recommendations to the Court regarding children involved in high conflict cases.. While Bailey excels in the area of written advocacy and is an experienced family law litigator who has successfully tried numerous complex and highly contentious disputes in a courtroom setting, Bailey is dedicated to helping parties resolve their divorce and family law disputes whenever possible outside of court via the negotiation of amicable settlement agreements. In addition to the traditional representation of clients in family law cases, Bailey offers unbundled representation services and is trained to represent clients in Collaborative Law cases (cases in which both parties commit up front to resolving their family law disputes outside of court in a cooperative manner). Bailey also regularly serves in a neutral capacity as a privately retained family law mediator where Bailey draws upon her years of experience to help parties resolve their disputes in ways that are personalized and cost-effective.. Bailey is a passionate advocate with a dedication to assisting families and brings both practical experience and personal understanding to her practice, while prioritizing preparedness, attention to detail and professionalism. Bailey works diligently to obtain customized solutions for her clients and strongly believes in the importance of developing close professional attorney-client relationships. While Bailey has substantial experience with all family law related issues, Bailey is also experienced with premarital agreements; marital agreements; cohabitation agreements; contempt and collection-related proceedings; dependency and neglect cases; adoption; and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including gestational surrogacy agreements and donor agreements.

Heather Landauer is a Partner at GEM Family Law. Heather is an experienced attorney, having practiced almost exclusively in family law since her admission to the Colorado State Bar in 2013.. Heather is creative and insightful, assisting her clients to identify their goals such that she begins working with them on a strategy to achieve their desired outcome at the outset of her representation of them. Heather encourages her clients to keep the “big picture” in mind, and to reduce the impact of emotions during their family law proceedings, in order to help them maintain focus and direction. She is compassionate, as she understands family law matters can be fraught with anger, frustration, and fear. Heather is patient with her clients while directing them to take action that will help them make the best decisions for their case and achieve their best results.. Heather is an experienced litigator who has tried hundreds of cases and is skilled in bringing matters before the Judge. However, she also recognizes the benefits of settlement, which is, quite often, the better option. The facts of each case, as well as the client’s goals, will determine which route to take, and Heather provides her family law clients with strategic advice every step of the way.. Heather has authored numerous publications, to include publications on lawyer ethics. Heather supports the community through pro bono services with Metro Volunteer Lawyer’s Family Law Unbundled Program, providing legal advice with LawLine 9, and promotes animal adoption through her foster work with 4 Paws 4 Life.. Heather received her Juris Doctor from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and, during law school, was a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Jack Berryhill in the 1st Judicial District. Heather additionally demonstrated her commitment to children’s issues as a certified student attorney through the University of Denver Child Advocacy Practicum and the Rocky Mountain Children’s Law Center. Also during law school, Heather interned with Metro Volunteer Lawyers, assisting clients in the Family Law Court Program, where she first developed her commitment to family law.. In addition to representing clients in Domestic Relations matters, Heather is also a trained Parenting Coordinator/Decision-Maker and Child and Family Investigator.

I support individuals and families through complex family transitions, with a commitment to achieving the best possible results with minimal emotional and financial strain. My practice includes Collaborative Divorce, mediation, independent adoption, and select contested litigation. My approach prioritizes building lasting agreements tailored to meet each family's unique circumstances while equipping clients with the tools they need to resolve future disputes on their own, without court involvement.. My ability to examine an issue from every side has helped me develop a balanced approach to family law cases. I help clients identify and prioritize their goals, staying grounded in what matters to them. Equal emphasis on client education and advocacy ensures my clients are well-informed and able to confidently make decisions about their cases.. I began my legal career as a paralegal at a law firm in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee before moving to Portland for law school where I externed as a clerk for the Honorable Robert E. Jones for the United States District Court, District of Oregon. Since moving to Portland, I have worked at firms with a wide range of practice areas, from business advising and strategy to elder law and intellectual property law. I hold a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from the University of Memphis and a juris doctor from the Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College.. In my free time, you may find me starting yet another DIY project, enjoying Portland's fantastic food, checking out a band, binging sitcoms, or getting lost in a puzzle.