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Barbara Morton graduated from University of Colorado with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication in 1992. Ms. Morton followed her BA with an MBA in Finance and Accounting from Regis University in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1996. Ms. Morton received her law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1998. She has been licensed to practice law in Illinois since May 1999. Her practice emphasis is in Family law issues, Real Estate, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Traffic and Personal Injury. She has represented clients in litigation matters before Federal and State Courts, arbitration and administrative agencies. Ms. Morton has over 20 years of experience as a litigator trying over 30 jury trials, along with over a hundred arbitration hearings, bench trials, and contested motions.. Before starting her firm, Ms. Morton was an Associate with firms that practiced Insurance Defense, Workers' Compensation, Family Law, Real Estate, Wills/Trusts, and General Practice.. She is admitted and qualified to practice in Illinois and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar.

Jon Von Achen graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University.. When Jon is away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family. They are active in their church and enjoy cooking together.

When you are dealing with a  divorce or custody  situation, it can be very stressful.  Let me and my staff help you navigate through it whether it is a simple divorce or a complicated court battle.  Its what we do, every day.

We recognize that divorce is one of the most difficult processes our clients will ever go through. It involves the most important aspects of our clients' lives, from their children to their economic security. We opened the Law Firm of Douglas E. Spiegel, PA. to provide our clients with effective and aggressive legal representation while providing a compassionate and reliable personal touch. We give our clients the personal attention they deserve and need during this difficult time. We work closely with our clients to develop strategies to protect assets and ensure our clients can maintain their standard of living after the divorce is final.. Unlike many other firms we limit our practice to only family law and marital law. From divorce, division of property and custody disputes to post-divorce matters, we can develop a sound strategy in line with your goals. We are knowledgeable, aggressive, and compassionate. But we refuse to "tell you what you want to hear" simply to obtain or keep your business. You need honest information and advice to make decisions based on the facts, the law, and the probabilities of the outcome you wish.. For Effective and Compassionate Representation Contact Fort Myers Family Law Attorney Douglas E. Spiegel, P.A.. If you are searching for a confident, decisive Fort Myers divorce lawyer, contact Douglas E. Spiegel P.A. We serve clients in the Fort Myers and surrounding areas, including Estero, Cape Coral, LaBelle, Marco Island, Sanibel, Naples, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda. We are conveniently located in the Downtown Fort Myers area. We will estimate the costs of various options with you before proceeding, as we understand that financial limitations are a reality in many family law situations.

After building extensive litigation experience since 1999 and receiving mentoring from the top family law firms in Portland, I formed Tanzosh Family Law LLC in March of 2010 to provide optimal services for clients.  My proactive and attentive practice style is designed to develop a team approach with each client in reaching the best resolution, whether through compromise or trial, together.. If the other party is not going to be reasonable, there is a judicial system I trust.  Those cases that need a judge or jury to decide, I represent clients in court effectively and with honor.. I extended my practice to handling mediations.   Assisting others in resolving controversy, with or without attorneys, requires a complimentary and advanced skill set, especially in family law.. My mission is to attain the best outcome for clients with the least amount of destruction on the family.  Uniting litigation and mediation is the way to achieving that goal.

Born and raised in Oregon. I enjoy all things outdoors: backpacking, camping, fishing, hiking and generally being outdoors. I am an avid duck fan and enjoy watching and playing sports. I am a fan of physics and biology and find the investigation and education in these fields interesting.

Placing high value on her relationships with her clients, Courtney happily adapts her communication style to accommodate their preferences and explains complicated legal matters in plain English.. "My clients can be as real with me as they want. I am here to listen without judgement and help them in every way I can.". Courtney is most gratified when she can advocate for people whose voices might not otherwise be heard in court. No matter what her clients are going through, Courtney ensures their positions are clearly heard and validated.. Originally from Colorado, Courtney moved to Portland to attend Lewis & Clark Law School and liked the area so much that she stayed. She enjoys Portland’s eclectic food scene, hiking, learning to play the guitar, and hanging out with her “Chiweenie,” a temperamental Chihuahua-Dachshund mix.

Ms. Brunt offers a genuine rapport with her clients and careful attention to the details of her clients' cases. She also handles the contentious behaviors of the opposing party with common sense and good results.

As a Minneapolis divorce attorney with over 25 years of experience in family law, I will work with you so you receive top legal representation matching the needs of you and your family.  I am a professionally recognized Minneapolis divorce lawyer experienced in collaboration, mediation, negotiation and litigation.  In the process, my role is to guide and support you with both legal advice and expertise but also to provide compassion and understanding.  My goal is to give you the tools and support necessary in the legal process and for you to be able to move to the next stage of your life.

Divorce and Family Law Attorney, Alexander Carlin has over Twenty (26) years of experience representing his clients in family law and divorce related matters. He has provided his clients with legal advice and representation whether they are facing a divorce, child custody battle, child support, adoption, domestic violence dispute or any other family law related matter. If you would like to speak with a Divorce and Family Law Attorney, then you should contact attorney Alexander Carlin at or you can email him at

Each family is unique and Renée offers a solution tailored to your particular needs.  Whether you are facing an uncontested divorce, gearing up for a battle over the distribution of marital assets, trying to find constructive solutions to child custody and access, dealing with intra-family violence or searching for a guardian ad litum for your child, Renée delves into the details of your particular issues and helps you choose the right personal and legal strategy to move you successfully to the next stage in your life and the life of your family.. Renée is a magna cum laude graduate of Boston College Law School.  She practiced for 12 years as a patent litigator at two of the best law firms in the country, obtaining top-notch strategy and litigation skills, unparalleled by many family law attorneys.  She has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law for the past 7 years, first at Delaney McKinney, LLP and now at her own firm.. As a family law lawyer, Renée has represented both men and women in high conflict custody cases, litigated custody and child support in DC Superior Court and Montgomery County Circuit Court, participated in the amicable settlement of numerous cases and worked to value businesses and determine the equitable distribution of assets in the millions.  Although not yet ranked in Washingtonian’s top family law lawyers, Renée has taken many of those lawyers on and prevailed.. With her excellent litigation skills, her financial acumen, but most importantly, her empathy for and natural inclination to work on behalf of children and families, is the perfect balance of skills for a family law lawyer.. Renée is also trained in Collaborative Law. She was selected to serve on the D.C. Superior Court’s Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, representing parents and children in neglect cases.  Renée volunteers in the DC Superior Court Family Law Self-Help Center and participates pro bono in the Family Court’s Attorney Negotiator Program, working with pro se litigants to settle their family law matters before they appear before the Court.. Renée’s interest in working on behalf of family and children started in 1989 when she was a teacher in a South Central Los Angeles high school after graduating from college. She worked for and on behalf of children when she handled family law cases at the Legal Assistance Bureau in Boston, Massachusetts, representing low income clients in divorce and custody cases. While building her career as a patent litigator, she continued to serve children in a pro bono capacity.  Renée trained and volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate – a judge-appointed advocate for abused and neglected children in the dependency court system. She taught Constitutional Law seminars at an alternative high school in San Diego, California.  Renée also served as a guardian ad litum in adoption cases.. Renée graduated with a B.A. from the University of Southern California in 1989 and received her J.D., magna cum laude, from Boston College School of Law in 1996. Renée is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland and California.  She is a member of the American Bar Association, Family Law Section, the Montgomery County Bar Association, Family Law Section, the District of Columbia Bar, Family Law Section and the International Association of Collaborative Professionals.

Striving to preserve civility and respect during the divorce process, Whitney educates her clients about the legal process, working closely with them to ensure they understand their options and rights so to empower them in making the best decisions for the future health of their family.  Her goal is to serve each client individually, striving to find real-life workable solutions for the families she serves, realizing that a marriage might be over but a family still times, the best approach requires taking the decision-making power out of the judge’s hands and squarely putting it back into the hands of clients, those who know what their families need the most, in collaborative divorce or mediation.  Sometimes, that's not possible and the case has to be taken to a courtroom.. Having practiced domestic relations in Tennessee for nearly than a decade and a half, Whitney offers clients a skillful blend of trial and courtroom experience with a cultivated understanding that litigation isn't best for each family.. Whitney is a two-time University of Memphis graduate; she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 and her Juris Doctorate from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2001. Whitney served as an extern to U.S. Magistrate Judge Diane Vescovo while in law school, and as a clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Daniel Breen following law school. She began her domestic relations career in Chattanooga, working as an associate in an established family law office. Returning home after spending a few years in Colorado, Whitney worked at an national domestic relations litigation firm in Memphis and Franklin before starting her own practice in downtown Franklin.. She has been admitted to practice law in Tennessee since 2001, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee since 2006 and in Colorado since 2008 (currently inactive).. Whitney has practiced domestic relations exclusively since 2010, and she is a Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator.. Current memberships include:. She also has served on the Boards of Directors for the University of Memphis Band Alumni Association and for DuBose Episcopal Conference Center.. Whitney enjoys living in her husband's hometown of Franklin with their two small children.  In her free time, she loves fantasy football and her Memphis Tigers.

I have been representing fathers in divorce, paternity and child custody matters for more than 20 years.  I am a former Marine who is willing to fight for your rights and protect your relationship with your children.

Originally from Louisiana, Kimberly graduated Cum Laude from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Before achieving her Juris Doctor Degree, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Summa Cum Laude at Southern University, gaining the title of Student Marshall and the highest ranking graduate. Kimberly was accepted to the Texas State Bar in 2008. She is dedicated to helping her clients through the difficult time of divorce and/ or custody disputes and it is her goal to make this process a bit easier for them by letting them know their case is in the rights hands. When Kimberly is not busy at work she enjoys traveling around the globe and cooking for her family.

Professional Statement: I believe it is best for parties to work out their family law matters without the emotional and financial cost of litigation. Collaborative law allows for parties to restructure their families in the least disruptive way, preserving economic resources, encouraging family harmony, and minimizing conflict. It permits your children to embrace both parents and helps parents develop improved ways to parent and communicate in the future.. Personal:  Family Judge Nominee 2010, Houston Galveston Institute Bd, Multicultural Education, Counseling in the Arts Bd., Doctors for Change Bd., Museum District Business Alliance Bd., Krist Samaritan Center Bd., Washington on Westcott Advisory Bd, Texas Executive Women, Health Care for All Texans-Steering Committee, SIDS Foundation of Greater Houston Bd, St. Lukes United Methodist Bd. & Sunday School teacher, Amigos de las Americas Bd.,  Post Oak YMCA Int’l Bd., River Oaks Elem. School Bd., Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout Badge counselor, St. Joseph’s Women’s Public Relations Council, Crestwood-Glencove Civil Club Bd