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Oleksandra Stasiv received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Economics from the University of Southern Maine. She was an accomplished tennis player, captain the team, and won the Litte East Championship singles title for the Huskies. She was later inducted into the USM Husky Hall of Fame. After graduating cum laude Oleksandra worked at TD bank small l business lending, and an investment firm in Portland, Maine. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law and was a recipient of the pro bono Publico award. During law school, Oleksandra clerked at Lewiston District Court, provided legal assistance during her employment at Legal Services for the Elderly, and prosecuted criminal cases at Cumberland County District Attorney's Office. After her employment at a private law firm in Portland, Oleksandra went on to open her own practice with a focus on family law and civil litigation.

Jenna, born and raised in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a graduate of Clarksville High School. She attended college at Western Kentucky University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in 2007. While in College, Jenna was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, Dynamic Leadership Institute and the WKU National Championship Dance Team. She was also named a Next Generation Nonprofit Leadership Scholarship recipient in recognition of her year-long internship with the March of Dimes headquarters.. Jenna completed her law degree at Hamline University School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, where she received her Juris Doctor in 2013. While in law school, Jenna was a member of Delta Theta Phi, Law Fraternity, Alternative Dispute Resolution Student Organization and the Minnesota Justice Foundation. During the Summer after her first year of law school, she had the opportunity to study abroad in London, England, and received her Certificate in Global Arbitration Law and Practice from Queen Mary University. Throughout law school Jenna worked as a Law Clerk at the Children's Law Center of Minnesota, as well as a in a Summer Clerkship with Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota. For three semesters Jenna worked in the Child Advocacy Clinic at Hamline, serving as the student director for her last year of law school. She was a Dean's Scholarship recipient and also received the Clinic Student of the Year Award for her work in the Child Advocacy Clinic.. After graduating, Jenna moved home to Clarksville to be with her family. She was married to her husband, Tyler, in August of last year. She and Tyler are members of The Bridge Church here in town, and enjoy spending their free time with their niece, nephew and their two dogs. Jenna is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and Young Lawyer's Association. Her primary areas of practice are Family, Juvenile, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Civil litigation. Jenna also has experience in legal writing as she has written briefs to the United States Supreme Court, Tennessee Supreme Court and Tennessee Court of Appeals. She is happy to be back in her home town, and feels blessed to be working in and giving back to the community where she was raised.

Cindy Best has 27 years of legal experience and a particular passion for family law. Ms. Best has conducted over 200 trials and handled over a thousand mediations and settlements. She is extremely sensitive to the emotional nature of this type of work and welcomes the opportunity to empower her clients as they experience family transitions. Ms. Best also has a varied background in business litigation, insurance defense, construction law and malpractice. Her experience includes ADR, mediations and trials. Ms. Best was also a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County in 2007-2008.

Lisa J. Gill is licensed in Mississippi and Tennessee, active in both states, and has successfully represented clients in both states at the trial and appellate levels. She has represented clients in alternative dispute resolution options outside of court including both mediation and arbitration. Prior to becoming licensed as an attorney, she worked as a paralegal providing trial and litigation assistance and assisted in numerous bench and jury trials, both at the state and federal level. She has prior experience in the areas of construction, real estate, business law, and employment law.Her Father was a local electrical estimator and subcontractor. She spent many Saturdays in her youth doing homework in job site trailers and at the local Memphis Builders Exchange (before the days of AutoCAD). Her Father taught her that the difference between good and great is “all in the details.” He could recite entire sections of the NEC from memory and still explain in layman’s terms what it meant without ever once making someone feel less than. She watched him study with many apprentices to help them obtain their master electrician’s license. He acknowledged that getting the details right was powerful and important because it could mean the difference between a safe or unsafe job site or finished job. He defined “servant leader” with his actions. She applies that same passionate dedication and principle to her legal practice. Electricity, like legal issues, are not to be taken lightly. She also inherited her father’s poor taste in puns.Lisa concentrates her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody/parental issues, child support, termination of parental rights, adoption, paternity and juvenile court matters. Lisa also handles pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements and LGBTQ+ family law. Lisa Gill has a passion for complex case matters, including working with families that have mental health and/or addiction issues, asset protection, business valuation, buy-sell agreements, and complex business entity restructuring and/or addressing “workout” issues. Lisa is a small business owner and was one prior to becoming a lawyer.. Lisa’s first priority is to take complex matters and get right to the heart of it early to develop a strategy for a client’s global resolution. Her second priority is to provide strategic counsel with as much discretion as can be afforded to each client’s unique situation. She has personally experienced divorce. She knows that clients want an attorney that aggressively works to reach resolution while offering counsel in a way that allows clients to maintain their dignity.. As a friend’s father once told her, “you must offer the olive branch but, ready the sword.” She takes that advice to heart. She is results-oriented and efficient. She works to resolve matters through negotiation or mediation when possible while also keeping the case poised for trial if negotiations are unfruitful. That is why she gathers necessary information from her clients from the very outset of the representation. She and her team work to ensure that their clients do not have the added anxiety of preparing at the very last minute or being unprepared should their case proceed to trial. Her very first mentor taught her 20 years ago that “unfortunately, nothing settles a case quite like a trial date.” Personally, she believes that Sun Tzu said it best when he offered “The greatest victory is that which requires no battle.” Stil, she has come to accept that she cannot control whether or not the other party acknowledges the truth of that principle. That is why she “offers the olive branch but, readies the sword.”. EducationTHE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS CECIL C. HUMPHREYS SCHOOL OF LAW: Juris DoctorTHE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS: B.P.S, magna cum laude. Certification• Rule 31 Listed Mediator. Accolades• Super Lawyers® (2016-2020)• Avvo Superb (10/10) rating. Community Involvement• Oasis of Hope, volunteer Room Mother for Caldwell Elementary• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, volunteer & Golf Tournament Committee Member • United States Department of Labor, volunteer ombudsman. Bar Admissions• Tennessee• Mississippi. Activities & AffiliationsTennessee Bar Association Family Law Section - Executive Committee MemberMemphis Bar Association - DirectorAmerican Bar Association - Family Law Section MemberAssociation for Women Attorneys – Memphis Chapter, past presidentMemphis Bar Association Family Law Section, Judicial Reception chairAssociation for Women Attorneys 2014 Judicial Forum, Judicial Forum chairAssociation of Women Attorneys – President-ElectAssociation of Women Attorneys – SecretaryAssociation of Women Attorneys - Liaison to Student Chapter – Annual Banquet ChairNorthwest Mississippi Young Lawyers Division of the Mississippi Bar Association, pastPresidentMemphis Bar Association Leadership Forum, graduateNITA (formerly ABA) Family Law Trial Advocacy Program, graduate2021 Leadership Germantown Inductee/Graduate. Lisa is married and has a son.. Lisa hosts a divorce workshop called Second Saturday on the Second Saturday of each and every month.  You can search for more information about this workshop by going to her firm website at .

When new clients arrive at my office, they are sometimes hopeless.  They have heard horror stories about the legal system.  Part of my job is restoring hope and convincing clients that the system is not going to eat them alive.  I am fond of telling clients when they first walk into my office that I'm sorry they are here.  I understand that most people would prefer to lead lawyer-free lives.  My middle name is Earl and that is what my friends call me and that is what I want my clients to call me.  If you want to hire me and I think enough of you and your case to accept the representation, I will be your highly educated friend, wise confidant and fierce advocate who will fight for your full recovery or vindication.. My practice consists mostly of the following types of cases:  Personal Injuries, Divorce, Child Custody, and Criminal Defense.. PERSONAL INJURY:  As a first year law student, I went to work for a law firm  preparing personal injury cases for trial. During my last year of law school, I accepted employment with State Auto Insurance as a Claims Adjuster...in many ways, the exact opposite role!  I did this because I wanted to know how both sides of a personal injury case worked and thought.  Since then, I have dedicated a substantial portion of my career to keeping abreast of personal injury law and trial strategies for people who have been hurt in car, truck and motorcycle accidents.  I'm sorry you've been hurt and I will do everything I can to make it right.  I love fighting for clients I believe in.. DIVORCE AND CHILD CUSTODY: I am a 49 year old father of four kids...11, 13,18 and 21.   I am divorced from the mother of my oldest two kids.  I am not particularly proud of that, but I am not ashamed of it either.  I understand that marriage is unbelievably difficult in even the best of circumstances.   My oldest kids were about 2 and 5 when the divorce occurred.  By that time in my career, I had successfully tried a number of divorces, but in retrospect, going through my own probably taught me the most about this area of the law.  I empathize with my clients because I know what's at stake. I am now happily married to the mother of my youngest two and am proof that rainbows sometimes do follow rain.  Chances are that no matter how unique your own circumstance is, if I have not seen it before in a case I have tried, I have lived through it personally.  I have the knowledge and experience that can help you through it too.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE:  What can I say?  I went to college!  I have always cheered for the little guy...the underdog. Make no mistake about it... in a criminal prosecution, the Defendant is the underdog.  The government has a full staff of lawyers who sometimes believe the police can do no wrong  and that the word "defendant" is equivalent to the word "criminal".  Every criminal defendant needs a champion with the heart of a teacher...to teach the government the difference. DUI convictions have devastating consequences and you cannot afford NOT to have an experienced lawyer in your corner when facing such charges.  I can, and will, help.

Justin has owned Thomas Family Law Firm since 2011. His extensive expertise has allowed him to develop a reputation for providing honest, effective, and personalized representation to clients throughout Germantown, Memphis, and the Mid-South area. Justin is also licensed in Mississippi and has extensive experience handling family law and divorce cases for individuals throughout North Mississippi.. In order to provide the best possible counsel and representation to clients, Justin’s practice focuses exclusively on family law and divorce cases. This enables Justin and the rest of our legal team to deliver top-notch legal service to each and every client that walks through our doors. Above all else, he is focused on ensuring his clients' legal issues are resolved efficiently and favorably, whether through trial or through strategic negotiations.. Admissions. Professional Credentials. Education

I am licensed in Tennessee and have experience as a prosecutor, public defender, judge, domestic violence lawyer and attorney protecting the rights of incarcerated juveniles. I am dedicated and tenacious. I am an aggressive trial lawyer and a skilled negotiator. My clients know that I will not only fight hard for them, but also explain every step of the legal process along the way. My clients remain in control of their case and know that I work hard to get the best outcomes and the fastest results. For more information about me, please visit my website, or call me at.

I offer a customizable range of legal services to help you protect your legal rights and interests without destroying your budget.No matter what your legal needs are, I always place my clients first. I will take the time to explain to you exactly what is happening in your case, how different legal issues might affect you, and what might happen next. I will work closely with you to understand your needs and goals in order to help you make an informed decision about the steps you should take.. I hold myself to the highest standards when working on each case. I prepare every case as if it were going to trial while working to get the best settlement for you. I also maintain strict legal ethics in dealing with clients, judges, and opposing attorneys.I use technology to streamline my practice to complete work more efficiently and keep your costs down. Technology also allows me to offer more responsive service including clients being able to view their case status online at any time.Contact my office today to schedule a consultation.

Jenna McDonald Nichols is a native Memphian and third generation lawyer. Mrs. Nichols is compassionate, understanding, and will fight for you during life's hardest moments. Mrs. Nichols is experienced in the areas of divorce and separation, child custody, child support, juvenile law, paternity/parentage, adoption, and estate planning. Mrs. Nichols is also specially trained in collaborate divorce and she is a strong advocate for mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.

Grace E. Studer completed Juris Doctor at Charleston School of Law in 2017 where she graduated with magna cum laude honors. During her time at law school, Grace was a member of several organizations where she developed her skills in legal research and writing and oral advocacy.. She was selected to Charleston Law Review where she held the position of Associate Managing Editor. Her article 'Live Streaming Violence over Social Media: An Ethical Dilemma' was published in 2017.. Since law school, Grace has been practicing law in both state and federal courts in Washington State, where she defended top clients. Currently, she is back in her hometown of Johnson City, Tennessee, practicing in the areas of criminal defense, divorce and separation, and personal injuy law.. Her hobbies include hiking and spending quality time with her husband, family, and two dogs- Barley & Rye.

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My philosophy in life and as an attorney is to treat people how I would want to be treated.  As an attorney, a full-time mom and someone who has personally experienced the hardship and stress of being a litigant in a domestic proceeding, I know how overwhelming it can be, especially when also trying to balance work and family obligations. I also understand that my clients expect and deserve an attorney who is responsive to their questions and will work hard to insure that the things and people they hold most dear are protected.

Channing Miller, formerly Watson, is a Clinton Dragon, graduating in 2005 from Clinton High School. After high school, she went on to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Philosophy. During her undergraduate studies, Channing was the recipient of the General Assembly Merit Scholarship, the Edgar Guenther Scholarship, the Volunteer Scholarship, and the HOPE scholarship. She spent a summer during her undergraduate studies interning for Senator Bob Corker at his Knoxville satellite office. After joining the workforce for a year, Channing went on to pursue her legal degree at the University of Tennessee College of Law. She participated in Homer A. Jones Wills Clinic where she was able to assist economically disadvantaged clients with estate and trust planning. She also participated in the Non-Profit Clinic while in her 3rd year and assisted a non-profit in their start up adventures. Channing clerked at Ritter and Biloski during her time in law school Channing was licensed to practice in November 2013 and moved positions from clerk to attorney at Ritter & Biloski. Channing’s practice focuses on domestic relations law including divorce, child custody, and adoptions, juvenile law, and estate and probate matters, including wills.. Channing was married in 2012 to Gabriel Miller. They are members of Temple Baptist Church in Powell and currently live in the Claxton area with their dogs, Banjo and Shiloh. Channing enjoys horseback riding with her appaloosa, Happy, East Tennessee in general, and all varieties of sweets and desserts.. Channing is involved in the following organizations:. Tennessee Bar AssociationAnderson County Bar AssociationAdvisory Board Member to Agape HouseMember-Temple Baptist Church, PowellMinistry volunteer-Nursing Home MinistryMember-Anderson County Animal Shelter Task ForcePresident/Organizer-Friends for Anderson County Animal Welfare

Jennifer Egelston practices “Family Law for All.” She handles matters involving marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, DCS, juvenile court, adoptions, name changes, criminal expungements, and orders of protection. She is experienced in the drafting of family planning documents including donor contracts, wills, powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. With her background in horse training and barn management, Jennifer works with horse enthusiasts in legal matters involving equine-related sales, contracts, non-profits, business, and liability. She is also a Rule 31 listed family law mediator with special training in domestic violence. Jennifer volunteers her time in the LGBTQIA+ and military veteran communities through pro bono work. In 2022, she was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by Legal Aid of East Tennessee.. Jennifer says, “My goal is to provide access to quality, affordable legal advice and representation: wills, divorces, adoptions, name changes, expungements – you name it. I can help you overcome the past and prepare for the future – no matter what comes.” Request your free consultation with Jennifer by calling or texting her.. Throughout her career as a military police officer, Jennifer R. Egelston upheld the MP motto of “Assist. Protect. Defend.” Like many of her family members who served their communities through both law enforcement work and military service, in her career as an attorney, Ms. Egelston hopes to continue in this regard. Ms. Egelston is a natural protector and a caring friend who will compassionately counsel her clients while she stands firm as their zealous advocate. As a result of her own life experiences and empathetic nature, Ms. Egelston has a great ability to identify with her clients and offer them a realistic explanation of the legal process.

Maddie Copes is an associate attorney at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC and is a member of the firm’s family law and business litigation divisions. Mrs. Copes was born and raised in Melbourne, Florida, after which she received her undergraduate degree from the Florida State University located in Tallahassee, Florida where she majored in Psychology and minored in Family and Child Sciences.. After obtaining her undergraduate degree, Mrs. Copes attended law school at Lincoln Memorial University’s Duncan School of Law where she graduated ranked 6th in her class with the honorable distinction of Magna Cum Laude. During law school, Mrs. Copes was named on the Dean’s List for her entire law school career and received a CALI award in Legal Communications I and II and Legal Research III, an award given to the student with the highest overall grade in a class for that semester.. Mrs. Copes has worked in a variety of areas and has achieved a variety of notable accomplishments since she began working in the legal field. She is a devoted advocate for Children through her work as a Guardian ad Litem, has been trained as a Rule 31 Mediator, and has volunteered as a board member for Knox County Juvenile Court’s Foster Care Review Board.. Since becoming an attorney in 2019, while working at Breeding Olinzock Carter Crippen PC Mrs. Copes has worked on a variety of family and business law cases. She has handled matters involving Child Custody, Dependency & Neglect, Child Support, Divorce, Adoptions, and Appellate work. In terms of business litigation, she was represented clients who seek injunctive relief and provided advice on investment opportunities.. Maddie enjoys going to the beach, traveling with family and friends, and spending time with her husband and silly rescue dog.