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I have been working in the legal field for over a decade - first as a paralegal and now as an attorney - and I know what it takes to carry your case from beginning to end.. It starts with communication. Communication is key and is a two-way street. I will carefully listen to your story, your expectations, and your needs. It will likewise be important for you to listen to my advice, my counseling, and my wisdom gained through years of service to clients. The best attorney-client relationships are founded on this two-way communication.. Next comes strategy. We will work together to develop a sound strategy to accomplish your goals. I will draw from my experiences in the legal field to tailor a plan that fits your needs as well as your personality.. Then comes implementation. Whether it's drafting a legal document or litigating your case, I will stay focused on our goals while executing our agreed upon strategy. I will keep you informed about the status of your case and any developments as we move forward.. There is no final step, because I will continue to be available to you and your family should you need my services in the future. Whether it is a modification to your initial matter, something new, or entrusting me with your friends or family through referrals, I will always be there for you.

My time as an attorney began at Legal Aid which gave me the experience and skills to transition to private practice before opening my own firm. I have also been a life-long resident of the Southside of Hampton Roads which gives me a unique insight into this area. I have appeared in Court in all seven cities of Hampton Roads as well as Gloucester, Williamsburg, and York.

For the past twenty-five years Christy has called Virginia Beach home, but she was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and spent many of her early years traveling and attending school overseas. She attended boarding school at the Foxcroft School for Girls in Middleburg, Virginia and graduated from high school during the first Gulf War while attending the Walworth Barbour American International School in Tel Aviv, Israel. She was one of eight remaining students to graduate that year and had to carry a gas mask with her to class! She credits these early experiences with shaping her unique approach to conflict resolution both at home and in the office.. A graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College (1999) and Regent University School of Law (2002), Christy has devoted the last twenty years of her professional career to the exclusive practice of divorce and family law in Hampton Roads. She recognizes the deeply personal nature of her work, and the very real impact that having the right attorney has on her clients and their families. Christy is a current board member and past president of the Virginia Beach Bar Association and former chair of the C.L.A.S.S. program (Concerned Lawyers Advocating Spousal Safety).. When she is not working, Christy takes every opportunity to travel. She has visited almost every major city in the United States and Europe, and enjoys overseas travel to Central America, Africa, and the Middle East. Most recently, Christy spent two weeks in southern Thailand with her husband, but her most memorable trip was spent backpacking through Spain and Morocco with her son. Christy is happily married with two adult children and a new grandbaby that she adores.

I grew up in a Navy family, so I am a native of Ohio, and briefly lived in San Diego, California. After leaving the Navy, we moved to Chesapeake, Virginia where my Dad pastored a church, and my Mom continued her calling as a public school special education teacher. I attended James Madison University and received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. After graduating from JMU, I was privileged to teach 9th grade English in Newport News while studying nights for a Masters of Divinity degree. At the end of my third year of teaching, I felt called to change professions and directions entirely, mostly due to seeing the impact of the justice system on my students and their families, and I attended Regent University’s School of Law.. I enjoy playing music (drums, guitar, and vocals) for church worship teams, and I once had the pleasure to be part of a local jazz trio. I love literature, movies, history, games, and amateur carpentry and home projects.. I feel immensely privileged by the trust of my clients to help guide them through the decisions and circumstances involving the most precious and intimate portions of their lives. I am so pleased to be a part of the excellent team of professionals at Holcomb Law.

Margaret Byers is an attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. Her practice covers every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody, visitation, and support cases. Ms. Byers works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.. Ms. Byers graduated from William & Mary Law School in 2023. During law school, she worked at two different law firms in Williamsburg and the City of Richmond Attorney’s Office. Ms. Byers also served as an Ombudsman and as a Staff Member for the Journal of Race, Gender and Social Justice.. Prior to law school, Ms. Byers earned her undergraduate degree from Christopher Newport University, graduating magna cum laude and finishing on the Dean’s List in 8 of 8 semesters.. Ms. Byers currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.

I am a family law attorney who has experience and handles cases relating to family law, including but not limited to divorce, selected post-judgment matters, and paternity cases. I am a proud member of The Florida Bar Family Law Section, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Florida Chapter), the Association of Family Law Professionals, the Collaborative Professionals of Southwest Florida, and the Lee County Bar Association.. After practicing for over six (6) years in the Tampa Bay area, I have been afforded the opportunity to move back to Fort Myers and work with my father, Shelly Finman. As a result of my understanding and appreciation of how much time and energy he has expended in building his solo law practice (and establishing his distinguished reputation among the legal community throughout the country), I am equally invested in our firm and our clients.. I understand how emotions and feelings can take over a client's ability to act rationally, and I am focused on a client-centered, child-focused process, as the family transcends from marriage. My motto is "(f)amilies are forever and thus divorce transforms, rather than ends, family relationships." (quote from article by John Lande and Forrest S. Mosten, FAMILY LAWYERING: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, FAMILY COURT REVIEW, Vol. 51, No. 1, January 2013, 20-27, 2013, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts). My goals are to pay attention to my client's goals and interests, help guide the client in a constructive and cooperative fashion, and help make a constructive difference in the lives of my client and his or her family. My father and I have a common goal, which is to make a difference in the lives of our clients, their children, and their families.

Kelly R. Knight has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession. She has been actively practicing law since 2001 and has extensive experience and understanding in matters of family law, divorce, criminal defense and personal injury. Kelly is an active member of the Birmingham community.

You have options when it comes to ending your marriage, changing jobs, or preparing your estate plan. Attorney Mary Lewis will ensure that you have the legal advice and information necessary to make informed decisions at every step of your case.. Schedule a consultation to learn how Attorney Mary Lewis can help you achieve your goals.

For over 25 years I have focused my practice in family law, with a particular emphasis on matters relating to the dissolution of marriage: divorce representation and mediation, child custody and child support. I am a native St. Louisan and a graduate of the Washington University School of Law, Class of '73.. I am a divorce lawyer who has been where you are now and I understand the pain, stress and uncertainty you are experiencing. Several years ago I went through a difficult and contentious divorce and child custody battle with my ex-husband, and I have traveled this same path with clients hundreds of times.. These experiences have led me to reshape my approach to the practice of divorce law, which I call The ConstructiveDivorce®. The intended result is that my clients are able to move onto the next stage of their lives feeling whole, with their financial and emotional resources intact, and their family relationships preserved.. So, whether you are just starting to think about the possibility of ending your marriage, have already decided to seek a divorce (or your spouse has made that decision), or you want to revisit issues from a prior divorce, such as child custody or child support, please don't hesitate to contact me, by telephone or email, to set up an appointment so that we can discuss your situation in person.