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Julie Myers is a native of Washington, D.C. and brings twenty-six years of legal experience to Myers Law LLC. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech, she attended the University of Baltimore School of Law. There, she participated in the University’s Civil Law Clinic, representing low-income clients in inner city Baltimore, and in a summer abroad program at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. After graduation, Julie served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Lenore R. Gelfman (ret.), in the Circuit Court for Howard County, Maryland. Julie spent ten years of her legal career as a civil litigator in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. area, practicing employment law and general civil law. She practiced in both Maryland state and federal courts, and was admitted to the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2005. In addition to her litigation practice, Julie served as a court-appointed mediator in the Maryland courts.. In 2007, Julie relocated to Colorado and obtained her Colorado law license. She practiced law in Colorado for 15 years, concentrating in estate planning, probate, business, and contracts. In 2010, she was recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court for outstanding pro bono service. Julie also worked as an administrative law judge for the State of Colorado and as a private practice attorney for a Colorado Springs civil litigation firm. Julie started Myers Law in Colorado in 2017, concentrating in wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate. She continued her practice and joined forces with The Cohen Law Firm, P.C., in Boulder, Colorado, where she worked for more than three years.. In 2021, Julie and her family came back home to Maryland, where she reopened Myers Law. Julie continues to provide competent and compassionate service to every client. Practices areas include estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, business planning, and contracts.. Outside of work, Julie has served as president of a Rotary Club, as a hospice board member, as a Girl Scout leader, and as a Junior Achievement educator. In addition, she spent two years coaching Girls on the Run, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping preteen girls gain confidence through fun, fitness, and teamwork. Julie is a lifelong artist and especially enjoys watercolor painting and ceramics. She spends her free time with her husband of 27 years and their two amazing daughters.

Chris realizes that estate planning is the easiest thing in the world to put off, and that’s why he’s committed to making the process comfortable, easy, and accessible. Whether it’s making sure the right people are in charge of caring for your children, drafting trusts for special needs beneficiaries, engaging in complex estate tax planning, or crafting documents to account for any number of unique circumstances, Chris has worked with thousands of Maryland individuals and families to put together the right plan for them.. Chris focuses his practice on estate planning to help his clients prepare for the unexpected, and estate administration, to help make sure a loved one’s wishes are carried out. Prior to joining the firm, Chris spent six years at a boutique estates and trusts firm in Baltimore County.. A long-time resident of Howard County, Chris is proud to serve his community. He spends as much of his free time as he can with his wife and three young boys. Chris enjoys cooking for his family and spending time with friends.

Timothy J. Sylvia is licensed to practice law in Maryland and Washington D.C. Mr. Sylvia is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and District of Columbia Bar Associations and participates in their estates and trusts law sections.  He has an active practice in the regions of Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and the District of Columbia. Mr. Sylvia graduated Magna Cum Laude from Suffolk University and went on to receive a J.D. from the District of Columbia School of Law.

As a native of Clarksville, Tennessee, Taylor Robinson Dahl graduated from Clarksville High School and then obtained her bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee. This was followed by her Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School. Upon graduation, Ms. Dahl returned to Clarksville, where she has built her law practice in a variety of areas.. Ms. Dahl is licensed to practice in all Tennessee state courts, all Kentucky state courts, and is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee. She founded her own law office in 2020, which has continued to grow.. Ms. Dahl's practice areas include both litigation and transactional matters. Her experience spans from complex civil trial and appellate cases, business formation and litigation, wrongful death in federal court, to estate planning, probate, and real estate closings.

David began his career in the investment business over 25 years ago. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree in 1980 and from Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, University of Memphis, with Juris Doctor Degree in 1985. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1986 and maintains an active practice emphasizing Tax and Estate Planning. In 2000, David joined a select group of attorneys admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and is considered one of the leading estate planning advisors in the nation.. David and his wife, Beth, have two children: Chris and Katie. Chris is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, and is the Camera Security Director for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Katie graduated from MTSU and is the Development Coordinator for the West Tennessee Chapter of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation).. David has been an active member of his community and the local and national public school system for many years. Volunteerism, Community Engagement, Civic Leadership, and Philanthropic Investment have framed the pillars of his life over the past quarter century.  These same attributes are imbedded into the DNA of his businesses: The Pickler Law Firm, Pickler Wealth Advisors, Pickler Accounting Advisors, and Pickler & Bailey Financial Planning. As a community leader, David has helped shape his city through philanthropic work and foundation developments. He has helped raise millions through his involvement in MOSD (Memphis Oral School for the Deaf), JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Chickasaw Council Boy Scouts of America and Kiwanis International, and has built local scholarships and education foundations to assist both students and teachers. Because of his hands-on work in the community, David was recently named among the “25 Who Shaped Memphis” – a list containing the most influential individuals from the past 25 years who helped Memphis become what it is today.. Through his legacy of leadership, David has guided numerous organizations such as the Shelby County Board of Education, the Tennessee School Boards Association, and the Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. He served as Governor of the Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District of Kiwanis, and was President of the Germantown Kiwanis Club.  He has served as a member of the Executive Board of the Chickasaw Council of Boy Scouts for over a decade, and also served as Vice President in that District. In May of 2011, Registered Rep magazine, the leading publication for Investment Advisors in the industry, honored David as recipient of the magazine’s 31st Annual Altruism Award, pronouncing him the “Children’s Advocate”. David was one of only ten named nationwide.. In 2008, David was elected to the National School Boards Association Board of Directors. The NSBA is the national advocacy organization representing over 90,000 locally-elected school board members and nearly 14,000 public school districts. In April of 2013, he was elected the 66th President of NSBA at the association’s Annual Conference. Through his presidency, David invigorated the association by reminding the NSBA members that they are both reform leaders and change agents. As Immediate Past President, David will continue to advocate for great public education in America.

In my more than 30 years of practicing law, I have seen a lot of terrible outcomes resulting from both families and businesses having failed to plan the succession for their businesses, their real estate holdings, their retirement accounts, their bank and brokerage accounts and even their pets.. By looking ahead, detailing your wishes, and creating a roadmap you can avoid difficult situations I’ve witnessed over the years such as:. Death and taxes are inevitable, but there is plenty we can do to minimize the burdens on our loved ones, create a smooth transition, and protect your legacy.. As an attorney and as a person who has lost a spouse I can express the relief and gratitude I experienced because I had:. I am passionate about helping you ensure that when sad events like death or disability occur, family members are empowered to carry out your intentions without having to ever darken the doorstep of the local courthouse.. Don’t follow in the footsteps of these famous celebrities who failed to plan!. Peace of mind through planning. I would love to have the honor of helping you achieve it.

I provide representation to those defending against criminal charges. I assist persons seeking Social Security Disability benefits. I aid indiviiduals with their estate planning needs, including planning for those with special needs. I assist immigrants seeking legalization in the United States. I also serve persons in family law matters, including divorce, custody and defense against dependency and neglect allegations.

Practices in the areas of estate planning and probate, elder law, and business and non-profit law.. Helps individuals in planning their estate, drafting wills, and setting up trusts, as well as personal representatives in the administration of estates in probate court. Helps individuals qualify for Medicaid and SSI, and has represented numerous clients in TennCare administrative hearings. Also helps small businesses and non-profits such as churches and religious organizations on issues ranging from formation and governance, taxes, fundraising, employment issues, property rights, and litigation, including constitutional issues (ecclesiastical abstention, ministerial exception, etc.)

Amy Farrar is an experienced estate planning and probate attorney, concentrating her practice on all kinds of legal and practical issues related to aging well. Farrar has practiced transactional business and real estate law for over fifteen years, representing small to medium sized businesses and individuals who are looking for strategic and practical legal guidance. She is recognized statewide as a leading Appellate lawyer, handling civil, criminal and domestic appeals. Farrar began her legal career as a Law Clerk for Justice Cornelia A. Clark, during Justice Clark’s first year on the Tennessee Supreme Court. During this time, Farrar gained a deep understanding of Tennessee’s appellate courts and has spent the years since refining her research, writing and oral advocacy her clerkship with the Tennessee Supreme Court, Farrar spent six years at a respected Nashville law firm. There, Farrar gained a wide variety of experience in business and commercial litigation, estate planning, real estate and employment law. She is actively involved in her community, serving in leadership roles on several Boards, and as an Elder at First Presbyterian Church, Murfreesboro. Farrar presents continuing legal education seminars for attorneys across the State on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Appeals.

Stearns has built a law practice that focuses on all aspects of estate planning ranging end-to-end from living trusts to complex wills to decedent estate administration. She is the current President of the Murfreesboro Estate Planning Council and is a member of the Middle Tennessee Estate Planning Council, Tennessee Bar Association, and the Rutherford/Cannon County Bar Association. Stearns attended the 2016 and 2018 University of Miami School of Law Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. In 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Stearns was named as a “Rising Star” in the area of Estate Planning for the Nashville Area by Super Lawyers. Stearns started her professional career while still in college as a legislative intern to Tennessee State Representative John Hood. Later, while attending law school, Stearns worked as a law clerk with the late Tennessee State Representative W. Kent Coleman in his estate planning law practice in Murfreesboro. Eventually, this working relationship blossomed into the law firm of Coleman & Stearns, which continued successfully after Mr. Coleman’s untimely death in 2016. In March of 2018, Trail, Coleman & Stearns, PLLC, Attorneys at Law was formed when Stearns and Sandra Y. Trail merged their practices. The new firm, located in Murfreesboro.   Outside of her profession, Stearns devotes her time to her family, and the Murfreesboro community through philanthropic service.

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Nicholas Farha was recently named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers, the industry’s rating service recognizing outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. In 2016, Nicholas Farha was selected by his piers as Top 10 Under 40 years of age by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys.  His career began in the legal department of a Fortune 500 company. He has since shifted his focus to representing individuals and entities in his community. He is well regarded for his tenacious advocacy in his representation of personal injury clients. Mr. Farha’s versatile client base enables him to further focus on providing superior estate and business planning services. Mr. Farha’s motivation is to allow his clients to live for today while he plans for tomorrow. He is involved in several community and professional groups, including the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association, Oklahoma Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, Robert J. Turner Inn of Court and Rotary Club 29. He is admitted to practice law in state and federal court in Oklahoma, as well as numerous federal courts throughout the United States.

Colby L. Robertson focuses his practice on estate planning, probate, business planning, and real estate transactions. With a commitment to understanding his clients' unique concerns and aspirations, Colby takes pride in guiding them toward achieving their goals and building a lasting legacy through thoughtful estate and business plans.. A lifelong resident of Oklahoma, Colby earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Northeastern State University on a leadership scholarship before obtaining his law degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas, he is an active member of the Oklahoma and Arkansas Bar Associations, Kingdom Advisors, Wealthcounsel, and the Oklahoma City Estate Planning Counsel. In addition to being an attorney Colby is a licensed real estate broker as well. Colby is driven to continue learning and improving.. As such, he is actively completing the coursework to become a Certified Kingdom Advisor® further aligning his work with his values.. Colby and his wife, Holly, are proud parents to three children, Graham, Whit, and Emilie. As a St. Jude patient family, they are passionate about raising awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, participating as patient family speakers and serving on various committees throughout the year. Colby volunteers his time coaching his kid’s sports teams. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, serving at his church, hiking, cycling, and engaging in outdoor activities, as well as following OU football.

After helping my own family deal with a lengthy probate and the IRS following my father’s untimely death in a farm accident, I made a decision to help families create effective estate plans designed to reduce taxes, minimize legal interference with the transfer of assets to one’s heirs, and protect my clients’ assets from predators and creditors.