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Meredith Lehmann opened the Maron Law Group with one thing in mind: her clients.. With a unique background in economics, Meredith designed her law firm to make her legal services as accessible as possible. Meredith understands the value of her clients’ time. She also strives to provide affordable legal services in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC. Meredith practices family law, bankruptcy, and criminal law.. Meredith Lehmann went to the University of Kansas School of Law. During law school, she worked in the Legal Aid Clinic. There, she represented those who otherwise could not afford an attorney. She also represented teens charged with crimes.. Meredith also clerked at Moore & Associates in Kansas City, one of the region’s preeminent bankruptcy law firms. There, Meredith used her economics background to help clients get a new start though Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.. Before law school, Meredith received an M.A. in economics from the University of South Carolina (go Gamecocks!) Though Meredith enjoyed her time in Kansas on the prairie, the choice to return to South Carolina was an easy one.. When she’s out of the office, Meredith loves reading, traveling, and history.

Alyssa Munger is dedicated to serving others. Her warmth and understanding for her clients are outmatched only by her devotion to advocating for their best interests. She emphasizes walking alongside her clients in this difficult time and helping them understand the family law process. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she attended Holy Family University in Philadelphia where she received her bachelor’s degree in business administration.. Alyssa’s desire to be an attorney brought her to Charleston where she earned her Juris Doctor from Charleston School of Law. During law school she was a member of the Women in Law Society and was an Equal Justice Works Student Fellow. Her dedication saw her named the Internal Competition Champion during her time on the Trial Advocacy Board. An externship with Charleston Pro Bono allowed her to focus on her desire to help people and cultivate her interest in family law.. Alyssa’s passion for serving others sparked her ambition to become an attorney. She has a desire to not only work with people, but for them. By becoming a family law attorney she is able to be intentional about her goal to serve people in their most difficult times.

Founding Attorney Sarah Van Cott began practicing law at a small civil law firm where she managed estate planning, personal injury, and landlord/tenant law. Her diverse array of legal skills provides a big-picture approach to reaching a positive outcome for our clients and their families. Prior to practicing law, Sarah worked as an award-winning journalist and in-house counsel for many companies in and around San Diego. Her experience in and out of the legal system allows her to create effective case strategies as well as help clients resolve their issues during challenging and difficult times. To schedule your appointment, call our office today.

When you ask anyone what the most important thing is in their life, the most popular answer is, “family.”  My answer to this question is no different.  We all define our “family” in a unique way, and like anything else, a family experiences change throughout the course of a person’s life.. If you’re looking for a Family Law attorney, it’s because your family is about to experience a change.  This may be for good or bad, for better or worse, but change means life, as you once knew it, is going to be different.  More likely than not, this change may be overwhelming and it will bring some level of stress and anxiety with it.. The role of a Family Law attorney is to help you navigate through this time–from a legal standpoint as well as a personal standpoint.  I watched as my aunt and uncle went through the emotional ups and downs of adopting a daughter from another country.  I experienced the eventual, long anticipated happiness that came with the finalization of their adoption.  I’ve watched as loved ones experienced the many emotions that come with the end of a marriage.  These experiences drew me to Family Law.. Helping people, truly listening to a person’s problems, and finding a solution is my passion.  I love listening to people’s stories.  I love hearing a person’s history, hearing about their family, hearing where they began and where they are now.  This passion for helping people is what I bring to each and every client’s case.. Before joining Sodoma Law, I practiced with Legal Aid of North Carolina.  I immediately began representing clients in the courtroom and in negotiations with the opposing side.  Each of my clients faced stressful and sometimes overwhelming change.  Among other things, I represented clients in obtaining domestic violence protective orders against abusive family members and I represented clients in securing custody of their children against a partner who was unfit to care for their children.. I understand that whether my client is experiencing what they would describe as a good or bad change, they need a compassionate, knowledgeable, strong advocate to help them navigate this time in their lives.  They need an advocate who will listen to their story and help them achieve their goals, whatever those goals may be.  I will listen to your story, I will take time to understand your goals, and I will cater my approach to your case depending on what you need from me during your time of need.. I’ve always had a desire to help people, and at Sodoma Law, I have the opportunity to help my clients overcome change in their family, define their “new normal,” and come out even better on the other side.

A native of Charlotte, Tia G. Hartley has practiced law in Mecklenburg and its surrounding counties for almost seventeen years. Opening her own firm in 2006, Ms. Hartley focuses on areas involving the family, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, property distribution and wills.. Ms. Hartley is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys. She has frequently taught Continuing Education Seminars to other attorneys to help them meet North Carolina State Bar requirements, and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Central Piedmont Community College, where she taught law and law-related courses. She also is a frequent speaker at the Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission and at other organizations around the community.. Ms. Hartley has successfully represented both mothers and fathers in custody disputes, and has been certified by the Mecklenburg County District Court as a Parenting Coordinator to aid parties and make decisions involving high-conflict custody cases.. Ms. Hartley received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Michigan after completing her undergraduate studies at Meredith College in Raleigh. While completing her education, she also earned a Certificate of French Language from the Sorbonne in Paris, was chosen to be part of the Foreign Policy Program at American University in Washington, D.C., and served as a White House intern in 1993.

I began my career at the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office.  As a prosecutor,  I handled thousands of cases.  But during that time, I realized my true passion lies with family law.  I'm a zealous advocate both in the courtroom, as well as in negotiations.  This is one of the most stressful times in one's life and I make it a point to approach each case with the compassion it deserves.

I care about my clients. My clients are more than just a number. I see the person.

Kelly Wick has been practicing law since 2007. Ms. Wick received a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University in 2004, where she graduated as a double major from the Honors Program. She received her Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio in 2007. Prior to joining Wolinetz Law Offices, Kelly began her legal career working as the Staff Attorney to the Honorable Kim Browne of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations. She is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio. Her primary focus is on family law and general civil law.. Contact us at your convenience for more information about our attorneys located in Columbus, and convenient to Powell, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Bexley, New Albany, Delaware, and Lancaster, Ohio or the surrounding areas.

Lauren Leader joined James, McElroy & Diehl in 2013, and she became a partner in 2018. Lauren’s practice primarily focuses on family law, including issues relating to divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support (postseparation support and alimony), equitable distribution, and domestic violence.. In 2010, Lauren received Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Journalism and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Lauren then returned to her hometown of Raleigh, NC, where she earned her Juris Doctor from Campbell University School of Law in 2013. While in law school, Lauren participated in the 50B Domestic Violence Project and was a finalist in the Richard T. Bowser Client Counseling Competition.. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her friends and family, painting, traveling, and attending Myers Park Presbyterian Church.

Ben Nyhan practiced exclusively in family law for six years prior to founding QDRO Partners.  Ben's practice was primarily limited to Central Ohio, but it was not uncommon to find him in courtrooms all over Ohio, from Cuyahoga County to Hamilton County.  While mostly handling divorce matters, he also represented clients in juvenile custody and child support cases, adoptions, and guardianship proceedings.. Ben's interest and experience in high-asset, complex divorce cases - combined with the demand for a local QDRO drafting service centered on attention to detail - led him to create QDRO Partners.  QDRO Partners is unique in that there are very few QDRO entities run by an attorney whose prior practice was wholly centered on domestic relations law.  Ben's practical experience as a divorce attorney and his understanding of the inner workings of settlement negotations, time constraints, and the court system allows him to provide his customers with a higher level of service.  QDRO Partners strives to meet the needs of local practitioners with sophisticated, timely, and convenient service.. In order to ensure QDRO Partners is at the forefront of all things QDRO, Ben maintains regular contact with other professionals who deal with QDRO-related issues, including counsel for public pension funds, employee benefits attorneys, actuaries, and accountants.. Ben was born and raised in Bexley, Ohio.  Prior to graduating law school and entering private practice in 2010, Ben lived and worked in Washington, D.C., working in legislative affairs and on Capitol Hill.

Maria Ximena Sussman was born in Guatemala and is fluent in Spanish.   She came to the United States as a child and she has called the "Queen City" her home ever since.   She is married with three children and attends Carmel Baptist Church.  She enjoys reading and spending time with family and friends.

Barry Wolinetz has been practicing law for over 40 years. After participating in the Master’s program in the Political Science department at The Ohio State University, Mr. Wolinetz received his Juris Doctor from The Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University in 1971. Prior to establishing Wolinetz Law Offices in 2005, Mr. Wolinetz was an associate and later partner at three other firms. Mr. Wolinetz has tried virtually every type of civil case, including high profile divorce matters, Civil RICO, Federal Security Litigation, Federal and Tax Court matters, real estate matters, employment contracts, restrictive covenants, dischargeability issues in bankruptcy court and insurance related controversies. Mr. Wolinetz has been designated a “Super Lawyer” for the past 11 years in a row and practices general litigation, with a focus on domestic relations and business law. He is currently admitted to practice law in the State of Ohio and the United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio, as has been admitted to practice in several other states and jurisdictions on a limited basis. Barry is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which represents the highest level of professional excellence as rated by his peers.