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Shana E. Thompson has achieved success by listening carefully, understanding her clients’ long-term objectives, and helping resolve dissolutions as amicably and expeditiously as possible. In 2022, she received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.. For 24+ years, Shana E. Thompson has been proudly serving individuals in family law cases throughout the cities of Seattle, Everett, and Kent. Since COVID, she has expanded her work in Washington to counties such as Clallam and Whatcom. Her client base has been built through hard work and determination, allowing her to become what she is today. She takes great pride in providing top-level service and promises your complete satisfaction when you choose her to handle your family law needs.. As with many Northwesterners, Shana is a dog person. Where she goes, so go her four-legged friends. She finds it so sad that in divorces, the court treats pets as property. When there is a dispute, the court generally places a value on your pet, gives that pet to one spouse, and provides the other spouse an “offset” in the rest of the property division for the monetary value of your pet. Shana knows that you cannot put a price on a loved one, and will do everything possible to help her clients protect their relationships with their pets. She has devised pet visitation schedules for past clients—something which can only be done through mediation.. Often, when parents separate, one parent relocates out of Washington State and long-distance transportation of children becomes something many clients have to coordinate. It is a challenge with which Shana is personally familiar, having been to the airport at 4 a.m. with her unaccompanied minor. She knows the anxiety of putting your child on a plane and the long absences that follow. She empathizes with her clients, and is right there, ready to assist in arranging the best possible long distance residential schedules for their children.. Shana is dedicated to providing you with the right services for all your divorce needs. Shana is always learning, educating herself on the latest court cases and changes to statutes that affect the practice of family law. Shana advises her clients on the current law and the effect it will have on your case.. Since 2000, I have assisted families navigate through the litigation process, both in court and through alternative dispute resolution.  I have litigated hearings and trials in King and Snohomish County for over twenty years.  I have represented clients in countless mediations and arbitrations, and have performed as a mediator as well.  I have volunteered as a CASA, investigating the needs of children, then writing reports for and testifying before judicial officers as to what is in the best interest of a child.  I attempt to resolve matters with less conflict whenever possible.  I can assist with divorce, legal separation, paternity, parenting plan modifications, child support and maintenance modifications, domestic violence protection orders, prenuptial agreements, and restraining orders.

A graduate of UCLA, Ms. Garikian earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and then immediately commenced her career in Family Law. Her years of practice in handling high-end, complex family law matters, coupled with her resolution oriented philosophy and values place her in a unique position of being able to offer her clients creative solutions to even the most challenging family law disputes. She is committed to providing quality legal services with the highest professional and ethical standards, to achieve maximum success, always keeping in mind her clients specified goals and best interests. Ms. Garikian's approach is a client-centered one and her case strategy is formulated based on a client's individual goals and needs. Once she has evaluated those goals and needs and determined they are reasonable and attainable, she looks to formulate a financially and emotionally cost-effective strategy to achieve them. She firmly believes that a client deserves sound and accurate legal advice, excellent and consistent work product, prompt service/attention and most of all, integrity in all aspects of the attorney/client relationship. Ms. Garikian supports a variety of cultural and charitable organizations, including several providing assistance and shelter to victims of domestic violence in her local community. She volunteers as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court--Family Law and the Domestic Violence Project, Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as the Pro Bono Committee of the Armenian Bar Association.

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Nicole Voyles is an experienced family law attorney for Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. She focuses her practice on assisting clients with matters regarding complex property disputes, custody matters, paternity matters, and premarital and marital property.. Nicole graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2000 with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. She then earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law. After law school, Nicole practiced insurance defense and general litigation before turning her focus to family law. Nicole immediately fell in love with family law in that it allows her to help people manage a very difficult time in their lives.. Nicole has been Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2010 and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2015. She is a well sought-after speaker and is extremely active in the Houston Bar Association, where she has been a co-chair on several committees. Nicole is also is a board member of Houston Young Lawyers Foundation and the Houston Volunteer Lawyers.. Outside of practicing law, Nicole enjoys competing in various marathons and triathlons. She is also a volunteer with Victory, an organization that supports the efforts of the American Cancer Society.

My name is Charles Hardy and I am a divorce and family lawyer at Higdon, Hardy & Zuflacht, L.L.P in San Antonio, Texas. Since graduating from St. Mary's University of Law, I have made it my personal mission to resolve cases in a prompt and efficient manner. When clients come to me, I give them my office number, my cell number, and even my home nmber because I want to be as accessible as possible. "Same day return calls" are highly important when it comes to divorce cases, so if there is ever a time that I do not answer my phone, I typically return the call that very same day. That being said, if you are in need of strong representation from a lawyer who has the respect of both judges and the legal community, then I would be more than happy to assist you in your case. I handle a variety of cases, including divorce, family law, child support/visitation, and child custody. If you are in need of legal help, contact my office today at and I would be more than happy to discuss your legal rights and options.

For over thirty years I’ve provided legal navigation for my clients. I believe that most people seeking counsel need practical and economical guidance. I take an expansive view of each case and look for creative solutions.. Many of my cases involve family, employment or business issues. Rather than simply describing myself as a ‘family lawyer’ or a ‘business lawyer’, my focus is trial law. When litigation is the option to be pursued, I work to effectively and ethically present seemingly complex matters to judges and juries.. A large number of my clients have been referred to me by other attorneys. Many of these cases involve novel financial, scientific or technical issues that other attorneys find outside their practice area.  Because my work is not limited to one type of case, I find that my clients benefit from the broad training and experience I have acquired by litigating a wide variety of matters.. Oftentimes, matters that appear to be centered on one issue involve other less obvious issues. One child custody case was reversed on appeal after it was established that the judge violated a client’s Constitutional rights. In another case, a drug testing order was successfully challenged when the testing methodology was deemed scientifically invalid. In another matter, evidence introduced in one trial led to the discovery that a client’s email had been illegally intercepted implicating the defendant and his attorney in a subsequent federal court wiretapping proceeding.. I am a graduate of Pace University School of Law and am admitted to the state and federal bars in Connecticut and New York. I also earned an MBA degree from University of Connecticut. I have a broad business and legal background and look forward to meeting neighbors and working with new clients.

Steven Girsky is the founding partner of the Law Office of Steven Girsky. Mr. Girsky was born in Baltimore, Maryland in 1966. He is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (B.S., 1988) and Memphis State University (J.D., 1991) where he served on the Law Review staff.. Mr. Girsky is an experienced litigator that has had success in court rooms across the state of Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and at the appellate levels. Mr. Girsky holds a license to practice law in the state of Tennessee and has been licensed since October of 1991. Mr. Girsky also holds licenses to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky; the United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee; the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky; and the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Montgomery County Bar Association where he has previously served as President of the Association.. Mr. Girsky has practiced in the areas of General Civil Litigation, Insurance Defense, Employment Law, Accident and Injury Law, Medical Malpractice, Corporate/Business Law, Estate Planning and Domestic Relations with an emphasis on contested Divorce and Child Custody cases.. Attorney Steven C. Girsky handles divorce, child custody, and child support, as well as personal injury, business litigation, and other legal matters throughout Tennessee and Kentucky.

Divorce & Family Law:. With over 18 years experience, I am all too aware of how distressing it can be for clients to go through a divorce, and my job is to make that process as smooth and easy on my clients as I can. I know that you have a big decision to make about which attorney will represent you, and I realize that that decision may not be easy for you either. As such, I would like for you to know that I work incredibly hard for my clients, and I am very passionate about my work. I always have my clients’ best interest at the forefront of everything that I do. My goal has always been, and will always be, to provide the best legal services and advice that I can to each one of my clients. I strive to always have excellent communication with clients and to keep them informed as their cases progress.. We will work together to ensure your wants and needs are addressed, and to handle your case with precise care.  Each case is unique, and I am familiar with employing a variety of legal strategies to meet each client's individual needs.  I look forward to speaking with every potential and current client to meet their needs and exceed expectations.

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David Pearlman has lived in Charleston, South Carolina all his life and spent his entire life observing the dignity and respect of the law thanks to his father. David’s father, the Honorable Gus H. Pearlman, was Probate Judge for Charleston County for 35 years. “He taught me that everybody deserves respect, dignity, and equal justice no matter their background.”. David attended the University of Georgia and George Washington University. He obtained his law degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law and joined the Steinberg Law Firm in 1976 following his law school graduation. Four years later, he became Partner at Steinberg Law Firm.. David has been a member of the South Carolina Bar Association for over 45 years. He has won landmark cases before the South Carolina Court of Appeals and the South Carolina Supreme Court. He also served as an adjunct professor of Workers’ Compensation Law at the Charleston School of Law. David is an avid member of multiple legal associations. He is on the Executive Board for the Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group, is the Legislative Chairman for Injured Workers’ Advocates, and is a past chairman of the Workers’ Compensation section of the Charleston County Bar Association.. He has been named to the Super Lawyers list for 15 years in a row (2008-2022) and has been included in the Best Lawyers in America publication for Workers’ Compensation Law-Claimants for 17 years straight (2005-2022). His other notable awards and honors include the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award (2022), a Top 10 Workers’ Compensation Attorney by Attorney & Practice (2022), a Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney by Best of the Best Attorneys (2021), a South Carolina Leadership in Law honoree (2017), and the Charleston, SC Lawyer of the Year: Workers’ Compensation by Best Lawyers in 2011.. David is not only highly respected by his peers but is deeply loved by his staff because of his sincere and remarkable character. His passion and heart for people is why he is the right lawyer for you.. David and his wife, Janet, live on Sullivan’s Island and have two children, both of whom have followed in his footsteps and are attorneys as well.

Sarah is a dynamic family law attorney with extensive experience assisting federal employees, military servicemembers and their spouses navigate divorces, child custody and support matters in Northern Virginia. She is also well versed in the matters of military and federal retirement benefits. Additionally, Sarah is a certified collaborative divorce attorney who has assisted clients reach successful settlements without the need for expensive and lengthy litigation.. Sarah holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Old Dominion University, where she majored in Criminal Justice and received a minor in Psychology, and graduated cum laude, from University of the District of Columbia, David A Clarke School of Law. While attending law school Sarah represented clients starting non-profits and low-income cooperatives in the Community Development Law Clinic, and participated in the Juvenile & Special Education Clinic, where she represented children and parents, primarily in special education matters in Washington D.C. schools.. When she is not in the office, Sarah enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two sons.. “While litigation is very much a part of my practice, I have always enjoyed mediation and negotiations much more. I find that these types of resolutions in family law cases get both people closer to what they want to achieve than anything that a court can do. There is definitely a time and a place for litigation, but I believe that many cases never need to see the inside of a courtroom. Collaborative Law allows more flexibility than other choices of litigation alternatives, and allows the people at the heart of the matter to make creative decisions that will work best for them and their families. I believe that being in control of such decisions is best for a changing family dynamic and allows the parties to move forward with their lives feeling that they had control over the outcome of this very difficult time in their lives.”

At Petit & Dommershausen, we are committed to providing personalized, hands-on service. We make sure your interests are clearly articulated and defended, whether you are going through a difficult divorce or custody fight, need to get or defend against a restraining order, or are accused of a crime.. Please contact me today for a free consultation.

As an attorney at Grenadier, Duffett, Levi, Winkler & Rubin, PC, Ms. Masin represents clients in a broad range of matters, including divorce and custody matters, personal injury cases, and litigation matters.. Ms. Masin is an experienced family law and personal injury attorney, passionately advocating for her clients on family law issues, such as divorce, spousal support, equitable distribution, child custody, and child support, and personal injury matters, including auto accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability cases.. Ms. Masin was born in Fairfax, Virginia. She graduated from the University of Virginia and received her Juris Doctor from the Emory University School of Law. Ms. Masin was a recipient of the Dean’s Public Interest Award, the Pro-Bono Medal, and was an EPIC Grant recipient for two years.. Ms. Masin has been admitted to the Virginia Bar, District of Columbia Bar, Colorado Bar, and Eastern District of Virginia.

I have twenty-five years of experience in commercial, criminal, domestic, employement, personal injury and traffic law.. Please call my office today at or email me at to schedule a free consultation!

Committed to enjoying time with my wife of 43 years, grandchildren and family, especially while enjoying travel within the United States and internationally.  An avid skier and motorcyclist for most of my life.  Active in community non-profit organizations including the arts and history as an active board member for 30 years plus.

Associate Attorney:. Vanessa Moore is an Associate Attorney at Wong Fleming, her passion in the legal field began as a child and has brought her into legal positions in many different fields. Vanessa is an experienced attorney who has focused on complex family law issues, such as multi-jurisdictional custody battles, long-term marriages, high asset dissolutions, and issues involving abuse. Vanessa truly cares about her client's well-being and will work hard to make sure her clients are not overwhelmed by the legal process.. Working With Me:. I believe that every person has a story to tell, I will listen compassionately and truly listen and hear my clients. At the same time, I am honest and will not set my client's up to fail, I prefer to set realistic expectations and over deliver rather than make impossible promises and under deliver. I prefer open lines of communication with my client, if you have a question just ask. Family law is best described by taking it day to day, each day your case will change, and I will adapt to each change as it comes.. Passion for Family Law:. As a small child my parents went through a highly litigated divorce, it was those moments that sealed my destiny. I knew I was going to be a lawyer and someday work with families just like mine. I was inspired by the ability of the lawyers to objectively provide advice, passionately advocate, and command respect from both opposing counsel and the parties themselves. Since then I have dedicated myself to become an exceptional attorney. During High School I completed a report on batter women syndrome and it's impacts on the law. While in undergraduate studies I completed a semester in Washington D.C working with attorneys and politicians. In Law School, I practiced law for an entire year gaining valuable experience under the supervision of an attorney. I strive to be an exceptional attorney not just for my clients, but for the myself and the legal field in general.. Background:. I am a Vancouver, BC, Canada native, born to an Indian immigrant father and Caucasian mother. My family moved to Virginia after my parent's divorce and spent several years living on the east coast. Afterwards moving to Seattle, WA where I have resided ever since. I consider myself a Pacific Northwest native with a splash of southern charm and hospitality.. I am a double graduate from Seattle University and Seattle University School of Law with a double bachelors (political science and humanities) and juris doctorate degree. My work history includes legal staff support for small family law firms, non-profit groups, big tech companies and customer service experience at large retailers. I have been a receptionist, nanny, personal shopper, trainer, paralegal and everything in-between.. I enjoy cooking for my loved ones including baking my own bread, hiking and camping with my dog Pickles, and dancing. My life goals include traveling to 50 different countries, joining my husband on a sailing crew, and entering a cooking competition (preferably Chopped).

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Darren DeFrance was drawn to family law because he understands the importance of aggressive advocacy that is also compassionate. He knows that his clients are often dealing with some of the most difficult times of their lives. Committed to helping his clients successfully navigate the challenges of divorce, custody, and support, Darren educates his clients through every step of their process.. Darren is a creative problem solver with a stringent attention to detail. Darren isn’t afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the hard work necessary to get justice. Diligent in protecting his clients’ rights and assets, Darren thrives on overcoming obstacles.. When Darren isn’t hard at work protecting the rights of his clients, he likes to spend his spare time exploring the great outdoors or playing almost any sport. He also enjoys reading—particularly historical biographies

I fell in love with the Pacific Northwest when I came to visit for the first time and knew I wanted to grow roots here. The people are warm and friendly and we have some of the most amazing outdoor activity opportunities. I love hiking in the Columbia River Gorge, walking around Portland's eastside, and being able to drive out to the coast in about an hour. Great things happen when you live in such a great community.

Leading the firm's Family Law Practice, Melissa represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes. Melissa also brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, probation officer, and sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. This courtroom experience and her mediation training enable Melissa to present the best case for her clients, often resolving disputes before trial.. Melissa's experience includes divorce, custody, property division, alimony, modification of orders, and beyond, including more serious issues like orders of protection. Just as every family is unique, so is each family's legal case. Melissa understands the complexities and sensitives of family law and thus tailors her services and legal strategy to each client's unique needs.