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Lauren Doughty is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law.  At Baylor, Lauren was a member of the Order of Barristers, a finalist in the Dawson & Sodd, P.C. Moot Court Competition and Vice President of the Student Bar Association.  She received the W. Frank Newton Best Brief Award for the 2011-2012 academic year and interned for Justice Bob Pemberton of the Third Court of Appeals of Texas, the Texas General Land Office, and the Texas Attorney General’s Office.. Lauren graduated from the Texas A&M University honors program with a degree in Political Science and double minors in Business and Psychology.  She graduated summa cum laude and was awarded membership in Phi Beta Kappa, a college honors society accepting approximately 1% of graduates.. Growing up in Austin, Lauren attended Westwood High School, where she was a member of the swim team.  In her spare time, she enjoys boating on Lake Travis, traveling, and watching college sports.

Harold L. Hardy II is a graduate of Angelo State University where he received in BA in Journalism in 2000.  From there he received his Master's Degree in Legal Studies from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) before heading to law school.  Harold is a graduate of Thomas M. Cooley Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2007.

Blake Raesz is an experienced attorney dedicated to family law. He discovered his passion for law early on, working as a file clerk as early as high school.. A Texas native, Blake completed his undergraduate degree in Business Management at Texas A&M in 2007. He later went on to earn his juris doctorate from the Texas Tech School of Law, earning membership in the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and the Order of the Coif before graduating Magna Cum Laude in 2014.. Blake was licensed by the State of Texas in November of 2014 and has since dedicated himself to family law.

Laura Dale is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice is concentrated in the area of family law involving high conflict divorce, high net worth property division, both domestic and foreign, property valuation, custody cases, international child abduction brought under The Hague Convention and complex multi-jurisdictional family law disputes. Ms. Dale is a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a USA Delegate on the Board of Governors of the organization. She also serves as Co-Chair of the USA Chapter Hague Committee, and as Chair of Hague Subcommittee on the International Protection of Children. She is fluent in French and provides support services in Spanish.. Laura is a certified mediator, a certified collaborative law attorney, and a certified parenting coordinator under the Texas parenting coordinator statute. She received her law degree from South Texas College of Law and is licensed by the Texas Supreme Court, and admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Texas Eastern District Court, the Texas Northern District Court, the Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court, the Texas Western Bankruptcy Court, and the Texas Western District Court.

L. M. Okoh-Brown has over eighteen (18) years legal experience handling difficult cases and cases turned down by other attorneys as hopeless.  With her superior educational background and fighting spirit she has won many cases on behalf of her clients.  She is fearless in her representation of her clients and will not stop fighting until the client says so.  Her background and experience in various business organizations also add to her unique skills as an attorney in helping her to understand complex business structures and help clients in the technical aspects of their case.. She is hardworking, driven and dedicated.  In addition to a law degree from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.,  Attorney Okoh has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from the University of West Alabama (Magna Cum Laude); a Masters of Business Administration - concentration in Health Care Administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Magna Cum Laude) and a Master of Laws Degree in Taxation from Georgetown Law University. She earned all of her degrees while raising a family and working part-time.  Her willingness to fight for her clients and commitment to anything she pursues is the thing that clients appreciate from her most.. PRACTICE AREAS:  ALL AREAS OF IMMIGRATION LAW AND FAMILY LAW... DISTINCTIONS, APPOINTMENTS & BAR MEMBERSHIPS:      American Bar Association           Family Law Section           General Practice, Small Firm Section        Litigation Section           Real Property, Probate & Trust Section        Young Lawyers Division          American Immigrations Lawyers Association (AILA). The Florida Bar     The Texas Bar. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE:. Texas. U.S. District Court - Texas   Florida    ALL IMMIGRATION COURTS NATIONWIDE. EDUCATION, HONORS & ACTIVITIES: Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.    Masters of Law (LLM) - Taxation - 2002      Who's Who Among American Law Students  - 2000 Edition. Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C.   J.D. - 2000    Who's Who Among American Law Students - 1998 Edition   Women in Law as a 2nd Career. Howard University, Washington, D.C.   Masters in Business Administration (MBA) concentration: Health Care 1995    MBA Salutatorian Award (2nd in Class)   Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society    National Dean's List     Graduate Business Student Association    National MBA Association     American College of Healthcare Executives     National Association of Health Services Executives      National Association of Accountants. University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL    Bachelor of Science - Magna Cum Laude - Accounting, 1993    Graduated Top 4%    Ranked 1st in Major     Presidents List     National Deans List      Cardinal Key Honor Society     Estelles Scholar's Award for Top Academic Performance      Alabama CPA's Accounting Achievement Award     Zeta Phi Beta Sorority    Accounting Club. 2010 National Association of Professional Women, WOMAN OF THE YEAR.

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Melissa grew up in a single-parent household with a strong working mother as a role model.  Seeing how hard her mother worked to make ends meet, Melissa knows that it takes dedication to succeed.  Melissa decided from a young age that she wanted to put that work ethic and drive to use for others.  Because she enjoyed law and how it could help people, she became an attorney.. Born in Colorado, Melissa moved with her family to Tulsa in 2001 to attend the University of Tulsa College of Law where she graduated with her Juris Doctor with honor in 2004.  Since graduating, Melissa has focused her practice on all issues dealing with families including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, alimony, legal separation, prenuptial agreements and appeals.

When choosing an attorney, life experience matters.. I am a Trial Attorney, Professor, Family Man. Since 1992 I've been a zealous advocate for my clients. I have great faith in them. I hate losing so it is never acceptable to me. True grit, creativity, preparation and strength in the courtroom can overcome great odds.. In my life, I've learned a lot about people. I understand sometimes our lives and our choices lead us to unexpected places and bring unintended consequences. Good people make mistakes or are misunderstood from time to time. This is my philosophy and I promise to listen to you without judgment. If you give me the opportunity to serve you, I won't let you down.

Harold Thompson vigorously advocates for each client to get the desired results. Harold Thompson aboga enérgicamente por cada cliente para obtener los resultados deseados.

Practice limited exclusively to the area of Family/Divorce law. Coverage includes: All aspects of Family Law, Collaborative Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Visitation, Modifications, Enforcements, Spousal Support, Paternity, Contested Divorce, Property Distribution, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Orders of Protection, Child Neglect accusations, Juvenile Proceedings and Adoptions.  Additionally, I have the honor to act in the role of, Attorney for Children, when a Judge hand-selects from a very small segment of the legal community whom are trained and capable to handle all legal issues that surround a child.

I concentrate mypractice in the area of family law with extensive experience involving finances, child custody, and domestic violence.  These areas are often complex and can be very emotional for the parties involved.. For 2012 through 2015, I was recognized by his peers and named a “Rising Star” attorney by Illinois Super Lawyersmagazine, a designation limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers under 40 years of age in the state of Illinois.. I am a board member of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (2008 – current).  Within the Young Lawyers Division, I serve on the Children’s Assistance Fund Grant Subcommittee, which seeks to provide grants to organizations across the state related to children and law.. I am currently an adjunct professor at John Marshall Law School where I co-teach a course titled “Family Law Advocacy,” which teaches students to effectively and compassionately assist survivors of domestic violence in a divorce or paternity action.  Through this course, I have partnered with Between Friends to offer legal assistance to victims of domestic violence.. I am one of the founding members of the Associate Board of the Legal Aid Society (2010 – 2014), which operates as the legal arm of Metropolitan Family Services.  I previously served as the chair of the Pro-bono Committee. With the assistance of another board member, I implemented a Family Law Mentoring Panel to assist pro-bono attorneys when volunteering their time. I also teach the Simple Divorce Training to pro-bono attorneys with the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services.. In 2011, I volunteered at the Cook County Domestic Violence Court Project to assist victims of domestic violence in obtaining orders of protection.

Victoria (Vicki) Kelly takes great pride in navigating her clients through complicated family law issues. She is a tireless advocate when dealing with some of life’s most sensitive matters, including divorce, child support, custody, domestic violence, pre-nuptial agreements and post-degree issues. She goes above and beyond to ensure that no stone (or asset) goes unturned. She loves a challenging case that requires her to think of an innovative resolution. She has a particular fondness for adoption cases, and feels great satisfaction from a positive family outcome for her clients.. Vicki is compassionate, but will be steadfast in defense of your best interests. She has confidence in her knowledge of the law, and experience with a wide array of circumstances. This expertise is a valuable advantage to her clients, many of whom hire her again and again.. The greatest reward for Vicki is hearing from a client long after their case is closed. She loves keeping in touch, and especially receiving updates of happy and thriving children.. In addition to her work at Grunyk & Associates, Vicki loves spending time with her family. She is thrilled to be raising two young daughters. The most important goal in her life is to be a good role model for her girls. She is also an avid runner, and always planning her next race. Vicki has completed two full marathons and several half marathons. She finds running to be a great stress reliever, and long races in particular are an excellent way to sharpen both physical and mental strength. She is a huge sports fan, always cheering on her favorite Chicago teams, specifically the Blackhawks, Bears and Cubs.. Vicki grew up on the south side of Chicago and now resides in the south suburbs. She attended Quincy University for her undergraduate, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Finance. She also played on the softball team at Quincy. She then earned her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University. As a law student at NIU, Vicki served as the Joint Chief Justice of the Moot Court Society and received graduation honors for completing 60 hours of Pro Bono service. She was also honored with the Greatest Contribution to Advocacy Award for the class of 2008.. Vicki eagerly monitors any changes and trends in Illinois Family Law. She prepares monthly updates of case law for the DuPage Family Law Committee, and has had the opportunity to educate others at various speaking engagements. She is a member of the DuPage County Bar Associate, the Will County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association.. Vicki is also a proud and active member of Dynamic Women’s Networking Group, where she meets twice a month with her group in the south suburbs.. Vicki is a recipeint of the the 2015-2016 Pro Bono Service Award from the DuPage County Bar Association.

I am an attorney with over 17 years of experience who makes it a goal to work with the client's needs and to assure you feel you are not alone.  We will also be frank with the client when needed and be firm in our expectations with the client to include civility and honesty but also stand up for your interests.  We will stand with you during a difficult time and move forward with your goals and future in mind. We cannot guarantee a result, but can work to return your calls and emails and to put our best foot forward in your case.  If you are looking for a lawyer like this, we will make a good match.. The strongest legal team is when the lawyer and client work together and the client permits the lawyer to do his/her work with the client setting the overall goals after receiving sound advice.  The drain of a legal case can be stopped if you follow the advice of your attorney and are ready to walk the path with your lawyer.. While a legal case can be difficult, it is also transformative in a person's life and if done with care, can make all the difference in having somebody on your side.  A good attorney can provide insight into processes and taps into the root of the issues to blend process and needs of a client.  I strive to do this in every case. There are many people who benefit from having a good lawyer, namely those closest to you.  If our clients work with me, responding to our requests and providing us the information and goals he/she desires, I will stand with you.

As the founder and managing partner of Ellis Family Law, Gray Ellis has spent more than two decades guiding individuals and families through their most critical legal challenges. He is Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by less than 2% of family law attorneys in the state, and has been recognized by multiple attorney rating organizations for his work.Gray’s personal experience as a parent who has gone through a separation enhances his ability to support clients facing family law disputes. He understands firsthand the emotional and legal complexities of divorce, child custody, and financial support, which strengthens his advocacy on their behalf.Dedicated to community involvement, Gray is a Board Member of Meals on Wheels Durham and the founder of the Feed the Need Gala, an event focused on raising awareness and funding to combat senior nutrition challenges.In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and golf, traveling, and attending ACC sporting events.

Transplanted from Michigan, I attended Western Michigan University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literature. Fortunately, I can include the University of Cambridge and Michigan State University to my educational experience as well. I then went on to receive my Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest School of Law.. A twisted sense of humor and passion for individualism, settling down in Western North Carolina was only natural for me. Having been licensed to practice law in North Carolina and Oregon by sitting each state's bar exam, I look forward to expanding my primary practice from North Carolina to sister southern states. Personal recreational passions are summed up by adoring my dogs and running everywhere I can get a plane ticket.. However, my main passion and drive is excelling as an attorney and providing excellent client representation.

My name is Elizabeth Radnothy (formerly Thueme) and I graduated from Campbell University School of Law in 2017 and University of North Carolina Wilmington in 2012. I practice primarily in the areas of estate administration, estate planning, family law, and civil litigation. I serve primarily the area of McDowell and Buncombe County but often can be found in neighboring counties.