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Maryland and DC individuals and families facing challenging times in their marriages rely on Lead Attorney Thomas Stahl to provide reliable and effective guidance when contemplating divorce. His clients have come to rely on his compassionate approach to their sensitive legal issues and tenacious dedication to protecting their rights and best interests in any action he represents.. As a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2008, Tom completed an advanced program at the Institute for Family Law Associates in 2012. During this time, he served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Timothy J. McCrone and assisted the now-retired Honorable Dennis M. Sweeney during the trial of former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. With these experiences, he joined the firm Silverstein & Ostovitz as an associate attorney until co-founding Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in 2015.. In addition to his experience going from a law clerk to the founder of the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, he has had the honor of being recognized for his community leadership and professional involvement by Lawyer Legion. Since 2013, Mr. Stahl has been recognized by the Maryland Super Lawyers for his ongoing dedication and commitment to providing the highest quality of family law and estate services to his clients.. Since 2006 he has been a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is licensed to practice in Maryland (2007) and Washington D.C. (2010). He currently serves as Co-Chair on the Rules of Practice Committee in the Maryland State Bar Association.

When the future of your family is on the line, you want to find immediate and long-term solutions that work for you and the people you love.  Attorney Matt Higgins of Higgins Law, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, thanks to a career dedicated to serving families throughout Nebraska.. After 16 years as the highest rated attorney with Omaha's prestigious Cohen Vacanti Higgins Shattck, attorney Matt Higgins stated his own law firm in 2009.  Today, our practice is dedicated to helping clients with all the various legal concerns relating to divorce, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law.  Whether you are going through a divorce or are interested in a modification of your current agreement, we will listen to your concerns and find options tailored to fit your needs and bring the full force of Nebraska law skillfully to your defense.. An active member of the Omaha community for the last 25 years, attorney Matt Higgins made frequent TV and radio appearances as a legal commentator, and has become a fixture in the Omaha community.. As a former member of the United States Air Force SAC Elite Guard, attorney Matt Higgins is particularly sensitive to the needs and concerns of military families.  Matt Higgins possesses the technical skill to access the issues unique to divorcing military members.  Higgins Law handles military divorces, including overseas actions, and represents many families and individuals at Nebraska's own Offutt Air Force Base.

At Surell Law Firm, our work is our passion and Attorney Cara Surell has dedicated her life to helping good women and men navigate through their legal matters in estate planning, probate, immigration, divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters.

I have a strong desire to help people resolve problems, and since joining Anderson Legal Group I have represented clients in a variety of family law matters, including adoptions, divorces, complex property matters,custody disputes, and child support modifications.  I listen to my clients' concerns and strive to resolve those concerns as quickly as possible.  I truly care for my clients and strive to maintain excellent communication with them so that they know they are not just a case number.. I ensure that my clients understand all their options so that they can make an informed decision.  I understand that family law matters are extremely personal and that the client must make the best decision for his or her family, not the attorney.   After informing the client of all their options, I work to achieve all of their objectives as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.  I have developed an excellent working relationship with many of the family law attorneys in the DFW Metroplex and work to resolve cases through successful negotiation.  I am able to resolve family law matters without going to trial in an overwhelming majority of cases, thus saving the client the emotional toll that comes with testifying in Court.  However, if going to trial is necessary then I have the courtroom experience to achieve my clients’ objectives, and I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is the highest level of recognition for specialized expertise in a specific area of law.  I. In addition to family law, I have also represented clients in a variety of criminal matters, including drug charges, DWI defense, and expunctions. I understand that a criminal charge is one of the most stressful experiences that clients will face in their lives.  I work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients and have successfully removed several arrests from clients’ permanent records through the expunction process.. I truly enjoy my work at Anderson Legal Group, P.C. and look forward to speaking with you about your potential family law or criminal matter.  Contact our office to set up a free consultation to discuss your specific legal questions.

I am an experienced family law attorney practicing in King and Pierce Counties. I believe strongly in educating and empowering my clients to help them make the best decisions for their own unique legal situations. I work hard to reduce conflict for my clients and reach peaceful resolutions.. A Washington native, I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 2005. I spent my time living abroad in both France and Argentina before returning to the University of Washington to obtain my degree in law. I am actively engaged in the collaborative law community.. To schedule a consultation please reach out to our intake department.

Over forty years experience.  Practice areas include adoptions, wills, trusts, guardianships, divorces, child support, personal injuries, workers' compensation, contracts, real estate and practice in state, federal and tribal courts.. Pror military service as a U.S. Army JAGC officer for 10 years leaving service as a Major.  Decorations include Meritorius Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Meda and, Korean Defense Medal,.. Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Recipient of United States Congressional Angel in Adoption Award.. Office Motto is "If I don't think I can help you, I will tell you so."  I am a lawyer to help people and not to just take their money under false pretenses.

After being a paralegal for more than 18 years, I went to law school to become an attorney.  I have been practicing law since May of 2014.  Since that time I have also become a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative representing children in cases of divorce and parentage actions.. I am very experienced in handling complex custody matters as well as complex financial issues.  I have many years of experience handling large and extensive discovery projects and have participated in a significant amount of hearings and trials.

Attorney Zach Martel is a dedicated member of the community. His sales, business and management experience helps to shape his pragmatic approach to legal matters.. Zachary A. Martel earned an International Business and Marketing double major from Illinois State University in 2000. He worked at Merrill Lynch through the turbulent 2000-2002 stock market crash. Later, Zach advanced through the management program at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, earning numerous awards for sales success. Eventually, Zach pursued his law degree so that he could really make a difference in the community and those in need. He earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, in Chicago. Zach lives in Naperville, with his wife and three children. Zach is active and extremely passionate about being involved and giving back to the local community – he is a board member for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, ReStore, Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys, and NACC Not-For-Profit Advisory Board.. In 2006, Zach channeled his professional motivations and desires towards a law degree at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. During his time at John Marshall, Zach competed in and led several Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions and courses; and he was a judicial extern in the U.S. Federal Courts. Now, while practicing law, Zach is a board member for the Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys, an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.. Zach practices the following types of law:. Family Law. Small Business Law. Estate Planning. Real Estate Transactions. Non-Profit Law. Following his dream of making a difference in the community and providing help to those in need, Zach is a board member for the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Also, Zach is a co-founder and secretary of the board for ReStore, a not-for-profit retail store helping the Fox Valley community. Zach has been on Radio and TV as a proud advocate of Habitat for Humanity and ReStore. He is also an active member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, including as an Advisory Team Member for the Not-For-Profit-Network.

Raleigh received her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in 1993 and graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. Raleigh is a solo practitioner in Wheaton, IL. The firm handles family law, probate, guardianship, and appellate matters in Wheaton, Kendall, Kane, Will, DeKalb, and Cook Counties. Raleigh has also served as Guardian ad litem in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit since she began her career in 2001 and is a Guardian ad Litem in Kane County. She is currently a certified Chairperson for Arbitrations in DuPage County. Raleigh was a Special Assistant State’s Attorney for DuPage County in the Expedited Child Support Division.. Raleigh is a mentor for newly admitted attorneys through the DuPage County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association and a mentor for CCSD 93 School District. Raleigh is the Past President of the DuPage County Association of Women Lawyers, a current director and the Past President of the DuPage County Bar Foundation, a Past-Editor-In-Chief and current Editor for the DCBA Brief Magazine and a member of the following organizations: DuPage County Bar Association including the Family Law Committee, Kane County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and a past member of the Family Violence Coordinating Counsel. Raleigh also serves on the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly and Family Law Committees.

Brian King is the owner and managing attorney of King Law Offices PLLC. He has been practicing law for more than twenty years and is a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina. He has grown King Law from a small one-town firm to twenty locations across North and South Carolina. Brian was recently featured by Clio as an owner of a mid-sized law firm in their national campaign.. Brian is a member of the North Carolina and South Carolina bars and maintains active cases in both states.. Brian has extensive trial litigation in several areas and is a licensed North Carolina Family Law Specialist. He has previously served as the attorney for the Rutherford County Department of Social Services and has served as the interim attorney for the McDowell County Department of Social Services. He is a former member of the executive board of the North Carolina Child Support Council. He has served as District Bar President for District 29A.. Brian has several reported cases in the North Carolina Court of Appeals, including one featured in the book, "Critical Family Law Cases" published by the North Carolina Bar Association. He is a member of this association and an annual participant in their annual Family Section meetings. He is a frequent speaker in Legal Education classes and the local area chamber of commerce meetings.. Brian has been a speaker at Clio Cloud Conference, and has spoken at national events, like "Using Clio at Mid-sized Law Firms".. Brian enjoys every minute of life as a doting father; as a parent, his role as a Family Lawyer has taken on new and special meaning. In addition to maintaining a busy private practice, he serves on several local boards, fighting abuse and neglect in the community. Brian spent several years as adjunct faculty at Isothermal Community College, teaching Business Law.

Martha McKee has practiced law for 25+ years.  Although she is a strong advocate in court or in negotiations, she believes that each family has unique needs that must be fostered as the family unit changes.  She has represented hundreds of clients in a varitey of court settings including family court, DSS court, special proceedings, arbitrations, and other settings during the few years she practiced in Pennsylvania.  Martha's main practice areas at present are custody, divorce, property settllements, child support, spousal support and alimony, and all other related family matters including wills and living wills, prenuptial agreements, incompetency proceedings, grandparent issues, alienation of affection and criminal conversation.. Martha has volunteered in numerous areas over the years, from family law clinics, domestic violence clinics, divorce clinics, mock trial competitions, disability proceedings, mortgage foreclosures and citizenship cases.  She is a devoted mother and grandmother, a former Stephen Minister, she loves to read, travel, swim and is an avid sports fan.  Although she is a graduate of Duke Law School, she considers her undergraduate education at The College of Wooster to be the grounding force in her life and the education which allows her to be a lawyer for all people in all situations.

Sean McIlveen is a Family Law Attorney in Charlotte, NC. Sean has been practicing family law for more than 20 years. Sean McIlveen represents clients in all types of family law cases including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, alienation of affection, and adoptions.  He chose to go into divorce and family law because he has a passion for families. Sean McIlveen grew up in Gastonia, NC and has continued to practice locally. He currently takes custody, divorce, and family law cases in Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, and the surrounding cities.. Sean McIlveen is a Co-Founder and Partner Attorney at the McIlveen Family Law Firm. Sean earned his undergraduate degree in sociology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 1998, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law. Sean has devoted his practice exclusively to family law. He is also a certified family mediator. He has over a decade of experience in mediating family law cases for attorneys in the area.. Clients of Sean's will tell you that he is honest with them about their case. He tells it like it is. He has a reputation for fighting passionately for his clients. Whether you are looking for an attorney who is experienced in family law mediations or child custody trials, Sean is the family law attorney for you. If you ask Sean why he goes to court, he will tell you, "I only go to court for two reasons: 1) to win and 2) not to lose.". Sean is often asked to teach CLE's and he mentors Associate Attorneys at the McIlveen Family Law Firm. Sean welcomes speaking opportunities and enjoys teaching others.. Sean is married to Angela McIlveen, an attorney and his partner at the firm.  They have 4 children ranging in ages from 14 to 26 years old. When he's not in court, he enjoys spending time with my children, woodworking, and traveling with Angela.

“I chose the field of matrimonial and family law so I could make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. I wanted to be able to help people and provide a service that would assist and guide them during a very difficult time.. Although the practice of matrimonial law can be very intense, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding. When a client comes in for an initial consultation, they are usually at an emotional low point in their lives. Clients need to know that they have an attorney who will not only take the time to listen to their problems but who will also understand their needs. This can only be accomplished through proper preparation and a willingness to sweat the details. I can never guarantee a client any result but what I will promise is that they will be properly prepared.. I believe that the wisest choice is for a couple to amicably resolve their matrimonial difficulties. However, in the event that one side is unreasonable and does not negotiate in ‘good faith,’ you need an attorney who is also going to adequately prepare you for court.”

Fatina’s area of expertise is family law. Ironically, she did not always know that she wanted to be an attorney. She began her career as a social worker because she knew that she wanted to make a positive change in the world. As time progressed, she realized that the best way to change the world was to help children and families. Although she enjoyed her prior career, she felt that there was something else for her. She desired to make a larger impact in the lives of children and families. She knew that as an attorney she could continue to be an advocate for children and families by providing legal representation to family law clients.. In addition to family law cases, Fatina has experience handling cases involving real property disputes, domestic violence, and cases involving restraining orders.  Fatina also has experience with real estate closings. She is not a stranger to the courtroom. As such, she spends a great deal of her time in court advocating for her clients at least once a week and sometimes multiple times a week. In line with her passion for children and families, Fatina has experience with Mecklenburg County Guardian Ad Litem. Specifically, Fatina provided legal representation for abused, neglected, and dependent children. However, she received a large amount of her litigation experience through taking on clients in the NCCU Clinical Legal Education Program's Family Law Clinic. Fatina enjoys being in the courtroom, and she takes the utmost care and attention to detail when handling her cases.. Fatina enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering with her church, Sugar Creek Church of Christ. She created a ministry with other lawyers in her congregation called Lawyers Inspired by God’s Heartfelt Truth (LIGHT Ministry). The lawyers within the LIGHT Ministry provide pro bono legal services and educational workshops within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Lauren only practices family law because she has a passion for representing real people with real problems. Practicing family law typically entails more than just representing a client. A family law attorney must be prepared to handle the nebulous, emotional issues that are often accentuated during family law disputes. Thus, the family law attorney must be able to provide their client with the resources and emotional support so that the family can move forward, even if the marriage cannot. Lauren provides her clients with compassionate, yet honest representation.. Lauren frequently appears in court on behalf of her clients. She is prepared, efficient, and articulate. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients outside of the courtroom. She handles divorce mediations – either acting as the neutral mediator for a couple seeking a divorce or representing one party in mediation. Lauren also practices collaborative divorce, which is a process whereby a team of professionals, including attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals work together to amicably and efficiently separate a marriage.. Lauren graduated from Bucknell University in 2006 and then obtained her law degree of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2011. Lauren’s interest in family law began right after she graduated law school, while she was clerking for Judge James T. Russell in Carson City, NV who presided over many family law cases. After her clerkship, Lauren went to work for the law firm Allison, MacKenzie, Pavlakis, Wright & Fagan, in Carson City, Nevada practicing family law. Later, Lauren practiced family law at the law firm Woodburn and Wedge in Reno, Nevada. During her tenure there, Lauren was named in the annual list, “Legal Elite 2015: Nevada’s Top Attorneys.”. Lauren is married, has two children, and two dogs. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Nevada.