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Yasmeen Abdullah provides clients with a wide range of advice and representation in civil litigation.  She frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator on personal injury and family law cases.  She has helped clients regarding religous discrimination complaints, bullying complaints to schools, assault and sexual abuse complaints, wrongful death claims, parenting plans and child support,  domestic violence protection orders, landlord and tenant issues, and appeals.. Prior to founding the Abdullah Law Firm, Ms. Abdullah practiced for three years with a Seattle Law Firm where she provided legal advice, litigation, and employment investigations for school districts across Washington State, local government entities, and small businesses.. Before starting civil law practice, Ms. Abdullah was a Deputy Prosecutor for Thurston County. She handled thousands of criminal cases at both the trial and appeal levels. With another prosecutor, Ms. Abdullah formed an Animal Cruelty Unit in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. She conducted law enforcement officer training regarding investigating animal crimes and changes in the law. Ms. Abdullah also co-drafted Senate Bill 5402 (codified as RCW 16.52.011, 16.52.085, and 16.52.200) preventing animal cruelty. Governor Gregoire signed the bill into law in 2009, allowing courts to permanently bar a person who has caused the death of an animal through cruelty from owning a similar animal in the future.. Before prosecuting, Ms. Abdullah completed two judicial clerkships at the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II. Ms. Abdullah assisted Judge Joel Penoyer and Judge J. Robin Hunt by assisting in drafting opinions, preparing bench memoranda, and conducting legal research.. Ms. Abdullah graduated cum laude from the Univeristy of Richmond with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Abdullah was a Jean Tarpley Scholar. She served on the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Boards. Ms. Abdullah was a Carrico Moot Court Competition quarterfinalist and a National Trial Competition regional semifinalist. Ms. Abdullah served as a law student advisor, admissions minority panel speaker, and as secretary to the International Law Student Association. During law school, Ms. Abdullah worked as an intern with the Chesterfield County Attorney's Office in Virginia, conducting legal research and drafting memorando on employment law, parental rights, business and occupation taxes, and privacy rights. Ms. Abdullah also conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on state and federal constitutional law for Lammers Law Office.

When the stakes and emotions are high in a family law case, Nathan Julius calmly stands by his clients. He helps them understand their options and make fully informed, high-quality decisions that will move their lives forward.. Said one client: “Nathan explained the issues clearly, and most importantly, in a way that was easy to comprehend. What also sets him apart is his genuine care for clients and desire to help others to the fullest extent.”. Nathan is an accomplished trial attorney with a strong history of litigation success. Nevertheless, he strives to resolve cases in a manner that is the least stressful for his client, often through pre-trial settlement.. He places high value on maintaining effective communication and working relationships with all parties and professionals involved in the divorce process.. "You can be a strong advocate for your client while also exuding kindness. Being respectful and professional toward the opposing party gets you more than being combative.". A former bankruptcy attorney, Nathan understands how powerful it is when people get a fresh start. He has a unique understanding of the special issues families face when involved in a bankruptcy proceeding or dividing debt during the divorce process.. Known for his fun-loving personality and sense of humor, Nathan is always happy to have an interesting conversation or may spontaneously burst into song. He enjoys pop culture, movies, concerts, traveling the world, and taking walks with his spouse and their Corgis, Paige and Cooper.

I am an attorney at law and partner at Wechsler Becker LLP, practicing Family Law, and helping my clients through a stinky part of their lives. This involves anything from divorce, parenting plans, child support, paternity actions, third party custody actions and agreed adoptions, usually by step-parents or grandparents. The only reason I went to law school was to practice Family Law. It's the most likely area of law in which a person will be engaged, and I wanted to help people. I got my wish, love my practice, and have met some very cool clients and colleagues.. Prior to joining Wechsler Becker LLP, I was a solo practitioner for 10 years with my own firm, and before that I had the pleasure of working for 10 years for one of the pillars of Western Washington Family Law, who was a fabulous mentor: Bob Prince. It was an honor to work for one of the most ethical attorneys I know.. Law is my second career; the first one was 16 years in broadcast video production, working in TV stations in Montana and Washington, producing news, commercials and local programming. I even won an Emmy!

Blake has advised numerous clients in cases involving the division of substantial assets, including closely-held businesses, investment portfolios, executive compensation, intellectual property and real property. When handling challenging, high asset divorce cases, Blake’s clients benefit from his finance background.. Clients rely on Blake’s strong judgment in developing their case for success inside and outside of a courtroom. He works with clients to understand their values and goals at the outset of a case and develops a tailored legal strategy to protect their interests.. In a collaborative process with clients, Blake helps them understand their options, sets a plan of action and lays out next steps. Clients appreciate that he always provides his candid advice, even when it is difficult, and keeps them focused on the big picture. He considers it part of his role to shoulder as much client stress as possible during their period of transition to provide relief as they go about their daily lives during the case.

Solo practitioner with Followed Thee, PLLC, and currently working as a contract attorney for NWL, PLLC.. It won't always be easy. We will face ups and downs. But I promise to lead you throughout the entire case, keeping you updated throughout the process. My clients are not just another case number; they have names and matter to me. It would be an honor to represent you.. Born and raised in the Seattle area, my community matters to me. I felt a draw to the legal profession because it allowed me to affect people's lives in ways other jobs could not. I realized after a few years, through a lot of self-reflection and growth, that family law was my passion.. I genuinely believe that our family's condition reflects our community's strength. I cannot fix families but soften the landing on their new reality. No one wants a broken home; people look back and wonder if they could have saved their relationships. As your attorney, I aim to strengthen your relationship with your family even through this most difficult time. I truly cherish and view it as an honor to do for a living.. I have worked in small law firms and at one of the largest in downtown Seattle (Goldberg Jones). The experience has allowed me to represent people throughout all stages of life. I've represented single mothers fighting for child support and wealthy people worried about pensions. All cases matter, and all clients deserve my undivided attention.. Those are my promises to my clients. My years of experience yield a deep understanding of the complexities of family law. You will get a realistic outlook and a tenacious work ethic when we meet. I will ensure that the people who want to rebuild their families will start as soon as we formalize our collaboration.

Theresa Lorella became an attorney to help people find their voices in difficult and emotional circumstances.. “Expressing yourself can be challenging in any situation, but more so when your whole life is about to change. That’s why I always prioritize my client’s need to be heard and validated, whether I’m helping them navigate a contentious divorce, modify a parenting plan, or negotiate a property settlement.. First and foremost, this entails listening. Theresa’s clients are relieved to have someone listen to their story, their concerns, and their hopes for the future, and by fully understanding where her clients are coming from, she can help them achieve the best resolution.. While she is a strong advocate in the courtroom, Theresa believes in reducing conflict whenever possible. She is specially trained in collaborative law and serves as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences. This experience gives her a unique perspective and the tools to think “outside of the litigation box.” Whether she is acting as an attorney or as a mediator, Theresa is highly efficient in facilitating fair and long-lasting agreements.. “I view each family law case as a puzzle to solve instead of a fight to be had. My goal as an attorney is to help my clients minimize conflict, anxiety, and discord while advocating for their needs.”. Theresa has significant experience representing clients in the technology industry and in high-value asset cases involving real estate, work-related benefits, and stock award division. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is effective in cases involving parenting plans and non-parental custody.. Outside of the office, Theresa keeps busy by running marathons, publishing novels, and chasing after her two young children.

Laura Fitzgibbon is the owner and managing attorney of Malone Legal, PLLC. Originally born in Ireland, Laura has grown up in the Seattle area and considers herself a Seattleite. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Gonzaga University and her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.. Laura has a background in litigation and has spent the majority of her career directly in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, she became a public defender in Island County before switching sides to prosecution. Laura practiced as a criminal prosecutor for several years, which provided her extensive trial and motions experience. During her time as a prosecutor, she was responsible for conducting trainings for law enforcement, conducting trials, making charging decisions, drafting warrants, and representing the public in the courtroom on a daily basis.. In seeking a new challenge, Laura began working in family law in 2019. She gained invaluable experience at Goldberg & Jones as well as Wakefield Legal before hanging her own shingle. Laura has conducted many family law trials and typically appears on family law motions calendars on a weekly basis.. Throughout her career, Laura has appeared in front of countless judges and commissioners to effectively advocate and sharpen her trial skills. By litigating before many judicial officers, she has gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision-making process, which is helpful in developing individual case strategies for clients. Laura has a strong reputation for success and is known amongst her peers for her diligent advoacy and her exemplary work product.. What sets Laura apart from other attorneys is her dedication and compassion for her clients. Laura is a recent mother to a very active toddler, so she understands the significance of child custody disputes. Laura is very communicative and strives to respond to emails and phone call within 24 business hours. Unlike many other practitioners, Laura limits her caseload in order to ensure optimal representation. She is currently accepting clients.

Caleb Oken-Berg Bonm is Principal attorney at Skellenger Bender, P.S., where he is also serves as the firm's President and Managing Partner. Caleb’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, including divorce/dissolution, domestic partnership issues, complex asset divisions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, parenting plan and child support modifications, child custody, parentage actions, and LGBTQ-specific legal issues. Caleb also assists families with adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) legal matters such as donor agreements and surrogacy agreements.. Caleb regularly represents clients in the unique and complex area of international family law, including international child custody issues, divorce with international financial issues, and international jurisdictional matters in the context of family law. Caleb handles international child abduction cases in both state and federal court, including matters involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. He also serves as a resource and mentor for attorneys in the area of international child custody issues.. In addition to his representation of family law clients, Caleb serves as a neutral by assisting parties in resolving family law disputes as a mediator and arbitrator. He also serves as a Family Court Commissioner pro tempore in King County Superior Court.. Caleb is admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of Washington, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2015, Caleb founded a pro bono family law legal clinic for patients and community members associated with the Sea Mar Community Health Center in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.. Caleb is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court in Seattle. He is also past President of Q-Law (LGBT Bar Association of Washington) and is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association’s Family Law Institute. Caleb is the author of the “Same-Sex Dissolution Issues” chapter of the LexisNexis Washington Family Law Practice Guide. In 2016, Caleb was recognized as one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under 40 in the U.S. by the National LGBT Bar Association, and he has been named a Washington Super Lawyers "Rising Star" every year since 2017.

As a mediator and attorney, I work closely with clients on a broad range of family law issues. I help people address serious concerns about the division of marital assets, the security of their relationship with their children, and the difficulty of meeting support obligations. I help clients achieve solutions that not only address their immediate problems but also look toward protecting their long-range interests.. Known for my straightforward communication style, I try to explain your rights and options in clear terms. As an advocate, my goal is to help you find creative solutions without increasing conflict.

Bradley Evens focuses his practice on family law and marital dissolution. Including: prenuptial agreements; divorce litigation and mediation; property issues; spousal and child support; un-married cohabitation (including same-sex relationship) issues including property distribution and parenting matters. Practice also includes real estate disputes including easements; property line disputes; title issues; agent broker issues; contractual disputes; and, general legal counsel and guidance.

I was born into a wonderful consortium of huge Irish, Catholic families on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio. Although I am the oldest of merely three children, my mom was one of ten, and hers was a relatively small family in that neighborhood. So we were constantly surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins—lots of cousins!. Growing up, we not only knew everybody, but as my best friend would often remark when we went out and I would have to stop to talk to everybody we ran into, we were somehow related to everybody in town!. Having grown up knowing so many people so well, I developed a profound love for people, a desire to serve, and a determination to make it my life’s work to make people’s lives better, however possible. That led me to pursue careers in policy, ministry, and politics, but ultimately to a career in law.. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wellesley College, then my Juris Doctorate in Law, and my Master’s degree in Communications from Regent University.. Upon completing my education, I worked in the nonprofit sector for such organizations as the Flying Hospital International, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Operation Blessing, the Center for Law and Religious Freedom, and the Christian Legal Society, and most recently, before joining Holcomb Law, I served as the Executive Director of The Capitol Hill office of Eagle Forum, and as the director of Eagle Forum’s Political Action Committee.. In addition to my duties with Holcomb Law, I am currently the Executive Director of the Republican National Coalition for Life.. I am thankful to have had such an exciting career, one that allowed me to meet so many remarkable people, and to have so many unique experiences, but I always hoped to have a family of my own. I was very fortunate later in my life to meet and marry Holcomb Law founder, Wayne Holcomb, a retired Navy pilot turned attorney (my Harmon Rabb!). He was well worth the wait, and, as if that weren’t enough, he came with a bonus, three of the most beautiful, kind, exceptional children I have ever met, Chandler, Camden, and Katie.. I’m honored to work with Wayne and the extraordinary Holcomb Law team to help Hampton Roads families navigate the often difficult and challenging paths that lead them to need to seek our services. I look forward to continuing to help our clients find the empathy, encouragement, and ultimately the answers they need to get through the temporary troubles and on with their lives.

Yulianna Yagoudaeva is a passionate and results-driven advocate who has devoted her time and efforts to the mastery of law.. Prior to her graduating New York Law School, Yulianna served as a Judicial Clerk in The New York Family Court. Later She served as a Judicial Clerk in the Commercial Division in the New York Supreme Court.. Yulianna began her professional career working in a boutique elder law firm focusing on Guardianships, Medicaid, Trusts, and Estate Planning. Using that knowledge, she continued advocating for the elderly community as an attorney specializing in obtaining and defending Medicaid benefits at Administrative Fair Hearings. She successfully advocated for her clients ensuring their eligibility to continue receiving Medicaid benefits.. Yulianna moved to Pennsylvania to grow her own family, as well immerse herself in the practice of Family Law, Elder Law, and Civil Litigation. Her background in education permits her to have a unique connection to families going through various hardships and be able to help with the resources she has at her disposal. While divorce is one of the hardest times for families, Yulianna makes it her goal to ensure that families affected by divorce have a confident leader on their side to guide them through the legal maze.. Yulianna works very closely with her clients, leading and counseling them every step of the way to ensure that their voices are heard, that they are acknowledged with care and compassion, and most importantly, with tremendous respect.. If you're looking for an attorney who will fight for YOU, contact Yagoudaeva Law Group, P.C.

The Law Offices of Jeannie Fridey is a boutique matrimonial and family law practice that is committed to providing superior and individualized counsel to its clientele.  We are dedicated to being available to you and readily responding to your needs as they arise.  We endeavor to be thoroughly knowledgeable in all aspects and facts of your case at all times.  Most importantly, by accepting a limited number of clients, we are able to achieve our goal of always providing the highest caliber of successful representation.. Jeannie E. Fridey is an accomplished matrimonial and family law attorney with over 20 years of experience serving the surrounding five counties of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including the Main Line, Chestnut Hill, Wyndmoor, Doylestown, Radnor, Abington, Upper Dublin and Wayne. The firm limits its practice to family law issues including: divorce, property division/equitable distribution, high asset cases, spousal and child support, alimony, custody, business valuations, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, grandparent rights, relocation, adoption, enforcement of agreements and orders and protection from abuse.. Prior to opening her own practice,  Jeannie served for approximately 15 years as the chief litigator and negotiator for a matrimonial and family law firm, managing the complex cases and high-profile clients, training new attorneys and drafting the complicated documents such as appellate briefs and intricate marital settlement agreements.. Jeannie E. Fridey, Esquire graduated cum laude from Chestnut Hill College where she received her B.S. in Psychology. She studied Religion at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary, earning a Master’s degree and graduating magna cum laude in 1988. Jeannie was admitted into the University of Pennsylvania and earned a second Master’s degree specializing in Psychological Services. She completed her education at Widener University School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor. Jeannie has been a licensed attorney, exclusively practicing matrimonial and family law in Pennsylvania since 1994. Jeannie is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association and a member of the Family Law Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association.

I am a general practice attorney practicing mainly in the York and Adams County areas. I earned a Bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s University in 2015 and law degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2018. I joined the legal team of Mooney Law in the latter part of 2017 as a law clerk while I completed my final year of law school. During law school, I worked for two summers as an intern in the York County (PA) District Attorney’s Office. I passed the July 2018 bar exam on the first attempt and am licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. I have begun work in all facets of our firm’s general practice. In my spare time, I also enjoy traveling, playing golf, pick-up basketball, and spending time with friends and family.

Amy S. Loper joined The Family Law Practice of Leslie S. Arzt, LLC, in December 2017.  Attorney Loper’s experience has trained her to listen closely to client’s needs and wishes to allow her to provide them with quality legal advice that meets their specific circumstances.. Prior to joining The Family Law Practice of Leslie S. Arzt, Attorney Loper was an associate attorney with a general practice law firm in Hanover, Pennsylvania where she gained experience not only in family law matters but also in estate planning, estate administration, probate, employment law, business law, and criminal defense.  While there she was assistant general counsel for a successful Hanover business.. Before entering private practice, Amy spent over five years with the York County District Attorney’s Office where she was the Senior Deputy Prosecutor for the Special Case Unit, which focused on child abuse and sexual assault cases.  During Amy’s time at the York County District Attorney’s Office, Amy gained courtroom knowledge and experience, tried misdemeanor and felony cases in front of juries and judges, argued motions before judges, drafted appeal briefs, and qualified minors as credible witnesses.. Amy attended Susquehanna University where she graduated cum laude in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in Sociology.  In 2007 she received a Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.  Attorney Loper then moved to York County where she has resided ever since and has become familiar with both the York and Adams county legal communities.. Amy is admitted to practice law before the Courts of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.  She is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the York County Bar Association.. Attorney Loper remains committed to helping children who have been victims of abuse and has been an active board member of the York County Children’s Advocacy center since 2014, where she currently serves as the board President.