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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lisa was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. Her mother was a special education teacher and her dad was a city bus driver. Lisa was raised by parents who taught her the value of integrity and hard work. She’s the first in her family to become a lawyer and strives to meet the values taught to her by them from an early age.. Lisa first lived in central Texas while attending St. Edward’s University in Austin. Her desire to help others led her to graduate with honors with a degree in psychology, but she knew she wanted to follow another path. After much thought and deliberation, Lisa applied to law school and was awarded a merit scholarship to attend Saint Louis University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri. Once she began law school, she competed as part of the Hispanic Law Students Association Moot Court Team and was inducted to Phi Delti Phi’s Honor fraternity where she served as Vice President.. Lisa always knew that Texas would be home and moved back the day after her law school graduation. Her background in psychology and trials competitions led her to practice family law. Almost immediately after being licensed, Lisa was in the courtroom representing clients in family law cases. She even co-chaired her first jury trial after being licensed only a month.. In the years that have followed, Lisa has successfully represented clients in all aspects of family cases. Through her own personal and professional experiences, Lisa has seen the difficulties parties face in in the legal system when fighting to protect their family, their rights, and their assets. Lisa strongly believes that all parties should have a voice in family law litigation and should strive to come to pragmatic resolutions in each case.. Whether it is a negotiated settlement or in-courtroom trial experience, Lisa is a dedicated and experienced advocate. Lisa represents clients in custody, child support, property disputes, divorces, and annulments.. Lisa is an active member in the local legal community and serves as a board member in several non-profit community service organizations. She has been interviewed and quoted in numerous publications.

Sarah N. Jaffery is a skilled family law attorney based in Austin, Texas, dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of family legal matters. A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Economics, Sarah pursued her law degree at Oklahoma City University School of Law, where she developed a strong foundation in family law. She returned to Texas to practice law and remain close to her family, bringing her expertise and compassionate approach to her clients.. Sarah is committed to alleviating the stress and uncertainty that often accompany family law cases. She provides accessible and personalized guidance on issues such as divorce, property division, spousal support, child custody, and family violence. Her dedication to her clients ensures that their rights are protected and their concerns addressed with care and professionalism.. Sarah is an active member of the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association’s Family Law Section, the Austin Young Lawyers Association, and the South Asian Bar Association–Austin chapter. Fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Gujarati, she serves a diverse community. In her free time, Sarah enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time outdoors with her family.

My team and I take the time to fully listen and assist you through your legal issues in any way possible. We fight for you and stand by you no matter what troubles you may be facing. You can rest assured that we will not rest until we can reach a resolution that is the most favorable to our clients. As an attorney, I personally see to the successful resolution of each case from start to finish.

Family Law is my passion and making sure you get your fair share is my goal.  Going through a divorce and/or child custody case is scary but it doesn't have to be.  For an attorney that will listen to you and diligently work to achieve your goals; a lawyer that is always available to respond to your concerns and calls; a lawyer that will shoot straight with you by giving you answers that are truthful rather than responses you want to hear, call the Law Office of Leigh Ann Schenk today!. I am Vice President (2018-2020) and have been an Executive Director of Childrens' Charities of Fort Worth aka Fort Worth Margarita Society, a nonprofit charity, for the past 18+ years.. I am Leigh Ann Schenk and I want your business and will work hard for you!

Stephanie Foster: Collaborative Law and Mediation Help Families to “Divorce with Dignity”. Divorce can be heart wrenching and difficult. However, it does not have to be if you contact Stephanie Foster, an experienced Tarrant County divorce attorney whose office serves the communities of Arlington, Mansfield, Southlake, Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford and Fort Worth, Texas. Stephanie Foster helps her clients reduce the anxiety and stress of divorce. She guides men and women in dissolving a marital bond with respect and fairness using the increasingly popular collaborative law process, cooperative process, mediation, arbitration or litigation.. A Skilled Negotiator. The Arlington collaborative lawyer distinguished herself as one of the first Tarrant County attorneys trained in “collaborative law,” which offers clients a less combative way to divorce. In collaborative law, there is no war and there are no court appearances. Instead, two or more attorneys work with their respective clients and a possible team of a communications coach and a financial planner/CPA to negotiate and agree on child custody, visitation and the equitable division of their marital assets and debts.. Stephanie Foster uses her talents in the art of negotiation and communication as well as a great sense of humor and compassion to help couples divorce with their dignity intact. Stephanie Foster addresses each client’s concern over the small details and fine print in a divorce agreement with her extensive knowledge of family law. For example, a client may require a visitation agreement that deviates from the norm to meet a family’s demanding schedule. Stephanie Foster designs a “parenting time plan” that facilitates the mother or father’s access to their children.

Life has transitions.. Many transitions like these can be frightening.  Regardless of these transitions or their circumstances, it's important to realize that transitions are not always signs of failure.  Instead, transitions are often opportunities for growth.  I've seen this every day in my client's lives, as I've seen my clients become better fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, and citizens while facing the harrowing challenges that a legal matter can bring.  Seeing loved-ones navigate life's transitions and overcome obstacles is part of what inspired me to become an attorney.. I grew up in East Tennessee, and aside from a quick law school semester studying International Law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, I have always lived in East Tennessee.  I went to Morristown East High, where I served as president of my class.  I graduated With Highest Honors and enrolled at the University of Tenessee on a full-tuition scholarship.  I was a four-year member of the University's Honors Program and majored in Public Administration.  I completed my required Senior Honors Project on the subject of Special Education Law.  I graduated With Honors with a B.S. in Business Administration and was admitted to the University of Tennessee College of Law.. At UT Law, I participated in coursework covering advocacy and trial work,  business issues, estate planning, criminal sentencing issues, education law, administrative law, and numberous other important fields of law.  I earned scholarships for dedication to public service and international study.  I was honored to serve as an editor of the Tennessee Journal of Law and Policy.  During my third year, I studied both International Trade Law and Comparative Corporate Governance in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in a program with students from several prestigious law schools.  I also represented Knoxville-area citizens in their court cases under special licensure as a Student Attorney in the UT Legal Clinic, which has routinely been ranked as one of the top clinical legal training programs in the U.S.. Upon passing the bar, I went to work at a firm in Upper East Tennessee while residing in the Morristown Area.  I decided after a year that I would be better able to serve clients in my own practice in Morristown, so I founded my firm in 2010 with a focus on being accessible and client-centered.  I have handled approximately 600-800 cases since 2009.  To date, I have practiced in at least 18 East Tennessee counties in 7 judicial districts and have handled several cases in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee in both the Knoxville and Greeneville Divisions. I have also practiced in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.. Service to the public and profession is a priority that I've honored by helping found and manage Hamblen County's free Legal Clinic and serving as a member of the Tennesssee Bar Association's House of Delegates.  I have also served as a member of the Board of Directors for Legal Aid of East Tennessee.  In 2012 I was elected by the Rutledge, Tennessee Board of Mayor and Alderman to serve as City Attorney.. Law is about more than what gets put in the law books. I've honestly learned most of what I know about law from my seeing how my clients handle their transitions, because I've seen how law affects them and their families.  This experience has allowed me to become more observant and understanding, and, in turn, has made me a better advocate for my clients.. If I can assist you during a time of need, please contact me.

EXPERIENCE –. Tennessee City and County courts,  Court of Appeals, State Supreme Court,. Virginia City and County courts, Court of Appeals. 4th, 8th, 6th Federal District Court. 4th,  8th  6th Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals. U. S. Office of Personnel Management Appeals. Veteran’s Administration Appellate Court. Unemployment, Social Security, and Administrative Courts. Public Defender State Court of Appeals 2004. Virginia third year practice attorney 1995. 8th DISTRICT COURT CLERK INTERNSHIP   Summer 1994. MEDIATOR - Family Alternative Mediation, Norfolk, VA. 2006    present  Tennessee Supreme Court trainer for Juvenile Law and Guardian ad Litem

Angela Hoover is a native of Williamson County and a seventh generation Middle Tennessean.  Angela is a graduate of Franklin High School where she was active in the mock trial program, and was a nationally ranked debate champion. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Tennessee.  While in college, Angela served as President of her sorority, a UT Ambassador, and a student lobbyist.  Angela earned her law degree from the Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law at the University of Memphis and was licensed to practice law in 2004.  While in law school she was the Student Bar Association Executive Director, won awards for Excellence in Conflicts of Law and the Dean’s Award for Best Oral Advocate.  She was one of only three members on the school’s prestigious National Moot Court team.  Angela currently serves as the managing partner of her family’s law practice in her hometown of Franklin. Angela served as the Parliamentarian and Legal Counsel for the Tennessee Young Republican Federation.  Angela is a member of the Williamson County, Tennessee and American Bar Associations and is the former Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee for the Lawyers Association for Women.  Angela is active in the community as member and former Board member of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club.  She is also a two-time Paul Harris Fellow.  She is also a member of the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County and the Downtown Franklin Association.  In 2015 Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam appointed Angela to serve on the Collection Service Board for the State of Tennessee & she was reappointed for a second term on this statewide commission. In 2020 Angela was appointed as the Municipal Judge for the City of Henry, Tennessee and is a member of the Tennessee Municipal Judge's Conference. In her free time Angela enjoys traveling, SCUBA diving, golf and playing with her little puppy, George Washington.

Chris came to the firm approximately 23 years ago as a courier and then a law clerk. He earned a bachelor's degree in English Literature from the Towson State University and then, in 2002, graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with a concentration in family law and litigation and has remained with the firm as Partner. Chris is admitted to practice before the Maryland Court of Appeals, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.Chris was born and raised in Howard County with family roots in the County spanning nearly 100 years. He has practiced in the County his entire career. He has tried and handled cases in nearly every county in the State of Maryland, including the Courts of Appeal, Howard County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Wicomico County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Washington County, and Allegany County. He has successfully handled matters relating to construction law, domestic relations law, criminal matters, landlord/tenant matters, estate administration, personal injury, and contract disputes.During his years with the firm, Chris has become an integral part of the practice. Chris devotes his time to trial advocacy in the areas of criminal and civil law.

Title: Partner. Practice Area Focus Areas: Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Estate Planning, Father's Rights, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Power of Attorney, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law, Wills. Industry Group: Industry Groups Unknown. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany, with honors, and the American University, Washington College of Law, Juris Doctor, Ms. Schwartz was selected to participate in the Criminal Justice Clinic.. She is an active member of the Howard County Bar Association, Howard County Family Law Section, Howard County Women’s Bar Association, Howard County Collaborative Professionals and Maryland Collaborative Practice Council.Ms. Schwartz has spoken on Domestic Relations issues including divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, domestic violence, representing children in contested custody cases, and cutting edge issues in Family Law for several organizations throughout Maryland including the Montgomery County Women’s Commission, New Beginnings, an organization for newly separated and divorced individuals, the Maryland Institute for Continuing Professional Education for Lawyers (MICPEL), Johns Hopkins University-APL, the Howard County Bar Association and the National Family Resiliency Center, Inc. (NFRC).. Ms. Schwartz served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Domestic Violence Center of Howard County from 2005 to 2014, has served on the Board of Directors of the Howard County Collaborative Professionals since 2010, currently as Past President, as Co-President for the Howard County Family Law Committee for many years, the Scholarship Committee for the Columbia Foundation, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Maryland Collaborative Practice Council and on the Board of Directors of Girls on the Run for Central Maryland. Ms. Schwartz received the Howard County Bar Association President's Award in 2007 for her dedication and service to the Family Law Committee.  In 2015 Ms. Schwartz was inducted as a fellow into the Howard County Bar Foundation.   Ms. Schwartz was named a Maryland Super Lawyer and a Top Attorney in Maryland by Baltimore Magazine in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Ms. Schwartz was named Top 50 Women Lawyers in MD in 2014 and 2015.Professional Associations:. Volunteer:

The focus of our firm for 33 years has been to develop and nurture trusted relationships with our clients in Maryland.  We strive to understand our client's individual legal needs, in order to provide excellent benefits. Our philosophy is to serve the best interests of our clients. We take pride in handling the representation of our clients in the areas of family law, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, mediation, and more. Our areas of practice include the following:. We proudly support Howard County and surrounding areas, including but not limited to, Carroll County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Queen Anne's County, Prince George's County and MontgomeryCounty.

Ben Aguilar received his J.D from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2011 where he was the President of the International Law Society. Ben received his B.A. in Sociology with a minor in Education from the University of California, Irvine in 2007.. Before attending law school, Ben had the opportunity to work for the Spanish Justice Department in Barcelona, Spain where he worked directly with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. This experience prompted Ben’s desire to attend law school and commit to public interest and ensuring all individuals have equal access to the justice system.. While attending law school, Ben served as the American Bar Association's 9th Circuit Lieutenant Governor of Communications and as a member of the National Advisory Committee for Equal Justice Works. Ben spent his first summer in law school clerking at the Center for International Protection in Moscow, Russia where he assisted in providing legal aid to Russian nationals' victims of human right violations in filing complaints before the European Court of Human Rights. He spent the summer after his second year in law school taking law classes in Hangzhou, China. Ben clerked at the American Civil Liberties Union of San Diego and Imperial Counties for two years and also volunteered with the California Innocence Project.. Ben currently serves on the Thomas Jefferson School of Law Alumni Board of Directors. He has previously served in the board of directors for the Coalition for Reproductive Choice, and Visionaries In Philanthropy (Meals-On-Wheels San Diego).. Ben is admitted to practice law in California and the Southern federal district of California. He is a member of the American Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers, National Lawyers Guild, and the Tom Homann LGBT Law Association.