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The Law Offices of Shaun Whitehead Esq LLC, also known as GET1LAW, are licensed to practice in Michigan and Ohio in the areas of family law, corporate, estate planning and personal injury. The law firm primarily focuses in Family/Domestic Court on divorce, custody, child support, alimony, parenting time, genetic testing and Probate Court issues such wills, estates, trust, guardianships and adoptions.. Attorney Whitehead currently serves as Councilman for the City of Oak Park.. Whitehead earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy. Attorney Shaun earned his Juris Doctor from Case Western Reserve University’s Law School where he was the research assistant to Professor Kevin C. McMunigal and gained additional exposure with the third revision of American Bar Association’s Prosecution and Defense Function Standards.. Attorney Whitehead began his legal career in entertainment law (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame), focusing on licensing and copyright issues and moved quickly into providing consulting services to entities such as: Cisco, Deloitte and Black Box. Attorney Shaun also gained criminal and juvenile law experience as a Summer Law Clerk in 2015 with the Cuyahoga County Office of the Public Defender.. A staunch community advocate, Attorney Whitehead has been involved with Meals on Wheels for more than 15 years and volunteers as a caddy for the U.S. Kids Golf Association. Attorney Shaun is also a Proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

David R. Dawson who is founder of Dawson Family Law, PLLC, was licensed in 1977. Since the early 1980’s David has concentrated his practice in the field of Family Law.. His experience includes handling all types of divorces, from the complex high asset case to uncontested simple proceedings. He has litigated cases in Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, Lapeer, Wayne , Tuscola and Cass counties. He is involved in all aspects of the divorce process including, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony), property division. He has also handled numerous successful appeals.. David received the highest rating “AV” from his peers in the legal profession. Dbusiness has named him one of the top divorce and child custody attorneys in metro Detroit. Attorneys in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties have selected David as a mediator in family law cases to help them resolve their cases.. He has given seminars for various bar associations and other groups. He was one of three speakers at the recent seminar on the topic of “HANDLING COMPLEX CUSTODY MATTERS” David has also written articles for the Macomb County Bar Association monthly publication “Bar Briefs”, and for “Laches” a publication of the Oakland Bar. His most recent article was on prenuptial agreements. David is a member of the American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association along with the Macomb and Oakland Bar Associations.

Attorney Colin Banyon was born and raised in Berrien County, Michigan and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1996.  In 2000, Colin graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor of Arts in General Business Administration / Pre-Law.   Colin went on to study law at California Western School of Law in San Diego graduating early in 2002 with his Juris Doctorate.  Upon graduating from law school, Attorney Banyon moved to Chicago where he was admitted to practice law in Illinois as well as Michigan.  Attorney Banyon holds multiple licenses in Federal Court including Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Colorado.  Attorney Banyon practiced in multiple areas of law in Chicago, Illinois until returning to Southwest Michigan in 2013.  In 2013, Colin joined the law firm of Burch & Banyon as a partner with Andrew Burch, Jack Banyon and Kevin Banyon which is now Banyon Fette where he is a partner with Kevin Banyon and Jessica A. Fette.. Attorney Banyon primarily concentrates his practices in family law in Michigan including divorce, child suppoty and custody matters.  Attorney Banyon is a seasoned attorney in family court, civil litigation, neglect/abuse proceedings and criminal law.  He is a huge proponent of “Father’s Rights” and will zealously advocate for his clients.  Attorney Banyon’s experience in the courtroom and trial experience can be seen in many of the complex cases he handles.  Attorney Banyon possesses excellent litigation skills, while maintaining his communicative skill with his clients to achieve the best result for them.  He would appreciate your referrals in all areas of family and civil law.

“Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.” - Anthony Brandt. Born in England, raised in North Carolina, and coming from a Persian background, I have always considered my ability to relate to people from all walks of life to be one of my greatest assets. I chose a career in family law because it allows me to work one-on-one with clients, helping them through some of life’s most difficult and stressful times.. Throughout my professional career, I have learned no two cases are the same but many client experiences can be traumatic and devastating. I take time to understand each client individually to find the best resolution for your situation. To me, it is important to find the positive light in the midst of confusion and uncertainty, whether it is bringing families together or helping them resolve issues to move on with their lives in order to have a new beginning. I want to help my clients become empowered to protect their rights during a challenging experience.. I am licensed to practice law in North Carolina and am an active member of the Union County Bar Association, Mecklenburg Bar Association, the Family Law and Young Lawyer’s Divisions of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Young Lawyer’s Division of the American Bar Association, and the North Carolina Association of Women Attorney’s.

Robert Gilligan was raised in Waynesville, NC, and earned an honorable discharge from the U.S. Air Force in 2009.  Robert attended Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, MI, where he was highly involved in the University’s law student groups, being the Dean of the Delta Theta Phi chapter, Treasurer of the Environmental Law Society, and President of the Law Student Veteran’s Organization. Robert interned with the 3rd Circuit Court, Family Division, and later worked as an associate for a number of solo practitioners in the Metro-Detroit area practicing in areas of law ranging from bankruptcy to criminal defense before relocating to relocated back to Waynesville, NC.  Robert's practice areas include family law, criminal defense, and estate planning.

When not lawyering or spending time with my family, I am most likely swimming. I joined a masters swim team in 2012 and will be heading to the FINA World Masters Swimming Championships this summer in Montreal, Quebec. I will be swimming the 800, 200, 100 and 50 meter freestyle and joining teammates in the relays.

Your Family Law Rights: You have rights that are protected under Texas Family Law, and you have choices. The best Houston family law attorney is the one who can listen to you, and help you decide the right course for you and the ones you care about. We will help you learn and make confident decisions about Divorce -- Child Custody -- Child Support -- Property Division -- Spousal Support -- Marital Agreements -- Paternity -- Step-Parent Adoption -- Domestic Violence -- and other family issues. Ask about alternatives to Divorce Litigation -- Mediation or Collaborative Family Law.. Chris A. Spofford has been defending the rights of men and women in Texas Family Law matters since 1986 and founded his own law office in 1993. Over that time, he has handled thousands of divorce and Family Law matters. Chris has tried everything from a one hour dispute to a month long trial. He has extensive experience with courts and family law judges in Harris County, Fort Bend County and Brazoria County.. He has distinguished himself during intense courtroom trials as well as by innovating in alternatives to family law litigation, such as divorce mediation and collaborative family law.. Chris A. Spofford was Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1993, and re-certified in 1998, 2003, 2008 and 2013. He earned the distinction of being a Super Lawyer as published in Texas Monthly and Texas Super Lawyers magazine in 2009 and has been noted as one of Houston's Top Family Lawyer for numerous years. Chris has served on the board and as president of Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists; director on the board of the Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section and the Houston Lawyer Referral Service. He was among the first lawyers in Texas trained in collaborative family law (January 2000). He has participated in numerous family law cases using the collaborative model; is a member of the International Association of Collaborative Professionals; and is a member of the first Collaborative Law practice group to be formed in the Houston area. He completed mediation training in 1993 and has mediated more than 1,000 family law cases.

Primary area of practice is family law.. Extensive trial experience handling all aspects of family law cases including representing parties in both contested and uncontested divorces, child custody cases, administrative hearings conducted by The Office of The Attorney General of Texas, bills of review, emergency habeas corpus relief, writs of attachment and hearings on appellate issues before the district judges.. Thorough experience in challenging DNA orders, defective pleadings and prior orders.. Prosecute and defend clients on contempt actions, protective orders, restraining orders and conditional release and rights hearings.. This was not a client. This post violates community standards, which provide "Client reviews that appear to have been submitted by someone other than an actual or prospective client will not be posted."”. Primary area of practice is Dallas, Tarrant, Denton and Collin counties.

I am a life-long resident of southeast Texas, a graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and Lamar University - Beaumont. I am married to Tara Wolfe McEachern and we have five children.. After a half-decade in private practice in southeast Texas, I was honored to serve the next four and one-half years as an Assistant Attorney General for the Texas Child Support Division in their Woodville and Nederland offices.. I returned to private practice in December of 2013, to focus primarily in the legal areas of family, divorces, child custody and child support serving Jefferson County, Texas and surrounding counties.. In August of 2022, I accepted an invitation to join the well-established firm, Wells, Peyton, Partain, Baldo & Lighty, L.L.P. in Beaumont and, after an almost 3- year stint, I returned to private practice exclusively in the area of family law as the "McEachern Law Firm" in May of 2025.. My mission is for clients to trust me with their legal issues by offering them competent legal advice, just like I would seek if I were in their shoes seeking guidance with a legal issue. I want to change the way people think about attorneys. I'm not just interested in obtaining clients for the present, I seek to earn clients' trust and respect so they return to me in the future for all their future legal issues. I don't want my clients to have any regrets or reservations concerning their case. I will counsel my clients on their available options and possible outcomes so that clients can make an informed decision on how to proceed on their cases. Sometimes the client's decision on a case will not be the most profitable to me, but being a true professional involves the ability to put the client's interest above my own.

I am an 8th generation Wilson Countian. I was raised outside of Lebanon on a working tobacco and cattle farm.  I was educated in the Wilson County School System, and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1996.  I graduated cum laude from Cumberland University in 2000 with a BA in Criminal Justice and Public Administration, and a minor in Psychology.  I graduated from Nashville School of Law in 2005.. I am dedicated to my family, community, and clients, and strive to provide professional, caring, and expert legal services.

I have been practicing law for over thirty years. My approach centers on achieving a cost efficient, quick and practical solution in every case. My bench experience gives me a unique prospective of the big picture in a case. While the majority of my practice involves litigation, I always pursue all possibilities for a a settlement, which is based on a solid analysis of litigation prospects, rather than on a mere hope that the parties will apply their good will to reach a settlement.