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MARK J. MANSFIELD. (A Professional Law Corporation). Born in Metairie, Louisiana January 14, 1975. Admitted to Louisiana Bar. Admitted to U. S. District Court, Western District. EDUCATION. :. 1993. FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE,OH,. B.A. History, 1997 with Honors. LOYOLA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW,. Juris Doctorate, 2000 - Member - Phi Delta Phi. PERSONAL WORK. RELATED HISTORY. :. Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C.- 4/1/2009-present. Dutel & Tranchina, L.L.C., 2004 - 3/31/2009. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. First Parish Court, 2004. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. Second Parish Court, 2003. Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office, ADA,. Juvenile Court, 2002-2003. David J. Lukinovich, APLC, Associate, 2000-2002. LECTURES. : "Family Law," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 2007. "Dividing Assets and Debts," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2009. "Ethics," National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 2009. "Child Support," Covington, Louisiana, August 2009. "Child Support," Covington Bar Association, Covington, Louisiana, November 2009. "Advantages of Using Drug Testing in Family Law Cases," Loyola College of Law CLE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 2009. "Ethics", National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, December, 2010. "Recent Developments in Family Law", Greater Covington Bar Association Family Law CLE, April, 2011. "Ethics and Professionalism", National Business Institute, New Orleans, Louisiana, May, 2013. MEMBER. : Louisiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section. Jefferson Parish Bar Association. Greater Covington Bar Association. Notary Public, Jefferson and St. Tammany Parishes. HONORS. : AV Rated (Highest Ranking) Martindale Hubbell, 2010 - present. Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, January, 2011. Treasurer - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2011. Vice President - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2012. President - Greater Covington Bar Association, 2013. "Best Law Firms In America", US News and World Report,. 2012, Tier 1. Qualified Family Law Mediator - Loyola College of Law, 2012. Appointed by Judges in Civil District Court, New Orleans and 22nd Judicial District Court, St. Tammany. "Rising Star" SuperLawyers Magazine, 2013 (Less than 2.5% of attorneys are honored with this recognition in Louisiana). "Super Lawyer", SuperLawyers Magazine, 2014. TRANCHINA &. MANSFIELD, L.L.C.. : The professional firm of Tranchina & Mansfield, L.L.C. encompasses all of the expertise and high technology of larger law firms in and around New Orleans. They have successfully established an alternative for businesses and individuals who do not wish to compromise performance. The firm is in an ideal position to offer the experience and technology of large firms to business and individual clients who prefer a one-on-one approach to aggressive legal representation. The firm encourages continuing professional development, and all partners and associates participate in continuing legal education seminars, professional association activities and civic affairs. The firm proudly is one of the few in Louisiana who have multiple attorneys Board Certified in Family Law and achieved a tier one ranking as one of the "Best Law Firms" by US News and World Report Magazine in 2011 and 2012.

Mr. Lowe is a board certified Family Law Specialist with 40 years of experience handling family law and other civil matters.  he has distinguished himself as one of the preeminent family law attorneys in Louisiana, and is recognized locally and nationally as a leader in this practice area.  He represents parties in various family law matters, such as prenuptial agreements, divorce actions, and divorce related issues such as child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and the division of marital property.  He also handles other family law cases such as paternity, conservatorship, and guardianships.  Mr. Lowe has extensive experience in representing high profile clients in a discreet yet aggressive fashion.  He works within the traditional bounds of the court system, and with mediators, family counselors, and tax and financial consultants to determine the best resolution for each individual family situation.. Mr. Lowe has practiced before many district courts across the state, all six Louisiana appellate courts, federal district courts, the Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Lowe is the author of Louisiana Divorce published in 1984 and revised annually.  He enjoys a Martindale Hubbell AV rating, the highest attainable.  He has also authored numerous articles for professional publications, and is a frequent lecturer at educational and professional programs locally and nationally.. Mr. Lowe is listed in Best Lawyers in America (every edition since 1983).

Jessica is a graduate of Southern University Law School of Louisiana, having received the Cicardo Award for highest GPA in Fall of 2012. Jessica also holds two Bachelors degrees from LSU in Political Science and History.. Jessica is a member of the State Bar Association.. Jessica currently serves as President of the St. Alphonsus School Home and School association. She is a 2018 recipient of the Mother Seton Award. The award is given by the Diocesan Home and School association to individuals for exemplary volunteer service and dedication to home, school, and church.

Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. For 31 years Shelley has helped people who find themselves transitioning from being married to being unmarried. Having walked that path herself, she found herself called to help guide people through the nerve-racking, daunting and emotionally charged process of divorce. Her mission is to help people who feel overwhelmed, confused and feeling out of control find their way to confidence with a plan and feeling back in control of their life so they can move forward.. Getting an amicable resolution is generally financially and emotionally better for the parties. Unfortunately, there are times when only the courtroom can end the matter when the other party is acting unreasonably. That’s why she has spent her career in the courtroom, standing alongside those are forced to go to trial because the other party has unreasonable or unfair demands that are not favorable to Shelley’s clients.. Shelley is a divorce and custody trial attorney, with hundreds of contested trials under her belt. She has won custody rights for dads, fought untrue claims of abuse- including unfounded accusations of sexual abuse of children, litigated valuation of businesses, settled and litigated complex property divisions including cases involved aircraft, boats, large collections, antiques, farms and closely held family businesses. She has dealt with alimony concerning elderly or disabled spouses, and division of large retirement accounts. As a business owner herself for the last 25 years who fought to preserve that business during a divorce, Shelley is equipped to handle divorce and property divisions that include family businesses and complex financial assets.. Learn more at our website:. Goff and Goff Attorneys:  Helping People - A Family Tradition Since 1931

With a background as a social worker, Attorney Amanda E. Hogenmiller is a compassionate family law attorney who knows how to handle a wide range of cases. From adoption and child custody cases to divorce and guardianship issues, Attorney Hogenmiller is equipped to take on even the most complex legal matters. She is passionate about providing affordable and reliable legal services backed by a personalized approach. By giving her clients legal representation tailored to their needs, she is better able to secure positive outcomes on their behalves. Reach out to her firm to find out more!. To learn more about Attorney Hogenmiller, visit her page at:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. Educated at: the United States Military Academy–West Point;. The philosophy of: Duty, Honor, Country -  is firmly ingrained into every cadet. St. Louis city police officer:. no better place to experience and understand the perils that people face.. Prosecuting Attorney:. First trial assistant - the decision of whether someone should be prosecuted and to what extent should be the main focus of a prosecuting attorney. - not whether he can win the case - its not a game.. Fairness must be learned and practiced.. Private practice:. 30 years of Practicing and applying the trade. A little known fact:. -most attorneys …and most judges -have never tried a jury trial.. Mr. Dawdy has tried many jury trials —from murder to business litigation.. Commissioner of the Missouri Ethics Commission - appointed by the Governor:. The job of examining and judging the ethics and honor of those in power.. LIFE EXPERIENCES - the most important kind of experiences. Award winning artist:  6 portraits and a mural painting currently hang in the Jefferson County Courthouse. Many paintings are in private collections.. Former member of Artist Section of the Artist Guild.  Juried art show winner.. — Everyone must have a passion.. Collegian boxer:  hard headed - perhaps a screw loose. Marathon runner: endurance and determination —also learn to walk backwards upstairs.. Trained Schutzhund dogs -German protection dog sport. He and the dogs speak German. St. Louis House of Rock: Owner of St. Louis’s premier rock and roll nightclub for over                  16 years. —Everyone must have fun.. —Finally - Two children:  Daughter- doctor of psychology; Son- theoretical physicist. — reasons to be humble.

Mr. O’Shea received a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History from DePaul University. He received his Juris Doctorate from Saint Louis University School of Law where he finished in the top 27% of his class. During law school, Mr. O'Shea participated in Trial Advocacy, served as Vice-President of the Federalist Society and worked as an extern in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Missouri. Mr. O'Shea was also the recipient of two Academic Excellence Awards (highest grade obtained in the class) in the field of Constitutional Law and American Legal History. Mr. O’Shea has worked at Stange Law Firm, LLC since 2008. Since joining the firm, Mr. O'Shea has written several appellate court briefs and has successfully argued before the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. Mr. O’Shea primarily handles matters involving divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, appeals, grandparent visitation and other domestic litigation. Mr. O’Shea is based out of the St. Louis (Brentwood) office.

Regina is Of Counsel with Summers Compton Wells, LLC, which provides full-service legal counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, their owners and families throughout the St. Louis region. Regina focuses her practice on domestic relations (family) law, including divorce, pre and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support, paternity, modifications, guardianship, adoption, and mediation.. Regina understands that every client requires a tailored approach to identify and address their needs and to protect what they value most. She provides deliberate counsel and strategic solutions in domestic matters to meet her clients’ legal, financial, and personal goals, drawing on more than twenty years of legal experience as a litigator, trial and appellate attorney, and mediator. She understands the importance of safeguarding the parent-child relationship and preserving financial security and has a passion for partnering with clients to protect those interests by employing advice, education, and advocacy.. Regina attended Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and obtained her Bachelor of Arts in English. She went on to complete her Juris Doctorate at the University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law. Regina previously represented business entities and individuals in complex litigation and appellate matters. She has presented seminars for The Missouri Bar and National Business Institute and has served as commentator and MoBar CLE Deskbook reviewer.