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I was born and raised in the Milbank, SD area. After graduation from the University of South Dakota School of Law, my family and I relocated to Milbank to live and work. I wanted to be able to give back to a community that had given me so much growing up.. I do not specialize in an specific area of law but practice across the wide spectrum. During my internships, I have assisted on cases ranging from Contract disputes and Purchase Agreements to Divorce and Custody determinations.. I will work hard for you with your legal issue no matter the area.

Nicole's practice focuses on strategic critical thinking, compassionate guidance, and zealous advocacy. The best case is the well-prepared one.. Nicole was born and raised into humble roots in Sioux Falls, SD and is a first generation lawyer in her family. Her father grew up in a family of farmers, and her mother grew up in a family focused on business. Nicole’s family ingrained in her at a young age the importance of working hard and she brings those values of never giving up to her cases both in and out of the courtroom. Her practice consists of strategic critical thinking, compassionate guidance, and zealous advocacy.. Before opening her own law office in 2018, Nicole gained extensive experience working from for 5 different law firms in North Carolina, Minnesota and South Dakota.. In Nicole’s law career, she has extensive trial experience taking a variety of cases to jury trial and having successfully won acquittals in both federal and state court at the felony level. Nicole has also litigated countless custody and divorce cases, advocating for parental rights and to ensure clients end up with their fair share of the marital estate. Finally, Nicole’s experience includes recovering six figures in settlements for clients in personal injury claims. Whatever the fight—Nicole does not back down and brings to the table considerable experience.. In addition to litigating full time and owning her own business, Nicole spends her free time with her husband and two children. She enjoys running, reading and watching movies.

With the Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann, LLP Law Firm, you get the experience of a large firm with the compassion and attention to detail that is only found by smaller firms. We understand hiring a lawyer is an important decision and usually only happens when something unexpected occurs. Our goal is to get you the best possible result as quickly as possible, so you can get on with your life. The Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm is a general practice firm and can handle nearly any of your legal issues. If your issue is outside the practice of the firm, we will help you find an attorney who can assist you.. A little bit more about me on a personal side - I am a native of Decatur, Nebraska, and I moved to Sioux City with my family after graduating law school. I have worked in the Courts of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota representing businesses and individuals in a wide-range of matters - from simple to complex. The diverse nature of my experience means I have handled simple disputes in small claims, as well as complex issues reaching the state Supreme Court - and everything in between.. After working in a larger firm for several years, I began my own firm so I could better serve the clients I wanted to without the constraints that come with larger firm. In 2021, we merged with the Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Lessmann Law Firm (now Tigges, Bottaro & Lessmann Law Firm) and remain dedicated to providing the highest quality counsel and advocacy for the benefit of our clients. I now practice in a wide-range of areas, including criminal law, family law, juvenile law, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Contact me for a free consultation. If I can't help you, I will find somebody who can.. When not working, my time is spent with my family, attending school functions, baseball games, and whatever else the kids are into at any given time. I am also an unabashed Yankee and Husker fan.

Melissa A. Knight is an associate attorney at Rawlings Law Firm in Sioux City, Iowa.  Knight received her J.D. from the University of South Dakota in 2015.   Knight previously served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Christopher McDonald of the Iowa Court of Appeals.  Her practice will focus on family law and general practice.

Beth received her degree from the University of South Dakota where she graduated with Honors with a double major in political science and psychology. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Beth went to University of South Dakota Law School and graduated with her juris doctrine and Masters in Public Administration. After graduation, Beth worked at the South Dakota Attorney General's Office, first working on appeals then as the Chief Legal Counsel for the Consumer Protection Division, where she handled everything from civil judgments to criminal prosecutions. Most notably, Beth argued State v. Toben in front of the South Dakota Supreme Court during the October 2013 term. Beth then moved to Sioux Falls and practiced family law for three years before prosecuting abuse and neglect matters at the Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office. Beth returned to private practice in August 2018 as family law is where her passion lies.. Beth's main area of expertise is adoption, custody and divorce cases. Beth uses her psychology degree to understand where people are coming from and why they take the actions they take to help direct them to make the right choices in whatever their situation is.. Beth is licensed in South Dakota state court, United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court of South Dakota. Beth is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, Second Circuit Bar Association and Women in Law.

Hollie Smith is an associate at Clayborne, Loos & Sabers practicing primarily in the areas of domestic relations and civil litigation. Prior to joining Clayborne, Loos & Sabers, Hollie practiced as a trial lawyer in Nashville, Tennessee for two years focusing on family law, appellate practice and insurance defense.. Hollie was born and raised outside of Rapid City, South Dakota on her family’s cattle ranch. Hollie graduated from Augustana University in Sioux Falls where she earned a B.A. in political science with an emphasis in communications. During college, she competed as a Division II collegiate athlete on the track and field team as a pole vaulter. Upon graduation she owned a consulting firm where she recruited for various agricultural companies around the U.S. After her undergraduate studies, Hollie married her husband, Drew, who was a helicopter pilot in the Army for the Special Operations. They were then stationed in Tennessee where she received her Juris Doctor from Belmont University College of Law in 2017. During law school, she was a member of the Federalist Society and earned top performance awards in Advanced Legal Writing and Research. After living in Tennessee for five years, Hollie and Drew decided to move to South Dakota to be closer to family and plant their roots. Hollie is licensed to practice law in the State of Tennessee and South Dakota. Hollie and Drew live together with their daughter and son near their family’s ranch in Scenic, South Dakota.

Amanda Engel grew up on a farm near Clark, South Dakota.  After spending several years living in North Dakota, Amanda moved back to South Dakota to continue to develop her legal practice in her home state.. Amanda has been admitted to practice law in the State of South Dakota since 2012.  She is a motivated and determined attorney who works hard for her clients.  She gives her clients the individual attention her or she deserves.  Her practice centers around litigation, with focus on family law, property disputes, collections and business litigation.  Amanda also assists individuals and companies with the startup and formation of businesses.. Amanda graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  Amanda graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law with cum laude honors.  During law school, Amanda successfully competed in numerous advocacy competitions.  She was  champion of the 2010 UND School of Law Moot Court Competition, finalist of the Herbert J. Wechsler National Criminal Law Moot Court Competition in Buffalo, NY, and finalist of the 2011 UND School of Law Mock Trial Competition.  She is also a member of the Order of Barristers.. Amanda is based out of both the Sioux Falls and Parker offices.

Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties. Kristin is an Amicable Divorce attorney and a Collaborative Divorce attorney.. As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem.. Prior to joining Netsquire, Kristin operated her own law firm for a time and worked for a litigation firm based in Philadelphia. After her graduation from Rutgers Camden Law School, she clerked for the Hon. Max A. Baker, P.J.F.P. (Ret.) in Atlantic County, Family Part, from 2009-2010.. Kristin is Qualified Family Part Mediator pursuant to R. 1:40-12 and available for economic mediation at a reduced hourly rate.. Kristin is a panelist for the Matrimonial Early Settlement Panels in Vicinage I (Atlantic & Cape May) and Vicinage XV (Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem).. Kristin is a Collaborative Divorce Lawyer and a Member of South Jersey Collaborative Divorce Professionals and NJ Council Collaborative Practice Groups.. Kristin is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Atlantic County Bar Association, the Cape May County Bar Association, and the Gloucester County Bar Association.. Kristin is the first attorney in New Jersey Certified as an Amicable Divorce Professional by the Amicable Divorce Network. Kristin has a Special Designation in the area of Gray is an Amicable Ambassador and founding  member in the State of New Jersey. The ADN process is a civilized, transparent, and cost-effective alternative to adversarial divorce litigation. ADN members are vetted to ensure that they are leading, solution-oriented experts, committed to an amicable approach to divorce.. Kristin volunteers with South Jersey Legal Services, participating in their Family Assist Project.. Throughout her career Kristin has continuously received recognition for outstanding legal representation from prestigious publications and legal organizations for her dedication and success as a family law attorney.. When not lawyering, Kristin can be found practicing Yoga, crossing national parks off her bucket list one at a time with her husband, grilling steaks, visiting Key West, Jeep-ing, taste-testing all the craft brews at Narragansett Brewery with her stepson, and reading Colleen Hoover and Elin Hildebrand novels in her hammock.

Stephanie Albrecht-Pedrick is an experienced and respected attorney practicing in the south jersey region since 2002.  She has extensive litigation experience and focuses her practice in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, & Guardianships.  Stephanie launched the Law Office of Stephanie Albrecht-Pedrick, LLC in October 2017.  She was previously a partner with the Linwood firm of Youngblood Franklin Sampoli & Coombs.. If you are looking for an attorney who will represent your interests with zeal, professionalism and style, look no further.  Stephanie prides herself in providing superior legal representation while never compromsing her professional ethics.  Her clients appreciate the personal attention Stephanie devotes to all of her cases, and in 2019 the Law Office of Stephanie Albrecht-Pedrick, LLC earned the Best of Press Readers Choice Award.

We work with our clients to learn their goals and objectives, explain their options, and keep them informed from start to finish.   Our clients can rely on us to help them navigate these situations, no matter how complex or challenging.  We provide:. ·         Solid legal guidance based on years of experience and practical wisdom.. ·         A partnership where your wishes are honored and respected.. ·         A caring and insightful ear with the goal of making it easier to talk about difficult subjects.. ·         Convenient meeting times, including evening and weekend appointments to fit into your busy schedule.. ·         Timely responses to phone calls and emails as well as the timely completion of documentation and/or court submissions.. ·         Very competitive fees.. Attorney Bulkovitch gets the majority of her clients through referrals from previous clients, which is the best compliment.  She and her staff strive to provide personalized attention to their clients while being mindful of costs. She looks forward to hearing from you and developing a long-term relationship.

Volman Law is a family law practice built on the values of respect, compassion, and quality service. Every member of our legal team is dedicated to providing great service and treating our clients right. Your initial consultation is always free!. When you work with Volman Law, you can expect:. Diligent and conscientious legal representation. Affordable, cost-effective service. All calls to attorneys returned by the end of the day. Every call answered by a knowledgeable staff member who can help you. Caring and compassionate assistance that puts people first and acknowledges the special needs of families with children. We provide legal services in every area of law that the typical family will need: from sale, purchase or refinancing a home to legal defense on DUI charges; from debt reorganization to buying a small business.. Divorce and Family. Laws that are related to family matters, such as divorce, child support and custody, spousal support and other related matters all fall under the term “Family Law.” Cases of domestic violence and those involving an abusive partner also fall under the family law head, along with the criminal law. Our Family Law information center gives details about divorce, and answers frequently asked questions about the divorce process.. Bankruptcy. The decision to file for bankruptcy is never an easy one. First of all, you need to go over your current financial situation and discuss it with a certified credit counselor as well as a bankruptcy attorney. The bankruptcy attorney will tell you whether the decision to go ahead and file for bankruptcy is a sound one or not. The bankruptcy lawyer will also go over your options with you and will help you decide which type of bankruptcy is suitable in your case. In most cases, declaring bankruptcy is the best option for most individuals, families, as well as businesses.. Payment Plans: For your convenience, we are members of Hyatt Legal Plans, ARAG, GE Consumer Finance Legal Plan, Consolidated Legal Services, PC, and Legal Club of America Corporation. We accept Mastercard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.

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Attorney Holt has been academically and professionally involved in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution for over a decade. Graduating from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Labor Relations/Studies, minoring in Philosophy; and then from the Quinnipiac University School of Law, completing the Civil Advocacy and Dispute Resolution concentration.. Over the years he has participated in the negotiation and settlement of hundreds and hundreds of disputes, encompassing a broad spectrum of legal issues, from complex contract and corporate disputes, to labor and family law. For 7 years he mediated, facilitated and evaluated hundreds of contested financial, property and child custody disputes as a State of Connecticut Judicial Branch appointed Family Relations Counselor in the New Haven Superior Court.. In 2013 he left his position within the Judicial Branch and ventured into private legal practice for an established insurance policy holder litigation law firm. Here, in addition to traditional litigation and advising companies and insurance brokers about appropriate corporate risk transfer, he also counseled and represented some of the nation’s largest construction companies through the successful negotiation of multimillion-dollar insurance coverage disputes; disputes involving complex overlapping contractual obligations as well as potential multiparty liability payment scenarios.. Beginning in the Fall of 2017, Attorney Holt returned to his “roots” in family law, where he took on appointments as a Guardian Ad Litem, as well as litigating and mediating as an associate for a small private practice in New Haven which focused primarily on family law. Most recently Attorney Holt has started his own firm, Holt Law LLC, based in Woodbridge. His new practice is focused primarily on co-parenting coordination, collaborative family law, mediation and broader dispute resolution pursuits.