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Joy (Ragan) Knight is a Orlando Family Law and Orlando Criminal Law Attorney on a mission to see families healed and the legal process work efficiently when it comes to divorce.  An author, speaker, and web TV host, Joy is reaching people all over the world with her message of healthy conflict resolution and living every day with joy.. An upcoming thought-leader on divorce and the practice of family law, Joy wrote Divorce with Joy: A Divorce Attorney’s Guide to Happy Ever After, to help both families and family lawyers work through the divorce process while maintaining a functional family unit.. Joy has been featured on Central Florida’s News13 providing legal analysis and on Fox 35 providing advice on New Year’s Day to help families avoid marital trouble caused by holiday stress.

From his offices in Orlando and Kissimmee, Michael R. De Canio assists clients throughout Central Florida in complex marital and family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, and property distribution. Mr. De Canio attended Barry University School of Law and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Central Florida, where he received his undergraduate degree in business administration with a focus on strategic business methods. While in the legal studies program, Mr. De Canio maintained a scholarship and graduated in the top 30% of his class.. Before starting his legal career, Michael studied strategic business implementation and negotiation which focuses on working, communicating, and balancing interests between parties to obtain the best possible solution. Michael enjoys applying these analytical skills to solve complex issues and his knowledge of strategic business negotiations enables him to adapt to a wide range of difficult and stressful situations that can often arise in family law matters.. Mr. De Canio is an active member of the Florida Bar Association. He was also a Florida Supreme Court certified county court mediator. His approach is concise: “Treat each and every person with respect and conduct interactions in a professional and ethical manner. Vehemently litigate the issues that you feel are justified while conceding the ones that are meritless. Attempt to mediate and settle issues in between and always research both thoroughly to know the difference.”

FAMILY:  Dealing with issues surrounding something as important as your family can be extremely difficult.  It is during times like these that if an attorney is needed, you obtain representation that will be cognizant of your feelings as well as your goal in resolving the outstanding matters.  Attorney Benjamin has handled several family matters and respects the seriousness of the issues surrounding these matters.  She handles dissolution of marriage, child support, modifications, visitation, and contempt matters.. As a sole practitioner, it is this firm’s policy to address any issues directly with the client. CRIMINAL DEFENSE:  If you are accused of a crime, you need an experienced attorney dedicated to handling the case for you . Contacting an experienced criminal defense lawyer can make a difference in how your matter is handled and how your rights are protected. Attorney Benjamin handles misdemeanor, violation of probation, expungement, juvenile, felony and injunction cases.. PERSONAL INJURY: The firm specializes in injury and negligent cases.  Attorney Benjamin has vast experience in handling motor vehicle accidents, dog bite cases; premises liability; negligent security; and wrongful death cases.  The goal of this firm is to always get the client what they are entitled and keep them informed at all times.  Going through a loss resulting from injury is difficult for the individual and the family.  Attorney Benjamin focuses on keeping the client informed and assisting with making this process easier for client.. At all times the goal of this firm to keep the client informed and obtain the goals that are established from the onset.

As a member of the Florida Bar for over 12 years, Wendy Kwon has formerly been employed by the State Attorney’s Office of the Third Judicial Circuit, in Columbia County, Florida from 2004 through 2015.  Her dedicated experience in prosecution has given her exclusive and essential insight into the prosecution of criminal cases, which she utilizes in the defense of her criminal clients.. Upon relocating back to the Central Florida area where she was raised, Wendy has turned her attention to helping clients with legal issues pertaining to family law, criminal law, traffic infractions, and estate planning.  Clients are important to Wendy and she understands the importance of strong personal attention as well as extensive legal experience and knowledge to guide her clients through every step of the legal process.  Along with her legal partner, Joseph Wirth, together they seek to benefit and support the residents of the Central Florida area with a variety of legal matters.  Wendy Kwon resides in the Central Florida area with her family, including her two young sons.

Ms. Weech concentrates her practice in the area of family law. Ms. Weech developed her passion for helping families in conflict while working as a paralegal for ten years in Fort Myers, Florida. This passion led her to Barry Law School which offers a Children and Families Certification program. While attending law school, Ms. Weech took part in the Children and Families Clinic as well as interning for The Children's Home Society.. Since graduation, Ms. Weech has continued her education and is certified in Collaborative Law, Parenting Coordination as well as Domestic Violence Advocacy. Ms. Weech is dedicated to helping families resolve conflict in all areas of family law, including divorce, paternity actions, parenting plans, child support, modifications, relocations, Department of Revenue cases and collaborative divorce.. Ms. Weech graduated from Barry University School of Law with certification in Children and Families. Ms. Weech was awarded the Barry Achievement in Civic Excellence (BACE) as a result of her work in the Children and Families Clinic.. Ms. Weech graduated cume laude from Hodges University with a BS in Legal Studies.. Ms. Weech is married and has three children. She is very active in her children’s' sporting, drama and scholastic activities.

Earlene has been heavily involved in the Guardian ad Litem program even before she graduated law school. She has been instrumental in fighting for children’s rights and security.  Earlene is passionate about maintaining the right of service members.  She has been diligent is promoting that service members do not loose their family rights simply because they are deployed and serving their country. Earlene is Florida native and has two bachelor degrees from the University of Central Florida. She graduated from Barry University of Law in Orlando, and attended Cambridge in England. Earlene practices family, probate and loan modifications. Helping the citizens of Central Florida to keep their homes. Earlene strives to provide a practice that mixes compassion with professionalism.

My practice focuses primarily in the area of family law. I understand that each family law matter is unique. I understand that when dealing with a family law issue it can be a highly emotional time. Whether you need to pursue a family law case or have sued in a family law case, you need an experienced, compassionate and thorough attorney who understands the intracacies of the law and is experienced as an advocate. Should you need asssitance with divorce, custody, legitimation, grandparent visitation or adoption. Please feel free to call me.. In addition to family law I practice in the areas of probate law, consumer protection law and general civil litigation.. I believe in providing the absolute best customer service possible and if at all possible will return your call or answer your email within 24 hours.. Although born in Tennessee, and raised in Virginia, I am proud to call Albany home. My wife and I are members of Sherwood Baptist Church where I teach sunday school and coach baseball and basketball. In addition, I am a member of the Exchange Club of Albany and the Dougherty Circuit Bar Association.. For compassionate, effective and customer service driven representation feel free to call me at or email me at

Ashley Osbelt (formerly known as Ashley DiGiulio) specialized in financial asset analysis in consumer bankruptcy for her first years as an attorney. Her initial success compelled her in 2009 to expand into handling complex divorce and family law, and other civil litigation. This broad and deep experience has honed her legal skills to razor-sharp. Clients have described her as smart, empathetic, available, supportive, and honest.. Clients find her to be assertive and determined as she vigorously fights for their rights and goals in the courtroom, but she remains compassionate and practical in dealing directly with clients.. Ashley was drawn to The Panitch Law Group PC because of its reputation for high ethical standards and an exceptional level of client contact.. Ashley grew up in Fairport, New York and now resides in Woodstock, Georgia with her husband Dan and her daughters Gabrielle and Amberlyn. She coached her girls’ soccer teams for 5 years enjoying being a part of the school community with her team players and their parents. When Ashley isn’t practicing law, you will find her spending quality time with her family, often boating or camping at Lake Allatoona.

Attorney Lacey Briasco is licensed to practice law in the Georgia Courts, including Magistrate, Juvenile, Probate, State, and Superior Courts. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She then enrolled in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, and earned her Juris Doctor Degree. Her legal education focused heavily on Family Law and Immigration matters in the Atlanta Area, including an international training program in Brazil.. Attorney Briasco specializes in complex custody and divorce cases, and generalizes in Probate Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Estate matters. Also, as a military spouse, she applies her deep understanding of military life and sacrifice to serve her clients in the armed services in the areas of Family and Estate law matters.. Attorney Briasco has successfully closed hundreds of cases in her specialty areas since joining the Georgia State Bar Association, and has earned a reputation of being a highly focused and competent litigator in the local community. She proudly serves client’s in Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth, Fulton, Pickens, and Paulding Counties.

Rhonda Sansone Smith is a 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in History.  She was immediately accepted into the Paul M. Hebert Law School at LSU and obtained her Juris Doctorate in 2005, as well as a Bachelor of Civil Law that same year.  During law school, she was a member of the Legal Association of Women, the Civil Flory Mock Trial Association and obtained an internship with the Innocence Project of New Orleans where she worked with an inmate serving a life sentence.  She also clerked for Lee & Walsh, LLC, one of the preeminent family law firms in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.. Following law school, she served as the Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Annette B. Lasalle, Judge of the Family Court of Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish.  After her clerkship in Family Court, she began working in the area of family law.  As her husband continued to be promoted within his company, Rhonda followed him to Texas and Georgia, where she also became barred.. Rhonda is active in her community, formerly serving as a member and chair of the Louisiana High School Mock Trial Association and as an attorney-mentor for several high schools.  She was also honored to be a member and serve as president of the Louisiana National Guard Family Support Group for the 256th BSTB in Plaquemine, Louisiana during her husband’s two tours of duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom.. Rhonda is licensed in Georgia courts, including Magistrate, Juvenile, Probate, State and Superior Courts, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia and Georgia Court of Appeals; Louisiana Courts, including all State Courts, the United States District Courts for the Middle, Eastern and Western Districts, and the First Circuit Court of Appeal; and, Texas courts, including all County Courts, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Northern and Western Districts.

Patrick Evans is not someone who’ll backdown from a challenge. An experienced litigator with a passion for domestic litigation, Patrick is the type of lawyer you want on your side when your rights as a parent or spouse are at issue. A former United States Army Officer, Patrick believes in being fair and direct with all parties, whether they are clients, opposing counsel, or court employees. He believes in making his client’s goals his own and strives to get them the best result possible under the law. Patrick has represented clients all across the Metro Atlanta area and beyond. In addition to Family Law Patrick has experience defending clients in misdemeanor and DUI defense cases.. Patrick is a 2011 graduate of John Marshall Law School. In addition to his Juris Doctorate Patrick has a Masters of Public Administration and Bachelors Science from the University of North Georgia, formerly North Georgia College. Following the completion of his undergraduate degree in 2002 Patrick accepted an ROTC commission and went on to serve as a Scout Platoon Leader and Reconnaissance Troop Executive Officer.. While he was raised in Miami Beach, FL Patrick has spent almost his entire adult life living in Georgia. Patrick currently resides in Marietta with his wife Sherri, his son Riley, their dog Bauer, and their cat Dawnie. When not practicing law Patrick enjoys watching the sports teams from the city of his youth (the Miami Marlins, Hurricanes, and Heat), trying to win his Fantasy Football League, and spending time with his family.

Hello!. I represent clients in a wide variety of family law matters and special needs matters, including divorce, custody/visitaiton modifications, child support issues, contempt issues, guardianships, and conservatorships.. The areas of law that we practice in are very personal and strive to personalize our representation to our clients.  It's your case and our job is to give you the best possible representation to achieve the outcome you want!

The trusted legal representation that you both need and deserve in Costal Georgia can be found at The Pirkle Firm. Backed by more than three decades of legal experience and a number of notable, decisive victories won in the Supreme Court, Attorney Robert F. Pirkle can be trusted to represent your case. The firm handles all types of cases, including criminal defense and DUI, family law and divorce, as well as personal injury and truck accidents. For a free, no-obligation, confidential consultation, call today.

Andrea "Andee" Dyer Hastings is a founding partner of Hastings Shadmehry Family Law, LLC, an Alpharetta, Georgia, law firm providing family law and divorce-related legal services throughout the metro Atlanta and North Georgia region. Andrea holds an *AV Preeminent rating for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability with Martindale Hubbell. As an attorney, Andrea assists clients with a wide range of matters including divorce, high asset divorce cases, domestic partnerships and dissolutions, child custody, visitation rights, child support, paternity and legitimation cases, contempt matters, domestic violence matters, prenuptial and post-marital agreements, post-divorce modifications, and more. She regularly lectures on family law issues Collaborative Practice at continuing education events. She has been a special guest lecturer on "Collaborative Divorce" at Georgia State University College of Law. Andrea is also a guardian ad litem, trained to protect the interests of children involved in contested custody matters. She is also trained and certified as a mediator to assist families in finding resolutions to their family law matters. Andrea is a graduate of the University of Georgia's School of Law in Athens, a certified collaborative law attorney as well. She is also an active member of the family law sections of the Atlanta Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia, the Collaborative Law Institute of Georgia, and the National Association of Professional Women. Andrea actively mentors young law students seeking to enter the practice of law. Andrea also volunteers her time mentoring high school, college and law school students competing in mock trial events and honing their skills as future lawyers and advocates.. *AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.