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Claire Lorch Hagedorn is a New Albany native and honor graduate of Assumption High School in Louisville. She earned her undergraduate degree in English and Spanish from Centre College in Danville, Ky and her law degree from The University of Dayton School of Law.. In college she earned membership in Sigma Delta Pi, a Spanish honor society; the dean’s list for academic achievement; and was an officer of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. While in law school, Hagedorn received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achieving the semester’s highest grade in Law and Education class. She also volunteered for the Montgomery County (Ohio) Public Defender’s Office in the juvenile division.. Leading up to her formal affiliation with Lorch & Naville, Hagedorn served as their law clerk in the summer of 2010 and as a clerk for Floyd County Circuit Court Judge J. Terrence Cody, in the summer of 2009.. Hagedorn is currently a member of the New Albany and Indiana State Bar Associations as well as the Sherman Minton American Inn of Court, a local group within a national consortium that convenes judges, lawyers, law professors and law students to discuss matters of ethics, skills and professionalism. She is also a member of the New Albany Rotary Club, an international service organization.

A dedicated and knowledgeable attorney with a passion for assisting families through some of the most difficult times in their lives.  Feel free to contact me if you are in need of a free consultation or if you need legal representation.

With over thirty years’ experience, Boyd McPherson has litigated hundreds of cases and helped countless clients in Wichita and the surrounding areas. Boyd maintains a robust family law practice, primarily handling cases involving divorce, spousal maintenance, child support, custody, and adoption. He also assists businesses in liquor licensing and related issues throughout southcentral Kansas.

Arielle A. Spiridigliozzi received her Bachelors in General Studies at the University of Kansas where she majored in History and minored in U.S. Public Policy. During the course of her undergraduate career, in addition to her membership on the KU Women’s D-1 Rowing Team, Arielle interned at the Kansas Capitol for the Honorable Representative Barbara Ballard. Ms. Spiridigliozzi actively volunteered at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics and was repeatedly selected to serve the Dole Institute as a Counselor for the Youth Civic Leadership Institute.. Following her undergraduate studies, Ms. Spiridigliozzi received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where she completed an emphasis in Family Law. Ms. Spiridigliozzi was a member of the Association for Women Lawyers, The International Law Society, The Family Law Society, The Student Bar Association and The American Constitution Society. Ms. Spiridigliozzi was elected as the 2L Representative for ACS, and served her final year as social chair for the organization. Ms. Spiridigliozzi was also selected as a UMKC Emissary, where she spent two years helping the law school’s admission team. Ms. Spiridigliozzi was also a staff member of the UMKC Law Review and the Urban Lawyer. During her second year, Ms. Spiridigliozzi was selected as the Program Editor of the Urban Lawyer, the ABA’s foremost journal on both local and state politics. During her time on Law Review, Ms. Spiridigliozzi’s writings were published twice- once as a case note author in The Urban Lawyer, and then as an article author for her piece on Kansas politics in UMKC’s Law Review.. Ms. Spiridigliozzi began working at Berkowitz Cook Gondring Driskell & Drobeck as a law clerk during law school and was offered an Associate Attorney position upon her licensure in the State of Missouri. Ms. Spiridigliozzi’s passion for family law and her empathy for individuals going through the pain of a divorce make her a valuable asset to the firm and its clients.

Melinda Eitzen, recognized by D Magazine as one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” and one of the “Best Family Law Mediators in Dallas”, is an attorney on the forefront of the collaborative law movement in Texas, is a partner in the Dallas-Fort Worth area based family law practice of Duffee + Eitzen.. Focused on multimillion-dollar divorces, custody modifications, paternity cases, and premarital agreements, Melinda Eitzen is highly experienced in all facets of family law, and well versed in managing high-profile cases. She is the daughter of beloved retired Judge, Merrill Hartman, who was a Dallas District Judge for 22 years on both the Civil bench and Family bench.. Melinda Eitzen has utilized her expertise in the practice of Collaborative Law to pen lectures, articles, and books on the subject including co-authoring “Divorce The Collaborative Way. Is It The Way For You?” and “Considering Divorce? Critical Things You Need to Know.”. In addition, she has presented dynamic lectures on many family law issues and the practice of family law. She has received the distinction of being a “Super Lawyer” multiple times by Texas Monthly Magazine (every year from 2003-2006 and every year again from 2009-2017) and one of the “Best Lawyers in Dallas” by D Magazine. Melinda is the recipient of numerous awards, particularly for her pro bono work and for teaching others how to do pro bono work.. Melinda has served as President of the Collin County Bar Association and as a Member of the Board of Directors of Texas Lawyers for Children from 2011-2013, as President of the Plano Bar Association, as a chair of the Collaborative Law Alliance of Collin County, Vice President of the Collin County Bar Association, chair of the Good Works Committee of the Collin County Bar Association, director of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, director of Texas Young Lawyers Association, and chair of the Family Law Section of the Collin County Bar Association.. Melinda Eitzen has a true passion for helping people through difficult times. She has an exceptional mix of both compassion for her clients and an unyielding toughness on her opponents in the courtroom This unique blend gives her clients someone to talk to and someone they can depend on to protect their interests and get them everything they deserve. Melinda Eitzen is your Dallas Family Attorney.

Erin is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. She is the founder of Bogdanowicz PLLC and devotes 100% of her legal practice to domestic litigation. Erin's practice encompasses all areas of family law, and she understands and appreciates this very personal and sensitive niche. She has experience handling all aspects of family law matters including divorce, grandparent access cases, protective orders, enforcement of prior orders, clarifications, temporary restraining orders, collaborative law, modification of prior orders, Attorney General review conferences, and appeals. Erin approaches each client and situation with the utmost delicacy and professionalism.. A selection of Erin’s notable family law successes are as follows:. Successful trials with attorneys’ fees judgments for clients:. ·   ITIO A.W., Cause No. 233-305590-00, 233rd Judicial District, Tarrant County (change of primary conservatorship and $15,000 attorneys’ fees judgment). ·   ITIO H.A. and L.A., Cause No. 06-02523-R, 254th Judicial District, Dallas County (successful defense of child support reduction and $3,000 attorneys’ fees judgment). ·   ITIO Smith, Cause No. DF 08-14810-2, 256th Judicial District Court, Dallas, County, Texas (enforcement granted and approximate award of $12,000 in attorneys’ fees). Appellate experience in successful defense of mandamus:. ·   In Re Kelly Marie Pickering, Cause No. 05-10-01141-CV, Court of Appeals, Fifth District of Texas at Dallas. Successful motions for summary judgment:. ·   IMOMO Carrington, Case No. 2011-70282-431, 431st Dist. Ct., Denton County. ·   ITIO Elizabeth Martin, Cause No. 296-50279-99, 296th Dist. Ct., Collin County. Successful motions to dismiss weak and/or baseless actions:. ·   ITIO C.T., Children, Cause No. 231-319443-01, 231st Judicial District, Tarrant County (SAPCR). ·   ITIO A.W., Cause No. 233-305590-00, 233rd Judicial District, Tarrant County (Enforcement). Specifics of performance in the above cases are not provided and the above results do not predict future results. Every case is different and must be judged by its own merits.  Past results afford no guarantee of future results.. Erin is a member of the Annette Stewart American Inn of Court, a group specifically reserved for esteemed family lawyers. She is also a member of the Dallas Bar Association—Family Law Section, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers—2012 Leadership Class member, Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program, and the Biltmore’s Who’s Who of Executives and Professionals. She is licensed to practice law in all Texas state courts and the United States Northern District of Texas.. A native Texan, Erin was born and raised in Coppell.  She left for the hills of Austin to study at St. Edward's University, where she received a B.A. in Political Science with summa cum laude honors.  After college, Erin received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.  There, she was inducted into the Order of Barristers -- an honor for dedication to trial advocacy bestowed on only ten graduates each year.  While in law school, Erin served as Managing Editor of the Science & Technology Law Review, was on the Dean’s List, served as the Interscholastic Director for the Board of Advocates, and was a mock trial champion. She also gained valuable experience by trying cases with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office as a law student with a special license to practice law.

Lisa Duffee, founding partner of Duffee + Eitzen LLP, efficiently represents her clients as a family law attorney- negotiating and securing financial settlements in divorce, complex property division, and custody cases. She has practiced law in the Dallas area for over three decades, representing clients in jury trials and bench trials. Prior to her transition to family law in 2000 Duffee was a partner at 2 large Dallas law firms, handling complicated business and real estate litigation matters. With experience in collaborative law, Duffee employs compassionate spirit, business acumen, and innovative problem-solving skills to assist clients in reaching their goals. She is known for seeking resolution through negotiation, facilitation of communication, and a clear understanding of the client’s end-goals. The results minimize expense, emotional toll, and psychological impact. Her respectful demeanor and empathy for clients affirm her reputation as a discerning advocate.. Duffee is rated as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine, Best Lawyers America: Collaborative Law and Family Law, and LawDragon top 500 Leading Family Lawyers, Top Ten Dallas Family Law Attorney. Duffee is active in the Dallas community supporting organizations such as Meals on Wheels, The Bridge, North Texas Food Bank, and Attorneys Serving the Community, and the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program (DVAP). She is also involved with Collaborative Law Dallas, State Bar of Texas, Texas Indian Bar Association, and is a former board member of the Family Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association. Duffee + Eitzen pledged $50,000 to the endowment fund of the Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program of the Dallas Bar Association and is a founding supporter of the SMU VanSickle Family Law Clinic