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I am a native of Sparta, Tennessee, and have always planned to remain in the Upper Cumberland area. My office and home are located in Cookeville, centrally located so that I may easily represent my clients in the surrounding counties. I'm passionate about what I do, and I am always looking for ways to improve my clients' experiences during what can be a stressful and painful process.. I am the only attorney in the Upper Cumberland area to become a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. This required specific coursework and testing to gain an in-depth understanding of the financial consequences of divorce. I did this so I can better understand my clients' options, and I could then provide clients with options. Educated clients are empowered clients.. I also have attended Collaborative Divorce training. This process is not new, but is under-utilized in the Upper Cumberland. As a trained Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator, I also have more in-depth experience when I accompany clients to their own mediations.. My office serves all the cities in the Upper Cumberland region, including Cookeville, Sparta, Livingston, Gainesboro, Crossville, Celina, and the surrounding counties.

Dana R. Looper Attorney at Law located in Cookeville, Tennessee is an award-winning trial lawyer. Her practice focuses on civil litigation. Dana personally handles each client’s case from the initial interview to the Tennessee Supreme Court, if necessary.. She received her J.D. from the Nashville School of Law in 2018 and graduated magna cum laude from TTU. Prior to becoming an attorney, she was a police officer for over nine years holding ranks of sergeant and public information officer. She has worked as an attorney at Fry, Knight, & Looper for over 5 years.. Dana is the Special Judge for the city of Cookeville. She currently serves on the Fraternal Order of Police Legal Aid Committee and is a Police Benevolent Association attorney.. She is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court Middle District and also regularly practices in every court in Upper Cumberland. Her practices areas include but are not limited to divorce, custody, orders of protection, car wrecks, dog bites, probate, elder abuse, first amendment, employment discrimination, and much more.

Theresa has over 30 years of experience in family law matters such as: dissolutions, legal separations, cohabitation relationships, parenting plans, child support modifications, paternity actions, mediations and arbitrations.. Honors & AwardsAV rating, Martindale-HubbellSeattle Met Magazine Top Lawyers 2010. Professional and Community InvolvementWashington State Bar Association, MemberKing County Bar Association, MemberSouth King County Bar Association, Member and Past PresidentSouth King County Legal Clinic, VolunteerSouth King County Volunteer Family Law Settlement Conference Panel, Co-founder & Volunteer

I was born and raised in Cookeville. One of the perks to being a hometown girl is that I have the opportunity to help those in my community. I have a background in mediation, where I assisted families in finding successful ways to co-parent, despite the fact that their relationships with one another had deteriorated. I continue to conduct mediations, and I practice family law, as well as criminal and other areas of civil law. My office serves the entire Upper Cumberland region. I offer free initial consultations, and I welcome any questions that you may have.

Hi there and thanks for visiting my page! Let me tell you a little bit about my practice.. For over 27 years, I have worked tirelessly for clients throughout King County.. Divorce and family law is a very emotional area of the law, and I have worked exclusively in this area. I am committed to providing as much support as possible to all my clients. My goal is to get you through this process as smoothly as possible. Sometimes we will need to get the court's input on issues and other times we will be able to work out agreements with the other party. Working out agreements that are fair and equitable and in the best interest of your children, if applicable, is always the best option and makes this process much more bearable for you. However, if we need to go to court then so be it and we will do it together!. I began working in family law in 1998 for another attorney in King County. In 2003, I opened my own law office. In 2014, I decided to move my office to my home in Auburn.. Because I am a sole practitioner and work out of my home, I am able to spend as much time as needed, whenever needed, on each of my cases. I often have phone conferences in the evenings and weekends to accommodate my clients' schedules. Shoot me an email and we can set up a time to chat!. Thanks so much for taking time to review my page:)

Natalie Hoover is an attorney in Ephrata, Washington. Currently, Natalie accepts both criminal and civil cases, including misdmeanors, gross misdemeanors, felonies, and family law cases.. Natalie graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice.  Intrigued by the criminal justice system, Natalie went on to complete her Juris Doctor at the University of Idaho College of Law.  During law school, Natalie worked as a Rule 9 Deputy Prosecutor for Whitman County where she gained valuable courtroom experience. Following law school, Natalie worked as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at the Grant County Prosecutor's Office for two years where she handled simple and gross misdemeanors.. In Natalie's spare time, Natalie enjoys bodybuilding, spending time with family and friends, and traveling.

David grew up in Nebraska, where he completed his undergraduate and then law school studies. David started his legal career handling a wide range of practice areas across Nebraska, from litigation to estate planning. David transitioned to a Seattle firm and began exclusively practicing family law throughout Western Washington. David has assisted a wide variety of family law clients, from professional athletes to families with little or no income, and across a wide range of issues, from dissolution of marriage, child custody and relocation, inter-state custody disputes (UCCJEA), modifications, child support and parenting time disputes. David now lives in Whatcom County, where he handles family law matters throughout Western Washington.. In his spare time, David enjoys hiking, fishing, and exploring the outdoors with his dogs.

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Sara Penn practices out of the firm’s Everett office, where she assists clients in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support, legal separation, and parenting plan modifications.. Sara was drawn to family law because through her strong advocacy skills, she can make a meaningful impact in the lives of people facing personal challenges.. "I love helping people through difficult and unknown situations. It’ s gratifying to be able to make a positive contribution in the lives of others.”. Originally from Denver, Sara has lived in many regions of the country with her former active-duty military spouse. She serves as a board member with Seattle Stand Down, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans, and runs every Saturday with Wear Blue: Run to Remember, a running community that honors fallen service members. She enjoys exploring different cultures through food, listening to podcasts, and taking her rescue pup to the dog park.

Christa Melton is a dedicated family law attorney in Everett who helps clients through divorce, child custody, and other complex family matters with empathy and integrity. Known for her responsiveness and clear communication, she ensures her clients feel heard, respected, and supported every step of the way.. Christa’s background includes volunteering with the Moderate Means Program, where she worked with individuals facing domestic violence and family conflict—an experience that shaped her compassionate and principled approach to advocacy. She combines strong writing and storytelling skills with determined advocacy to achieve meaningful results for her clients.

To learn more about Attorney Garza, view her attorney profile page on her website.. Liza G. Garza is a respected Dallas divorce attorneys and the founder of her own firm. She is a Board Certified Specialist in family law revered for her compassionate counsel and personalized attention she gives every case that comes to her. With over two decades of experience in family law, Attorney Garza can confidently advocate your rights and best interests. Whether you are dealing with a difficult child custody dispute or a complex high-asset property division, you can count on Attorney Garza to fight for you. Schedule a consultation when you contact us.

Melody Petitt is an experienced family law attorney, licensed in the state of Texas. In this position, she negotiated and tried many cases throughout the southeast region of Texas. Prior to opening her own firm, Melody worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the child support division of the Texas Attorney General’s office.. As an attorney handling divorce, custody and other family law cases, Melody understands that this can be a time of high stress and anxiety. Her goal in representation is providing clients with an accurate legal analysis of the facts and laws relevant to each client’s case so that clients are able to make informed decisions. Melody has a passion for helping families in their time of need and she values building trust with her clients and always being honest with them.. Melody Petitt is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law. During her time at Baylor, she was a member of the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.

Carrie K. Tapia joined the legal profession with a desire to assist those needing a voice in the legal system. Ms. Tapia has a background in social work and uses her skills from this background to assist her clients in navigating the legal system. Ms. Tapia listens as her clients describe the issues they are facing and she then collaborates with them to ensure their objectives are met.. Ms. Tapia is empathetic to her clients’ struggles and recognizes that any involvement with the legal system, whether a family law matter or criminal law matter, disrupts a person’s entire life as well as the lives of loved ones. Likewise, Ms. Tapia recognizes that a change to one aspect of a client’s life effects changes in the rest of their life. Therefore, Ms. Tapia implements a problem-solving approach and works closely with her clients to alleviate the stress and confusion often caused by ongoing litigation.. Ms. Tapia strives to meet the needs of her clients by ensuring each client understands all of legal options. After a thorough review of the issue and potential legal remedies, Ms. Tapia’s clients are empowered to make the best decisions for their future. Ms. Tapia then supports clients throughout the process, offering options, explanations, and support until an end result is achieved.. Ms. Tapia represents clients in a variety of family law matters, including divorce and property division, custody disputes, child support modifications, and adoptions. Ms. Tapia previously worked as a conservatorship caseworker for Child Protective Services(CPS) and utilizes this experience to guide clients as they navigate through involvement with CPS.