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I practice in multiple counties in East Tennessee including Campbell, Scott, Knox, Anderson, Union, and Claiborne just to name a few. I focus on providing superior customer service to my clients. Communication is a key to success and I keep clients informed every step of the way.

Sole Practitioner, Bachelor of Science, University of Tennessee, graduated cum laude in 1999, Advanced Family Mediation Training with specialization in Domestic Violence issues, 2002.  Graduated Nashville School of Law, 2005.  Admitted by Tennessee Supreme Court to the practice of Law, 2006.  Member of American Bar Association, 2006.  Sole Practitioner since 2006. Areas of Practice are family law, criminal defense, estate planning, general practice.

Attorney Elizabeth Hegner graduated from Boston College in 2012 and received her J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 2015 cum laude. While at Suffolk University Law School, Ms. Hegner was a Note Editor for Suffolk University Law Review and was a member of the Student Bar Association serving as a mentor to other students. During law school, Ms. Hegner interned for a solo practitioner assisting with the drafting, filing, and approval of Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts.Prior to joining Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC, Ms. Hegner worked with a solo practitioner in Somerville, Massachusetts focusing exclusively on family law. Currently, Ms. Hegner is an active member of both the Women’s Bar Association and Boston Bar Association. Her participation includes writing for the Boston Bar Association’s Family Law Section Newsletter and serving on the planning committee for the Women’s Bar Association’s annual Gala.

The legal process can be overwhelming and intimidating. I strive to provide calm through the legal storm.. As an experienced family law litigator, I work diligently to meet all of your legal needs including all aspects of divorce proceedings, child custody issues, restraining orders, child support, alimony, modifications and contempts.. When clients work with me, they know they will get an aggressive attorney who will fight for their rights, while meeting their needs with sensitivity. I help the legal process make sense.. I attended college at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts and completed Law School at Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, Massachusetts. I am a former Military Police Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force and have worked extensively in the law enforcement field. With this level of training, I never back down from even the most difficult cases. My knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of Massachusetts law makes me a premiere family law litigator.. When you need a trusted advocate, I am exactly the lawyer you have been looking for. Call immediately to schedule a confidential consultation.

Attorney Anthony J. Luzzo concentrates on criminal defense and civil litigation matters pertaining to personal injury and family law. Anthony is admitted to practice in all courts of the Commonwealth and is certified by the Committee for Public Counsel Services to take appointments within the District Court. As a trial attorney, Anthony is in court every day advocating on behalf of his clients and is committed to getting them the best possible results. Learn more at

Attorney Chappell holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Summa Cum Laude in Political Science and Government from Framingham State University and a Juris Doctorate from UMass School of Law at Dartmouth where she was a Dean’s Honors Fellow mentor, and a research & writing assistant and tutor.  In addition to her legal credentials she has a corporate background which includes positions held within several industries including in architectural engineering, military and government technology contracts, financial investment services and national construction management.. Attorney Chappell is admitted in several courts including: The United States Supreme Court, United States Bankruptcy Court D. Massachusetts, United States District Court D. Massachusetts, and state courts in both Massachusetts and Connecticut.  She has more than ten years of litigation experience as co-counsel on important Massachusetts’ public law cases including the politically charged, landmark case which resulted in the creation of the UMass School of Law at North Dartmouth, and Cahill v. Exodus Medical Transportation, a decision which held that an employer can be held liable for the off duty conduct of a female supervisor when her conduct affected the terms and conditions of a male subordinate’s employment.. In addition to public law cases, Attorney Chappell has extensive experience in all aspects of family law within the Massachusetts’ Probate and Family Courts.  She is a litigator, a Massachusetts trained mediator, a certified collaborative civil practitioner in business and employment dispute resolution and a limited assistance (LAR) provider within Massachusetts Probate and Family Court system.. Online booking is offered for added convenience.

Tanya Helfand opened her first office in 1997 in Rockaway and then a second office in Livingston in 2007. This year the offices were consolidated to a larger location in Whippany on Route 10 to accommodate clients in both locations.. With 20years of legal experience, Ms. Helfand focuses her practice in the area of Family Law  She is a Certified Matrimonial . Helfand is on the Superior Court’s Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel in Morris County, and is also referred by the courts as an economic mediator. She is a member of Matrimonial Inn of Court. She will always try to negotiate or mediate your matter first to resolve the case amicably; however, if you cannot obtain a fair and reasonable settlement outside of Court, Ms.Helfand and her staff are prepared to properly defend you through the conclusion of trial. She is direct and practical in all areas of practice. Ms. Helfand has successfully represented both men and women with complex custody and financial matters through negotiation as well as trial through conclusion. Settlement is best, but sometimes pursuing the matter in Court is necessary.. A new service provided at Helfand & Associates is mediated pre-nuptial agreements.. Ms. Helfand handles bankruptcy matters including Chapter 7 & 13. For two years, Ms. Helfand was a member of the Bankruptcy Inn of Court in Northern New Jersey. Ms. Helfand also handles guardianships. For several years, the Morris County Surrogate has appointed Ms. Helfand as independent counsel in guardianship matters, performing investigations and representing the incompetent individual.. Ms. Helfand has an extensive business background, which is extremely helpful with all the areas of her practice. Ms. Helfand is a business person. Prior to opening her office, she owned retail businesses and has helped professionals with their practices.. Before opening her own firm, Ms. Helfand worked as an associate at the law office of Herman Osofsky, Esq. in Passaic County.. Ms. Helfand is on the Board of Directors of Jewish Family Services of Central New Jersey. Her professional memberships include Morris County, Essex County, New Jersey State Bar Associations and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Plus, Tanya is an active member of the Planning Committee for the Jewish Law Symposium and the Board of Women’s Philanthropy forUJA.

Marc J. Poles primarily practices in the area of divorce and family law and handles cases involving custody (including relocation/removal and child abduction), visitation, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, enforcement of prior court orders, domestic violence, and pre/post nuptial agreements. He also handles municipal court and other civil litigation. In 2011, Marc served as the Law Clerk to the Honorable William R. DeLorenzo, Jr., J.S.C. in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Bergen County, Family Part. He is licensed to practice law in New Jersey and New York.

Jenny Birz is a member of the New Jersey and New York Bars.  Her practice is devoted entirely to the area of family and matrimonial law, which includes all aspects of divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, and domestic violence.. Jenny earned her Bachelor of Arts from New York University and her Juris Doctor from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.  Following her graduation from law school, she completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Barry A. Weisberg, J.S.C., in the Family Part in Middlesex County.  Jenny has since refined her skills through employment with several promiment matrimonial law firms in the State of New Jersey, during which time she managed cases from initial pleadings through final hearings.  Jenny handles complex disputes involving equitable distribution of assets, alimony, custody, and child support.. Jenny has been recognized as a “New Jersey Super Lawyer – Rising Stars” by New Jersey Monthly Magazine in 2014, 2015, and 2016.  Her complete profile, peer endorsements, awards and recognitions, and additional background information may be viewed on Avvo, an independent legal organization.