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Columbus Family Law Attorney Nina P. Scopetti started her career with a firm that handled a variety of legal matters.  As a result, she was exposed to many different aspects of the law and can provide this comprehensive knowledge to build strong cases for her current clients. As her practice evolved, she found that she was drawn to family law, primarily because it afforded the opportunity for personal interaction with clients. She has had the pleasure of meeting and talking with people from all walks of life and of hearing their stories. Attorney Scopetti finds it very rewarding to help others through a difficult time in life and to see them flourish by the end of their case. Family law is challenging, interesting, diverse, and personal. To learn more, or to schedule an initial consultation, call Nina Scopetti Attorney at Law today.  For more information, visit her page at:

Suzanne has maintained her family law practice since 1983. In that time, she has helped thousands of clients with issues surrounding divorce and child custody.. Suzanne obtained her undergraduate degree from Edinboro University and a Master’s Degree in guidance and counseling at Gannon College. After serving as a school teacher for several years, Suzanne decided to pursue her dream of becoming an attorney. She obtained her Juris Doctorate degree from Capital University in 1983, and has been helping families across Ohio ever since.. When she’s not practicing law, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her family and her cat Sunset. Suzanne is also an active member of the church where she enjoys her ministry opportunities.

Laura Hassan has been with Madison Law, APC since 2016, first as a law clerk and now as a senior associate attorney. At Madison Law, APC she has learned by example the importance of tenacity, compassion, and commitment in advocating for our clients. Ms. Hassan’s practice focuses on business litigation and family law.. Ms. Hassan completed her undergraduate studies at California State University, San Bernardino, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies and Spanish Studies. Ms. Hassan received her legal education from Whittier Law School, where she was a member of the Trial Advocacy Honors Board and served as Vice President of the Hispanic American Law Student Association. Ms. Hassan earned her Juris Doctor in 2016.. Ms. Hassan has participated in various litigations since 2017. She has also dedicated her time to pro bono programs, assisted with immigrant and refugee children, and worked to combat slum housing. Ms. Hassan is a member of the Orange County Bar Association, Orange County Hispanic Bar Association, California Lawyers Association, and the Orange County Women’s Lawyers Association.. Ms. Hassan was elected to be on the board of directors for the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association where she will be serving a two year term from 2021 - 2023.. Ms. Hassan is admitted to practice before the California Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the Central District of California.. Ms. Hassan is fluent in Spanish.

Marc H. Garelick is the founder and managing partner at Garelick Family Law, PC, a matrimonial law firm located in Irvine, Calif. He is an expert in matters pertaining to high conflict and contentious divorce, custody, child and spousal support, paternity and domestic violence proceedings in family law matters. Mr. Garelick brings 17 years of experience in family law to serving the needs of his clients. He works with high asset/high income individuals in complex, sophisticated and contested family law litigations matters.. Mr. Garelick is an active member of the California State Bar Association and the Family Law Section, as well as the Orange County Bar Association and Orange County Jewish Bar Association. He is also an active participant in the Jewish Community, working with several boards over the hearings including The Jewish Federation and Family Services, JNF, Hillel of Orange County and Solomon Society. He also sits on the board for the Gaucher Community Alliance. His charitable activities also include starting a Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help low-income individuals with tax preparation in Law School.. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Classical Civilizations from the University of California, Irvine, Mr. Garelick received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, while working full-time at a wills and trusts firm in Studio City, Calif.

Sara Yunus began her career practicing family law in Orange County, at a boutique law firm in Newport Beach. Ms. Yunus relocated to San Diego and currently works for a large family law firm in downtown, focusing her practice on litigation, custody matters and dissolution.. Ms. Yunus earned her undergraduate degree in Political Science from California State University Fullerton where she was the communications intern for the National Women's Political Caucus in Washington, D.C. Through this internship, Ms. Yunus attended various political fundraisers, meetings with foreign ambassadors, and other important political events. Additionally, Ms. Yunus, who is bilingual in English-Farsi, interned for two years for a Middle Eastern television station as their English language international new anchor, on a weekly, worldwide broadcast.. Ms. Yunus was a recipient of the Dean's academic scholarship at Whittier Law School, and also interned at Whittier's Children's Rights Clinic, where she represented indigent, minor clients with special needs. She was also an active member of Whittier's Student Bar Association.

Sheila Stiles is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara LLP.  Ms. Stiles joined the firm in 2009 and limits her practice to family law matters.  Ms. Stiles is certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California.  She has extensive experience in handling all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, complex custody and visitation matters, complex business valuation and income determination, modifications, child support, spousal support, parentage/paternity, property division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and family law mediation.. Ms. Stiles strives to achieve the goals of her clients by focusing on quality of our work, cost effectiveness, preparation, aggressive advocacy and the ability to meet the needs of her clients with a positive outlook and sympathetic ear when need be.  Ms. Stiles has a passion for family law and her clients.. Ms. Stiles obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts with a major in History from the University of San Diego in 1997. While attending USD, Ms. Stiles was a member of the Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball Team.  She attended the University of San Diego, School of Law and graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2000.. Ms. Stiles was admitted to the State Bar of California in August of 2004. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. She is also an active member of the Sonenshine Pro Bono Opportunities Committee, which is an annual Orange County event that provides a forum for local pro bono organizations to introduce themselves to new members of the legal community.. Ms. Stiles is married with three children.

Jeff graduated from Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, California and went on to attend the University of Arizona, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. After completing his undergraduate studies he returned to California and continued his education as an evening student at the University of Redlands, where he earned his MBA.. While employed as a corporate accountant he made the decision to attend law school. Jeff enrolled into the University of La Verne College of Law, California, graduating in 2006 with a Juris Doctorate degree. He was the recipient of multiple CALI awards for academic excellence, won honors in moot court competitions and graduated magna cum laude, in the top 10% of his class. Jeff is a member of the University of La Verne College of Law Alumni Board.. Jeff joined Holstrom, Sissung, Marks & Anderson in August 2008. Jeff has represented a diverse group of individual and institutional clients in family law, civil litigation and bankruptcy matters.. While not in the office, he enjoys attending a wide variety of sporting events and spending time with his wife of many years and their two children.

Christina Maranhao recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine and she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors.. Christina was a Student Attorney at the Children's Rights Clinic where she acted as teh attorney ad litem within dependency cases and termination of parental rights cases. Her past work experiences drove her desire to help children and their families. Christina practices in all areas of children and family law with a focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships and dissolutions. Christina enjoys assisting children and families through the legal process with the focus always on what is in the best interest of the child.

Ms. Loos is one of the founding partners of Strunk | Loos, APC. Ms. Loos was born and raised in Newport Beach, California. Ms. Loos graduated from University of the Pacific with a degree in entertainment management (B.A. 1988) and obtained her law degree from Whittier Law School summa cum laude (J.D. 2006). Before beginning law school in 2004, Ms. Loos worked in the entertainment industry for several years and then for Orange County Superior Court where she worked predominantly in the family law division as a courtroom clerk.. Ms. Loos was admitted to the California Bar in 2006. Ms. Loos has worked exclusively in family law taking every opportunity to hone her craft as a family law attorney and litigator. Ms. Loos pursued and earned her designation as a Certified Family Law Specialist from the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in 2013. Also, in 2013, Ms. Loos attended the prestigious American Bar Association's Family Law Section, Trial Advocacy Institute in Houston, Texas.. Ms. Loos has experience litigating and settling various family law issues ranging from highly contentious custody matters and high net worth estates to the unique niche issues that arise in enforcement cases and jurisdiction cases. Ms. Loos is well-known in the family law community as a strong advocate when necessary and a reasonable and practical negotiator. Ms. Loos employs a cost-benefit approach to her cases to counterbalance the sometimes emotionally charged circumstances of family law matters.. In 2015, after serving several years as a Member At Large, Ms. Loos was elected by her peers to fill the role of the 2016 Secretary/Treasurer for the Family Law Section of the Orange County Bar Association. In 2017, Ms. Loos elevated to the role of Chair Elect. In 2018, Ms. Loos’ experience on the on the Board of the Family Law Section culminated with her lead role as the Section Chair. As the Section Chair, Ms. Loos was responsible for the educational programs, renovating and updating the attorney conference room at the Lamoreaux Justice Center, fund raising for the Section and acting as a liaison between the bench and the bar.. Ms. Loos currently sits on the Board of the Orange County Chapter of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.. Ms. Loos was designated as a “Super Lawyer” by her peers for 2020.

It is my goal is to provide my clients with outstanding legal representation. To accomplish that, I seek to: (1) take the time necessary to understand your personal circumstances, needs, goals, and concerns; (2) be well-informed of new developments in the law and how those developments affect you; (3) utilize the most suitable, efficient, and cost-effective strategies to accomplish your objectives; and (4) provide you the peace of mind that you have hired an attentive, responsive and caring attorney to help you through difficult times.