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Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has experience in representing clients in various areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces to post-decree modification and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking the time necessary to truly identify the unique circumstances surrounding each client's case.

I grew up on a farm and have been in practice in Central Kansas since 1996.  My practice is primarily centered around family issues, including all matters of divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, parentage actions (including same sex parentage, divorce and other LGBQT+ issues), guardians, conservators, and issues involving elder law.  I am also a master's level social worker and I obtained my Master's degree from the University of Kansas.  I provide mediation services, including parent coordination, settlement conferences and I represent children as a Court appointed guardian ad litem.  I have served as the President of the Family Law Section of the Kansas Bar Association on two separate occasions and remain on the administrative Board.  I have served as the Saline County Bar Association President.  I am on the Board of the Saline County Law Library and am a member of the Kansas Bar Association Board of Governors.. I am active in my church and follow my children's sports, music and other events, and am an advid exerciser as well.  I love horses and have three of my own who are completely spoiled.. I will not allow you to be taken advantage of, but neither will I take an unreasonable position that has no chance of winning.  It is important to me that you leave my office better than you came in, and if you have children, I want to make sure that they are protected as much as possible from the situation.

I will fully explain what’s at stake. If you are charged with a crime, you are probably at risk of losing your job or your driver’s license, facing jail time or fines, I will advise you on your next steps and work to develop a plan that can most likely get the charges against you dismissed or reduced.. If your relationship is veering towards a separation and you need strong legal counsel then I can help. I enjoy courtroom work. Over the last 42 years, I have represented hundreds of clients who need courtroom representation. In England, the system is actually divided between Barristers (trial attorneys) and Solicitors (paper pushers). I am a Barrister.. If someone has brought a legal action against you or you wish to bring a legal action against another party, you want an attorney who is comfortable with trial work and what is involved in presenting a case to a judge or jury.

An experienced legal and business professional, who has extensive litigation and transactions and contract drafting experience, with a beeadth of experience in various areas of the law, including, litigation, family law, real estate law, business law, and bankruptcy law.

Maggie is an experienced attorney who focuses her practice in Family Law and Estate Planning.  She is highly regarded in the legal community due to her professional integrity and remarkable oral advocacy skills.  Maggie received undergraduate degrees in both Criminal Justice and Psychology.  Her background in psychology makes her uniquely qualified in her areas of focus, allowing her to cater to the emotional and mental needs of her clients, particularly those involved in family law matters.. She has exceptional communication skills that translate not only with her clients but opposing counsels as well.  Her ability to communicate openly and honestly has lead to an astounding settlement record, reducing fees for her clients considerably.  That being said, when litigation is necessary, she does not shy away from assertively advocating for her clients.

Kaitlyn Copi has been a domestic relations litigator since 2014. Having been born and raised in Will County, Kaitlyn committed her dynamic law practice to helping local families in need of a zealous and ethical advocate. Kaitlyn prides herself on her cost-efficient representation of clients with effective communication, compassion, and integrity.. Kaitlyn graduated in the top third of her class at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago with certificates in Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution. In addition to the Dean’s List, she earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for achieving the highest grade in several of her law school courses. Kaitlyn chose The John Marshall Law School to continue her legal education after receiving scholarships totaling over $40, in recognition for her trial competition performance in the John Marshall Office of Diversity Affairs Undergraduate Mock Trial Competitions.. While in law school, Kaitlyn was a member of the Trial Advocacy and Alternative Dispute Resolution Honors Society and represented the law school in civil litigation and arbitration competitions. Outside of school, Mrs. Copi clerked for a general practice litigation firm, and also utilized her Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license clerking for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Felony Trial Division.. Prior to law school, Kaitlyn graduated with honors in 2011 from Lewis University, where she double-majored in Philosophy of Law and Psychology. In addition to her regular studies, she completed a full Scholars Academy curriculum and received the Philosophy of Law senior department award. Her activities at Lewis included participation in the nationally ranked Lewis University Mock Trial and Mediation Teams. She was also nominated by her professors for induction into the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Kaitlyn returned to Lewis to coach the Mock Trial teams from 2015 to 2017.. Kaitlyn’s commitment to family law practice began in 2009 when she worked as a legal assistant for a prominent family law and mediation attorney in Will County. She was also a visitation supervisor for the Will County Circuit Court in 2011. For her hard work and dedication to the family law practice, Kaitlyn was named a 10 Best Attorney for client satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2017. Prior to opening Copi Law, LLC, in November, 2020, Kaitlyn handled paternity, divorce, child support, and post-decree litigation cases as an associate attorney for a local Joliet firm. Kaitlyn is also a mediator and Guardian ad Litem in Will County, Illinois.