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For as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be an attorney. When I got to college I changed my path to law enforcement even though I still wanted to be a lawyer. Now, I have been in law enforcement for 25 years. During my time as an officer, I was injured while attempting to arrest several felony suspects. While injured, I believed that I should pursue my passion for law. I went to law school, made excellent grades that got me scholarships to pursue my passion. I graduated, passed the bar and went to work with a law school friend. It's been the best decision in my life.. I had a great practice in Alexandria, Calhoun County, Alabama, with Millwood Law Firm before leaving to work full-time with the State of Alabama as an attorney. Now, I'm opening my office with the same goal of making a difference. Through law I have been able to help parents gain custody of their children, protected innocent people from bad situations, obtained divorces for people who never should have married in the first place and assisted persons in gaining order in their lives through the Courts. I love my job!. If you need assistance in Divorce, Civil problems, Family law, Bankruptcy, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Criminal Law or simple Property matters then our firm is for you. Give us a call at Millwood Law Firm, LLC.  . Ask for Kimberly

Michael Sarris specializes in California family law and has extensive experience in the areas of child support, child custody and visitation, spousal support and community property division. Prior to joining Brandmeyer Gilligan & Dockstader, LLP, Mr. Sarris founded the Law Offices of Michael Sarris where he advised clients in corporate law, and family law building on his corporate experience at large firms such as Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, J.P. Morgan and Higgs, Fletcher & Mack where he spent a number of years as a securities’ lawyer and as an investment banker. Mr. Sarris is conversant in Spanish and fluent in Greek.

Facing a legal issue can be a trying and scary time.  Our legal system is confusing and, at times, unjust. My goal is to make the legal system more accessible by helping clients understand their rights. Each client has a unique situation that deserves individualized and personal attention.  My clients are always my number one priority. I listen to each client to determine his or her individual needs and expectations. I promptly return phone calls and emails. I vigorously and effectively advocate for each of my client’s rights. We all have a voice, and I ensure that my clients’ voices are heard.. I focus the majority of my practice on issues involving the family: adoption, divorce, custody, child support, maintenance, and surrogacy contracts.  I am routinely appointed by local judges as a guardian ad litem in cases where custody and placement are at issue. I take a holistic and compassionate approach to family law.  I encourage mediation, settlement meetings and conferences when appropriate. However, I also understand that some issues are better left for a judge to decide.. I was born and raised in northeast Wisconsin. I graduated from Lawrence University in 2007 with degrees in government and Spanish.  I played college basketball and break out my skills every year at our alumni game.  I obtained my law degree from William Mitchell College of Law in 2011.. I currently live in Wisconsin Rapids with my husband Jamin and our 3 rescues.  We spend our weekends attempting home renovation projects on our 1917 bungalow.  When I’m not chasing my animals or pretending to be the next HGTV star, I serve as a health and fitness coach for women and a youth basketball coach.  I also dabble in gluten free and paleo cooking and food photography.

Benjamin J. Enger graduated from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a BA in Political Science before attending law school at Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota. He then clerked for a Family Law Judicial Officer in Hennepin County and worked at Family Law specific law firms.

After spending nearly 10 years working as a litigation paralegal for several small law offices in the Minneapolis area, Arianna was ready to fulfill a childhood dream of becoming the first lawyer in her family. She attended and graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul, MN, while still working as a litigation paralegal and running her own litigation services company.. While in school Arianna pursued a certificate from the highly ranked Dispute Resolution Institute at Mitchell Hamline to be better prepared to represent her clients in negotiations, arbitrations, mediations and court. She even won a regional championship as part of the Mediation- Representation team at Mitchell Hamline.. Her combined experience and education, as well as her love for litigation, led her to open her own office with a focus on helping those who otherwise might not be able to afford legal representation. Her main goal is to be a strong advocate for her clients and obtain the best outcome that she can in every case.. Prior to opening Chapman Legal Services, Arianna had nearly 10 years experience as a paralegal with a focus on family law, personal injury and insurance coverage disputes. She has also gained experience in various other areas since becoming a licensed attorney handling landlord/tenant matters and wills preparation. Arianna is also a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Mediator.

Peggy was a longtime educator and administrator serving the children in Mobile county for almost 25 years prior to pursuing a law degree.  She received her BA and M. ED from the University of South Alabama and her Doctor of Education from The University of Alabama.  Dr. Nikolakis received her Juris Doctorate from Jones School of Law and has been a practicing attorney in Mobile since 1996.  She served on the Mobile County School Board for 6 years representing district 5.  Her compassion and commitment to the children of the community is unparalleled.

Travis S. Whitson, Esq. now proudly spearheads his own law practice, Whitson Family Law, building upon a foundation of dedicated legal service and a passion for supporting families. He is a Colorado native, raised on the Western Slope of Colorado, and moved to the Front Range in 2000. Travis is a Boettcher Scholarship Award recipient and graduated with honors from The Colorado College, obtaining bachelor degrees in both psychology and philosophy. Travis received his Juris Doctorate degree from The University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2008, where he was staff editor of The University of Denver Sturm College of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. Throughout his education, Travis has worked with organizations that focus on diverse family structures, youth at-risk, and children that have been the victim of severe abuse and neglect.. Travis continues a family tradition of volunteership to support local organizations that center on youth and building healthy families.  He was a founding member of the Mount Saint Vincent Home at-risk child mentorship program, volunteer teacher at Third-Way of Denver, volunter for divorce/family legal aid, and has worked numerous adoption events for children in need of loving parents. Travis brings this experience into his practice with the goal of nurturing diverse solutions that work for individual family situations.. Travis is licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado.  His practice centers on Family Law, including divorce and child custody, but also all legal matters that affect the family unit, from adoption to divorce.

Katherine Ellis is a Partner at The Harris Law Firm who’s been recognized among the Colorado Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars, the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40, and the Colorado Bar Fellows. Her work in divorce and family law matters is based on a desire to provide clients with realistic expectations about their cases, and the assistance they need to make informed decisions.. In addition to her work at The Harris Law Firm, Katherine actively volunteers her time to a number of causes, including the Colorado Appellate Pro Bono Committee, Family Tree Legal Clinics, and Mi Casa Legal Night. She is fluent in Spanish and French.

As a strong litigator, Ivy League law school graduate, and specialist in high conflict and complex family law matters, Kaitlyn Wright is skilled at resolving civil litigation issues with creative and well-reasoned solutions.. In family law, Kaitlyn has successfully litigated and resolved complex international jurisdictional matters, cases with high asset multimillion-dollar estates and companies, and hotly contested child custody cases. She also has a 100% success rate in obtaining awards of attorney fees when the case calls for it. Utilizing her extensive experience in federal and state law, Kaitlyn persuades the Court by implementing careful strategy and detail-oriented advocacy. Among other cases, she has successfully resolved matters that include dependency and neglect, foster home placement, drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, civil and criminal protection orders, and intricate cultural nuances. Additionally, in the special education context, Kaitlyn has forged settlements upwards of $300,000 for private school placements, represented clients before the First Circuit Court of Appeals, and successfully challenged IEPs.. Kaitlyn is settlement-oriented unless and until trial becomes necessary. In Court, judges commend and respect her for her careful preparation, ability to solve problems in high pressure situations, and her logical presentation of facts.. Kaitlyn advocates for her clients by providing realistic advisement and solutions. She will not tell you what you want to hear, but rather what you need to hear with the goal of strengthening and rehabilitating your case in the eyes of the Court. While Kaitlyn is empathetic and understands the emotional strain that divorce and custody issues create, she manages her cases strategically and she is able to quickly regain control when a case has veered off track.. Kaitlyn’s confident, reasoned, and creative style of representation has resulted in highly successful outcomes for clients. She approaches all cases with an eye towards the best interest of any children involved, a commitment to ardent advocacy, and the highest level of integrity. She prides herself on being accessible, listening carefully, and empowering her clients with knowledge and information. This style of representation has resulted in highly positive outcomes, the effects of which persist far beyond litigation.. Education:Juris Doctor, Cornell Law School, 2014B.S., magna cum laude, Florida State University, 2010

Alexandra (Ali) Smits is an experienced attorney committed to helping families navigate the emotional and financial complexities of their family law cases.  With an understanding of the toll legal disputes have on families and children, Ali works with her clients to minimize conflict and move forward with their lives.  Ali is trained in collaborative law and values the opportunity to seek resolution outside of the courtroom, whether through negotiation, mediation or collaborative law.  Ali also has extensive trial experience and is equally comfortable advocating for her clients in the courtroom when collaboration or settlement is not an option.. Prior to committing her legal practice exclusively to family law, Ali practiced in the areas of employment law and criminal defense.  She has trial experience in both Colorado state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.  Ali has presented to employees and mental health professionals in the area of employment law and disabilities to both the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center and the Colorado chapter of the National MS Society.  Ali’s background in employment and criminal law has provided professional insight and trial experience that have enhanced her current family law practice.. Current Employment Position:. Associate Attorney. Areas of Practice:. Family Law. Alimony and Spousal Support. Child Support. Custody & Visitation. Divorce. Juvenile Law. Mediation. Collaborative Law. Alternative Dispute Resolution. Adoption

Kate Miller is a Family Law Attorney at Miller Family Law, LLC. As someone who has lived many of the issues involved in divorce and child custody, Kate is passionate about helping you through this process. Kate believes that divorce does not have to destroy lives. She wants to help clients navigate this process as amicably as possible so that they may begin the healing process.. Kate earned her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University in Political Science and Psychology. Later she moved to Colorado and earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2013. While a student attorney at the advanced civil litigation clinic at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, Kate argued in front of the Colorado Supreme Court.. Prior to founding Miller Family Law, LLC, Kate worked as a Law Fellow for the Honorable Angela R. Arkin, and the Honorable Michael J. Spear, Douglas County’s lead judges handling Family Law matters. Because of her work with the courts, she has excellent connections in the legal community. She is a member of the Colorado Bar Association and the Denver Bar Association, with special membership to the Family Law and Litigation sections. Kate is also a member of Colorado Judicial Institute (CJI) and Metro Denver Interdiciplinary Comittee (MDIC).

Kady Tran is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her career to helping clients navigate emotionally turbulent proceedings. Kady focuses her practice on representing individuals in divorce litigation, child custody disputes, and post-decree modifications of child support and parental responsibilities from our firm’s Denver office.. When not advocating for her clients, Kady enjoys kickboxing, painting, and promoting diversity and inclusiveness within the Colorado legal community.