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Jerry prides himself on the ability to handle complex and difficult matters for his clients by combining a strong knowledge of diverse legal matters with a devoted work ethic.  The cases he handles are very serious matters and are treated as such.  Jerry has extensive experience and training in contrested hearings and trials before judges and juries.  He is driven and determined to achieve positive results for his clients.  He is always prepared to work in a cooperative and amicable manner to obtain the most beneficial and appropriate outcome in a case whether the case is concluded by settlement negotiation, mediation, arbitration or by non-jury trial or jury trial.  The commitment to his clients is to work towards purposeful resolutions and to do so with minimum distress and maximum value.. Jerry has represented thousands of clients in all types of matters and cases including but not limited to, Family Law, Juvenile Court, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Probate matters, Wrongful Death, Worker's Compensation, Corporate and Business Litigation and Contract Disputes.. Jerry also provides ADR services.  He is registered by the State of Georgia as an arbitrator, a civil mediator and a divorce mediator.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I lead our Immigration Practice Group.  My education has taken place literally worldwide and from coast to coast.  I obtained my law degree in South Africa and am licensed by the State Bar of California and State Bar of Texas.   As an immigrant myself and the former chair of the immigration practice of the Dallas office of a large international law firm, I understand what a critical and life-changing decision it is moving family or employees to the United States.   I focus on both family and corporate based immigration representing athletes, spouses, authors, individuals and fortune 500 corporations with their immigrant and non immigrant visa needs.  My dedication and efficiency enables me to manage my busy life as a lawyer, wife and parent of two active children.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Prior to forming Lavinsky Law, Alexandra Lavinsky was a litigator at the Law Offices of Ronald A. Litz (2007- 2012, 2003-2005) a general civil litigation firm with an emphasis on Family Law. As an associate, she was involved in all aspects of the practice and had the advantage of working directly with Mr. Litz, a pillar in the Southern California family law community. Prior to that, she practiced law as a defense attorney at the law firm of Ford, Walker, Haggerty and Behar (2005-2007) where she handled cases from the pre-litigation stages through trial, arbitration, and mediation and learned how insurance companies evaluate and analyze cases for settlement or trial.. Alexandra Lavinsky’s strong litigation background, knowledge, and understanding of the law enables her to successfully handle all family law situations from high asset property division to complex child custody matters. She has both the experience and competency to tell you where you stand and the likely outcome of your legal dispute. She is known in the legal community as a fighter who protects her clients’ rights and works tirelessly on behalf of her clients. She prides herself on the quality of her work and the personal service she provides to each and every client. She empowers her clients through knowledge so that they too understand the legal process in which they are or may become involved. Through this understanding, the client can have meaningful input in determining the best course of action for her/his particular case.

G. Stephen (Steve) Wiggins began his law practice in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, upon admission to the Alabama State Bar in 1977.. In 2013, Mr. Wiggins and his son Raley Wiggins founded Red Oak Legal, PC.  They practice primarily in the areas of estate planning, elder law, probate, and civil litigation.. Mr. Wiggins was born in Andalusia, Alabama and is married to the former Ann Ayer of Huntsville, Alabama.  They have two children and four grandchildren.  They are active members of Christ Episcopal Church in Tuscaloosa, where Ann served as Christian Education Director for many years and Steve has served on the Vestry.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Ellen's 20-year career at Collins & Lacy has involved more than 1,000 cases.  She practices in workers' compensation, is a certified circuit court mediator and also has experience in general litigation and professional liability. She has argued cases to the Full Workers’ Compensation Commission, Circuit Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.  Ellen is a native of Cayce, S.C. and received her Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law.  She has been repeatedly named one of the Best Lawyers in America©, and her reputation has earned her a BV Distinguished rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

I am Board Certified in Intellectual Property by the Florida Bar. If you need assistance with litigation involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, rights of publicity or employment matters, please let me know how I can help you.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Mara Spring graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1998 after obtaining her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University. After graduating, she immediately ran for public office and became the elected District Attorney for Taylor County, Wisconsin. She was the only attorney in the office for two terms (four years), and prosecuted everything from speeding tickets to homicide. During that time she handled over 60 jury trials, including a murder prosecution later featured on the hit T.V. series SNAPPED! Since leaving the District Attorney’s office in 2003, she has been in private practice. For over ten years she worked as an associate, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.  Mara received her Masters’ Degree in Dispute Resolution from Marquette University in 2017.  Mara’s practice concentrates on litigation, primarily insurance defense. She lives in Muskego, Wisconsin with her husband and three children.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Attorney Safiya Byars is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. As the managing partner of the Byars Firm she oversees the Firm's immigration, family law, and estate planning practice. Prior to creating the Byars Firm Ms. Byars worked as a senior associate with law firms in Alabama and Georgia. Now with her own practice, Ms. Byars strives to provide her clients with a personable experience. Ms. Byars is diligent with her work and she strives on providing her clients with the best legal representation while educating her clients on the best strategies to win their case.. Attorney Byars entered the United States as an international student to attend college where she was the first international student. Ms. Byars has successfully made the transition from a temporary student visa to permanent immigration status.  Ms. Byars now uses her extensive  expertise to assist her clients with their immigration, family, and estate planning needs. Ms. Byars currently serves as the chair of the family immigration continuing legal education program and the vice-chair of the immigration law section of the State Bar of Georgia.. In addition to her practice Ms. Byars routinely hosts legal workshop on legal topics that are beneficial to Atlanta immigrant community. While at the University of Alabama School of Law Ms. Byars followed her passion for community outreach by providing pro bono legal services and volunteer community service to the residents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. At graduation Ms. Byars was presented with the Dean's Community Service Award and the Order of the Samaritan Award. Ms. Byars is a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Montevallo.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Trent Buckallew has over two decades of experience in representing clients in the Phoenix area in all Criminal and DUI matters. If you have been charged with a DUI, Assault, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence, or any other criminal or DUI offense contact Trent Buckallew, a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, at for a free initial consultation.

Steve Reed, founder of Reed Law Group, P.C., graduated cum laude from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1991 and has been a trial attorney in the Ann Arbor area since 1992. Although his primary focus has been Family Law, he has successfully litigated cases in various areas of the law, including criminal, personal injury, business disputes, and landlord tenant issues. Steve's goal is to always be exceptionally accessible to all his clients, making himself available 24 hours a day. He takes an aggressive approach to many of his cases to obtain the best outcome, while keeping his clients in the loop throughout the entire process as he guides them through their difficult legal journeys. Steve Reed is a court approved family law mediator and spends many hours a week mediating cases for the community. He has also been a court appointed arbitrator, a parenting coordinator and a Guardian ad Litem. He has received certificates from ICLE in the Family Law program. Steve Reed is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit, United States Eastern and Western District of Michigan and all of the State Courts of Michigan. Mr. Reed is a continuing member of the State Bar of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association, Oakland County Bar Association, Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, Washtenaw County Bar Association Family Law Section, the State Bar of Michigan Appellate Practice Section, the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section and the State Bar of Michigan LGBTQA Section

Daniel Kaplan heads the Firm’s Family Law department. Mr. Kaplan provides clients with superior service in sophisticated family law matters at the trial and appellate levels. Mr. Kaplan has distinguished himself by working on difficult cases such as complex contested divorce litigation, marital and premarital settlement agreements and issues of domestic violence, paternity and custody disputes.. Mr. Kaplan is responsible for directing the work of the Firm’s family litigation attorneys and staff and is actively involved in every facet of his client’s case, providing direction on any strategy-related decisions, hearings and trials. Under his leadership, the Firm has been noted for its ability to handle cases in an organized, timely, cost-efficient and effective manner. Clients looking for aid in international custody proceedings and Hague Convention proceedings also look to Mr. Kaplan and his staff for leadership in their cases.. The Family Law department prides itself on keeping clients advised on their options as their cases progress. Clients can be assured that Mr. Kaplan and his associates will be with them through each step of their case, providing them with ongoing support as it develops.. Mr. Kaplan represents clients located in all areas of South Florida.

I am born and raised in Jacksonville and very proud to call this my home.  I have two small children and I enjoy the beach, Carolina athletics as well as serving as the youth soccer coach for my children.. I enjoy practicing law and my passion is helping people who have been injured by the negiligence of others - we represent ordinary people against insurance companies.