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Ms. White concentrates her practice on litigation and mediation of divorce, child custody/parenting, alimony, child support, child relocation, adoption, and dependency and neglect. Ms. White has broad trial and appellate experience. She also assists her clients in the preparation of pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Ms. White is admitted to practice in Tennessee and Mississippi, and she practices extensively in both jurisdictions.. Leigh Taylor White is a native of Batesville, Mississippi. Ms. White attended Rhodes College, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy in 2002. Ms. White then returned to Mississippi to attend the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she graduated with her Juris Doctorate in 2005. Following law school, Ms. White clerked for the Honorable David M. Ishee during his tenure with the Mississippi Court of Appeals.. Ms. White is active in her community. She is a member of the University of Mississippi Law Alumni Board, a Fellow with the Memphis Bar Foundation, and a past president of the Memphis Bar Association Family Law Section. She volunteers for Memphis Area Legal Services, Inc. and the Community Legal Center. She also serves as an elder at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. Ms. White is an avid runner and outdoors enthusiast. She especially enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys.

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

Principal attorney and founder of Gaynor Law (f.k.a. Audrey Gaynor and Associates, P.C.).. Graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1983 and received my J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School in 1986. Prior to concentrating in family law, I practiced securities law and complex litigation in San Francisco, California and clerked for former Chief Judge Clarence A. Brimmer of the United States District Court for the state of Wyoming commencing in 1992.

Sage Counsel, LLC: dedicated to serving clients’ needs with compassion and respect. Nancy Chausow Shafer of Sage Counsel, LLC (formerly Chausow Shafer PC) grew up in Highland Park and attended Highland Park High School, and moved back in 1989 to raise her family there. It was a natural choice to establish her practice in the hometown that she has always loved. Nancy has been a lawyer for more than 40 years—she concentrates in Matrimonial Law: Litigation, Mediation and Collaboration.. “We partner with the client and work together to develop an individual strategy for every case, after a frank discussion of process options, substance and cost,” said co-managing partner, Nancy Chausow Shafer. “Our clients are assured the highest standard of advocacy, addressing both the immediate legal issues at hand, as well as the impact upon the client's future.”. Nancy, and her co-managing partner, Taryn Fisher, as well as the other attorneys in her firm, understand fully how the decisions made during the divorce process affect each and every member of a family. Whether through settlement, litigation, mediation or collaborative process, the family-law attorneys at Sage Counsel, LLC take into consideration many alternatives to move cases forward with the best possible outcome.. “We do whatever best helps us meet our clients’ goals, making sure each client understands the range of possible options and the likely outcomes through court and settlement,” said Nancy. “In many cases, we can find more satisfying ways of resolving issues for clients and their pocketbooks.”. Advice and tips for those facing divorce. Chausow Shafer understands that those going through divorce undergo emotional strain that can hamper their better judgment. Her firm can help you sort through your priorities – such as your children’s well being and your financial security – and reach a satisfactory, realistic goal. The first critical choice you should make after the decision to get a divorce is “how” you will get divorced.  The options for the process you choose can really impact not only the costs, but also the outcomes. Whether mediation, collaborative, more traditional settlement processes or even litigation, Chausow Shafer has the experience and training to assist.

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

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

I am an experienced trial attorney, who has successfully represented clients in the state and federal courts for over 30 years. I specialize in civil litigation, domestic relations and probate law. I seek the best and most practical solutions to my clients' legal problems. I have received Martindale Hubbell’s rating of AV Preeminent® in recognition of having achieved the highest standards of ethical conduct, ability and knowledge of the law in my practice areas.

I am an honest and practical lawyer that cares about the outcome of my client's cases based on their best interests.  This means I strive to minimize costs to the client and practice in the most cost and time efficient manner.. I enjoy working with clients to resolve and address their legal needs.  I hope that my clients feel that we are forming a lasting business relationship, not just an attorney-client relationship.. I am active in my community and often speak at meeetings and sponsor local events.  Please contact me if you have questions or would like to discuss an upcoming event that I can sponsor or speak at.  Thank you for viewing my profile.

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

Greg handles a wide variety of state and federal general litigation including construction, various contract and tort matters, and government law. His practice ranges from representing individual, business, and governmental clients as both plaintiffs and defendants. Greg also has state and federal appellate court experience. He was admitted to Phi Beta Kappa and graduated cum laude from law school. While in law school, Greg was a member of the law review and the mock trial honor society. He is licensed in California, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. His past and present professional memberships include local and state bar associations, the American Bar Associations, and committee memberships including trial, appellate, and governmental practice.

Attorney Sheryl Dennis has been practicing family law for more than 24 years. Over this time, she has helped scores of family members resolve complex legal issues with a high level of skill, professionalism and compassion.. One of the founding partners of Fields and Dennis LLP, Sheryl Dennis is one of the most sought-after Massachusetts estate planning lawyers, and a leader in family law and special needs planning. She has an expertise in working with closely held family businesses and helping to set up business succession plans and estate plans. She is a member of WealthCounsel, ElderCounsel and the Academy of Special Needs Planners.. Ms. Dennis also brings significant litigation experience to the practice. Whether it is conducting a cross-examination, giving a closing statement, or arguing motions, Ms. Dennis feels at home in the courtroom.. Her expertise has been in demand at speaking events, in the media and in education: she was a featured speaker at the annual 2007 Fall Conference of the Massachusetts Council for Family Mediation on the subject of prenuptial agreements along with partner Jonathan Fields. She was also invited to contribute a lecture on discovery issues for a prestigious legal education series.. Ms. Dennis has appeared on Boston’s highest rated radio morning show, “Matty in the Morning,” on KISS-108 FM, to discuss prenuptial agreements. In recent years, she was admitted to the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims.. In 2015 she was quoted in the March 12th issue of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Attorney Dennis was consulted on digital legacy planning relating to a new Facebook feature that allows individuals to choose a “legacy contact” to manage their account in the event of their death. She blogs frequently and contributes to social media.

The founding partner of the firm, was born and raised in Queens, New York. After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree from St. John’s University in 1995, he continued his education at St. John’s School of Law. As a law student, Mr. Silvagni made the Dean’s List each semester and received numerous academic awards, including the CALI Award for Excellence in Estate and Gift Taxation. Mr. Silvagni served as an intern in the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office while attending law school. In 1999, he graduated Cum Laude and began his career at Connors and Sullivan P.C. where he worked as an associate and eventually as a Partner until 2014. In 2014, Mr. Silvagni founded the Law firm of Silvagni and Como, Attorneys At Law, PLLC.Mr. Silvagni’s practice areas include Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trusts and Estates, Estate Administration, Asset Protection, Business Planning, and all aspects of Surrogate’s Court Practice, including Litigation. Mr. Silvagni assists individuals and families in navigating the probate process, avoiding probate, managing and planning for long-term medical expenses, and preserving their assets while minimizing the adverse impact of taxes. In addition, he assists individuals in obtaining Medicaid (both in-home care and nursing home care) and United States Veterans’ benefits.. The son of Italian immigrants, Mr. Silvagni speaks fluent Italian, enabling him to help Italian-speaking individuals with asset protection and estate and Medicaid planning needs. Mr. Silvagni is active in many organizations and serves on the Board of Directors for the “Associazione Culturale Italiana di New York” and the Columbian Lawyers Association of Queens. He regularly addresses senior citizen centers and professional organizations on the importance of Estate Planning and Elder Law.. In 2017, Mr. Silvagni was given a lifetime achievement award by the Associazione Castelvetranese D’America. Also in 2017, he was given the Distinguished Professional Award from the National Federation of Italian American Societies.

Landskind & Ricaforte Law Group, P.C., unites the experience of its partners, Renata Landskind and Terence J. Ricaforte, for a firm of attorneys with over 28 years of combined legal experience between them both. Through their years of experience in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planing, Wills Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration and Litigation, they have crafted their expertise to compliment their clients’ objectives and each others styles.. Renata is well known for providing results driven personal attention to each and every client. She has helped countless families and businesses avoid or resolve common complications that can occur during life or at death without the proper planning. Protecting assets in a time of medical crisis, sheltering assets from income and estate taxation, avoiding the need for court intervention and planning with an eye toward preventing dissension among family members are just a few of the objectives that our attorneys try to mitigate or eliminate.. Our firm is founded on the principle of providing high quality legal services in a manner that allows us to build trusted and strong relationships with our clients. Our attorneys not only strive for excellence in their craft, they are committed to putting the needs of our clients first and serving them with care and compassion.

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

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

Mr. Kaster is an attorney with offices in Walnut Creek and San Francisco who practices in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate, conservatorships, trusts and estates litigation and civil litigation.. Mr. Kaster graduated cum laude from UC Hastings College of the Law in 2000, where he earned membership in the Order of the Coif. He received the highest class score in several of his law school classes (Torts, Civil Procedure and Negotiation/Settlement).. Mr. Kaster began his legal career as a litigator at a major national law firm. More recently, he worked as a senior associate at a mid-sized litigation firm in Oakland.. Mr. Kaster is a member of the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar of California, the Elder Law section and Conservatorship, Guardianship, Probate and Trust section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association and has served as a volunteer attorney at Legal Assistance for Seniors in Oakland. He lives with his wife, two children and two dogs.

Settlement planner and lawyer with extensive experience dealing with the catastrophically injured. There are many settlement planning issues to consider when a personal injury case settles to maximize the recovery. Medicaid, Medicare and ERISA liens have to be negotiated. Trusts often times have to be created. A Special Needs Trust or Medicare Set Aside trust might be necessary. Investment decisions have to be made. Structured settlements should be evaluated and potentially implemented. Tax and estate planning may be necessary. All very difficult issues to deal with for even the most sophisticated lawyers and injury victims. This is where I come in.. Creating special needs trusts to preserve Medicaid/SSI. Advising on creation of Medicare Set Asides to preserve Medicare benefits. Establishing qualifed settlement funds to deal with complex settlement issues in catastrophic cases.

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

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

Christian E. Boesl was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, but after marrying a local Columbia girl, he quickly became a South Carolinian. Christian is a 1999 graduate of Brigham Young University and a 2003 graduate of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Law where he was a Moot Court Champion, on the National Moot Court Team, and served as an Honor Council Justice.. Prior to joining the Goings Law Firm, LLC, Christian was a shareholder and member of the management committee at Collins & Lacy, P.C. where he concentrated his practice on employment law and workers’ compensation. He chaired both the employment law and workers’ compensation practice group. Realizing he had a greater desire to represent individuals and those who were injured on the job, Christian joined, Of Counsel, with the Goings Law Firm to manage the firm’s expanding workers compensation practice.. Practicing law for a large defense firm for 14 years gave him extensive experience in trying cases for insurance companies, corporations and small businesses. This proven record allows Christian to be an effective advocate for injured workers and his clients. He knows how these companies operate and what it takes to get the best result for his clients.. Christian’s passion for the law comes from regularly representing clients before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission, in Federal Court, State Court, before the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce, the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In addition to advocating for individuals before the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission, Christian is also a certified workers compensation and circuit court mediator.. Christian’s reputation has earned him an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and he is honored by being included in the prestigious Best Lawyer’s list. Additionally, he is also a South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star. There are no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in the state named to the Rising Star list. He has regularly presented CLEs and spoken around the state on workers’ compensation and employment law topics.. Christian is a member of the South Carolina Bar, the Richland County Bar Association, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He holds a Board of Arbitrator and Mediator Certification, approved Circuit Court Mediator. He is also a charter representative for the Boy Scouts of America and an active member and serves as the current bishop of the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.. Christian’s greatest achievement and most important part of his life is his family. He is married to Emily Boesl, and they are the parents of four children, ages 5 to 16. In his time away from work, you will find him sideline coaching for his boys on the soccer field, watching his daughter’s vocal/theatre productions and cross country meets, and working around the house with his family.