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Steve W. Marsee is a Sole Practitioner who practices only in Marital and Family law. He attended the University of Miami School of Law, the University of Central Florida where he received his undergraduate degree in Legal Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice. While in the legal studies program, Mr. Marsee worked full-time, took 15 hours each semester (including two summer  terms) and maintained a 4.0 GPA in the legal studies program.. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Mr. Marsee became one of the youngest Chiefs of Police in the Country at the age of 29 after he received National Acclaim as Florida’s most successful Undercover drug Agent while serving as Investigator in Charge of Intelligence and Organized Crime for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. During this career, Mr. Marsee gained valuable experience in negotiating complex issues with a wide variety of people which has greatly aided him in his practice as a Marital and Family lawyer.. Mr. Marsee is a member of The Florida and Washington D.C. bars, U.S. Middle District Courts, the Florida Bar Family Law Section, the American Inns of Court, and a Charter member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court.Mr. Marsee has personally handled over 1400 Marital and Family Law Cases since opening his own practice just 6 short months after he began his career here in Orlando as a Sole Practitioner in late 2000. His entire staff are all college trained and experienced trial Paralegals who regularly attend hearings and Trials with him to better serve his clients by assisting him in organizing the volumes of evidence and documents that come with the complex cases that he handles.. Before he became an Attorney, Mr. Marsee went through a particularly nasty Divorcehimself. During his case, the Judge complimented his work and asked him why didn’t he hire an attorney. He replied that all the attorneys who were competent and aggressive enough to deal with his case weren’t affordable and the ones he could afford did not seem competent and aggressive enough. The Judge then advised him to attend law school and practice Marital and Family Law and be that attorney that he needed who was competent and aggressive if needed but make his services reasonably affordable so he could help others who were faced with the ordeal of Divorce themselves.. Mr. Marsee prides himself in the fact that he can view other's not just from the facts in their cases, but also drawing on his own experience which greatly helps them deal with their own challenges effectively.. His philosophy is simple. “Vigorously litigate the issues that you feel are justified; concedethe ones which aren’t; attempt to mediate and settle things in between; research both beforehand throughly so you can recognize the difference and at all times, conduct yourself in an ethical and professional manner treating everyone you meet with dignity and respect.”. I urge you to contact me for a free consultation should you have need of a Marital and Family Law Attorney who is competent, aggressive (if needed), compassionate and will timely respond toyour and your families needs the way they should be. After all, family law can involve every aspect of your life including your children; your livelihood; your property; your future income and your security. Accordingly, you need a lawyer who not only has the educational experience, but the life experiences necessary to handle not just the legal issues of your case, but who is also capable of dealing with the delicate personal issues and sometimes difficult personalities of the parties involved in Marital and Family Law cases.

Michael J. Vaghaiwalla, Esq., B.C.S.. Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law. Michael J. Vaghaiwalla, who grew up in Central Florida, is a distinguished family law attorney with a deep commitment to serving his community. His journey into law was inspired by a passion for justice and a desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives. This dedication led him to pursue a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida, where he graduated with honors. He then earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, where he excelled academically and practically, contributing to an Amicus Brief for the U.S. Supreme Court and authoring a nationally recognized public interest article.. Michael's professional journey began as a paralegal in Orlando, where he developed a strong foundation in handling complex cases such as medical malpractice and product liability. His early career experiences solidified his interest in family law, leading him to volunteer at Florida State’s Public Interest Law Center, where he helped medically fragile children access essential healthcare services. These formative experiences underscored his commitment to advocacy and shaped his empathetic approach to legal practice.. In 2024, Michael achieved the prestigious designation of Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, becoming one of only seven attorneys to obtain this certification that year. This achievement places him among an elite group of just 278 board certified marital and family law attorneys in the entire state of Florida (as of 2024). Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar, representing Michael's exceptional competence and professionalism, positioning him among the top-tier attorneys in his field.. Michael is actively involved in the legal community, serving on the Board of Directors for The Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court. He is also a member of several esteemed legal associations, including the Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Licensed to practice in all Florida trial courts and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Michael's practice is characterized by compassionate and effective legal representation.. Respected by judges, fellow attorneys, and professionals in the community, Michael's dedication to his clients and his profession is evident in every case he handles. Clients appreciate his approachable demeanor, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to their cases, making him a trusted advocate in the realm of family law.

Debra L. Ferwerda was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Communications from Florida State University.  She attended St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, where she served on the Law Review and later graduated with honors with a Juris Doctor degree.. Ms. Ferwerda is a well-respected Central Florida Divorce and Criminal Defense Attorney who has earned a reputation for her integrity and no-nonsense approach inside and outside of the courtroom.  She gives all her cases the personalized attention they deserve and the hard work it takes to win.. From 1996 to 1999, Ms. Ferwerda was an Assistant State Attorney for the Orange and Osceola County State Attorney’s office where she received extensive trial experience in Felony and Misdemeanor divisions prosecuting cases from DUI to Murder.  In 1999, she resigned from the State Attorney’s office and became a founding member of Jacobson, Chmelir & Ferwerda where she now focuses on family law in addition to state and federal criminal defense.. Ms. Ferwerda’s extensive criminal trial experience has carried over to her marital and family law practice where she has tried numerous highly contentious cases throughout Central Florida.  Since the inception of JCF in 1999, her family law practice includes but is not limited to divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, alimony, injunctions, contempt hearings, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and post divorce modification and enforcement.  Whatever your family needs, she gives all her cases the hard work it takes to achieve a favorable outcome, whether through negotiated settlement, mediation, or trial if needed, in addition to the compassion and understanding needed to keenly assess each client’s situation.. At JCF, Ms. Ferwerda has also continued to expand her criminal trial experience and has represented and defended clients from charges including Murder, Drug Trafficking, Sexual Battery, Home Invasion Robbery, Grand Theft, Fraud, Violations of Injunction, Probation Violations, as well as numerous other criminal charges.  Ms. Ferwerda has represented thousands of clients in the State of Florida, and has had well over 100 jury trials in her criminal trial experience.  She has also had an extensive, successful Motion Practice including numerous successful Motions to Dismiss and Motions to Suppress at the County and Circuit Court levels.. No matter what your need is, Ms. Ferwerda will provide you with the care and competence you deserve.. * Ms. Ferwerda gained local notoriety after successfully defending a Warlock motorcycle club member in a triple homicide in 2014. See article – Warlocks murder suspect found not guilty

Andrew Nickolaou is a founding partner at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. He practices exclusively in divorce, marital and family law and is Board Certified in Marital & Family Law by the Florida Bar, a distinction currently achieved by only 275 attorneys in the entire state of Florida and 16 in Orange County, Florida.. Andrew is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and is available to mediate family cases.. Andrew and his partner, Ophelia Bernal-Mora Nickolaou, joined forces in March 2016 to form the unique and boutique husband and wife family law team at Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. Together, Andrew and Ophelia take a practical and team-based approach to all of their cases and clients to deliver the highest quality experience and representation. This focus has derived the firm's motto and mission as the Orlando Family Team, here to serve the needs of families involved in marital and family law related disputes throughout Central Florida.. Andrew was born in Chicago, Illinois and relocated to Florida as a teenager, where he has lived since. He graduated from the University of Florida, with honors, acquiring a Bachelor of Arts. He then proceeded to law school, where he earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Barry University – Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando with high honors in the top 5% of his class.. During law school, Andrew focused on the art of courtroom trial advocacy as an active member of the Barry Law School Trial Team, a National Championship winning trial advocacy team. Besides participating as a member in multiple national competitions, Andrew also was the champion of the law school trial team intramural tournament. Andrew also received the Book Award, the honor of achieving the highest grade in the class, for Trial Advocacy.. In addition to his courtroom training, Andrew focused heavily on legal research and writing and was a respected member of the Barry University Law Review, where he served as a note and comment editor. In respect of Andrew’s legal research and writing skills, he served as a writing center leader in the law school, as well as a research assistant for professors on multiple occasions. Andrew also received the book award for Legal Research and Writing.. Andrew has had the experience of participating in various internships, including a judicial internship with the Honorable Anthony Johnson in the 9th Circuit Court, and serving as a law clerk for the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida. Andrew formerly worked at Katz & Phillips, P.A. as a paralegal and Associate Attorney.. As a paralegal and attorney, Andrew has quickly developed the skills necessary to aggressively represent his clients in all aspects of his practice areas.. Practice Areas:. ·        Divorce, Marital & Family Law - including areas of divorce (contested and uncontested), paternity, custody, alimony, child support, modifications, relocations, high net worth divorces, etc.. ·        Domestic Violence Injunctions. ·        Family Law Appeals. Andrew lives in the Orlando, Florida area with his beautiful wife and children.  He is an active member in the community and serves as a Guardian ad Litem Attorney with the Orange County Legal Aid Society's Guardian ad Litem program.. We welcome you to contact our office regarding your family law related case to see how our unique husband and wife team dynamic can assist you. Thank you for considering Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. and the Orlando Family Team.

Admitted to the Georgia Bar in before finishing law school in 1992, Alexander Gray Hait litigated several jury trials as soon as he received his license and continues to "wow" clients and other attorneys as a member of Hait and Kuhn at North Metro Litigators.. Quickly learning all concepts and laws regarding consumer bankruptcy and personal injury, Hait expanded his knowledge into family law subjects, especially child custody, domestic violence, divorce and child support. Now one of Woodstock, GA, Alpharetta, GA and surrounding areas most popular family law/personal injury lawyers, Hait encourages anyone who thinks they may need an attorney for assistance call his firm for a free consultation.

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After growing up in Michigan, Randy left the cold to attend Law School in Atlanta and has lived here ever since. Randy has practiced Family Law for more than half of his legal career, and ran his own firm for a number of years. He met Mary during a court proceeding, and decided that he wanted to be a part of this premier team focused on Family Law. Randy’s clients find him first and foremost to be a good listener. He helps them feel comfortable, find a common point of reference, and then set a process to achieve their goals. Through this emotional time, Randy remains calm and unflappable, representing his clients’ best interests through productive discussion rather than conflict.With a passion for mentoring and for sports, Randy has spent the last 25 years coaching a variety of youth sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, and lacrosse. He even led a youth roller hockey team to a national championship. When he is not coaching or competing in 5K races, you’ll find him at a local concert or watching Vanderbilt Commodores football.

Amanda first started in the field of family law 2010 as an intern at a prominent firm while attending the Georgia Institute of Technology for her undergraduate degree. After graduating from Georgia Tech, she left to pursue her law degree at the Charleston School of Law.. During her first and second years of law school, Amanda worked extensively with Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services (CPBLS) helping pro se litigants to prepare and file divorce, child custody and visitation documents. Volunteering at CPBLS only enhanced Amanda's passion for the field of family law and her desire to help others. During her final year of law school, Amanda interned at a prominent family law practice in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina where she gained in-depth knowledge of child custody proceedings and had the opportunity to work one-on-one with a number of clients. Upon earning her law degree, Amanda returned home to Georgia. Amanda has been practicing family law exclusively since February 2015, and was recently awarded the Super Lawyers "Rising Star" award for 2022.. Amanda currently resides in Forsyth County with her husband and their two children.

Allen focuses his practice on divorce and family law matters, including custody, visitation, child support, alimony and prenuptial agreements. He is a member of the Lawyer’s Club of Atlanta, the Atlanta Bar Association (Family Law Section), and the State Bar of Georgia (Family Law section). Allen received his B.A. degree from Georgia College and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from Walter F. George Law School, Mercer University. He has been licensed and practicing law since 1985. He has a comprehensive understanding of complex issues that arise in divorce and family law. He teaches Continuing Legal Education to other lawyers on subjects including: Division of Property, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Prenuptial Agreements and Division of Retirement Benefits and Stock Options. Allen is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating possible and has been recognized as one of the Top Attorneys in Georgia in Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers and Georgia Trend.

Ms. Salmeh Fodor, Esq., is a founding member of KF Law, LLC, with over 25 years of legal experience. She is a skilled divorce attorney specializing in divorce, custody, and child support cases. Ms. Fodor provides personalized representation, balancing compassion with assertiveness to meet her clients’ needs. She tailors her approach to each case, pursuing amicable resolutions when possible or aggressive litigation when necessary.. Ms. Fodor’s financial expertise distinguishes her from other attorneys. Before practicing law, she worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor with Prudential Securities, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. This experience enables her to uncover hidden assets, assess net worth, and navigate complex financial matters in divorce cases. Beyond family law, she also advises clients on business and securities law.. Ms. Fodor graduated with honors, Cum Laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law, excelling in academics and trial competitions. She has clerked for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Judge Marvin Shoob. A Member in Good Standing of the State Bars of Georgia and Arizona, Ms. Fodor is active in legal and community organizations, holding leadership roles and mentoring new attorneys.

Eric has been board certified in family law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 2017.  He has been practicing family law for two decades, primarily in Collin County.  Prior to beginning his family law practice, Ericserved as an Assistant District Attorney in Collin County, prosecuting misdemeanor and felony level criminal cases.

I'm an affordable family law attorney. I have worked in two general practice firms. I can help with your legal need. I became a Qualified AD LITEM Attorney in 2014 for domestic matters. I became a certified mediator for domestic and civil matters in April of 2015. Call today, I'd love to help explain to you your legal rights.

Whitney M. Matney attended the University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville, Arkansas.  During law school, she served on the Board of Advocates, was a member of the W.B. Putman Inn of Courts, won first place in the Closing Argument Competition, and received the "Best Oralist" award for her appellate brief argument.  Whitney clerked for The Honorable Judge John Scott in Benton County, Arkansas, where she developed a passion for client advocacy and litigation.  This passion remains with her today.  She is willing to tackle any legal challenge for any client, at any time.. Whitney gained experience clerking in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice.  Whitney also has experience with criminal defense.  She obtained her Rule XV Student Attorney Certification during her last semester of law school, and represented clients in their appeals from their capital murder cases.  Her work there gave her valuable insight into the fact that Justice should be afforded to all persons, no matter the charges against them.. Whitney has experience in divorce, child custody disputes, insurance claims, criminal defense, and breach of contract cases.  Whitney is a certified civil mediator and ad litem.  While her experience is in these areas, she welcomes the opportunity to guide clients through all walks of legal issues.

Ashley is a fourth generation attorney who graduated from Seattle University School of Law. Prior to attending law school Ashley worked as a paralegal for Olson & Hurley. She completed a 40 hour King County approved course for mediation training. She has a vast knowledge of domestic violence and how to navigate cases that involve abuse. Ashley is passionate about the law and enjoys thinking outside of the box to help her clients resolve their case. Ashley believes in settling a case if possible so that both parties can move on with their lives as painlessly as possible. However, if settlement is not possible then she is more than happy to go to court to fight for her client.

M. J. Goodwin has been a practicing Family Court lawyer in Anderson, South Carolina, and the surrounding counties, since 1991.   M. J. Goodwin is a 1987 graduate of Clemson University.  She graduated from the School of Law at the University of South Carolina in 1991.  She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar that same year.  She began her career in Anderson as a prosecutor with the Tenth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.  After establishing herself as familiar figure in the Family and Criminal Courtrooms in Anderson, she opened her own firm in 1994.  M. J. Goodwin believes that everyone should have competent, zealous representation when facing any situation involving a Court.  Family Court is the most emotional, stressful Court that any litigant can face.  It is crucial to have an experienced attorney who can give solid legal advice and temper it with common sense.. M. J. Goodwin's achievements include:

Accepting New Clients! Aggressive when needed- Divorce and Child Custody Attorney.  My office is located in the West Ashley area of Charleston, at 1483 Tobias Gadson, Suite 205A - just 5 minutes from Boeing, and a short 15 minute drive from Summerville.  I am licensed in South Carolina, and also in Michigan.   I concentrate my practice on helping people through difficult family law, divorce, child custody and support matters as well as bankruptcy matters.  I truly enjoy both areas of law.  As far as the practice of bankruptcy law,  I know of no other area of law where so much good can be accomplished in such a short time.  In most cases, I can quickly solve problems that have kept my clients sick and sleepless with worry and fear.  I have seen the emotional damage that debt problems can cause in someone's life.  Debt problems can affect everything in a person's world, sometimes ruining marriages and careers because of the stress.  I am passionate about trying to help people overcome these problems and more.  I also represent clients in domestic violence/family law matters, and have helped many clients obtain custody of their children in messy divorce actions.

Thorough, sophisticated, ethical. Attorney Nick Mermiges combines years of family court experience in South Carolina with elite academic credentials and an unwavering dedication to his clients' interests.. Nick takes cases state wide, with a focus on the midlands (Columbia and Lexington). Nick has handled hundreds of divorce, custody and family cases in South Carolina, and has taken multiple divorce and custody cases to trial in Richland and Lexington Counties. He knows what needs to be done before a case begins, after a case is filed, and throughout litigation to help his clients achieve their goals. Nick has substantial experience handling high conflict/high value divorce cases, divorces involving marital businesses, prenuptial agreements, military divorce cases, de-facto custodian & grandparent custody cases, interstate and international custody cases, jurisdictional disputes, contempt actions, emergency custody cases & modifications, alimony & alimony modification cases, parental alienation cases, appeals, and more.. Nick has been practicing law since 2010. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2006, and attend Law School at the University of Miami on an academic scholarship. He graduated in the Top 5% of his law school class, served as a member of the University of Miami Law Review, and was selected to the prestigious Order of the Coif. Nick is licensed to practice in South Carolina and Florida. He founded his lawfirm in February 2015, and has been humbled by how quickly his practice has grown.. Nick believes that the goal of every family court attorney should be to get their client through the family court system as expeditiously as possible, with the best outcome possible. Whether that means negotiating a prompt and fair settlement, or aggressively pursuing contested litigation, Nick is dedicated to assisting his clients in acheiving their goals.. Nick believes that even in cases involving negotiation and approval of an agreement, it's critically important to have an experienced attorney to ensure that the agreement is truly fair, to ensure that the client's rights in the agreement are enforceable, and to ensure that the client is protected from future risks they might not have anticipated.. Nick's experience with complex and contested matters means that even in these uncontested cases and agreements, he is able to give clients the advice and representation they need to get through the system as quickly as possible, with the confidence that they are making the right decision.. Divorce and Custody cases involve the most imporant issues in our lives, and the consequences of these cases can last for many years. Whether you have a simple, uncontested case, or a high stakes or high conflict case, it's imporant to have an attorney who knows the South Carolina family court system and can give you the advice you need, so that you can make the right decision.. If you are looking to hire a divorce, custody or family attorney in Columbia, Lexington or anywhere in South Carolina, contact the Law Office of Nick Mermiges to schedule a free telephone consultation. Many potential clients are able to speak to an attorney immediatly, or within 24 hours.

The often emotionally charged areas of Divorce and Child Custody require an attorney that can stay focused on the client's goals. To that end, the client's goals must be clearly identified and a strategy must be developed, from the onset, that will enable the client and the attorney to accomplish those goals. We are skilled, knowledgable, aggressive, resourceful, dedicated attorneys.. We have always operated by three simple rules:- To do our best, always.- To treat others as we would like to be treated.- To always do what is right. The firm has always limited its practice to the area of Family Law in Lake County.   The reason for this is simple:  The procedural and substantive law is ever changing.   As such, a client with a Family Law issue deserves an attorney who does one thing and only one thing - Family Law.   We handle all types of Family Law cases from the most simple and uncontested to the most complex dispute and all things in between.  We give each case our undivided attention, dedication, and commitment.  You deserve no less.

The attorneys and staff at the Law Office of Deanna J. Bowen are dedicated to using our considerable skills to help men and women resolve issues they may encourater in the area of Family Law in Lake County.  We understand the difficulties faced and the need to resolve issues proactively, effectively, reasonably and as quickly as possible.  Whenever possible, our office is committed to resolving cases by settlement in order to save you time, money and stress.  However, when settlement is not possible, we provide strong and effective representation in court.