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Agatha L. Rode is a Board Certified Family Lawyer.  Her practice is completely devoted to Family Law. As a result, we have vast experience dealing with family law issues, including divorce, child custody, and estate planning. Because Family Law is our specialty, we make it our priority to stay up to date with the most recent legal developments, trends and changes in the family law field. As family member ourselves, we also understand the heightened stress and worry that can overwhelm you when decisions about your family or children’s future are at stake. At the Law Offices of Agatha L. Rode, we help you navigate through the litigation process while providing detailed and straightforward advice so that together we can assess your unique situation and achieve your family’s best outcome.

The CokerLegal offices opened in August 1998.. We chose to become a part of the Denton Community because we find Denton to be a place that continues to embrace the traditional values of community. We are proud to be a part of a caring and connected society.. Our office believes in the importance of our clients. We strive to return your phone calls, answer your e-mails, remember your appointments, and treat you like the important person that you are.. Likewise, our office will put forth the same determination and willpower that motivated Duane L. Coker and his wife, Louellen, on their 24-day hike to the base of the highest mountain in the world. With this determination at work for you, you will receive the attention, service, and results you deserve.. Duane L. Coker and shareholders, Kelly K. E. Robb and Jacqueline D. Cannon, along with associates Kimberly Killebrew, Bonnie Bundens, Marci Martinez and Peggy Rensberger, are Denton County and Collin County Texas lawyers who represent clients in family law cases. More than just Texas divorce lawyers, our office helps clients with child custody litigation, adoption, child support, modifications, and juvenile cases.. We also handle probate litigation, including guardianships, probating Wills, and Will contests.. With the presence of the Denton State School and several senior communities, Denton County has one of the highest per capita rates for guardianship cases in Texas. Our Statutory Probate Court strictly enforces the requirements of the Texas Probate Code that guardianships be tailored in the least restrictive fashion possible. Hiring a Denton, Texas lawyer, familiar with the specific requirements of the Denton County Statutory Probate Court, is a good first step in obtaining the guardianship you need to help your loved ones in his or her time of need.. One of our areas of practice which we are most excited about is assisting clients with Collaborative Law cases. In these cases, clients agree to settle their case with the opposing party in a dignified and efficient manner without contested Court proceedings.. Duane L. Coker, Kelly K. E. Robb, and Jacqueline D. Cannon are trained in Collaborative Law. Duane is a charter member of the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas and is active in both local and international Collaborative Law groups.. We are happy to assist you in any of our primary law practice areas.. This website is designed for general information only. The information presented in this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of an attorney-client relationship.

At the Law Office of Sam Byrd in Chattanooga, Tennessee, we provide knowledgeable and experienced legal representation for Family Law (Divorce & Child Custody), DUI and Criminal Defense. Attorney Sam Byrd is a second-generation lawyer, following in the footsteps of his father, Mitchell A. Byrd.. Sam Byrd and his legal team provide highly personalized legal representation. A quick glance through the yellow pages or attorney directory makes it clear that many attorneys handle a wide array of legal matters. However, Mr. Byrd believes he better serves his clients by focusing on obtaining an advanced level of skill and expertise in a limited number of practice areas, those being DUI and Criminal Defense, and Family Law. Mr. Byrd frequently attends local and national seminars in these areas to keep informed of the latest trends and changes in law and policy.. DUI and Criminal Defense. Sam Byrd is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National College of DUI Defense. His membership in these organizations keeps him involved the ever changing laws and regulations in these fields. For example, Mr. Byrd recently completed an extensive three day course by the NCDD on mastering scientific evidence in DUI cases where he learned cutting edge methods for challenging breath, blood, and field sobriety tests in DUI cases.. Mr. Byrd also represents persons charged with felonies and misdemeanors from theft, assault, drugs, sex crimes and more.. Family Law. Mr. Byrd also represents clients involving family law issues, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications of existing divorce decrees and more. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association and frequently attends events for additional training and knowledge in this area of law.. Family law case involve families - real people and real lives.  Their lives are not just impacted in the "now problem" but can have a lasting impact on the rest of their lives. Divorcing or separating couples face a lifetime of having to work with each other as they care for their children. There are an infinite number of lifetime events  of their children that are impacted, such as Child irthdays, Holidays, School & extracurricular events, Weddings... babies… lifetimes. This far reaching impact requires constructive solutions.. We don’t want to waste your time, your money, or emotional energy. Our mission is to resolve your problem as fast and efficient as possible under the circumstances. Let us help you:. * Reduce the conflict, cost & duration of the legal process. * Avoid hurt driven decisions that you will pay for financially & emotionally for years to come;. * Protect & nurture your kids through the changes. More about Attorney Sam Byrd. Mr. Byrd served in the U.S. Marines following high school graduation. He received his introduction to law while working as a paralegal for his father's Chattanooga law firm. He earned his law degree from his father's Alma mater, the University of Memphis School of Law in Tennessee.. He gained additional family law experience working for the University of Memphis Child and Family Litigation Clinic, where he represented children suffering from abuse and neglect situations, and helped families with special needs children acquire appropriate education and the state benefits they deserve. He has received additional training and education throughout his career in the areas of DUI, criminal defense, and family law.. Mr. Byrd takes great care to understand each client's unique needs in order to provide legal representation that is tailored to achieve those objectives. Attorney Byrd works directly with every client from the initial consultation through the resolution of the case.

Megan House Wilson, a native Memphian, started her legal career working at a small firm in Memphis handling a variety of matters including landlord-tenant disputes, juvenile court matters, criminal defense and divorces. Megan enjoyed her work but quickly realized her passion was representing individuals entrenched in contested family law matters and in 2016 began focusing on serving clients in the areas of divorce, child custody, child support and post-divorce matters. The gratification Megan obtains from assisting her clients in oftentimes the most difficult time of their lives drives Megan to fiercely advocate for them in Court. Never one to back down from a fight, Megan quickly established herself as a rising star in the Memphis divorce bar regularly going toe to toe with some of Memphis’ so called “divorce sharks” and routinely obtaining favorable results for her clients at trial.. While she relishes the opportunity to take unreasonable litigants and attorneys to trial to achieve her clients’ desired results, Megan understands that protracted litigation sometimes only further fractures the family dynamic, particularly with minor children. Megan also appreciates that contested divorce can become expensive, and for that reason, she prides herself on always working closely with her clients from the outset of the representation to determine their objectives, assess the reasonableness of their goals and likelihood of success and establish a clearly defined game plan for moving forward. While some attorneys in the divorce bar plant unrealistic expectations in their clients’ minds, preying on their emotionally weakened state for their own financial gain, Megan listens closely to her clients and does everything within her power to resolve matters amicably outside of court when possible.. Megan brings the same tenacity and experience to her clients who are charged with criminal offenses and has extensive litigation experience representing individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies in a variety of criminal defense matters. Being arrested or charged with a criminal act can be a terrifying experience, and Megan understands that sometimes bad things happen to good people. Megan also understands that her clients’ futures can be turned upside down if their cases are not dismissed, favorably resolved or result in acquittals. Megan’s clients come to her not only fearing potential jail time or having a black mark on their criminal records, but also fearing that their jobs may be at stake or potential job opportunities could be jeopardized as a result of the arrest. Understanding that the devil is in the details, Megan thoroughly analyzes her criminal clients’ defenses and works aggressively with state prosecutors to poke holes in their cases and expose “reasonable doubt” to achieve the best results for her clients.

When you are considering hiring an attorney the question you want answered is, "Can this attorney improve the current situation of my life?"  After talking to me, I want you to answer that question with a resounding, "Yes!"  Take advantage of your free consultation and let me discuss your case with you.

Margaret Held has known she wanted to be a lawyer since she was 8 years old, hearing the stories of her grandfather’s practice in Knoxville. "When you decide to become a lawyer when you are a kid, it’s because you want to stick up for the little guy and take down the bully.". As a new attorney, that attitude landed Ms. Held a prestigious Equal Justice Fellowship, awarded by the National Association for Public Interest Law to honor lawyers who make unique contributions in public law. The Fellowship allowed Ms. Held to represent entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations to create and retain jobs in poor neighborhoods. "These folks could not afford corporate counsel," says Ms. Held. "It was great to be a new attorney, working up the legal documents to start a bank, suing the government over its use of economic incentives, and representing welfare moms to start businesses ranging from child-cares to ice cream parlors.". After the fellowship ended, Ms. Held continued her mission by founding Held Law Firm. "The Firm exists to support lawyers who have enough little kid in them to love the fight - who wake up each morning excited to take on the big boys, and who haven’t become cynical about ideals like justice and fair play.". Ms. Held represented India Tracy in her lawsuit against the Union County school system for religious discrimination. She represented Citizens for Police Review in its battle for increased accountability within KPD. She helped the Tennessee Industrial Renewal Network to fight for a living wage for Knoxville workers. She obtained a record-breaking settlement for a Department of Energy whistleblower who reported safety violations in Oak Ridge. She represented KnoxRecall in its drive for increased accountability from Knoxville city lawmakers, and Knox County over abuses within the juvenile detention facility. "I suppose that these sorts of lawsuits haven’t made me many friends in certain circles," laughs Ms. Held. "But they weren’t who I went to law school for anyway.". "But seriously," she continues, "As fun as those cases are, the issues that matter most to real people are much more personal. Law, for regular people, is about your kids, your job, your business, your neighborhood. That’s why we specialize in family law, employment law, and non-profit law." "My best hope is that we will take the mystery out of the legal process for my clients - that they will know how the legal system works, feel like they got sound advice and a good outcome, and know that, win or lose, we fought the good fight for them. Big cases are great, but there’s nothing more satisfying for me than to represent an honest, hard-working person well."

Practicing law for over two decades, Camellia Saunders Blair has established her passion for justice by fighting in the trenches alongside her clients. Camellia brings considerable diversity and understanding to her role as an attorney and advocate. She has tackled a series of complex cases from the non-profit legal arena to private practice.Camellia grew up on the tough streets of New York City while maintaining her strong belief that strength and compassion are not mutually exclusive. It is that combination of both strength and compassion that instinctively draws her clients to her. Having received her B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University in New York, Camellia is extraordinarily gifted at assessing her client’s needs and adeptly adjusting her approach and techniques to meet the specific demands of each case.. Camellia received her law degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and has made Tennessee her home ever since. Camellia worked and supported herself through college and law school and takes nothing for granted; especially her clients. She has volunteered at places such as Childhelp USA, Children’s Hospital and domestic violence shelters out of her commitment to never lose touch with the stark reality that some of her clients face on a daily basis.. Camellia participated as a Special Master in Knox County Fourth Circuit Court’s breakthrough endeavor of bringing the courthouse to the classrooms of the University of Tennessee College of Law. As Special Master, cases were brought before “Judge” Camellia Saunders alongside the Fourth Circuit Court Judge. Her judgment was authoritative and her decisions were upheld. The experience was so successful and well received by the law school that Camellia made a repeat performance as Special Master the following year.. There are many sides to justice and Camellia has seen them all. From behind the podium to behind the bench, justice has a defender in her.

The legal process can be overwhelming and intimidating. I strive to provide calm through the legal storm.. As an experienced family law litigator, I work diligently to meet all of your legal needs including all aspects of divorce proceedings, child custody issues, restraining orders, child support, alimony, modifications and contempts.. When clients work with me, they know they will get an aggressive attorney who will fight for their rights, while meeting their needs with sensitivity. I help the legal process make sense.. I attended college at Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts and completed Law School at Massachusetts School of Law in Andover, Massachusetts. I am a former Military Police Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force and have worked extensively in the law enforcement field. With this level of training, I never back down from even the most difficult cases. My knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of Massachusetts law makes me a premiere family law litigator.. When you need a trusted advocate, I am exactly the lawyer you have been looking for. Call immediately to schedule a confidential consultation.

Peri brings a unique set of qualities to her law practice as she pursued her law degree after raising two children and working in a family business as a Comptroller.  She is a strong believer that her life experiences coupled with her financial background play an important role in advocating for her clients.  Peri devotes a high level of personal attention and detail to each of her clients and understands that not all domestic relation issues occur between 9 and 5.. Peri specializes in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, restraining orders, guardianship cases, and is a certified divorce mediator. Learn more at

Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” [~ Mahatma Gandhi]. For those that know me, I attempt to do 'good deeds' and enjoy life to the fullest. I engage in fundraising for worthy charities by undertaking numerous demanding adventures.

Experienced and dedicated family law attorney with a practice focused on handling marital dissolution (including issues of alimony and equitable distribution of assets), custody (including issues of legal and physical custody, parenting time, child support, emancipation, relocation, and interstate jurisdictional disputes), domestic violence, adoption and guardianship (including child and adult adoption and kinship legal guardianship), and post-judgment modification and enforcement matters for clients in counties across New Jersey

I have been practicing law since 1977.  I have specialized in family law since 1984.  I am the former chair of the Family Law Committee of the Monmouth Bar Association.  In 1992, I was asked by the Bar Association to revise the rules governing the Early Settlement Panel in the Monmouth vicinage of the Superior Court of NJ.  The rules I revised are still being used today.  I have litigated thousands of divorces, including but not limited to contested custody cases, domestic violence cases, and post-judgment applications to enforce and/or modify property settlement agreements.. Each client brings a distinct set of issues, needs and problems.  I do not believe that a client's needs can be met by characterizing such issues with generalities.  Rather, each need must be analyzed and a specific solution crafted to meet that need.  It is the easiest excuse in the world to blame inattentive Judges, difficult adversaries or vexatious litigants for bad results.  I believe a client is better represented with honesty from an attorney from the start of the case to its conclusion.

Panagiotis Konstantilakis is a leading trial attorney in Peabody, dedicated to helping clients through difficult legal situations. He is experienced at handling cases involving family law, bankruptcy, workers’ compensation, personal injury, and more. He started his career at Salem State College, where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree. He went on to Suffolk University Law School for his Juris Doctor. He is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association. Attorney Konstantilakis intentionally keeps a lower caseload so that his existing clients receive the attention they deserve. Call to discuss your case during a free consultation.

Teresa’s practice focuses on helping people through some of the most difficult times in their lives and changes to their family, including divorce, custody, support and alimony, complex property division, and business and property valuations.  Teresa attended the University of Wyoming before moving to California to attend Pepperdine School of Law, and was admitted to Massachusetts in 2009.  Teresa focuses her practice on issues relating to Family and Divorce Law, including custody and parenting plans, child support and alimony, property division issues including high asset divorces, prenuptial agreements, and mediation.  Teresa acts as appointed counsel for children through the Attorney's Representing Children (ARC) program and acts as a Guardian Ad Litem.

Attorney Joy Kraft Miles is a partner at Kraft Miles, A Law Corporation where she practices family law and divorce. Before joining the firm, Joy enjoyed a career as a high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District for 11 years. She then went on to earn her J.D. from Southwestern Law School before clerking for family law and civil unlimited court judges in the Los Angeles Superior Court. Joy is an Certified Family Law Specialist, as accredited by the State Bar of California who strives to help clients settle cases favorably – but who isn’t afraid to take a case to court if need be. Throughout her legal career, Joy has handled numerous complex divorce cases and family law matters, including child custody disputes, child support and alimony negotiations, and domestic violence allegations. Joy is currently serving as an elected trustee of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, a member of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, and as President of the Valley Community Legal Foundation, the charitable arm of the San Fernando Valley Bar Association.

Named as a Superlawyer by Superlawyers and LA Woman Magazine, Top women attorney in Southern California for 2011, to the present.  Author of 'How to Jump and Find your Wings on the Way Down' which details how to get out and stay out of a bad relationship.. Joni E. Salomon is a family law specialist in Beverly Hills, California. She is admitted to the State Bar of California and U.S. District Court, Central District of California. Mrs. Salomon received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Clark Atlanta University. She received her Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University of Washington, Seattle. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Mrs. Salomon was a member of the prestigious Loyola Entertainment Law Review. She was a member of the competing Frederick Douglas Moot Court Team wherein she was awarded the Best Oral Advocate and her brief won Best Semi-Finalist. Joni is a certified as a Family Law Specialist by the California Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. She is a graduate of the Texas Southern Law School Family Law Trial Institute. She is a member of the Association of Family Law Specialist, State Bar of California (Family Law Section), Beverly Hills Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association. She is a former Instructor at UCLA wherein she taught Family Law. She also taught Legal Writing, Tort Law and Contracts at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) Paralegal Program. Joni has a vast array of legal experience and has worked in both large, mid-size and small firms and is able to handle a broad arrange of cases with varying levels of complexities.. You can read more about Joni Salomon in Hollywood Weekly by clicking on the links below:

For over 25 years, my legal career has been focused exclusively in the area of Divorce and Family Law. I represent clients in all aspects of divorce and family law matters, including divorce, custody, parenting schedules, support, equitable distribution, pre- and postnuptial agreements, and post-judgment proceedings.Sadly, the word "divorce" has become synonymous with "destruction." But it does not have to be that way. I believe that divorce can and should be a process of restructuring the financial and parental aspects of a family unit in the most cost effective way with the least amount of emotional distress as possible. To that end, my practice focuses on collaborative divorce, mediation, and negotiated settlement in litigated matrimonial cases as highly effective alternatives to adversarial litigation. My goal is to ensure that my client's interests are heard, understood and acknowledged so that the work of restructuring can occur and a fair settlement can be reached as early as possible. A strong advocate for families, I am certified in mediation from the Ackerman Institute for the Family and highly trained in Collaborative Interdisciplinary Practice from the New York Association of Collaborative Professionals. I am also a Special Master for the Nassau County Supreme Court, appointed by Judges to assist in resolving highly contentious matrimonial cases before trial.In addition to my professional legal experience, I am active in fundraising, philanthropy and community work through several organizations, including Girls Inc., Long Island, The Junior Welfare League of Huntington, The Safe Center, Hofstra University’s Women in Leadership Initiative, and the Energeia Partnership at Molloy College.