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Collin is an attorney/owner of the law firm McKean Smith in Portland, Oregon. Mr. McKean recognizes that your legal issues can feel overwhelming.  Litigants often find themselves in polarizing situations, where common ground seems out of reach.  Beginning with his initial get-acquainted meeting, Collin works with clients to identify their objectives, and regularly seeks creative resolutions to whatever challenge might arise.

Deanna Rusch is an attorney at McKean Smith's Vancouver office.   Highly respected as a skilled family law attorney in Southwest Washington, Deanna's poise in court, friendly demeanor, knowledge of the law, sense of humor, and trial experience set her apart.  She focuses her practice on complex divorce cases (particularly those involving high net worth property ownership and complicated assets), custody cases, relocation, modifications, and all other areas of family law.  Deanna was drawn to family law over 15 years ago because she enjoys working with people to help them move forward in their lives and she enjoys learning about people and hearing their stories.  She then takes this knowledge and clearly outlines a strategy to help clients accomplish their goals.   Deanna provides all of her clients with unique and individualized representation and has been known to answer e-mails and her cell phone at all hours.   Deanna Rusch regularly represents clients in Clark, Skamania, Klickitat, Cowlitz, and Pacific Counties.  Deanna lives in Camas and enjoys being active in Clark County and her community.  She has served as a City Councilperson for the City of Camas.  Deanna will be by your side every step of the way and is committed to protecting you and what's important to you.

Michelle L. Eisenmenger opened her own practice after 15 years of practicing solely in family law at a boutique law firm, following her 2003 graduation from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville with a Juris Doctor degree. She is dually licensed in Kentucky and Indiana and has practiced family law in both jurisdictions for the entirety of her career.The youngest of five children, she became interested in family law after watching her siblings experience the difficulties of divorce.“I witnessed the emotional and financial devastation that can result from divorce as well as disputes over child custody, visitation and support. In each case, I wished that my brother or sister could achieve a peaceful and speedy resolution and thought this would best be accomplished by attorneys who consider not only the financial, but also the emotional results for their clients and their children.” Having since experienced those difficulties personally, she is especially empathetic for her clients and has become an even more zealous advocate for her clients’ rights and for peace for families.In 2017, she became a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a prestigious nationwide organization of only the best family law attorneys, in which applicants must pass rigorous testing and receive the approval of existing Fellows of the Academy in order to receive fellowship.She has lectured around the Commonwealth of Kentucky to fellow attorneys since 2006 and is the author of several articles and treatise chapters on family law issues.She is the mother of the two coolest kids in the world (in her opinion) and is active with the Brandeis Elementary PTA.

I was on Western Kentucky's Forensics Team (speech and debate) where I honed my love of research and writing. From there, I spent a year with a law firm before actually attending law school.  During law school, I externed with a local family judge and decided this was the area of practice for me.  I only pracitce family law and primarily practice in Jefferson and Oldham Counties. When I am not practicing law, I spend time with my husband and sons, play co-ed softball, and cook.

Christopher L. Vatsaas is a shareholder at Tuft, Lach, Jerabek & O’Connell, PLLC. Chris practices exclusively in the area of family law including divorce, child custody, paternity, asset and debt division, spousal maintenance, child support, domestic abuse (including Orders for Protection), and Harassment Restraining Orders. His diverse family law experience ranges from child custody cases involving child endangerment to dissolution matters involving high net worth individuals and sophisticated non-marital tracing. He also serves in a neutral capacity as a family law mediator, parenting consultant (PC), parenting time expeditor (PTE), Social Early Neutral Evaluator (SENE), and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator (FENE).. Since 2019, Chris has been named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers®. Only 2.5% of attorneys in Minnesota receive this distinction. Chris was also named to the 2023 list of Top Lawyer in Minnesota by Minnesota Monthly. In 2018 and 2019, Chris received the North Star Lawyer Award from the Minnesota State Bar Association for his pro bono service.. Chris is an Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, where he teaches Advanced Family Law as well as coursework within the school’s Mentor Externship Program. He has also presented on topics such as Orders for Protection, Harassment Restraining Orders, Ex Parte Emergency Custody Orders, estate planning, and the use of technology within a family law practice. He is also the editor of the ADR Chapter of the Minnesota Divorce Practice Deskbook by Minnesota CLE and has co-authored legal articles regarding the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the practice of family law as well as the impending evolution of child custody issues stemming from cannabis legalization.. Chris is engaged in both the local legal community and the greater Twin Cities community. Chris also has extensive board service experience, including presently serving as President-Elect of the Alumni Advisory Board at the University of St. Thomas School of Law as well as Past President of the Family Law League, a local non-profit organization focused on professional development and networking among family law professionals.. Chris and his family call St. Louis Park home, where he is involved in his local church and community. In his spare time, you’ll find Chris catching a basketball game, hosting a barbeque (ask about his chicken wings), foraging for fun espresso beans at a local coffee shop, or popping open a new bottle of wine with friends. An aspiring wine geek, Chris has obtained his Level 2 Certificate with Merit from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and dreams of a part-time retirement job of pouring at a local wine bar someday.

Founding attorney Rudolf A. Jaworski Jr. PC has a passion for helping people get through their family law issues. He cares about our clients and takes the time to understand their personal experiences in an effort to create a strong case strategy. From helping individuals work through complex divorces to ensuring marital property is divided in a fair manner, you can count on him to provide honest and considerate guidance. Attorney Rudolf A. Jaworski Jr. PC is here for you in your legal time of need. For detailed information on how our lawyer can help you resolve your family law issue, contact our office today.

The Staten Island matrimonial attorneys at Soren Law Group, PLLC provide straightforward legal solutions to clients with challenging Family Law issues.. Karen Soren has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.  She has practiced exclusively in the area of matrimonial and family law for almost 20 years and has represented clients in hundreds of cases in New York City.

Tom Sidoti is a tenacious advocate and an expert counselor.  Widely considered one of New Jersey’s rising star litigators, Tom is a distinguished trial attorney whose instincts in the courtroom are hard to match, as is his passion for helping people navigate through challenging times.. Extremely proud of his “Jersey roots”, Tom earned his law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and his Bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.  After law school, Tom had the opportunity to serve as law clerk to the Honorable Kenneth J. Slomienski, J.S.C., in the Family Division of Bergen County Superior Court.  His experience working closely with the Judge afforded him a unique perspective from behind the bench as well as invaluable insights in to how the court system works and how judges make decisions.. Since entering private practice, Tom has focused on Family and Matrimonial Law, ably resolving complex divorce matters and highly contentious custody disputes.  He has a no-nonsense and practical style that is respected by both judges and opposing counsel, yet also thinks outside-the-box to find creative solutions to his clients’ problems.  Tom has experience guiding high-net-worth individuals through the divorce process and dealing with complicated asset division issues as well as alimony and child support issues.  He has had success trying cases to conclusion, winning favorable custody, alimony, and child support terms for his clients, as well as significant counsel fee awards.  Tom is also an experienced appellate lawyer; most recently, his successful arguments reversed an adverse trial court decision regarding emancipation and termination of child support inKiely v. Kiely, N.J. Super. Unpub. LEXIS 2784 (App. Div. 2013).  Tom’s work has earned him recognition from his peers, including being named in 2015 by the American Society of Legal Advocates as on of New Jersey’s Top 40 under 40 Family Lawyers.. Beyond Family Law, as a seasoned litigator Tom also has experience defending individuals in criminal cases, winning rights for immigrants before the USCIS and in Immigration Court, as well as in civil litigation matters.. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Tom is a member of the Justice Virginia Long Family Law Inn of Court, an active member of the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Hudson County Bar Association Family Law Committee, and the Bergen County Bar Association.  He also serves on the Hudson County Matrimonial Early Settlement Panel.  Tom has traveled extensively in Europe (where he also studied in Italy) and South America, achieving fluency in Italian and proficiency in Spanish.. Tom understands that dealing with a legal issue can be an extremely trying time in your life from both an emotional and financial standpoint.  He treats all clients with dignity, respect, and professionalism, and provides prescient and objective advice while zealously and ethically advocating for their interests.

When it comes to experience and results, few Santa Barbara attorneys can match Dennis Merenbach’s achievements. Merenbach has delivered successful outcomes for 1000’s of clients and has an impressive array of legal accomplishments that go far beyond his core practice: Legal Lecturer, Law Teacher, Legal Media Commenter, Arbitrator and Mediator, along with having published legal articles & case opinions.. Merenbach is a Founding Member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and a former Board Director.  He is a Legal Television Commentor for ABC Affiliate KEYT and served as a Radio Talk Show Host for "You & The Law," on KTMS

What I love most about my law practice is the opportunity to be “relevant in time of need, I love being part of the SOLUTION.”

Joseph Howington was born in 1951 in the state of Texas. He was educated in Southern California, graduating in 1973 from California State University Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts in History and in 1974 with a Secondary Teaching Credential. He was an educator at both the elementary and secondary levels as well as a high school athletic coach prior to entering the practice of law.. Mr. Howington received his Juris Doctor from Western State University College of Law in 1978 and was admitted to the California Bar in 1979. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist with a private practice in Ontario and the owner of the firm Howington and Associates.. Mr. Howington is a member of The Association of Certified Family Law Specialists for California, The East West Family Law Council (President from 2008-2009), The Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, The San Bernardino County Bar Association and The State Bar of California. He is admitted to practice in The State of California, The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, The California Supreme Court, The United States Bankruptcy Court Central District and The United States Supreme Court.. Mr. Howington is a frequent lecturer as well as author of articles on family law topics. He also regularly serves as Judge Pro Tem for Los Angeles and San Bernardino County courts.. Mr. Howington and his wife Bobbie (a Registered Nurse) have been married for 33 years are parents of a 24 year old daughter, Ashleigh, a student in the Master's Program of Speech Pathology at Cal State University Fullerton.. Howington & Associates is a family law firm dedicated to providing legal service to the Inland Empire and adjacent communities.. We specialize in managing divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, paternity actions and high asset cases.. Howington & Associates maintains a reputation of passionate and thoughtful representation, all the while providing our clients with aggressive representation leading to meaningful settlements.. Trust is an important component of all attorney/client relationships and is our utmost commitment to you, our client. With over 33 years of experience, you can rely on our firm to represent your best interests.

Omaha attorney Brad Marsicek came to Goosmann Law Firm with a distinguished and diverse background of transactional and litigation legal experience that allows him to be one of the go-to Nebraska and Iowa divorce, child custody, and litigation attorneys in the Omaha area.. Brad’s legal experience spans beyond divorce/custody litigation into general civil litigation, real estate, insurance law, and alternative-dispute resolution/mediation.. Brad brings honest advice and a straightforward approach to each case. He ensures that each client’s case starts with an in-depth discussion of the client’s goals and needs, which allows him to develop the best legal plan and strategy to meet the case objectives. Throughout the progression of each case, Brad consistently keeps his clients updated with the case status and he is always evaluating the case strategy as developments occur during the litigation process. Brad firmly believes that his clients should always have direct access to their attorney and up-to-date information on their case. Brad prides himself on maintaining this practice model.. Over the past 15 years Brad has helped business owners and professionals in legal matters, with a special focus on representing those clients seeking to preserve their parental rights or assets in divorce. He understands that his clients have worked hard to build their family, career, and/or businesses and he works diligently to protect what his clients have built so that their outcome is equitable and fair once their case is final.. Brad has an intricate understanding of the litigation process and knowledge of the local judges. He brings a business acumen and a better understanding of financial affairs of higher income clients that benefits all his clients going through the divorce process.Brad’s mediation practice utilizes his straight-forward approach and his experience as a family law litigator to provide a neutral, unbiased, and comprehensive approach to mediation. Brad’s goal in mediation is always to help people reach a less expensive and mutually beneficial agreement outside of court. By reaching agreements outside of court, Brad can help mediation clients craft an agreement that meets both party’s needs, as opposed to having a Court order imposed on them that often meets no one’s needs. The resulting mediated agreements tend to be more durable, lead to less animosity between ex-spouses, and in turn, lead to less future litigation than the alternative Court-drafted parenting plans and agreements.. Brad’s mediation services include parenting plans in divorce and child custody cases and financial mediations for the more complex cases. He also provides collaborative divorce services by facilitating divorce agreements and drafting of necessary paperwork that reflects a jointly negotiated agreement between spouses outside of the courtroom.. Prior to joining Goosmann Law Firm, Brad was the lead litigator for a national-based law firm, and he has handled hundreds of contested divorce and custody cases across Nebraska and Iowa. Brad has extensive trial experience, having litigated 40+ domestic bench trials and has defended and advocated for clients through hundreds of contested hearings. He was elected by his peers as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2017 and 2020. He is a graduate of the prestigious ABA/NITA (National Institute for Trial Advocacy) Family Law Advocacy Course in Boulder, Colorado and the Nebraska Mediation Association Basic and Family Law Mediation Courses.. Whether you are looking to have to an amicable resolution in a divorce mediation or seeking justice in your civil litigation matter, Brad Marsicek is ready to be the vigilant ally at your side.

Founding partner Adam S. Hyman is a Bel Air family law attorney serving clients in Harford County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, and Cecil County. Family law matters such as divorce and child custody can be complex, time consuming and emotional. Adam S. Hyman can help you navigate the changes these life events can bring.. Adam has been selected by Superlawyers Magazine as a “Rising Star” for 2017, 2018, and 2019. In 2016, he was recognized for Excellence as it relates to client care by Martindale-Hubbell and was awarded also awarded their Client Distinction Award. He was profiled in the January 2017 edition of Baltimore Magazine.

I graduated from the University of Georgia in 2001 and from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2004. I was admitted to the Maryland bar in 2004, and shortly thereafter became Managing Attorney of the YWCA of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County Domestic Violence Legal Services program, where I provided representation to victims of abuse in their domestic violence and family law matters until early 2010. I am a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, Maryland Hispanic Bar Association and the Anne Arundel Bar Association.  I currently serve on the Judicial Nominations Committee of the Maryland Hispanic Bar Association and formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence. Since entering private practice in April of 2010, I have concentrated in negotiating and litigating family law matters, including domestic violence matters in District and Circuit Court.

Alisa Yasin is a strong champion for her clients. From the first meeting through case resolution, Alisa uses her extensive legal knowledge, creative strategies and vast experience to deliver successful results. As one client observed, “Alisa is professional, thoughtful, strategic, pragmatic, responsive and very experienced in the law and the DC courts. She is also very cognizant of the human impact of the work she does, which I deeply appreciated.”. A shareholder with the Family Law Practice, Alisa handles all areas of family law, including adoption, assisted reproductive technology, child custody, child support, child protective services investigations, and all aspects of divorce matters. While she is a staunch supporter of collaboration to resolve family disputes, Alisa stands ready to fiercely advocate for her clients’ financial, business and personal interests through court intervention when dispute avoidance methods fail. Alisa also draws on her extensive public service background when navigating complex custody cases, including those involving allegations of child abuse and/or neglect, when serving as a passionate advocate for parents and children in crisis.. Clients and colleagues alike have recognized Alisa for her professional, pragmatic and detail-oriented approach to complex cases. In addition to being recognized for her talents by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers, Alisa has also been retained by prior adverse counsel to assist in their own family disputes.. Alisa has a robust public service background. Before joining a firm to practice Family Law, she was a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Jeanette J. Clark in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia Family Court. Alisa also served as a legal extern for the Office of the Attorney General of the District of Columbia in the Child Protection Section, as well as a law clerk at the Children’s Law Center in the Guardian Ad Litem Project, where she assisted in the disposition of several neglect and abuse cases from intake to the final adjudication.. Receiving her Juris Doctor, With Honors, in 2011 from The George Washington University Law School, Alisa was the President of the G.W. Law Association for Women, the Vice President of Student Affairs of the G.W. Student Bar Association and a student attorney in the G.W. Domestic Violence Project Community Clinic. She also served as a Research Assistant to Professors Naomi Cahn and Catherine Ross working on family and reproductive rights issues, and she was recognized for her work in Naomi Cahn’s article, No Secrets: Openness and Donor-Conceived ‘Half Siblings.’ Alisa received her Bachelor of Arts Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in Political Science and Sociology, where she was a Presidential Merit Scholar and Capitol Scholar. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Florida.

Julia E. Stovall has been serving Middle Tennessee with high-quality legal services since 1988. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN in 1981. In 1986, she earned her J.D. from Nashville School of Law in Nashville. Ms. Stovall is committed to delivering client-centered counsel. She gets to know each client personally to understand their case and their needs. From criminal defense and personal injury to divorce, Ms. Stovall is equipped to tackle any type of legal matter and she is a Rule 31 Listed Family Mediator. Learn what her over 30 years of legal experience can do for you.

Timothy Sweet, Owner and Attorney at The Law Office of Timothy M. Sweet, LLC, provides compassionate representation to families during the most trying times. He specializes in creative problem-solving and often resolves highly contentious family law cases in half the time (and for half the money) of many other attorneys. An expert at solving issues others can’t – frequently without going to trial – he focuses on the needs of children and families first.. Twelve years ago, Timothy opened his practice to create a laid-back environment where he could offer his clients candid advice and genuine dialogue, helping them achieve the best possible outcomes. He is an advocate for high-level negotiation and respectful resolution, and he is a certified mediator.. As an adopted child himself, one of the most fulfilling parts of his work is helping kids get adopted into loving families. He also handles other Rhode Island family court cases, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, child support, and alimony.. In Timothy’s free time, you’ll often find him reading, watching movies, and spending quality time with his daughter. He is quite philosophical… But he makes sure to enjoy the small things like watching his daughter play with her kitten Nugget.