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I have been licensed since 1991, and have worked in various fields, including Federal section 1983 actions and as a prosecutor for the St. Louis County Counselor's Office.  For the past 14 years I have specialized in Family Law.. I am married with 3 children.  I love to spend time with my family, going to their sporting events or just being home.   I'm an avid runner, and have run 7 marathons and countless half marathons.

A founding partner of Bradford & Gordon, LLC, Derek J. Bradford is recognized in the Chicagoland area as an experienced and innovative advocate in all areas of family law. His areas of expertise include complex financial matters and difficult custody issues. His work on behalf of a wide ranging clientele has provided Mr. Bradford with the experience to not only litigate matters from commencement through trial, but to use that experience to settle cases when it is in his client’s best interest.. Mr. Bradford has successfully litigated cases involving valuations of closely-held corporations, complex financial issues including tax issues, maintenance, paternity, child support, custody, and visitation issues. He has also brought dozens of actions under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act. Mr. Bradford has developed creative techniques for litigating and settling family law issues. In addition to his experience in matrimonial law, Mr. Bradford worked as a tax consultant prior to beginning his legal career. He frequently utilizes his background in tax law to assist clients with divorce planning.. Derek has earned a reputation among his peers as an effective problem-solver. He uses his understanding of complex financial matters to help his clients understand their options during what is often a very traumatic time in their lives. Mr. Bradford approaches each case with equal parts compassion and legal acumen.Education. Loyola University Chicago School of Law, J.D.Washington State University, B.A.Leadership & Honors. In 2012, Mr. Bradford was recognized by the Chicago Lawyer Magazine as one of the top “40 Under 40” attorneys working in Illinois. Mr. Bradford was selected for this honor from more than 1,250 attorneys who were nominated for the award.. Mr. Bradford has also used his expertise in family law as a frequent lecturer with the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education as part of the Family Law education programs as well as lectures for the Chicago Bar Association.. Lecture Series Information. IICLE Addiction and Abuse Sept 9 2016IICLE Civil Unions and Their Impact on Family Law 2014IICLE Financial Statements – Dec 18 2015IICLE Income Pitfalls in Child Support & Maintenance 2014IICLE Non Traditional Visitation Issues 2014IICLE Working with Experts 2014Publications & Press. Men’s Book Magazine – Entrepreneurship and DivorceCrain’s Roundtable on Executive DivorceCS Magazine – Women and Divorce Q&ACS Magazine – Power Players 2018Bustle Magazine – Secrets That Can Ruin a Relationship – May 2017IICLE Publication – Preliminary Considerations in Dissolution Actions 2015

I was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.  My dad is one of the Vice President's of Penske Truck Leasing and we moved around a lot during and after high school.  I graduated in 1996 from Frisco High School in Frisco, Texas.  I moved to California and went to college at Univeristy of California, Irvine.  After college, I immediately began law school and graduated in 2003 from California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA.  While in law school, I focused heavily on my trial advocacy skills.  I worked at both the San Diego Public Defender's office and the San Diego District Attorney's office.  Before graduating law school, I tried two misdemeanor jury trials under the third year practice act.. After graduating, I moved to Las Vegas for me to start my legal career.  I began working for a law firm called Springel and Fink where I immediatley learned how to take and defend depositions as well as mediate very large cases.  I left Springel and Fink to get my trial feet wet and began working at the Clark Couty District Attorney's office.  I tried a lot of felony jury trials from gang related cases to attempted murder and armed robbbery.  I moved back to Atlanta in 2007.. When we moved to Atlanta, I began working for the Jackson County District Attorney's Office.  I specialized in the prosecution of sex-related crimes, including child molestation, rape, and sexual exploitation of children.  In 2009, I was approached by Epps and Pilgrim to join their team and to come out into private practice.. At Epps and Pilgrim, I primarily focused on family law cases.  I specialized in divorce, modification of child custody and support, contempt, legitimation, as well as DFCS cases.  I still keep my hands in the criminal practice, however, I primarily focused on the sex crimes cases.  I practice in Gwinnett, Forsyth, Hall, Dawson, Jackson and Barrow Counties.. In October 2013, my partner Phil Pilgrim and I left Law Offices of Epps and Pilgrim and opened up Carter Pilgrim.  Our office is located in Suwanee, Georgia and we offer services for criminal defense, family law, personal injury and business litigation cases.  We look forward to helping you!. On January 1, 2022, Carter Pilgim merged with Banks Stubbs McFarland.  We are so excited about our new team and are ready to help you with all of your legal needs. For more information about Amy's journey feel free to read personal bio on the Banks Stubbs website.

I have been practicing family law almost exclusively since 1990, and in 2007, I opened Bier Family Law. We are comfortably situated in Beaverton with ample parking and a calming view of Koll Center Wetlands, where we see clients in a variety of difficult circumstances and treat each person with the utmost of care and respect.. I love my job. Family law allows me to exercise diametrically opposed skills: I hand-hold and counsel people through perhaps the roughest emotional time of their lives while actively safe-guarding their current and future interests.  As a client advocate I also play the role of negotiator both in and out of court.  Whether protecting my clients' custody rights or parenting time, or advocating for a fair agreement in issues of support or regarding the division of assets, I do everything within my power to do what’s right by my clients.. I welcome all inquiries for an initial consultation, which allows prospective clients to decide whether the match is a good one before retaining me.  During the consult, I hear details of the case, and provide a legal overview as well as a projected estimate of the cost. There are often both tears and laughter at this meeting. Getting started is the hardest part, but picking up a phone is relatively easy. If you need sensitive and effective legal advice or help in a family matter, call and make an appointment to see me.

I focus my practice on family law litigation, especially cases involving closely held businesses and high-net worth individuals, as well as complex custody cases.  As a prior Director of Education for the American Society of Pension Actuaries and a Series 7 licensed securities broker, I have considerable business and financial expertise that is unusual among family law practitioners.  My education includes post-graduate work at The Wharton School, focusing on employee benefits. I am a past Certified Employee Benefits Specialist through the ASPA, and a past licensed Life Insurance agent.  I have also successfully litigated some of the most challenging and emotionally charged family law cases in the state, including international move-away cases, allegations of child abuse and parental alienation.  I have appeared in Los Angeles and Atlanta, as well as throughout Oregon and southern Washington.  My husband and I have fostered several children through both DHS and OYA, and we have adopted two children.

Chris Banas lives in St. Paul with his wife and two children. He is an avid outdoorsman enjoying all that Minnesota and Wisconsin offer in both summer and winter.

Experienced attorney skilled in all aspects of family law, including uncontested and contested divorces, custody, child support, modifications, alimony, and division of assets in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Also experienced in assiting clients successfully obtain or defend 209A Abuse Prevention Orders, Harrassment Prevention Orders, and violations of Abuse Prevention Orders.

Edwin Castellanos – Attorney & Managing Partner of the law firm of Castellanos & Associates, APLC. He is an experienced divorce lawyer in Los Angeles, California and has been practicing exclusively in the area of divorce and family for over 19 years. Edwin’s practice includes but is not limited to complex divorce litigation, custody matters, child relocation issues also known as “move away” cases, child and spousal support issues, including child support services department matters and driver’s license suspension for non-payment of child support, post judgment modifications, paternity, domestic violence and guardianship cases.. One of the biggest advantages to Edwin’s representation is his early education and experience in business and accounting. Edwin Castellanos received his Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in accounting from New York University’s prominent Stern School of Business. After working in New York City’s financial district, Edwin went on to attend Boston University School of Law. In 1995, Edwin earned his J.D. Degree from Boston University School of Law.. Throughout Edwin’s years of experience in divorce matters he has learned that going through a divorce can lead to serious financial ruin if you depend upon an advisor with little to no knowledge of the financial implications of your divorce. This is especially the case when you depend upon legal document providers or other non-attorneys to handle your divorce when there are too many complex issues to resolve. Edwin’s combined years of experience in complex divorce matters coupled with his early educational and work-related experience in financial matters benefits his clients tremendously when there are high-asset or other complex financial issues at stake in your divorce.. Edwin embodies the values of knowledge, professionalism and experience; yet, Edwin remains approachable to his clients and all members of the community, professional and non-professional alike. His background is a reflection of the community he serves and an example of the same hard work and dedication he throws into his cases each day.. Edwin was born in Quito, Ecuador. Before the age of 4, Edwin moved with his family to the United States and was brought up by hard working Ecuadorian parents in Brooklyn, a borough of New York City. Edwin was raised in a predominately working class community situated between Flatbush Avenue and Borough Park. He lived in a tough urban environment but was taught the importance of hard work and education from an early age.. One of the unique aspects of Edwin’s practice is his ability to share his knowledge and experience with residents from Latino communities around Southern California. As you might imagine, being raised in a traditional Latino family, Edwin was taught to speak Spanish fluently at home while speaking English in school. Edwin is one of a handful of Spanish-speaking Latino lawyers in Los Angeles practicing exclusively in divorce and family law who can assist Latinos with divorce and family law issues in their native Spanish language.. When you walk through the doors of our law firm, we believe you will recognize Edwin as a professional and highly effective divorce and family law attorney who remains extraordinarily accessible to the community he serves. Edwin is probably one of the most recognizable and respected faces among Los Angeles area judges and lawyers alike in downtown family court in Los Angeles.. Edwin is proud to call Southern California his home, where he lives with his wife and fellow attorney, Sally Vazquez-Castellanos, and their two young daughters.. If you need assistance with a divorce, child custody or another family law concern, contact a Divorce Lawyer in Los Angeles from the law firm of Castellanos & Associates, APLC today to schedule your free initial consultation, or you can email Divorce Attorney Edwin Castellanos at

Karie Boyd is the CEO at Boyd Law. Her practice focuses on high profile divorce matters, including celebrity dissolutions, executive divorce, and high net worth matters. Ms. Boyd has a strong reputation in the legal community for being an attorney who gets results, especially when dealing with complex asset distributions. She has offices throughout Southern California, including Century City, Irvine, and downtown San Diego.  Boyd Law's attorney and staff are among the elite in the legal community.. Ms. Boyd has been nominated for Top Attorney in family law forseveral consecutive years and is the recipeint of many prestigious awards such as Woman Who Mean Business.. Prior to becoming the CEO of Boyd Law, Ms. Boyd was a shareholder at Boyd Contreras APC, and owner the Law Office of Karie J. Boyd. In addition, before practicing law, Ms. Boyd was an extern for the legal department of Callaway Golf and a law clerk for Mazzarella Caldarelli LLP.

Darin Rumer provides highly effective, legal representation in high conflict divorce. He seeks cost effective resolutions through negotiation and mediation, but can be brutally tough and is well respected in the courtroom. As a dedicated advocate, Darin is well prepared for both scenarios, to litigate a client's case or to advocate the merit of an amicable resolution through negotiation or mediation. Through strong advocacy, he ensures that his client is in a better position to resolve his or her case no matter which scenario.. As a partner in Joseph, Greenwald & Laake’s Family Law practice, Darin provides legal counsel and is able to diffuse tense situations for his clients as they navigate difficult and stressful times in their lives. Darin has earned accolades from mediators, judges, and opposing parties. He takes pride in the fact that many former clients routinely refer their friends, family and colleagues.

Erin Kopelman is a divorce attorney who handles cases involving domestic relations and family law, including divorce, custody, child support, property settlement, alimony, post-judgment issues, prenuptial agreements, and postnuptial agreements in Maryland and the District of Columbia.. Erin is a fierce advocate for those she represents in negotiations and in the courtroom. She is straightforward and communicative, making sure her clients have the information to make the best decisions for themselves and their children. The daughter of two Naval officers, Erin brings a high level of precision and discipline to all her matters.. Erin often represents people with substantial assets or income who have issues related to business valuations, trust interests, or non-marital property. She works with many high-level executives at large companies, independent entrepreneurs, and professionals like attorneys in downtown law firms, as well as their spouses, all of whom value her discretion and her understanding of complex compensation and ownership issues. Erin also handles cases involving support for adult disabled children and domestic violence. Prior to joining Lerch Early, Erin practiced law at a boutique divorce and family law firm in Montgomery County.. Erin is listed in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law, is listed in Maryland Super Lawyers, and has been named a “Rising Star” in DC Super Lawyers. The Daily Record named her one of Maryland’s “Leading Women,” and Bethesda Magazine readers gave her the “Family Law Practitioner of the Year” award. Active in the Family Law section of the county bar association, she has received both the “Section Chair of the Year” and “Bar Leader” awards.. Erin loves the exercise, plus peace and beauty, of being out on the water while kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. When she can’t be on the water, Erin enjoys running in her neighborhood while listening to music or on the treadmill while watching TV.

My practice of law is primarily in all areas of family law including separation and divorce, custody, child support, alimony, property division, and domestic violence.  I also litigate cases in many other areas of law before judges and juries.   My largest referral source is my clients, past and present. I have a reputation for being aggressive, effective, and thorough, without ever forgetting that I am serving my clients’ needs and goals first and foremost. I believe that my job is not only to be an excellent advocate for my clients, but also to educate and inform them so that they are empowered to make important decisions in their cases and in their personal and professional lives. Whether I am representing a client in highly-contested litigation or resolving outstanding matters through collaborative law, mediation or settlement negotiations, my primary goals are to provide my client with a clear understanding of how the law applies to his/her particular situation, to keep my client advised of the current status and next steps in the case process, and to obtain the best results for my client.. Born and raised in Queens, New York, I graduated from State University of New York in Binghamton with honors in 1985 and then received my law degree from Washington College of Law (WCL) at American University, cum laude, in 1988, and I now serve on the WCL Dean’s Advisory Council.   I am currently Chair of the Litigation Section (Trial Attorneys) of Maryland and I am a founder of Collaborative Dispute Resolution Association and currently sit on the board of the Collaborative Dispute Association.  I also serve on several committees of the Maryland State Bar Association and I am on the Legal Advisory Board of the Nation's Capital Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society and on the Advisory Board of Revere Bank.. I have served as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association and on the Executive Committee and the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association.  I very much enjoy being a successful litigator, advocate and counselor for all of my clients, and I consider it a privilege to serve the community through my practice of this worthwhile and honorable vocation.

I am a solo practioner in Frederick, Maryland.  I do practice in other courts in the State of Maryland.  My practice areas are Family Law, Divorce, Custody, Personal Injury, Auto Crashes, Workers Compensation, Criminal Defense, DUI, DWI, Bankruptcy for Chapter 7 and 13.  If you have a legal issue, please call me to discuss.

I am grateful for the opportunity to represent my clients. I strive to obtain the right result at the right price. i respond extremely promptly to my clients, and communicate consistently and openly with them. My mission is to identify my client's goal and achieve it.. I bring a combination of expertise, skill and experience to my practice. I have been practicing for 38 years, and have learned how the legal system can best be utilized. I graduated first in my law school class, and I have received the highest possible rating from both clients and fellow lawyers from Martindale Hubbel and (5.0 from both). I participate in a variety of different legal associations to stay on top of all legal developments.. When not working, I enjoy very much spending time with my family and am an avid golfer.

Dondi West counsels and represents clients on matters related to Technology, Business, Cybersecurity, National Security Affairs, and specialized litigation matters. As a former military officer, Mr. West frequently represents military professionals and their dependents during Divorce proceedings.. Dondi brings over 10 years of experience to the practice of law, which includes serving on active duty as an Information Warfare Officer in the U.S. Navy and acting as a Cybersecurity consultant and trusted advisor to Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and Executive Branch organizations.. Mr. West frequently counsels small businesses, technology start-ups, and government contractors on all aspects of the business life cycle, including business formation, contract drafting and negotiation, intellectual property, technology transactions and licensing, cybersecurity, privacy, and e-commerce. Dondi also assists clients with transactional and litigation issues related to government contracting including drafting, reviewing, and advising on proposals, drafting and negotiating subcontractor, teaming and licensing agreements, and bid protests.. Because of his dedication to hard work and community involvement, Dondi was named one of Maryland’s 40 Very Important Professionals (VIPs) Under 40 by the Maryland Daily Record, and was honored as a Distinguished Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Alumni by Black Engineer & Information Technology Magazine. Most recently, Dondi was the only attorney named to the 2014 Rising Stars List by Maryland Super Lawyers in the area of Technology Transactions. Mr. West is a member of the Board of Directors for INNterim Housing Corporation, which is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter, support, and job training to homeless mothers.. Dondi earned his Juris Doctor at The University of Maryland School of Law, where he was an editor on the Maryland Law Review. In addition, he received a M.Sc. degree in Applied Information Technology from Towson University, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Alabama A&M University. Mr. West holds a CISSP certification. Mr. West is an Affiliate Professor at Loyola University Maryland, where he teaches a course titled Legal, Ethical, and Global Perspectives of Cybersecurity.