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Susan Wyckoff is an accomplished Principal in Offit Kurman’s Family Law Practice Group, serving clients from the Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC, offices. With over twenty years of legal experience, Susan is renowned for her analytical, organized, and detail-oriented approach to family law matters. Her extensive practice encompasses a broad spectrum of issues, including divorce and separation agreements, child custody and visitation, family mediation, collaborative law, and spousal and child support.. Susan also manages prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, and parenting plans with skill. She handles complex cases involving property division, division of retirement benefits, domestic violence, paternity, adoption, and guardianships. Her practice extends to litigation and post-judgment proceedings, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the legal process.. A persuasive negotiator, Susan excels in mediation and conflict resolution, utilizing her skills to address intricate legal matters with effectiveness. Her strong research and writing abilities complement her work, allowing her to tackle cases with precision and insight.

Amanda Schmidt was born and raised in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.  She attended Glen Burnie High and graduated from Washington College with a B.A. in sociology, a minor in psychology, and a concentration in pre-law.   While attending Washington College, Amanda realized her dream of becoming a family law attorney.  She went on to attend the University of Baltimore School of Law.. During law school, Amanda was a student attorney for the University's Family Law Clinic, where she argued cases in District Court and Circuit Court for economically disadvantaged clients.  Amanda participated in a campaign to reform Maryland's domestic violence laws, and was part of a delegation that testified before the General Assembly to change those laws. She was also a participant in the Center for Families, Courts and Children, where she became involved in the Truancy Court Program.  This program offered a holistic approach to assisting at-risk youths who demonstrated truant behavior.  Amanda also interned for the Honorable Yolanda Tanner and Master Claudette Brown at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Juvenile Division.  Amanda also obtained her mediation certification while attending law school.. After graduating from Law School, Amanda was selected to clerk for Domestic Relations Master William M. Dunn at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Family Law Division. After her clerkship, she immediately went on to work for Ward Pratz & Associates, P.A. where she has concentrated on further developing the family practice of the firm.. Amanda is a certified Maryland mediator, and has her certification in Child Counsel’s Training from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration.  She has served in the capacity of a court-appointed attorney representing children in contested custody cases.

Kristina Chung began her legal career in criminal law, but it did not take her long to venture into the practice of family law as it has always been her passion to help families during their times of need. Kristina truly enjoys the relationship and client interaction she gets from practicing family law. She enjoys being able to remedy a situation that is often one of the hardest times in a client’s life. Kristina is a great listener and feels that she can offer her logic, legal expertise and opinion to a situation that needs an unbiased eye.. Kristina handles cases involving divorce, child custody disputes, custody modification, child support, as well as several other family law matters. As someone who has not only studied family law, but witnessed it first hand, Kristina can empathize with anyone going through a tough family court battle.. Kristina attended The University of Texas at Austin for both her undergraduate degree and her law degree. She graduated undergrad with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in public relations with honors. While in law school, Kristina worked as an Intern at the Travis County District Attorney’s Office, a Judicial Intern at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the Fourteenth Court of Appeals, and as a Fellowship Intern at the Office of the Attorney General – Child Support Division. Through her various positions, Kristina has gained valuable insight into the way various agencies, district courts and the appelate courts view family law cases.. In her spare time, Kristina enjoys working out, cooking new dishes, attending weddings (does anyone else share this interest?), visiting her family in Jamaica and traveling the world. She has already been to, Europe, Asia and Africa!

You need to be able to communicate with your attorney, and know that they understand what you are going through. As a former Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.) with over a decade of experience in helping children, adults, and families through difficult times, I have empathy for your exoeriences and a set of skills that are unique to the field of law. My clients dont fear calling me, nor do they walk away feeling misunderstood. I take several steps to make sure that my clients are educated about the legal processes they are going to experience. I believe that if my clients are informed and understand their case, they can improve their well-being and confidence, resulting in a decrease in stress and anxiety, throughout their legal actions.. My practice is focused on family law. I represent people in divorces, child support, alimony, custody disputes, modifications, relocations, adoptions, estate planning, and guardianships, as well as providing services as a G.A.L. and Parent Coordinator. I also help clients who have been injured by another person's negligence, such as in car wrecks.

Amy Gervich is a life-long St. Louis resident. She received her undergraduate and law degrees from St. Louis University. While attending law school, she worked at Oracle Corporation and SBC as a full-time technology consultant. After graduating from law school, she began her legal career at a large defense firm in Edwardsville, Illinois, where she practiced tort and products liability law. She is licensed to practice law in all state courts in Missouri. Amy Gervich practices primarily in the area of Domestic Relations but also expands her practice to include Criminal/Traffic, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Estate Planning.

Kiley M. Whitty is a licensed attorney specializing in the areas of family law, child custody, estate planning and bankruptcy in  DuPage, Kane, Will, Cook and surrounding collar counties. Ms. Whitty's practice has included cases involving divorce, post-decree conflicts, child support, custody, visitation, grandparent visitation, guardianship, appeals, loan modifications, creditor negotiations and Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Ms. Whitty is also certified as a Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County has has been appointed by the Court to represent the best interest of a minor child.. Kiley Whitty sits on the Executive Committee for the DuPage County Bar Association as its Second Vice Presidence and was also appointed to the Planning Committee and Budget Committee. Ms. Whitty is a Past President of the DuPage Association of Women Lawyers and she is also an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association.. While in law school at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Ms. Whitty earned a certificate in Child and Family Law as well as a certificate in Advocacy which aided in her success as a litigator. She also earned the CALI Award for Legal Writing and published various articles in the Children's Legal Rights Journal and the Chicago Law Bulletin.

Our law office understands that when people hire an attorney, they are often experiencing very stressful situations. They need someone who cares about them. Annutto Law Office makes sure our clients not only receive high-quality legal services, but also the support and resources they deserve.. For many years, Annutto Law Office has been providing expert legal assistance in Nashua, NH and Lowell, MA with an experienced team of attorneys.. Overview: What our legal practice offers. Legal Fields:. Professional development:. 1982. Bachelor of Science Cum Laude. in Business Administration and Economics; Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY. 1983 to 1994. Employed by Oneida National Bank (now Bank of America). Bankers Trust of South Carolina (now Bank of America). First NH Bank and Bank of Ireland (now Citizens Bank). Second National Federal Savings Bank. 1992. Master of Business Administration. Southern NH University; Manchester, NH. 1997. Juris Doctor. University of New Hampshire (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center). Concord, NH. 1997. Founded Law Office of Joseph M. Annutto, PLLC. Memberships:. Licensed in:. New Hampshire (State and Federal) and. Massachusetts (State and Federal)

I have been practicing family law for the past 7 years.  I was a felony prosecutor from 2001-2017 and transferred my extensive trial and advocacy skills developed over 16 years of working with victims of violent crimes into zealous client advocacy as a civil litigator. From 2013-2014, I served as the elected Hillsborough County Attorney. I have handled hundreds of cases and conducted dozens of jury trials, including expert depositions and direct examination in the fields of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, tool mark, drug analysis, fingerprint, computer forensics, serious bodily injury including broken bones and head trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Notable cases include convictions for Negligent Homicide, Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, First Degree Assault of an Infant, and Aggravated Felonious Sexual Assault.. I am also a highly sought after speaker and trainer. I have provided dozens of trainings for local police departments, and taught a supervisory class at Police Standards and Trainings from 2011-2015. I have been a panelist in conferences dealing with Domestic Violence, Child Sexual Abuse and Human Trafficking. I have appeared in round table discussions with national political figures Gabby Giffords and Jeb Bush on issues of gun safety and domestic violence; in addition to television, radio and video appearances on the topics of Child Sexual Abuse, Animal Abuse, Human Trafficking and Constitutional Rights for Victims of Crime. . I was a core member of the 2014 training team to implement the new Domestic Violence law throughout the State and was an adjunct professor at Nashua Community College, teaching Criminal Procedure and Criminal Law from 2014-2018. I have also appeared numerous times in front of the New Hampshire Legislature to testify on bills dealing with Domestic and Sexual Violence and protections for victims of crime.. I am also an on-air legal analyst for WMUR TV making numerous appearances over the past 7 years.  Recently I appeared live in-studio to comment on the Adam Montgomery trial.. AREAS OF PRACTICE. Divorce and Family LawDomestic Violence / Restraining Orders / Termination of Parental RightsCriminal Defense: White Collar and Controlled SubstanceTraining: Criminal Law / Domestic and Sexual Violence Detection/Prevention / Title IX

Donna Dougherty was raised in a small town in Ohio, she attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and she attend Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Cleveland Ohio. After law school, Donna relocated to the Northern Virginia area.. After graduating from law school, Donna began practicing law in Fairfax, Virginia focusing on civil litigation to include family and real estate litigation. In 2011, Donna opened Donna Dougherty Law, PC in Prince William County with the goal of providing a boutique law firm dedicated to focusing on Family Law. Donna Dougherty Law handled a variety of complex domestic relations litigation across Northern Virginia, to include but not limited to appeals to the Court of Virginia. In fact, while serving as a Guardian ad Litem, Donna successfully defended the ruling of the Fairfax Circuit Court regarding a complex custody matter which included components of alienation and mental health issues.. In addition to all of her other accomplishments, Donna also serves as a Guardian ad Litem for children in Prince William, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Fairfax Counties. She has served in this role since her inception of the practice of law as she finds serving as an advocate for children in Family Law and Abuse and Neglect matters as one of the most important things she does as an attorney. Both in and out of the courtroom Donna is known for her strength, generosity of spirit, innovativeness, leadership, and desire to advocate for those in need.