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A passionate advocate for those going through rough times, Wendy Griffith practices primarily in the Family Courts of South Carolina. After graduating from law school, Wendy began practicing law in Virginia focusing on a wide range of complex family law issues. A South Carolina native, Wendy returned to the state after marrying her husband, a local business owner. In South Carolina, Wendy has continued to represent clients in local family and circuit courts. Through her career, she has handled a variety of matters including child support, child custody, alimony, property division and divorce. She understands that these matters are delicate, and treats your case as she would her own.

I represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. I specialize in Family, Criminal, and Injury.

Christopher Inglese brings a variety of experience in land use planning, local government law, construction, property management, and government compliance. Since 1999 Christopher has been involved in residential renovation, property management and real estate acquisitions. Christopher has nine years of experience as a city planner working for the Historic City of Charleston. He has additional experience working for the City of Los Angeles Attorney’s office, and seven years as Executive Director of a local non-profit organization.. Christopher graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston School of Law in 2011. At the Charleston School of Law, he received two academic achievement awards and recognition for outstanding Pro Bono work. During Law School Christopher worked as a Planner for the City of Charleston Department of Planning, Preservation & Sustainability and received a national planning certificate from the American Institute of City Planners (AICP).. Since November 2011, Christopher has focused on local government law, planning and zoning, commercial real estate transactions, business law, personal injury, and property law. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar, Charleston County Bar, the American Planning Association, South Carolina Chapter of the APA, American Institute of Certified Planners, the Charleston County Community Development Advisory Board, the Planning & Zoning Committee for the Preservation Society and is an adjunct Professor at Trident Technical College.

For over twenty years, I have worked to gain extensive trial experience in defending adults in criminal courts, juveniles in the juvenile justice system, and in litigating issues in family court, including trials in which custody, division of assets, parental rights, and grandparent’s rights were at issue. I handle cases including:. I value each client as an individual and my goal is to help all clients achieve their goals. I do my best to alleviate as much stress as possible during this difficult time and work diligently for the best possible outcome in all cases.

I've been a lifelong Charleston resident along with my husband and children.  I have triplets, two daughter and one son, now grown.  Handling family law matters comes naturally to me.  I have a unique understanding of family dynamics!  After attending the University of South Carolina I began practicing in Charleston.  A number of my law school classmates are now judges throughout the state. Another is a United States Senator.. Community and church involvement are important to me.  I have spearheaded the development and construction of a local neighborhood pool and recreation center.  I regularly attend church and continue to serve on various committees.  Fundraising has been a focus at my church and event planning is one of my strong suits!. Outside of the office I am a true "lowcountry" lady.  Outdoor activities are part of our family including boating and fishing.  I also enjoy creative activities and hobbies.. I am passionate about my clients and protective of their families and assets.  Working in budget is high on my representation priorities.  My wide circle of contacts in Charleston and throughout South Carolina, having lived in and practiced law here throughout my career, bring you a wealth of resources to assist with your case.  Experience counts when appearing before the court and in negotiations.  Call me and we'll talk!  I'm here to help you RESOLVE your family law case.

Mission statement:. The mission of Collins Law Office is to advise individuals and small or medium businesses with high caliber legal services in a forum characterized by flexibility, assertive representation and personal service. We leverage all available technologies and a modern business model to ensure value and affordability. Margaret "Meg" Collins has been licensed since 1997 and has experience in many areas of practice with a strong emphasis on B2B, local government and technology firm representation.

Melinda grew up in the greater Columbia, South Carolina area where she currently resides. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the University of South Carolina and graduated from Charlotte School of Law with honors (cum laude). While in law school she was inducted into the prestigous Order of the Crown (honor society) and received a merit scholarship.  After law school, Melinda spent over eight years at a public interest law firm practicing family law. Melinda was the head family law attorney and was recognized as Attorney of the Year in 2016 while employed at that law firm.. Melinda has extensive experience advocating for clients in the family courts who were victims of domestic violence.  Melinda has received specialized training from the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) on domestic violence and custody cases.  She has handled simple and uncontested matters as well as high conflict cases.  She has helped clients with divorce, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, birth certificate issues and separation agreements.. Melinda has completed the South Carolina family law mediation course and has mediated many custody and divorce cases with simple and complex issues. Melinda is most proud of the complex work she did on an international parental kidnapping case which resulted in the federal court ordering that the child be returned to Melinda's client.  She has also represented clients at the South Carolina Court of Appeals.. Melinda is a member of the South Carolina Bar and licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina.  She has served as the chairman of the Richland County Bar’s Public Interest Committee.  She was elected as a Legal Elite in family law in 2020 and 2021.. Note: Any results the endorsed lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

Providing dedicated legal representation to individuals and businesses in the areas of Family Law and Civil Litigation.

Thanks for visitng my profile.  I became a lawyer at age 38 after a successful career as a UPS Loader, Driver, Supervisor, and Manager.  I started a law practice right after law school in 1996 and have served over 19,000 clients. I love helping people and giving them the best legal advice and services.. I have also taught part-time at Regent University Law School.. I do have an active life out of the law office.  I still have kids at home and support their school and other activities, work out at the YMCA with my wife, play sports and do alot of walking. I am very involved with my church and community.

Sarah Patras is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C. She practices exclusively family law, representing clients in separation, divorce, custody, visitation and support cases, including a large number of contested cases. Ms. Patras works in the firm’s Fredericksburg-Stafford office, and represents clients in Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and surrounding areas.. Born in Nebraska, Ms. Patras grew up in Iowa and earned double B.A. degrees from Iowa State University. She then relocated to Virginia, and graduated from the University of Richmond School of Law in 2016.. After law school, Ms. Patras clerked for one year for a Virginia Circuit Court judge, gaining valuable insight into the inner workings of the Virginia judicial system. She then joined Livesay & Myers, P.C. and relocated to the Fredericksburg area in 2017.. Ms. Patras is known for her commitment to her clients, and is a zealous advocate for their interests both inside and outside the courtroom. Her satisfied clients have written some truly exceptional and heartfelt reviews expressing their thanks for her work on their behalf (see Client Reviews below).. Ms. Patras was included in the 2024–2026 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star every year since 2019. Ms. Patras currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from both Avvo and Justia.

Lindsay Connolly is a lead senior associate attorney at Livesay & Myers, P.C., practicing exclusively family law. She is experienced in handling every type of family law matter in Virginia, including separation, divorce, custody and support cases. Ms. Connolly works in the firm’s Fredericksburg office, and represents clients in Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg and surrounding areas.. Originally from Milford, Massachusetts, Ms. Connolly graduated magna cum laude from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island. She then earned her law degree from David A. Clarke Law School in Washington, D.C., graduating summa cum laude and the top female in her class.. Ms. Connolly was included in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for her work in Family Law. She currently holds a perfect 10.0 rating from Justia.. Ms. Connolly is a qualified and experienced guardian ad litem in Virginia.. Lindsay Connolly resides in Fredericksburg.

Kenneth N. (“Ken”) Hodge is a lifelong resident of Virginia. Ken grew up in the Richmond area and attended Monacan High School in Chesterfield before moving to Charlottesville to attend the University of Virginia in 1989. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from UVa in 1993, Ken attended George Mason University School of Law. Ken received his Juris Doctor from George Mason in December 1996 and was licensed to practice in the Commonwealth in October of 1997.. Before entering private practice, Ken worked for several months as a Law Clerk for a constitutional law firm in the Washington D.C. area. He then moved to Roanoke and began practice in a small general practice law firm, concentrating primarily on family law and criminal defense, while also handling civil litigation, personal injury, and bankruptcy cases.. In 2001, Ken took a position with a well established domestic relations law firm in Arlington, concentrating his practice in divorce and family law.. Ken took an associate position with our firm in 2005, and accepted a partnership the following year. He has continued to concentrate his practice in divorce and family law, while also handling criminal defense matters that arise from family law issues. Ken’s primary practice areas are divorce, marital property division, marital separation agreements, child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support, and domestic abuse.. Ken is a member of the Fredericksburg Area Bar Association (FABA), Family Law Section, and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (VTLA), Family Law Section. He was the Chairman of the FABA Family Law Section in 2011-2012. Ken has authored a number of articles on divorce and family law that are available on this website. Though he currently practices in the Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties such as Stafford and Spotsylvania, Ken has practiced and litigated cases in numerous jurisdictions throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia during his career, including Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington, the City of Alexandria, Loudoun, Winchester, Albemarle, Roanoke (City and County), Salem, Franklin, Bath, Bedford, and Botetourt.

Christopher H. Jones was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Commerce and Business Administration and was awarded a Bachelor of Science in 1987. Upon graduation, he received a commission through R.O.T.C. as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves. During law school, he served with the 493rd Military Police Company as a Platoon Leader. In 1990 he graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law and became licensed to practice law.