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Chelsea Long received her Juris Doctor in 2010 from Capital University Law School. She graduated third in her class and summa cum laude, was a member of the Capital University Law Review as a staff member in her second year and as a Research Editor in her third year. While attending Capital, Chelsea was a research assistant to Professor Susan M. Gilles, clerked for Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, and externed for Judge Jeffrey Sutton in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Chelsea stays active in her community by supporting a variety of causes that focus on the arts and education. Chelsea attended Ohio University from 2003 to 2007 where she completed her Bachelors degree in Music History and Literature with an Honors Certificate in Flute Performance from Ohio University. She graduated magna cum laude and was awarded the Undergraduate Achievement in Music History Award.

Serving clients throughout Columbus and the surrounding areas, Richard L. Morris is a proven family law and divorce attorney. He has been practicing law for over 30 years and offers insightful counsel and representation. He handles cases involving divorce, child custody, spousal support, visitation, and much more. Whether you are going through a heated divorce or setting up a complex retirement account, you can turn to his firm for reliable and honest counsel. Attorney Morris prides himself on being responsive, professional, and ethical when serving his clients. He has made it his mission to guide individuals through every aspects of their domestic relation concerns.

Providing aggresive representation for Domestic and Criminal cases in Franklin and contiguous counties.. I have an extensive history with representing criminal defendants in Franklin County Municipal and Common Pleas Court. Whether you are being charged with an OMVI, possession of drugs, or being falsely charged out of an alleged incident of domestic violence, I am here to represent you and your needs. A court case can be a very stressful time in your life and you need someone there who will defend you and guide you to the best possible outcome.. Along with my history in criminal defense, I have experience representing clients in complex divorce and child custody matters. It doesnt matter if you are trying to obtain parental rights, enforce parental rights, or even expand the rights that you have, I am your guy. I will advocate pasionately for your case to ensure that your side of the story is heard. A divorce/obtaiing custody of your child is a very emotional situation, and you want to have someone who can put the emotions aside and get you the best result, the result you desire.

Courtney Wall Kerce is originally from Mayodan, North Carolina.  Courtney attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she excelled academically and received a B.A. in Political Science and Communication Studies.. Courtney attended the Charleston School of Law. She was on the Dean’s list and served as Secretary for the Alternative Dispute Resolution Society. During law school, Courtney gained legal experience while serving as an Extern for the Honorable Jack A. Landis and a Law Clerk at Bluestein & Douglas, LLC.. Courtney is a highly proficient family lawyer who has been in private practice in Charleston since 2009. Courtney is an experienced Charleston divorce attorney who has extensive knowledge in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.. Courtney and her family currently reside on Daniel Island.

Daryn R. Barker is named for her Uncle Darren, a creative liberty for a female that saw her listed as “male” on every school year’s initial roll. Daryn earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of South Carolina. After college, she worked with foster children at Epworth Children’s Home in Columbia, South Carolina before returning to school to pursue her Juris Doctor.. Daryn received her Juris Doctor and Children’s Law Certificate from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she was honored as the recipient of the South Carolina Bar Foundation’s prestigious I.M. Goldberg Award for her demonstrated commitment to family law. While in school, Daryn served as an Editor of the Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, an extern to the Honorable Judge Dorothy Mobley Jones of the Richland County Family Court, and a volunteer Guardian ad Litem.. In 2019 Daryn earned the prestigious American Bar Association certificate for Family Law Trial Advocacy. She has received the Client Champion Award from Martindale-Hubbell for six (6) consecutive years, winning a Gold distinction in 2023. This honor is earned by less than 1% of attorneys and based on amazing client reviews! In 2022 and 2023, Daryn was recognized as Legal Elite in Family Law by Charleston Business Magazine.. Daryn has a passion for helping others and works with determination to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.Daryn lives with her husband in the Charleston area, where they enjoy the water with fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. In their spare time, they enjoy traveling and exploring the sights and foods of other countries.

A Charleston native and Porter-Gaud graduate, Andrew Brener is passionate about helping people in difficult situations. With nearly a decade of legal experience, separation, divorce, and child custody are some of the practice areas he enjoys the most where he strives for the best possible outcome for his clients. In 2022 Andrew earned the prestigious American Bar Association certificate for Family Law Trial Advocacy to further hone his trial skills and allow him to continue being the most prepared person in any court room.. Having been through the family court system himself, Andrew brings empathy and understanding to your case. Praised by his clients and highly respected in the field, Andrew blends his social and caring personality with superb reasoning, advanced communication skills, and a strong desire to advocate for his clients. Andrew’s legal expertise includes a focus on large asset division, business valuation, and complex financial litigation.. Andrew attended Guilford College where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science before moving to China. You read that right, his adventurous attitude led Andrew to spend 2 years between Beijing and Kunming, China gaining invaluable cultural experiences. His love for the lowcountry and his family brought him back to Charleston where he obtained his Juris Doctor at Charleston School of Law. His parents recently retired to Sullivan’s Island after both practicing medicine in Charleston for the past 30 years. His family and friends are grateful that he enjoys sharing his knowledge of Chinese cuisine and his skillful preparation of Chinese fare.. Andrew loves good food, the beach, and his dog (in no particular order). He spends time with friends enjoying his favorite local restaurants and hunting for new cuisine to try. His favorite beach is Sullivan’s Island, where he calls home. His Great Pyrenees, Ollie, weighs over 100 pounds and prefers to drag Andrew to the park with him.

At the Ballinger Law Firm, we exclusively practice family law. However, our practice is informed by years of experience and an extensive background in commercial litigation in a broad variety of subjects. This background enables us to assist our clients with the complex issues that often accompany divorce and family law disputes.

Julianne Stokes has extensive experience in the dissolution of complex marital estates and the resolution of high conflict custody cases. Stokes prioritizes managing each client’s expectations while remaining results-focused.In the courtroom, she has established a reputation for delivering highly effective litigation strategies. As a mediator, she excels at helping families achieve their objectives while avoiding the cost and emotional toll of protracted litigation.. Stokes is the annual moderator and course planner for the South Carolina Bar’s statewide Guardian ad Litem seminar, where she helps equip both attorney and lay guardians with the skills necessary to successfully advocate for children. She is a member of the SC Bar’s Resolution of Fee Disputes Board and is listed in South Carolina Super Lawyers.. After graduating with honors from Presbyterian College, Stokes received her J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 2006. She has practiced exclusively in the Family Courts of South Carolina since that time.

I grew up in a small, rural town in North Carolina where family is an essential aspect of everyone’s life. I came to value the importance of family and what it means when a family goes through a divorce or custody dispute. All families see challenges in many forms from time to time. I realized that more than anything, I just wanted to help all involved. This inspired me to be the first in my family to complete my undergraduate studies. After attending Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina and working around Charlotte, I knew I wanted my life to have a deeper impact. I then attended Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina to obtain my juris doctorate. This helped me to reach my goal be able to advocate for and assist the people of North Carolina and help those families I had come to love.. As an attorney, my goal is for each client to find peace and a reasonable resolution for their family. As an advocate for my clients, I want them to be heard but also empowered with the facts and laws surrounding their case so we can work together to find a path forward. I’ve watched the detrimental effects that pro-longed litigation can cause on a family unit both, emotionally and financially. I understand that people come to me in some of their darkest times for help and that they want to move forward in a positive light; I have the tools and power to help them do so. I appreciate the opportunity to get to know your family and entrusting me with managing healthy expectations and goals for your case.. I pride myself on being professional and prepared for the task at hand. I enjoy getting to know clients through this process. My passion for helping others extends beyond the legal realm. I have been involved in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association for several years as it is an organization that is near to my heart. Additionally, I use my talents to help victims in domestic violence situations through volunteering with Safe Alliance and by helping children through the Council for Children’s Rights.. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, our two children, and our three dogs. I also enjoy running and listening to a good podcast!

Licensed in NC and SC | Certified Mediator for NC and SC Divorce Cases | NC Board Certified Family Law Specialist. When I was just starting out as a young family law attorney an opposing counsel who shall remain nameless referred to me as an “ankle-biting bulldog with lipstick.” Funny? Of course. Offensive? Maybe a little. True? It depends.. I trained in my early years with two drastically different attorneys. The first was one of the most feared and well-known family law attorneys around. Mistakes were not acceptable. I often wondered if I would ever get it right as multiple red-inked revisions to my drafts (with expletives) bounced back to me. Over and over again. The writing style was simplistic, but so powerful. Not legal words, but plain and direct statements that cut right to the heart of the analysis of any issue. Litigation was like performance art. Clients paid generously to be in a courtroom with him and they got a show if it became necessary.. The other attorney was a well-respected leader in the collaborative law movement. She taught me the value of professionalism, mediation and client-driven resolutions. She was the anti-thesis of the other approach, but equally and fiercely strong in her own element.. In working with these two polar opposites, I grew into my own style and voice somewhere between “kill them with kindness” unless and until you need to “slay the dragon.” I believe in the practice of law as an art form. Our clients deserve bespoke documents that are as unique as their circumstances; they deserve those well-crafted documents explained to them in a way they can understand; and they deserve our respect and attention during what is very likely a traumatic time. And, if they need it, they deserve a skilled litigator who will come to court more than prepared to advocate for their position.. I am a collector of life experiences and a firm believer that you should seize every opportunity you can to learn and grow. I have gone on from those early days to progress from an attorney managing my own case load, to a litigation manager for an international firm managing multiple Southeastern offices, to my current role as a Principal with my Sodoma Law family which includes training new associates who started out just like me. Although I have been practicing family law for more than 15 years in these changing roles, I do not take for granted the need to be flexible in my approach. What worked in one case may not be productive or progressive in another. It’s our job to figure out what does work for you.. My first step as your family law attorney involves a consultation, but in reality this is a conversation where we talk about your goals and what brought you to my office for family law advice. I will educate and empower you to make good decisions in what is likely a less than desirable situation. I provide options and advice. You make choices. To have an element of control, at least over the chosen path forward, is the beginning of the next phase of your journey. Let’s talk about where you want to go.

I am often asked why I would choose to be a domestic attorney. I will openly admit that family law can be contentious and straining at times. However, nothing compares to the feeling of knowing you helped a family resolve their issues in a manner that will allow for them to move forward in their new lives in the most amicable way possible. Though it is not always possible or the best approach, where it is I believe it is important to guide clients to an amicable resolution of their matrimonial and/or custody disputes to allow them to remain focused on and use their resources for the future of the children. Even where children are not involved, aiding clients in focusing on their future rather than the past can lead to a much less stressful and less expensive resolution to their matrimonial issues, something I take great pride in accomplishing. Of course, in family law, negotiations can often break down or are not possible due to various factors. In these situations, I understand the complex nature of family law matters and have experience handling intense litigation in these areas. I strive to represent my clients best interest in a firm, yet ethical manner while always remaining cognizant of the impact the process can have on the daily lives of the parties involved.

The Law Offices of William L. Geary continues to grow with an addition of a fourth attorney. Haley J. Holmberg, Esq., a Valparaiso University School of Law honors graduate, joins the firm as an associate and will focus on providing family law clients along with Juvenile Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency clients with quality legal representation. Haley J. Holmberg is licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. Ms. Holmberg’s passion for child advocacy and the desire to give back to her community has served as Ms. Holmberg’s inspiration to enter the legal field.