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Tawnya went into private practice after public service as an Assistant Attorney General for the District of Columbia. She practices primarily in the areas of domestic relations, criminal defense and wills and estates, but also is a litigator in other civil areas, including landlord tenant disputes. During law school, Tawnya clerked for the Department of Justice in Wilmington, Delaware. Along with years of courtroom experience, Tawnya coordinated a successful mediation program for 8+ years and continues to offer mediation and other alternative dispute resolution solutions.. Tawnya is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.. Tawnya is a 2004 graduate of Widener Law School. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1995 with dual B.S. in Political Science and Sociology and received a M.S. in Criminology from West Chester University in 1998. Tawnya is an adjunct professor at Catholic University.

With over a decade of distinguished experience, including ten years at Hook Law Center, P.C., she has established herself as a preeminent voice in elder law and special needs planning. Her practice encompasses the full spectrum of issues associated with aging and disability, ranging from basic estate planning to sophisticated long-term care asset protection strategies. Whether assisting with guardianships and conservatorships for incapacitated adults, managing complex estate administration, or developing comprehensive estate plans, Shannon provides tailored solutions for each client's unique situation.. One of less than a thousand attorneys nationwide to hold the prestigious Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) designation from The National Elder Law Foundation, she represents the highest standard of excellence in her field. This is particularly valuable in her practice, where she helps families navigate the complex legal and emotional challenges associated with navigating a loved one’s care needs.. A recognized authority in her field, Shannon frequently shares her knowledge as a lecturer, both locally and nationally. She has delivered multiple presentations at Stetson University School of Law's prestigious Special Needs Trust Conference and is a Professor for their Tax Certificate program. Her speaking engagements reflect her commitment to advancing the field of elder law while helping fellow practitioners better serve their clients.. Her passion for special needs planning has made her an invaluable resource for personal injury attorneys navigating the complexities of public benefits and asset protection. Having developed hundreds of settlement trusts, including provisions for public benefits protections and Medicare set-asides, Shannon brings both expertise and empathy to the cases she handles.. Shannon develops a comprehensive approach to elder law and excels at helping clients assess their legal needs. This includes helping clients develop an estate plan, assessing their care needs, evaluate resources for long-term care, and develop strategic plans to protect their assets while ensuring access to necessary care services. Additionally, her estate administration practice guides families through the probate process with sensitivity and efficiency, ensuring their loved ones' wishes are properly carried out.. Growing up as a military child, Shannon learned early the values of adaptability, resilience, and service to others – qualities that continue to influence her approach to law and community service today. Beyond the office, Shannon remains engaged in community service, continuing her lifelong commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. When she's not serving clients or volunteering, she cherishes time with her family and embraces every opportunity to explore new destinations through her love of travel. True to her Pennsylvania roots, she brings the same passion for the Pittsburgh Steelers as she does to serving her clients.. Her unique combination of personal dedication, legal acumen, and certification allows Shannon to provide comprehensive solutions that address the complex intersections of elder law and special needs planning. Her commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards while delivering compassionate, practical guidance makes her an invaluable advocate for clients navigating life's most challenging transitions.

For over 40 years I have been an active litigation attorney. On average I get to court once a day every day the Wayne County Circuit Court or local District Courts in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.. I am the founder and original president of The Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, and was appointed as a special master to hear personal protection order cases in Wayne County.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

In my practice the client and their needs always come first. When people hire an attorney they usually have two things they want to accomplish. First, they want an attorney who has the experience and skill to get them a favorable result. Second, they want to be able to reduce their workload and their stress by having a professional take responsibility for resolving the dispute or problem that has arisen. It is my goal to manage every case so that my client has the least amount of stress possible. I also work hard to get them a satisfying result. Finally, I know that it’s no good to trade one form of stress for another and running up a big bill with your attorney can be incredibly stressful. I plan litigation to keep costs down to a minimum and make sure that you know up front what the expense will be so there are no unpleasant surprises. During the course of a case clients frequently have concerns or worries. I respond to all call and e-mails within 24 hours so that my clients don’t have to worry or wonder about what’s going on. My clients come first.

I am a life long resident of Iowa with a commitment to fast and friendly service to my clients.  I attempt to simplify and ease the legal process and make it cost effective for my clients.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Tom Lemley is the principal attorney and owner of Bridgepoint Law Firm.. Tom was born and raised in St. Louis and earned his undergraduate and law degrees at Mizzou.. After law school, Tom served as a Law Clerk to a Federal District Judge before accepting a litigation position as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General. He later joined a law firm in Clayton as an associate and later became a partner.. In 1995, Tom and his wife joined the Peace Corps, serving as volunteers in Ukraine. Tom went on to manage projects for the Alliance to Save Energy, the International Rescue Committee and other US-based non-profits in Eastern Europe and Western Asia.. Tom later rejoined his former partners in Clayton, until 2012, when he started Bridgepoint Law Firm, where he focuses on helping clients win their claims for Social Security Disability.. A St. Louis native, Tom lives in Webster Groves with his wife and two children. Favorite activities are fishing and camping in the Ozarks with friends and family. Tom proudly serves on the board of directors of Missouri River Relief.

Dominic P. Lascara is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia. He graduated in 1986 from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary after receiving his undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, in Business Administration in 1981 from Old Dominion University.. Dominic P. Lascara joined the law firm of Roy, Forehand, Laine and Dale, P.C. as an associate in the fall of 1986 after being admitted to the Virginia State Bar. He was admitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in 1987. He became a partner of Roy, Larsen, Romm & Lascara, P. C. in 1992. In the spring of 2007, he made the choice to open a solo practice that would be his own expression of his commitment to serve his clients.. His practice is primarily in the areas of residential and commercial real estate and refinancing, business and corporate law, contract law, wills, trusts and the probate of estates and elder law.. Dominic P. Lascara has served his community as a member of the Great Bridge Kiwanis Club and was a distinguished Past-President and a recipient of the George F. Hixon Fellow Award. He was also an Introduction Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a training and development company which offers cutting edge programs to individuals and businesses.He is a member of the Chesapeake Bar Association, and was a past member of the Virginia Real Estate Attorneys League and the Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association and served on the Advisory Board of Directors for SouthTrust Bank before they merged with Wachovia Bank, N.A. in 2006.. Dominic has represented the Chesapeake Public School Board on several real estate issues and has served as anattorney reviewing commercial loans for Central Fidelity Bank. He also presently teaches real estate contract continuingeducation seminars for the Hampton Roads Realtors Association.. Dominic also enjoys traveling and is an active triathlete, which includes cycling, swimming and running. Dominic was an Introduction Leader and Introduction Leader Program Classroom Leader for Landmark Education Corporation, a leader and innovator in the field of training and development throughout the world. Feel free to ask him about that.

Attorney Richard Rafferty has over 29 years of experience fighting for the rights and freedoms of people living throughout Massachusetts. He is a 1983 graduate of Worcester State College, a 1988 graduate of New England School of Law, and continues to find opportunities to develop his craft and better serve his clients.. Attorney Rafferty concentrates his practice in the areas of Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Medical Malpractice, and Criminal Law, areas where he feels he can have the greatest impact representing innocent victims whose lives have been disrupted or altered through no fault of their own. He brings into each case a level of determination, expertise, and passion, as well as the respect of judges and prosecutors, making it possible for him to help his clients get the results they deserve.. Attorney Rafferty is passionate about his work with local labor unions and remains invested in representing these unions and the incredible work they do. He is also actively involved with community organizations across Worcester, including a multi-service and multicultural non-profit organization CENTRO, where he serves as Chairman of the Board since 1992. Mr. Rafferty’s work with CENTRO closely aligns with the work he does for his clients – he fights for people who need and deserve a voice in the community.

PUBLISHED OPINIONS IN COLORADO COURTS include:. In Re. Marriage of Hill, 166 P.3d 269 (Colo. App. 2007)(domestic relations). Pierce v. St. Vrain Valley School District, et al., 944 P.2d 646, (Colo. App. 1997), rev’d 981 P.2d 600 (Colo.. 1999)(employment). People v. A.P.E., 988 P.2d 172 (Colo. App. 1999), rev’d 20 P.3d 1179 (Colo. 2001) (criminal). People v. Scarlett, 985 P.2d 36 (Colo. App. 1998) (criminal). People v. Wilson, 972 P.2d 701 (Colo. App. 1998) (criminal). Brawner-Ahlstrom v. Husson, et al., 969 P.2d 738 (Colo. App. 1998) (employment, § 1983), cert. denied by U.S. Supreme Court, 1998. Jacobson v. Shine, 859 P.2d 911 (Colo. App. 1993), cert. denied 1994 (legal malpractice). Bengston v. USAA Property and Casualty Insurance, 3 P.3d 1233 (Colo. App. 2000) (underinsured motorist). Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing v. The Estate of Keith Roberts, 18 P.3d 813 (Colo. App. 2000)(Medicaid and disability trust). Redden v. SCI, Colorado Supreme Court, December 17, 2001 (personal injury). Smalley & Co. v. Emerson & Cuming, Inc., 13 F.3d 366 (10th Cir. 1993)(antitrust). First Bet Joint Venture v. City of Central, 818 F.Supp. 1409 (D. Colo. 1993)(section 1983). NONPUBLISHED OPINIONS  IN COLORADO COURTS include:. Carey v. Carey, 09CA 2553 (October 28, 2010) (enforcement of foreign judgment). Boettler v. Nelson, 09CA2751 (September 30, 2010)(domestic relations). CCIA v. Jasmo, 03CA 486 (April 15, 2004)(workers’ comp premium collections). Repka v. Biestek, 99 CA 1118 (July 21, 2000)(construction). People v. Johnson, 97 CA 2128 (December 10, 1998), reversed, 99 SC 219 (April 24, 2000)(criminal). In re Marriage of Fletcher, 98 CA 1971 (March 23, 2000) (domestic relations/property division). In re Marriage of Nelson, 09 CA 2751 (September 30, 2010)(domestic relations). In re Marriage of Sterling, 07 CA 0404 (domestic relations). People v. Cranford, 98CA1210 (criminal). People v. Maddox, 98CA0712 (April 1, 1999)(criminal). People v. Sweigert, 98CA 1946 (October 21, 1999)(criminal). People v. Schrecongost, 98CA1207 (October 21, 1999)(criminal). People v. Asberry, 97CA0311 (October 8, 1999)(criminal). People v. Pardee, 98CA0564 (February 18, 1999)(criminal). People v. Sirio, 97CA0849 (August 13, 1998)(criminal). People v. Robinson, 97CA1968 (December 31, 1998)(criminal). People v. Espinoza, 98CA0805 (May 13, 1999)(criminal)

I hold a bachelor degree in Marketing and Management from Tampa College and a master degree in business administration from Boston College. I received my law degree from the Massachusetts School of Law, where I served on the staff of the Law Review.. I was admitted to practice law in Massachusetts on my first attempt in the Spring of 2000. I am a dynamic legal and management professional with a proven track record of winning.. In addition to my legal experience I have over 25 years in non-profit management. I my skills with and am an active volunteer for a number of important causes.

Seattle Litigation Attorney - Business Problems:. Regardless of what type of business you're in, it is not uncommon to run into problems you hadn't anticipated. Let's face it, sometimes even people who used to see things the same way, or thought they did, end up in a dispute. In those situations the legal system gets to be the decision-maker and it is important to have an advocate on your side who can fight for your position. Disputes amongst former business partners can be uncomfortable for clients. Businesses are made of people, and disagreements can cause a lot of stress, not to mention the financial toll. I work hard to earn my clients' trust and try to take as much of the sting out of the process as possible.. Here is a link to my website with more information on my commercial collection practice:. Seattle Personal Injury, Malpractice and Insurance. I help clients who have been injured in serious accidents or in cases of medical malpractice. This involves working with clients to understand how the accident or malpractice affected their lives and then working hard to seek a fair settlement or resolution of their claims from the at fault parties or insurance companies.. Here is a link to my website with more information about my personal injury practice:

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Estate attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Devon Slovensky scours the law for untraditional resolutions to complex legal matters, and is always prepared to fight in the courtroom for her clients.

Adam Weisman is a real estate, business, and construction lawyer and litigator based in Tucson, Arizona and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

Certified as an Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF), Elizabeth has demonstrated her expertise in elder law and special needs law for nearly 20 years. Elizabeth focuses her practice in the areas of estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and the administration of estates. She provides experience, compassion and a meticulous attention to details in all of her work. This includes the drafting of trusts (including special needs trusts, pet trusts, trusts to minimize income taxes and capital gains), wills, powers of attorney, medical powers of attorney (also known as advance medical directives), and other succession planning documents. Elizabeth has the experience to find solutions to each client’s individual needs rather than simply using forms or other “boiler plate” materials. She has developed a reputation among her peers in the legal community as the “go to” person in the areas of elder law and special needs planning.. In addition, Elizabeth is a member of the Special Needs Alliance – an invitation-only nationwide attorney organization. She is a Past-President and the 2011 recipient of the “Outstanding Member” award of the Virginia chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA); a member of NAELA’s invitation-only Council of Advanced Practitioners; and former co-chair of three different sections of the Fairfax County Bar Association. She is a current member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and sits on the Board of Directors of Brain Injury Services.. Her other accolades include: AV® Preeminent™ ranking by Martindale-Hubbell and a “Superb” rating on AVVO. Elizabeth has been listed in Best Lawyers of America each year since 2012, an honor given to only 5% of attorneys; a recipient of the Influential Women of Virginia class of 2012; a SuperLawyer in Elder Law for Virginia and Washington, D.C. each year since 2009. Named in Washingtonian Magazine among the top elder law attorneys in the Washington, D.C. area since 2009; and listed in Northern Virginia Magazine among the top elder law attorneys in the Northern Virginia area since 2011. Additionally, in 2015 Elizabeth was recognized by her legal peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Elder Law for Metropolitan DC in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Lawyers – 2015” guide.. The award she is most proud of is the “Legal Assistance Distinguished Service Award” from the American Bar Association for helping victims of the September 11 attacks.. Quoted in such publications as MSN Money and The Washington Post, Elizabeth provides frequent educational seminars for the public and helps fellow attorneys hone their skills by teaching Continuing Legal Education classes (CLE).. Elizabeth Gray has been practicing law since 1996. She is a member of the bar of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Rather than going to a typical law school, Liz is a Virginia “law reader.” Under the law reader program, the student apprentices with an attorney under the guidelines issued by the Virginia Supreme Court and at the end of the program the student is eligible to take the Virginia Bar Examination. This unique way of obtaining her legal education has given her a down to earth attitude and an approachable style.. When she is not working, you can find Elizabeth watching her teenage son play soccer, reading, jogging, or just spending time with her family – her son, husband, and their beloved Weimaraner, Casper. A little-known fact: Elizabeth is a former professional violinist, having played with the Binghamton Symphony Orchestra and the Binghamton Pops.