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I was born into a wonderful consortium of huge Irish, Catholic families on the West Side of Cleveland, Ohio. Although I am the oldest of merely three children, my mom was one of ten, and hers was a relatively small family in that neighborhood. So we were constantly surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins—lots of cousins!. Growing up, we not only knew everybody, but as my best friend would often remark when we went out and I would have to stop to talk to everybody we ran into, we were somehow related to everybody in town!. Having grown up knowing so many people so well, I developed a profound love for people, a desire to serve, and a determination to make it my life’s work to make people’s lives better, however possible. That led me to pursue careers in policy, ministry, and politics, but ultimately to a career in law.. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Wellesley College, then my Juris Doctorate in Law, and my Master’s degree in Communications from Regent University.. Upon completing my education, I worked in the nonprofit sector for such organizations as the Flying Hospital International, the Christian Broadcasting Network, Operation Blessing, the Center for Law and Religious Freedom, and the Christian Legal Society, and most recently, before joining Holcomb Law, I served as the Executive Director of The Capitol Hill office of Eagle Forum, and as the director of Eagle Forum’s Political Action Committee.. In addition to my duties with Holcomb Law, I am currently the Executive Director of the Republican National Coalition for Life.. I am thankful to have had such an exciting career, one that allowed me to meet so many remarkable people, and to have so many unique experiences, but I always hoped to have a family of my own. I was very fortunate later in my life to meet and marry Holcomb Law founder, Wayne Holcomb, a retired Navy pilot turned attorney (my Harmon Rabb!). He was well worth the wait, and, as if that weren’t enough, he came with a bonus, three of the most beautiful, kind, exceptional children I have ever met, Chandler, Camden, and Katie.. I’m honored to work with Wayne and the extraordinary Holcomb Law team to help Hampton Roads families navigate the often difficult and challenging paths that lead them to need to seek our services. I look forward to continuing to help our clients find the empathy, encouragement, and ultimately the answers they need to get through the temporary troubles and on with their lives.

Bradley Evens focuses his practice on family law and marital dissolution. Including: prenuptial agreements; divorce litigation and mediation; property issues; spousal and child support; un-married cohabitation (including same-sex relationship) issues including property distribution and parenting matters. Practice also includes real estate disputes including easements; property line disputes; title issues; agent broker issues; contractual disputes; and, general legal counsel and guidance.

As a mediator and attorney, I work closely with clients on a broad range of family law issues. I help people address serious concerns about the division of marital assets, the security of their relationship with their children, and the difficulty of meeting support obligations. I help clients achieve solutions that not only address their immediate problems but also look toward protecting their long-range interests.. Known for my straightforward communication style, I try to explain your rights and options in clear terms. As an advocate, my goal is to help you find creative solutions without increasing conflict.

Caleb Oken-Berg Bonm is Principal attorney at Skellenger Bender, P.S., where he is also serves as the firm's President and Managing Partner. Caleb’s practice focuses exclusively on family law, including divorce/dissolution, domestic partnership issues, complex asset divisions, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, parenting plan and child support modifications, child custody, parentage actions, and LGBTQ-specific legal issues. Caleb also assists families with adoption and assisted reproductive technology (ART) legal matters such as donor agreements and surrogacy agreements.. Caleb regularly represents clients in the unique and complex area of international family law, including international child custody issues, divorce with international financial issues, and international jurisdictional matters in the context of family law. Caleb handles international child abduction cases in both state and federal court, including matters involving the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. He also serves as a resource and mentor for attorneys in the area of international child custody issues.. In addition to his representation of family law clients, Caleb serves as a neutral by assisting parties in resolving family law disputes as a mediator and arbitrator. He also serves as a Family Court Commissioner pro tempore in King County Superior Court.. Caleb is admitted to practice in the federal and state courts of Washington, and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In 2015, Caleb founded a pro bono family law legal clinic for patients and community members associated with the Sea Mar Community Health Center in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle.. Caleb is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, and the William L. Dwyer Inn of Court in Seattle. He is also past President of Q-Law (LGBT Bar Association of Washington) and is a member of the National LGBT Bar Association’s Family Law Institute. Caleb is the author of the “Same-Sex Dissolution Issues” chapter of the LexisNexis Washington Family Law Practice Guide. In 2016, Caleb was recognized as one of the 40 Best LGBT Lawyers under 40 in the U.S. by the National LGBT Bar Association, and he has been named a Washington Super Lawyers "Rising Star" every year since 2017.

Laura Fitzgibbon is the owner and managing attorney of Malone Legal, PLLC. Originally born in Ireland, Laura has grown up in the Seattle area and considers herself a Seattleite. She received her bachelor's degree in political science and philosophy from Gonzaga University and her law degree from Seattle University School of Law.. Laura has a background in litigation and has spent the majority of her career directly in the courtroom. After graduating from law school, she became a public defender in Island County before switching sides to prosecution. Laura practiced as a criminal prosecutor for several years, which provided her extensive trial and motions experience. During her time as a prosecutor, she was responsible for conducting trainings for law enforcement, conducting trials, making charging decisions, drafting warrants, and representing the public in the courtroom on a daily basis.. In seeking a new challenge, Laura began working in family law in 2019. She gained invaluable experience at Goldberg & Jones as well as Wakefield Legal before hanging her own shingle. Laura has conducted many family law trials and typically appears on family law motions calendars on a weekly basis.. Throughout her career, Laura has appeared in front of countless judges and commissioners to effectively advocate and sharpen her trial skills. By litigating before many judicial officers, she has gained invaluable insight into the judicial decision-making process, which is helpful in developing individual case strategies for clients. Laura has a strong reputation for success and is known amongst her peers for her diligent advoacy and her exemplary work product.. What sets Laura apart from other attorneys is her dedication and compassion for her clients. Laura is a recent mother to a very active toddler, so she understands the significance of child custody disputes. Laura is very communicative and strives to respond to emails and phone call within 24 business hours. Unlike many other practitioners, Laura limits her caseload in order to ensure optimal representation. She is currently accepting clients.

Theresa Lorella became an attorney to help people find their voices in difficult and emotional circumstances.. “Expressing yourself can be challenging in any situation, but more so when your whole life is about to change. That’s why I always prioritize my client’s need to be heard and validated, whether I’m helping them navigate a contentious divorce, modify a parenting plan, or negotiate a property settlement.. First and foremost, this entails listening. Theresa’s clients are relieved to have someone listen to their story, their concerns, and their hopes for the future, and by fully understanding where her clients are coming from, she can help them achieve the best resolution.. While she is a strong advocate in the courtroom, Theresa believes in reducing conflict whenever possible. She is specially trained in collaborative law and serves as a neutral mediator in settlement conferences. This experience gives her a unique perspective and the tools to think “outside of the litigation box.” Whether she is acting as an attorney or as a mediator, Theresa is highly efficient in facilitating fair and long-lasting agreements.. “I view each family law case as a puzzle to solve instead of a fight to be had. My goal as an attorney is to help my clients minimize conflict, anxiety, and discord while advocating for their needs.”. Theresa has significant experience representing clients in the technology industry and in high-value asset cases involving real estate, work-related benefits, and stock award division. As a trained guardian ad litem (GAL), she is effective in cases involving parenting plans and non-parental custody.. Outside of the office, Theresa keeps busy by running marathons, publishing novels, and chasing after her two young children.

Solo practitioner with Followed Thee, PLLC, and currently working as a contract attorney for NWL, PLLC.. It won't always be easy. We will face ups and downs. But I promise to lead you throughout the entire case, keeping you updated throughout the process. My clients are not just another case number; they have names and matter to me. It would be an honor to represent you.. Born and raised in the Seattle area, my community matters to me. I felt a draw to the legal profession because it allowed me to affect people's lives in ways other jobs could not. I realized after a few years, through a lot of self-reflection and growth, that family law was my passion.. I genuinely believe that our family's condition reflects our community's strength. I cannot fix families but soften the landing on their new reality. No one wants a broken home; people look back and wonder if they could have saved their relationships. As your attorney, I aim to strengthen your relationship with your family even through this most difficult time. I truly cherish and view it as an honor to do for a living.. I have worked in small law firms and at one of the largest in downtown Seattle (Goldberg Jones). The experience has allowed me to represent people throughout all stages of life. I've represented single mothers fighting for child support and wealthy people worried about pensions. All cases matter, and all clients deserve my undivided attention.. Those are my promises to my clients. My years of experience yield a deep understanding of the complexities of family law. You will get a realistic outlook and a tenacious work ethic when we meet. I will ensure that the people who want to rebuild their families will start as soon as we formalize our collaboration.

Blake has advised numerous clients in cases involving the division of substantial assets, including closely-held businesses, investment portfolios, executive compensation, intellectual property and real property. When handling challenging, high asset divorce cases, Blake’s clients benefit from his finance background.. Clients rely on Blake’s strong judgment in developing their case for success inside and outside of a courtroom. He works with clients to understand their values and goals at the outset of a case and develops a tailored legal strategy to protect their interests.. In a collaborative process with clients, Blake helps them understand their options, sets a plan of action and lays out next steps. Clients appreciate that he always provides his candid advice, even when it is difficult, and keeps them focused on the big picture. He considers it part of his role to shoulder as much client stress as possible during their period of transition to provide relief as they go about their daily lives during the case.

I am an attorney at law and partner at Wechsler Becker LLP, practicing Family Law, and helping my clients through a stinky part of their lives. This involves anything from divorce, parenting plans, child support, paternity actions, third party custody actions and agreed adoptions, usually by step-parents or grandparents. The only reason I went to law school was to practice Family Law. It's the most likely area of law in which a person will be engaged, and I wanted to help people. I got my wish, love my practice, and have met some very cool clients and colleagues.. Prior to joining Wechsler Becker LLP, I was a solo practitioner for 10 years with my own firm, and before that I had the pleasure of working for 10 years for one of the pillars of Western Washington Family Law, who was a fabulous mentor: Bob Prince. It was an honor to work for one of the most ethical attorneys I know.. Law is my second career; the first one was 16 years in broadcast video production, working in TV stations in Montana and Washington, producing news, commercials and local programming. I even won an Emmy!

When the stakes and emotions are high in a family law case, Nathan Julius calmly stands by his clients. He helps them understand their options and make fully informed, high-quality decisions that will move their lives forward.. Said one client: “Nathan explained the issues clearly, and most importantly, in a way that was easy to comprehend. What also sets him apart is his genuine care for clients and desire to help others to the fullest extent.”. Nathan is an accomplished trial attorney with a strong history of litigation success. Nevertheless, he strives to resolve cases in a manner that is the least stressful for his client, often through pre-trial settlement.. He places high value on maintaining effective communication and working relationships with all parties and professionals involved in the divorce process.. "You can be a strong advocate for your client while also exuding kindness. Being respectful and professional toward the opposing party gets you more than being combative.". A former bankruptcy attorney, Nathan understands how powerful it is when people get a fresh start. He has a unique understanding of the special issues families face when involved in a bankruptcy proceeding or dividing debt during the divorce process.. Known for his fun-loving personality and sense of humor, Nathan is always happy to have an interesting conversation or may spontaneously burst into song. He enjoys pop culture, movies, concerts, traveling the world, and taking walks with his spouse and their Corgis, Paige and Cooper.

Yasmeen Abdullah provides clients with a wide range of advice and representation in civil litigation.  She frequently serves as an arbitrator and mediator on personal injury and family law cases.  She has helped clients regarding religous discrimination complaints, bullying complaints to schools, assault and sexual abuse complaints, wrongful death claims, parenting plans and child support,  domestic violence protection orders, landlord and tenant issues, and appeals.. Prior to founding the Abdullah Law Firm, Ms. Abdullah practiced for three years with a Seattle Law Firm where she provided legal advice, litigation, and employment investigations for school districts across Washington State, local government entities, and small businesses.. Before starting civil law practice, Ms. Abdullah was a Deputy Prosecutor for Thurston County. She handled thousands of criminal cases at both the trial and appeal levels. With another prosecutor, Ms. Abdullah formed an Animal Cruelty Unit in the Thurston County Sheriff's Office. She conducted law enforcement officer training regarding investigating animal crimes and changes in the law. Ms. Abdullah also co-drafted Senate Bill 5402 (codified as RCW 16.52.011, 16.52.085, and 16.52.200) preventing animal cruelty. Governor Gregoire signed the bill into law in 2009, allowing courts to permanently bar a person who has caused the death of an animal through cruelty from owning a similar animal in the future.. Before prosecuting, Ms. Abdullah completed two judicial clerkships at the Washington Court of Appeals, Division II. Ms. Abdullah assisted Judge Joel Penoyer and Judge J. Robin Hunt by assisting in drafting opinions, preparing bench memoranda, and conducting legal research.. Ms. Abdullah graduated cum laude from the Univeristy of Richmond with a Juris Doctor degree in 2006. While in law school, Ms. Abdullah was a Jean Tarpley Scholar. She served on the Moot Court and Trial Advocacy Boards. Ms. Abdullah was a Carrico Moot Court Competition quarterfinalist and a National Trial Competition regional semifinalist. Ms. Abdullah served as a law student advisor, admissions minority panel speaker, and as secretary to the International Law Student Association. During law school, Ms. Abdullah worked as an intern with the Chesterfield County Attorney's Office in Virginia, conducting legal research and drafting memorando on employment law, parental rights, business and occupation taxes, and privacy rights. Ms. Abdullah also conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on state and federal constitutional law for Lammers Law Office.

Joel C. Odimba, Jr. is dedicated to helping clients navigate some of life’s toughest moments.. “Family law is important and fulfilling work. I take pride in knowing that my advocacy can make a direct and meaningful impact on my clients’ lives.”. Named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers® every year since 2020, Joel has been consistently recognized by his peers for his legal acumen and achievements. Carving out an impressive legal resume, his contributions include leadership roles within the Loren Miller Bar Association, serving on the Family Law CASA Board, and published works and presentations on various legal topics, including LGBTQ family law matters.. Joel is a skilled negotiator who frequently facilitates case settlements without litigation. However, when cases cannot be resolved outside of the courtroom, he is a tenacious advocate in litigation. He does everything he can to ensure that his clients’ voices are heard and their positions are clearly asserted.. “I represent my clients in court as if I were advocating on behalf of my best friend.”. With a gregarious and approachable demeanor, Joel’s clients view him not only as their attorney, but as a trusted confidant. It is not uncommon for clients to share life updates, family photos, and happy milestones with Joel, even long after their cases have closed.. Joel earned his Juris Doctorate from Seattle University School of Law, where he was a member of the Black Law Student Association and the Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity. A lifelong Washingtonian, Joel grew up in Tacoma and attended college in Spokane at Gonzaga University. The Zag basketball fan and movie fanatic enjoys spending time with his family and wide network of friends.

My practice focuses on family law, including dissolutions, child custody, modifications, and child support. I have a focus on assisting domestic violence victims with family law needs, however, and began my career in Washington State by working as a volunteer with the King Couty Family Law Mentor program.. I pride myself on being a compassionate yet effective advocate for my clients. I will work on your behalf to get you the best results I can with whatever your needs are.

For family law, I regularly handle cases involving complex child custody issues and asset division, as well as domestic violence survivor representation.  I have experience in dealing with protection order proceedings, anti-harassment orders, as well as Title IX cases related to domestic abuse and sexual assault in university settings.

Jacqueline is licensed in both Washington state and the province of Ontario in Canada. She started practicing in Ontario in 1996. After moving to the US, and taking time to raise her three children, she returned to law as a paralegal in Washington state in 2011 when her own marriage ended. While working full-time in a busy family law firm, she earned her LLM from Seattle University in 2020, and became a member of the Washington State Bar in 2021.. In Canada, Jacqueline practiced family law for over 7 years, specializing in high net worth, highly contentious cases for division of assets including family businesses, litigating the enforceability of pre-nuptial and settlement agreements, and appearing in front of the BC Court of Appeals on a Hague Convention child abduction case. She was part of a team that took a child custody matter up to the Supreme Court of Canada. She has written and presented papers on various aspects of family law including finding hidden assets.. In the US, Jacqueline took time off to raise her 3 (now mostly adult) children, volunteering in their classrooms, and leading two girl scout troops. After seeing “the other side of the desk” and experiencing her own divorce in Washington state, she went back to school: first, to be trained as a life coach; and second, to obtain an LLM for Foreign Attorneys from Seattle University.. Jacqueline is passionate about helping clients understand and navigate the divorce process including parenting plans, custody, child support, division of assets, spousal maintenance and makes every endeavor to keep the process as amicable as possible. Whether it is explaining the intricacies of the law to those looking to divorce, assisting clients in mediation, or representing their interests in motions court or trial, she strives to find creative solutions that are unique to each client and their family.As a trained life coach and attorney, she is an excellent listener. She understands most parents want to minimize the impact of their separation on their children and to resolve their disputes privately and cost-effectively. Her training as a life coach assists her in understanding the family dynamics, keeping the resolution process as amicable as possible, and assisting her clients through both the legal and emotional hurdles of divorce.. When she is not working, she can be found “throwing rocks” at the local curling club; she was honored to represent Washington State at the Mixed Nationals in Denver, Colorado in 2019! She also enjoys spending time with her children and her two Havanese dogs, skiing, reading, and exploring restaurants around town.

As a trauma survivor, single parent, and former social worker, I decided to become an attorney because I personally understand the obstacles people face when dealing with the legal system. I have experience on both sides of the system and this experience provides me with insight and understanding that many attorneys may never experience. My goal has always been to break down barriers, help people involved in the legal system transition past their legal issues, and assist them to move on toward a brighter future.