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Jennifer is an experienced, compassionate, and knowledgeable family law attorney. A fierce advocate for her clients, she is known to provide personalized and effective representation to achieve favorable outcomes. She understands that family law requires a look at the broad picture and how court involvement impacts all aspects of a client's life. Jennifer excels at helping clients through difficult situations and focuses on obtaining a fair resolution for each of her clients.. Jennifer is a Tucson native and has practiced family law, estate planning, criminal law, and juvenile law in both Arizona and Washington State. She has received Super Lawyers Awards in both Washington State and Arizona. She was also selected as Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 for the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys in 2021. She has undergraduate degrees from both University of Central Florida and University of Arizona and graduated cum laude from Phoenix School of Law.. When she is not in the courtroom, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children as well as other extended family in the Tucson area. She also serves on the International Executive Board for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International, whose core values include compassion, courage, diversity, innovation, integrity, professionalism, and service.

Experienced. Efficient. Effective. Excellence.. Amanda graduated from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL with an honors degree in Foreign Languages and English Literature. In 1996, Amanda earned my law degree at the University of Miami Law School and joined the Florida Bar in 1996. Amanda, along with her law partners, became a prosecutor at the Office of the State Attorney in Orange County, FL in 1996, as an Assistant State Attorney, trying all types of criminal cases, including juvenile, DUI, theft, battery, domestic violence, aggravated battery, sexual crimes, stalking, manslaughter and murder.. In 1999, Amanda became a founding partner of Jacobson, McClean, Chmelir & Ferwerda, now JC&F , specializing in family law (divorce, paternity & child support) and criminal defense. In the past 17 years, Amanda and the firm has successfully represented hundreds of divorces, paternity cases, child custody matters, child support hearings and modification proceedings, in addition to hundreds of criminal defendants.. Amanda’s representation focuses on skill, preparation and an aggressive resolution for her clients. Whether in mediation or in the courtroom, Amanda ensures her clients receive the highest level of communication, legal advice and legal action.. From spouses seeking division of family corporate businesses, complex custody, relocation cases and out of state actions, Amanda and her firm has the resources and skills to ensure that your interests are fully protected.. In criminal cases, Amanda offers the same skilled experience, recognized by her clients for almost two decades. As a former prosecutor, Amanda is able to immediately evaluate her clients’ defenses and offer a strategy to answer the evidence offered against them. From complex federal conspiracies to a simple misdemeanor, Amanda’s experience and knowledge enable her to aggressively defend her clients in any criminal matter.

Thomas Feiter was awarded The Florida Bar Board Certified Lawyer of the Year for 2015. He is a Former Prosecutor and an AV Rated Preeminent Lawyer.  Experienced in being lead counsel in more than 100 jury trials to verdict.  Extensive experience in fighting many types of cases in personal injury, criminal defense, injunctions and family law.  The firm also represents victims of crime, such as sexual battery (rape) and domestic violence.  Mr. Feiter is also a Major in the US Army JAG Corps Reserve and received the Meritorious Service Medal for service during Operation Enduring Freedom.

I am a Board Certified attorney in Marital and Family Law. I am one of only 275 Board Certified Marital and Family law attorneys in the State of Florida and 1 of only 16 in Orange County, Florida.. I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida and Doctorate of Jurisprudence from Nova Southeastern University. Throughout and after law school, my experience has been in all aspects of family law. After finishing law school in 2004, I joined the 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office. During my time at the State Attorney's Office, I handled numerous misdemeanor and felony cases, and conducted numerous bench and jury trials. This was greatly beneficial in learning my trial litigation craft and gaining the experience to advocate zealously for my family law clients through all aspects of litigation.. In 2006, I went into private practice with a law firm, where I focused on family law and criminal defense.  As a private practice family law attorney, I have handled divorces, both contested and uncontested, paternity cases, child support, modifications, domestic violence injunctions, custody cases, alimony, and high-net worth/complex asset distribution cases.. In March 2011, I opened the Law Office of Ophelia Bernal-Mora, P.A. where I focus my practice exclusively on Divorce/Family/Marital Law. I have substantial evidentiary trial experience in both Criminal and Family Law cases and have effectively represented well over a thousand clients in my career.. In March 2016, the Law Office of Ophelia Bernal-Mora became Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou after partnering with Attorney Andrew Nickolaou. Mr. Nickolaou is an attorney with extensive experience in all areas of family law and my husband. Together, we have formed a unique and boutique husband and wife family law team to cater to all of our clients in Central Florida.. We welcome you to contact our office regarding your family law related case to see how our unique husband and wife team dynamic can assist you. Thank you for considering Bernal-Mora & Nickolaou, P.A. and the Orlando Family Team.

Lorna Truett, a native Central Floridian, has become of the region’s most sought after attorneys specializing in family law. Her list of awards and recognitions grows yearly and includes:. · Orlando’s Attorneys of the Year 2019 - Orlando Style Magazine. · Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. · Florida Trend’s Legal Elite in 2018. · Awesome Attorney - Orlando Family Magazine 2019, 2020 and 2021.. · Lawyers of Distinction in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.. · The AVVO Client’s Choice Award 2016, 2017. · The American Institute of Family Law - 10 Best Female Attorneys in 2017.. · Prominently featured in Orlando Life magazine in 2013. Lorna, earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College, while also working for a small law firm focused solely on family law. She also has experience in real estate law. After graduating from Florida A&M Law School in 2010, Lorna began working with a law firm dedicated to the practice of criminal and family law. In 2012, Lorna gained national recognition as a prominent member of a defense team who successfully handled a high-profile criminal case, one that made headlines around the world, while handling a full and diverse case load throughout.. She is a board member on the prestigious Central Florida Family Inn of Court and a member of the Orange County Bar Association.. The secret to her success is no secret at all. Lorna’s practice focuses on one area and one only: Family law matters, many of which can be extremely complex. To this specialty, Lorna brings a remarkable work ethic that places her client’s goals and well-being at the forefront of everything she does. Lorna is caring and compassionate, but she also fights hard for her clients and understands the importance of professionalism, both inside and outside of the courtroom.. Another key to her success: Communication. The process of going through a divorce, litigating child custody matters, time-sharing with children, support enforcement, and contempt cases can be long and involve many hearings. Lorna has found that keeping her clients well informed in the process is key to helping them cope with some of the stress. Lorna maintains an open door when it comes to taking client calls and meeting with her client’s, always willing to meet and strategize.. The motto for the team at Greater Orlando Family Law is: “Keep Moving Forward.” For Lorna, one of the owners of the firm, these are not just empty feel-good words on a wall. They’re an action plan that guide all she does. “I strive to assist my clients during their most difficult times,” she says, “to keep them moving forward.”

Erin F. Duncan, Esquire. I am currently using my personal and professional family law experience, including my time serving as a General Magistrate, to mediate cases. My primary focus is on self-represented individuals who are committed to bringing resolution to their issues. I have a uniquely nuanced understanding of the law and court system as well as a no-nonsense approach to problem-solving. I welcome the opportunity to work with those who wish to help themselves.. Please contact me to discuss your legal matter!

Ashley Osbelt (formerly known as Ashley DiGiulio) specialized in financial asset analysis in consumer bankruptcy for her first years as an attorney. Her initial success compelled her in 2009 to expand into handling complex divorce and family law, and other civil litigation. This broad and deep experience has honed her legal skills to razor-sharp. Clients have described her as smart, empathetic, available, supportive, and honest.. Clients find her to be assertive and determined as she vigorously fights for their rights and goals in the courtroom, but she remains compassionate and practical in dealing directly with clients.. Ashley was drawn to The Panitch Law Group PC because of its reputation for high ethical standards and an exceptional level of client contact.. Ashley grew up in Fairport, New York and now resides in Woodstock, Georgia with her husband Dan and her daughters Gabrielle and Amberlyn. She coached her girls’ soccer teams for 5 years enjoying being a part of the school community with her team players and their parents. When Ashley isn’t practicing law, you will find her spending quality time with her family, often boating or camping at Lake Allatoona.

Attorney Lacey Briasco is licensed to practice law in the Georgia Courts, including Magistrate, Juvenile, Probate, State, and Superior Courts. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She then enrolled in Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, and earned her Juris Doctor Degree. Her legal education focused heavily on Family Law and Immigration matters in the Atlanta Area, including an international training program in Brazil.. Attorney Briasco specializes in complex custody and divorce cases, and generalizes in Probate Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Estate matters. Also, as a military spouse, she applies her deep understanding of military life and sacrifice to serve her clients in the armed services in the areas of Family and Estate law matters.. Attorney Briasco has successfully closed hundreds of cases in her specialty areas since joining the Georgia State Bar Association, and has earned a reputation of being a highly focused and competent litigator in the local community. She proudly serves client’s in Bartow, Cobb, Cherokee, Forsyth, Fulton, Pickens, and Paulding Counties.

Brian M. Glodosky graduated from the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse with a BS in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice in 2003.  Thereafter, he received his Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law in 2006.  Brian is licensed to practice law in both the Minnesota and Wisconsin State Courts and the United States District Court, District of Minnesota.  While in law school, Brian worked for the Anoka County Public Defender’s Office and Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services.. Brian began his legal career as a prosecutor in Winona, Minnesota.  He is a past treasurer of the Winona County Bar Association and a former member of the Winona County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.  Brian spent a number of years working as an associate attorney with Dudley and Smith, P.A., and as a Senior Associate at Kelsey Law Office, where he focused on Family Law and Criminal Defense matters. Brian founded Lillie, Glodosky, Long & Anderson in 2024 and continues to focus on Family Law and Criminal Law matters in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

From her experience in family law, Angel knows how important it is for clients to have a lawyer by their side they can trust. Angel earns her clients’ confidence by listening to their stories, making realistic decisions in their best interests, and helping them to see a positive way forward in their lives.. Divorce can be the most difficult of times, and Angel understands that it can seem overwhelming and complicated to clients. She excels in simplifying matters for clients, explaining their options, and discussing how their choices could affect them and their families. With a focus on keeping families as intact as possible, Angel encourages clients to make decisions that are beneficial both now and in the future. Angel’s goal is always to secure the best, least destructive outcome, whether that is through problem-solving negotiation or aggressive representation in court.. An extremely organized lawyer, Angel is experienced in managing cases with large assets. She is especially attuned to solving the financial needs of her clients, whether it is the spouse who must move forward without a breadwinner or the spouse who wants to make sure he or she is keeping a fair share of the estate they worked so hard to create. She believes that preparation is a key to achieving successful outcomes for her clients, both in and outside of the courtroom.. Angel joined GoransonBain in 2016 to practice with lawyers with a reputation in the community for being both highly competent and reasonable. Board-certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Angel has been named a Rising Star by Texas Super Lawyers. Away from her practice she lives for her two children, who provide an excuse to play games, bake cookies, see kid movies and indulge in popcorn and candy.. She was recently featured in Frisco Enterprise.

I help parents understand and navigate Michigan's child support system. I also write legal blog articles for other attorneys.. All law schools are not created equal, and I graduated from top-tier Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law, with honors and a member of the SMU International Law Review. I scored at the 99th percentile on the ACT, the 90th percentile on the LSAT and about the 94th percentile on the bar exam. In high school, I won awards for achievement in math, and I'm proud to be in the minority of attorneys who enjoy number crunching. I can help you understand Michigan's child support system, or help you write a fun and informative article for your legal blog.

Nichol is originally from northwestern Illinois but has spent the majority of her life in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She focuses her practice on family law, including divorce, child support, and  matters concerning allocation of parental responsiblites (decision-making and parenting time).

Agnes Zielinski Olechno combines her skill as a courtroom litigator, her experience as a child advocate, and her compassion for families in transition to advocate for her clients and their families. Her experience in guiding couples going through the emotional strains of divorce and focusing on the negotiation process and the complex issues that need to be addressed have saved many couples and children a great deal of time, money, and emotional trauma.. As recipient of Loyola's Civitas Child Law Fellowship, and the Child and Family Law Certificate, Agnes received her law degree Cum Laude from Loyola Univeristy Chicago School of Law. Since receiving her attorney license, Agnes has been awarded the Rising Star Award by SuperLawyers every year since 2016. The Super Lawyers designation, conferrred upon the most respected legal practitioners in the state, is based upon peer recognition and professional achievement. Rising Stars are those up-and-coming attorneys who are 40 years of age or younger and have practiced law for 10 years or less. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to receive this honor.. Agnes Olechno also serves as a child’s representative and guardian ad litem in Cook County, Illinois. In addition to advocating on behalf of children, Agnes also serves as Parenting Coordinator and Mediator on numerous cases.. Agnes is active in the community, currently volunteering with Chicago Volunteer Services and a member of the Chicago Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association.. Agnes Olechno serves clients throughout the Cook County, Lake, DuPage County, and Will County areas.. Agnes is bilingual and prepared to provide services to Polish speaking clients.

Rebecca L. Zeilenga practices in a variety of areas of law, including: Family Law and Adoption. Mrs. Zeilenga handles cases in Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Lake County and the surrounding collar counties.. Mrs. Zeilenga received her Bachelor of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Arizona State University in 2003. In 2007, Mrs. Zeilenga earned her Juris Doctorate from Chicago-Kent College of Law.. Mrs. Zeilenga was an associate at a chicagoland law firm for in excess of ten years prior to opening her own firm in 2018. Mrs. Zeilenga is active in legal community servicing as the Co-chair of Northwest Suburban Bar Association Matrimonial Law Committee and  formerly as the Co-chair of the Golf Committee. She is currently on the Illinos State Bar Associations Member Services Committee.

Helena L. Trachtenberg is a Partner at Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC and represents clients in family law cases ranging from dissolution of marriage, property division, maintenance and alimony, child support, parenting time and visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities and child custody, mediation and collaborative law. Additionally, she handles orders of protection and administrative matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) in Cook County, Lake County, DuPage County. Whether litigating in the courtroom or negotiating settlement, Helena enjoys working with clients to develop strategies tailored towards achieving client goals. Helena is a Collaborative Law Fellow, mediator and is able to serve as a Child’s Representative and Guardian Ad Litem in Lake County.. Helena was born in Minsk, Belarus and is conversational in the Russian language.

Carl ran his own family law firm for three years before joining The Community Law Firm. From the beginning of his career, he found purpose resolving personal and private disputes in a fair and equitable manner. Carl went through a personal divorce and one as a child. It is a disappointment, but life must go on. Every person on the planet has personal family problems that are not always so simply resolved. In many instances parties become angry and bitter which gets in the way of compromise. When Carl takes on your case, he will understand and feel empathy for your situation. He will do his best for his clients.. Carl completed his undergraduate schooling achieving Cum Laude at the University of Connecticut. He has always enjoyed reading and writing but within University, Carl found a calling when he began taking legal courses. He believes the judicial system is important and has always took pride in his writing skills and thereafter crafted an ability for public speaking.. For a life-changing experience, Carl spent a year teaching 4th and 5th grade students in Beijing the English language. Immediately thrown into the wolves, he had to quickly learn how to control a room full of kids while being informative and entertaining. Speaking in front of a judge is quite different, but this experience along with doing roughly three hearings a week for over three years, his clients should be comfortable with him arguing their position.. Carl enjoys playing chess. He did well at the National Championships three years in a row as a child. Once he graduated, he later taught chess at Christ the King middle school for five years. He enjoys playing tennis in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. He is a member and routinely donates time to the United Way.

I grew up in Idaho but fell in love with the water, mountains, and trees of the Pacific Northwest during a legal internship in Tacoma. My wife and I moved here in 2017, and we have never looked back. I am a father to a young daughter who believes she owns the house and to a son who believes he owns his sister. I watches all sports with a ball and have even wandered into the realm of gymnastics due to my wife’s passion. On the weekends you can find me hiking rain, snow, or shine and cheering on local sports.. Now for the Boring Stuff:. Mr. Harris focuses primarily on family law. He aggressively advocates for his clients in and out of the court room. With years of navigating clients through difficult situations, Mr. Harris knows how important it is to be a supportive member in his clients’ legal journey. Before finding his passion in family law, Mr. Harris represented hundreds of clients during all aspects of their criminal defense matters, including but not limited to trial, domestic violence protection orders, and plea negotiations. Mr. Harris is well-liked and well-respected by his clients, colleagues, and other attorneys. He was selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.. Mr. Harris’ clients have found comfort knowing he effectively communicates with them, judges, and fellow attorneys in the community. When first meeting with him, clients are greeted with an attorney that wants to advocate for them. Through written advocacy, Mr. Harris successfully helps the Court understand the strengths in his clients’ positions before arriving in the court room. He understands that not every case is the same and there are often parties that do not want to take their cases into a courtroom.. He received a B.S. in Sociology and B.A. Spanish from the University of Idaho before being awarded his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law.

Dedication, professionalism, and quality work is what I strive for with all my clients.. In 2007, I joined the law firm of Woods & Brangwin, PLLC.  I became partner in 2013.  In 2019, the firm's name was changed to Woods, Brangwin, & Bratton.  My practice areas consist primarily of Family Law, Personal Injury, and assisting injured workers on their L&I claims.. You may notice my percentages on my profile are broken down into percentages that equal 100%.  My four practice areas encompass a lot of different legal issues.  For example, one of my main practice areas is family law.  However, I handle a lot of different types of family law matters.  These matters can range from handling a divorce, legal separation, addressing any parenting plan issues, child support issues, contempt issues, restraining orders, etc.. In each case that I have, there is always something at stake for my clients.  My job as a legal counselor is to take some stress off my clients and to provide them with a powerful and effective representation.  I know the court systems here in North Central Washington and I think that is a huge advantage to my clients.. In my free time, I enjoy spending time out doors and traveling with my family.