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Daniel Gurtner  holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from The Ohio State University and a J.D. from Capital University Law School. Prior to being admitted to the bar, Dan worked for a solo practitioner with a large consumer bankruptcy practice and in the litigation department of a large law firm.. Since beginning his law practice, Dan has dedicated his practice to the areas of consumer bankruptcy as well as domestic litigation. He enjoys professional associations with the American, Ohio State, and Columbus Bar Associations.  Dan is also a member of the Credit Education Coalition, American Inn of Courts and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.. When he’s not working he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons, golfing, and cheering for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Christina Maranhao recieved her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Irvine and she graduated from the University of Texas at Austin Law School with honors.. Christina was a Student Attorney at the Children's Rights Clinic where she acted as teh attorney ad litem within dependency cases and termination of parental rights cases. Her past work experiences drove her desire to help children and their families. Christina practices in all areas of children and family law with a focus on children's issues, minor's counsel cases, custody matters, adoptions, guardianships and dissolutions. Christina enjoys assisting children and families through the legal process with the focus always on what is in the best interest of the child.

I enjoy helping people work through difficult situations that may arise in the legal realm.

A graduate from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, Mr. Williamson holds a B.A. in English and Criminology and has a minor in Global Studies.  Mr. Williamson attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 2005.  Mr. Williamson is licensed to practice law in both Arkansas and Missouri.  Mr. Williamson is also a certified Guardian Ad Litem in Missouri and a certified Attorney Ad Litem in Arkansas, qualified to represent children's interests and be their voice in contested custody matters.  Mr. Williamson works with both adults and children going through the transitions inherent in divorce and other domestic related litigation.  Mr. Williamson is also a certified Collaborative Law attorney.  You may reach Mr. Williamson to discuss your options by phone at, by fax at or by email at His client information website is .

Maria Vaeth Henderson is an experienced trial attorney who specializes in family law. She provides her clients with personal attention, caring and aggressive representation, and gives clients her personal cell phone for communication. Maria's passion for advocacy and strong communication skills allow her to fully meet the needs of her client.

I've been in practice for over 27 years, helping clients by fighting for their rights in the courtroom, and by giving clients honest, ethical and practical advice.. I believe in being fully accessible to my clients, and in giving them quality representation in which the client is fully integrated and fully involved.. I believe in quoting and billing my clients at a fair and competitive rate for my services.. I am fully familiar with courtroom practice, with the Judges that will hear your case, and with most opposing attorneys.

I am a passionate aggressive attorney who strives to provide practical affordable legal solutions.

Debra J. Sutton has practiced family law and appellate law in Bartow, FL, for over 30 years. She is an expert in Florida family law and appellate practice. She can assist you with everything from a simple, uncontested, or collaborative divorce to a complex case requiring aggressive representation in court. If you have been subject to domestic violence, Debra will aggressively work to ensure your rights as a victim are respected in court. In issues of child support or legal custody, she will always fight for the Parenting Plan in the best interests of your children.. Debra has been Board Certified in Appellate Practice since 1997 and Board Certified in Marital and Family Law since 2001. She is one of very few Florida attorneys (two percent) to achieve certification, with less than one percent earning a certification in family law or appellate practice. Very few lawyers achieve dual certification, which requires Debra to maintain a high level of continuing legal education. Board Certification recognizes an attorney’s skill, competency, knowledge, ethics, and professionalism. Debra is re-certified every five years–an impressive accomplishment reflecting dedication to her profession and mastery of her craft. In fact, Debra has served on the certification committee for both specialties. She has served on numerous other Florida Bar Committees.

Jennifer Waterway is a family lawyer, mediator, and guardian ad litem serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. She handles divorce, custody/timesharing/child relocation, paternity, domestic violence, and dependency matters involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She handles pre- and post-nuptial agreements and post-judgment modification and enforcement actions. She serves as a mediator for parties with and without lawyers. She also serves as a guardian ad litem and volunteer attorney ad litem for children in need.. Jennifer’s approach is strong but practical and professional. She strives to resolve matters outside of court and without animosity to minimize stress on the family and keep costs down. But she will fight when necessary, for your rights and in the best interest of your children, and she has the experience to do so.. Jennifer has practiced law since 2000 and focused almost exclusively on family law since 2006. Before starting her own practice, she worked with an established Boca Raton law firm for many years where she handled high-conflict family, probate, and guardianship matters. Before that she worked with top-tier South Florida law firms including Akerman Senterfitt representing sophisticated corporate clients in product liability, mass tort, and commercial matters in state and federal courts across the country. She represented manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, heavy construction equipment, luxury yachts, and other high-profile products, providing her with aggressive, extensive litigation and courtroom experience. Before that Jennifer served as a judicial law clerk at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach, handling civil, criminal, and family law appeals.. For more information, visit .

CYNTHIA J. DIENSTAG has focused her practice on marital and family law since 1989, and expanded her specialization to include domestic partnership matters.  Ms. Dienstag is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, listed among Who’s Who in American Law, 1998-99 edition and Who’s Who of American Women 2006-2007 edition; chosen by Florida Trend Magazine as one of the Florida Legal Elite  since 2006, Florida’s Super Lawyers  2007 with the Miami Herald, and frequent lecturer  on complex areas of Marital and Family law.  She earned her A.A. degree from Florida State University, her B.S. degree from Florida International University, and her J.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Law. Memberships include: Honorary Society of First Family Law Inns of Court, Florida,  Broward, and Miami-Dade County Bar Associations- Family Law sections (former chair), and is admitted to the Supreme Court of the United States. Appearances: Court TV Live Radio, Fox “The Live Desk”, “The O’Reilly Factor”, and “Catherine Crier Live”. Recent Honors: Woman of the Year 2012 Nominee for  The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating.

27 years of helping people navigate the legal arena of divorce, custody and other family matters through litigation, mediation or collaborative processes - depending on your unique circumstances. I'm here to help you.

Mr. Brown was raised in Maynard, Massachusetts and attended Northeastern University where he played football and the University of Montana in Missoula, Montana where he played and captained the University of Montana Rugby Team.. After graduating from the University of Montana, he attended law school at California Western School of Law in San Diego, distinguishing himself in trial work courses.. He began his career with the North Carolina Public Defenders Office, working out of Gastonia, North Carolina representing persons charged with anything from juvenile offenses to death penalty murders.. Following his service with the Public Defenders’ Office, he relocated to his native New England, becoming employed with the Rockingham County Attorney’s Office where he tried many jury trials involving felonies, DWI and other misdemeanor offenses.. After leaving that position, he was employed with a local law firm for about one year before opening his own office in 1991, originally in Somersworth and then relocating to his present location in Rochester, where he has been actively practicing since 1994. Since then, he has added 3 other associates to assist with the continuing growth of his practice centered on making a difference in his client’s lives.. Mr. Brown concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, statewide including all felonies and misdemeanors in addition to DWI defense, automobile and motorcycle accidents and injuries, slip and falls, workers' compensation, social security disability law and general civil defense.. He has served on numerous professional boards as well as those at the local and community level.. He has also conducted Continuing Education programs for other lawyers.. Mr. Brown enjoys white water and ocean surf kayaking; flatwater kayaking; mountain biking; alpine, cross country and AT skiing; hiking; reading and writing during his limited spare time, as well as spending as much time as he is able to find with his three adult children.

Nick is a native of the greater Pittsburgh area.  He received his undergraduate degree in systems engineering from the University of Virginia, where he was also an active children's basketball coach and tutor and a member of Pi Kappa Phi.  Afterwards, he graduated cum laude from George Mason University School of Law, where he was a member of the Civil Rights Law Journal and a participant in the George Mason Domestic Relations Clinic.. Nick is currently licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia.  He speaks about divorce issues at the Women's Center in Vienna, Virginia and writes for Solan Alzamora's Virginia Family Law Blog and Virginia Criminal and Traffic Law Blog.. Nick is a member of the Fairfax Bar Association, the Virginia Bar Association and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, including actively participating in the Fairfax Bar Association's pro bono programs such as the Housing Law Project and Wills on Wheels.  He also co-owns Stonebridge Title, LLC, a local real estate settlement company, with Jacob Alzamora.. Nick resides in Washington, D.C.

Ron Funk boasts a distinguished legal career spanning over twenty-five years, which commenced following his graduation from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School in 1996. His journey into the realm of law was profoundly influenced by his undergraduate years at Brigham Young University, where he pursued a degree in English, complemented by a minor in family science—a facet of his education that would prove unexpectedly pivotal in shaping his trajectory within law school and throughout his professional endeavors.. The acumen gained through his English studies swiftly yielded tangible rewards. Ron's adeptness in writing, nurtured during his academic pursuit, propelled him to clinch the accolade for the Best Brief in the inaugural year class moot court competition. This triumph burgeoned throughout his tenure in law school, with successive years witnessing his grasp of the Best Brief honor, culminating in the prestigious Jack Welch award during his third year—a distinction bestowed upon the most exemplary brief submitted by a third-year law student at Brigham Young University.. Ron's initial foray into the legal arena centered on crafting appellate briefs as a law clerk at his initial post, a plaintiff's personal injury firm. This inclination persisted when he transitioned to family law in 2002, allowing him to ascend to a vantage point where his involvement as an attorney significantly impacted a series of published family law cases. These cases, in turn, assumed a formative role in influencing the interpretation and implementation of various facets of family law.. Notably, Ron stands among a select cohort of only eight attorneys in California possessing the dual distinctions of CFLS (Certified Family Law Specialist) and CALS (Certified Appellate Law Specialist). This rarefied echelon within the legal fraternity underscores his indispensable contributions to the firm and its clientele. Ron's engagement extends to a close collaboration with a distinguished panel of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS). This panel, comprised of accomplished legal luminaries and former judges from across California, is entrusted with the meticulous review of both published and unpublished family law appellate decisions. Their deliberations inform critical determinations pertaining to seeking publication, depublication, or elevating cases to the scrutiny of the California Supreme Court—a duty undertaken on behalf of the state's Certified Family Law Specialists.. Beyond his professional pursuits, Ron shares his life journey with his wife, Tara (Schelin), and together, they are the proud parents of six children. Residing in Murrieta, his diverse interests encompass NFL and college football, literary exploration, musical appreciation, and globetrotting. Additionally, Ron is an accomplished breeder of ball pythons, and his philanthropic commitments extend to volunteering for the United States Association of Reptile Keepers.

Shana E. Thompson has achieved success by listening carefully, understanding her clients’ long-term objectives, and helping resolve dissolutions as amicably and expeditiously as possible. In 2022, she received a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.. For 24+ years, Shana E. Thompson has been proudly serving individuals in family law cases throughout the cities of Seattle, Everett, and Kent. Since COVID, she has expanded her work in Washington to counties such as Clallam and Whatcom. Her client base has been built through hard work and determination, allowing her to become what she is today. She takes great pride in providing top-level service and promises your complete satisfaction when you choose her to handle your family law needs.. As with many Northwesterners, Shana is a dog person. Where she goes, so go her four-legged friends. She finds it so sad that in divorces, the court treats pets as property. When there is a dispute, the court generally places a value on your pet, gives that pet to one spouse, and provides the other spouse an “offset” in the rest of the property division for the monetary value of your pet. Shana knows that you cannot put a price on a loved one, and will do everything possible to help her clients protect their relationships with their pets. She has devised pet visitation schedules for past clients—something which can only be done through mediation.. Often, when parents separate, one parent relocates out of Washington State and long-distance transportation of children becomes something many clients have to coordinate. It is a challenge with which Shana is personally familiar, having been to the airport at 4 a.m. with her unaccompanied minor. She knows the anxiety of putting your child on a plane and the long absences that follow. She empathizes with her clients, and is right there, ready to assist in arranging the best possible long distance residential schedules for their children.. Shana is dedicated to providing you with the right services for all your divorce needs. Shana is always learning, educating herself on the latest court cases and changes to statutes that affect the practice of family law. Shana advises her clients on the current law and the effect it will have on your case.. Since 2000, I have assisted families navigate through the litigation process, both in court and through alternative dispute resolution.  I have litigated hearings and trials in King and Snohomish County for over twenty years.  I have represented clients in countless mediations and arbitrations, and have performed as a mediator as well.  I have volunteered as a CASA, investigating the needs of children, then writing reports for and testifying before judicial officers as to what is in the best interest of a child.  I attempt to resolve matters with less conflict whenever possible.  I can assist with divorce, legal separation, paternity, parenting plan modifications, child support and maintenance modifications, domestic violence protection orders, prenuptial agreements, and restraining orders.

A graduate of UCLA, Ms. Garikian earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School and then immediately commenced her career in Family Law. Her years of practice in handling high-end, complex family law matters, coupled with her resolution oriented philosophy and values place her in a unique position of being able to offer her clients creative solutions to even the most challenging family law disputes. She is committed to providing quality legal services with the highest professional and ethical standards, to achieve maximum success, always keeping in mind her clients specified goals and best interests. Ms. Garikian's approach is a client-centered one and her case strategy is formulated based on a client's individual goals and needs. Once she has evaluated those goals and needs and determined they are reasonable and attainable, she looks to formulate a financially and emotionally cost-effective strategy to achieve them. She firmly believes that a client deserves sound and accurate legal advice, excellent and consistent work product, prompt service/attention and most of all, integrity in all aspects of the attorney/client relationship. Ms. Garikian supports a variety of cultural and charitable organizations, including several providing assistance and shelter to victims of domestic violence in her local community. She volunteers as a mediator for the Los Angeles Superior Court--Family Law and the Domestic Violence Project, Los Angeles Superior Court, as well as the Pro Bono Committee of the Armenian Bar Association.