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Amanda Jones Johnson grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri. After college in Jonesboro, Arkansas she moved to Seattle, Washington to attend law school in 1999. In a Legal Writing class her second year she met her future husband and after graduation they opened a law practice together in La Conner, Washington.. When he left the practice she opened an office in Mount Vernon, Washington. She worked in Estate Planning and as a Guardian ad Litem for Allegedly Incapacitated Adults, eventually receiving so many Family Law referrals that it became her primary area of practice.. In 2018, Amanda closed her Washington office and moved to Phoenix. She was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and eventually joined Hernandez Family Law. She is pleased to continue her advocacy in a sunnier climate. In her spare time, Amanda and her husband enjoy hiking with their dog. Amanda also cooks, including recipes she learned in Bangkok, and spends early mornings tending plants in her garden.. Bar Admissions:. ArizonaWashington StateU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U. S. District Court, Arizona. Education:. Seattle University School of Law, May 2002J.D.. Arkansas State University, May 1999B.A.Major: Political Science. Professional Associations and Memberships:. State Bar of ArizonaMaricopa County Bar AssociationArizona Women Lawyers AssociationWashington State Bar Association. Past Employment Positions:. R.J. Peters and Assoc. Phoenix, AZ 2019. Law Office of Carrie M. Wilcox, PLLC, Phoenix AZ 2019-2021. Law Office of Amanda Johnson, LLC, Washington State, 2005-2018. Law Office of Amanda and Sloan Johnson, 2003-2005. Volunteer Activities:. Professional Development Committee Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association Maricopa Chapter. Hopes's Crossing. Maricopa County Elections. Events Coordinator Emeritus, Skagit County Bar AssociationBoard Member Emeritus, Skagit Performing Arts CouncilPatient/Family Volunteer, Hospice of the NorthwestVolunteer, Sleepless in SeattleAuction Committee Member, Skagit SymphonyLegal Clinic Volunteer, Washington Lawyers for the ArtsParticipant, The Big Climb Seattle, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Assisting Alaska Families in Divorce and Family Law Since 1993. Legal disputes involving family members can be very stressful and emotional, and most people are not familiar with the intricacies of family law. With this in mind, our goal at The Law Office of Maurice N. Ellis is to relieve some of the anxiety during legal proceedings, while making sure you understand your rights, your responsibilities and your realistic options.. Attorney Maurice Ellis practices exclusively in family law, and is known for his effective advocacy in contested divorce and high-conflict custody disputes. He represents men and women in Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and south central Alaska, and in every outlying corner of the state. Many of Mr. Ellis's clients are military personnel or their civilian spouses, and he regularly represents out-of-state clients throughout the lower 48 states who have family law matters taking place in Alaska.

Sandy R. Burney is the Managing Attorney of Burney Law, LLC. Ms. Burney earned her Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she was a member of the Moot Court Board, served as the Senior Editor of Law Review and Mediator in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic. Ms. Burney also received her Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia State University in Policy Studies.. An Atlanta native, true litigator and advocate at heart, Ms. Burney has amassed over 20 years of diverse legal experience in public, private and corporate legal environments with emphasis on client service and representation. Ms. Burney is well versed in local government operations where she served at the pleasure of the Fulton County Attorney and represented Fulton County Government, high-level executives, management and elected officials in employment-related litigation involving Title VII discrimination including retaliation, sexual harassment, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, FLSA, Section 1983 and Georgia Whistleblower Statute at administrative hearings and state and federal trial and appellate courts. She achieved favorable verdicts and numerous successful outcomes on behalf of her clients. After many years in local government practice, Ms. Burney was employed at reputable and prestigious national law firms focusing on labor and employment law and later practiced at a local boutique firm specializing in family law.. Ms. Burney currently enjoys a multi-practice firm that encompasses all of her unique knowledge and experience, including: labor and employment law; all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, child custody and support, legitimation, modification, contempt actions and temporary protective orders; probate matters involving wills and guardianships; Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy; landlord-tenant litigation law; contract disputes; business start-up and operational advice; and general civil litigation matters.. Ms. Burney also serves as Associate SAAG representing Department of Human Services and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in juvenile dependency, child abuse registry, adult guardianships and involuntary commitment hearings in Juvenile, Superior and Probate Courts.

Michelle D. Raiford is an experienced family law attorney practicing in Seattle/King County and Everett/Snohomish County since 2005. For almost 20 years, Michelle has successfully advocated for clients in complex and/or difficult divorce and parenting plan cases. In 2015, Michelle started her own practice, Raiford Law PLLC. Michelle loves all families and fight for the needs of her clients and their children.. Michelle is a Seattle native and grew up in Southeast Seattle. Prior to law school, Michelle worked as a Victim Advocate for three years in the Criminal Division of the King County Prosecutor's Office. While in law school, she completed a federal judicial externship with U.S. District Judge Marsha Pechman. Prior to starting Raiford Law PLLC, Michelle worked as an attorney for almost nine years in Snohomish County for the Northwest Justice Project (NJP). She handled numerous motions and trials in complex family law cases in Snohomish County Superior Court. She handled appellate family law cases in Division I of the Washington State Court of Appeals. She also successfully resolved several administrative and landlord-tenant cases. While at NJP, she helped begin Snohomish County's first sealing clinic that assisted young adults seal their completed juvenile criminal cases as a way to decrease unemployment in Snohomish County. Michelle also worked as a Managing Attorney for almost a year in King County for the Eastside Legal Assistance Program (ELAP). She managed family law attorneys and handled family law and domestic violence cases in King County Superior Court. She helped begin the ELAP Family Law Fellowship Program that expands delivery of legal services in King County while providing family law and business management training to new attorneys.. Michelle is a graduate of the Washington State Bar Association Leadership Institute. She was a presenter at the 2015 Gender Violence Symposium at Seattle University School of Law and has presented on family law, divorce, domestic violence, restraining orders, property division (community v. separate property), best practices for working with guardian ad litems (GALs), and landlord-tenant issues for various community agencies in both King and Snohomish Counties.. Michelle enjoys spending her free time with her son and their dog, and watching the Seattle Seahawks.

If you are like most people going through a divorce, you are trying to make sense of the prospect of change - for you, your children, your extended family, and your friends.  I want to help.  My name is Molly B. Kenny and I have been a lawyer since 1980.  I have been representing people in divorce cases since 1996.  Our “legal family” of attorneys and staff recognize that people confronting divorce are facing a momentous time in their lives and are often caught between various confusing emotions and conflicting loyalties.  You owe it to yourself to have an experienced professional by your side as you navagate the difficulties ahead.  Call me and let's talk about your situation.  Together we can find good solutions to difficult problems.. I can help with divorce, child custody, domestic violence, child support, alimony, asset division, and other family matters.

My business philopsohy is very simple, I believe in treating my clients the way that I would like to be treated.  Your legal issue is very important to you and as your attorney it becomes important to me.  I am approachable and acccessible and you can count on your case being handled with respect and honesty.  As your lawyer, I will be beside you throughout the duration of your case.. Facing a legal issue can be scary, but seeking assistance of an experienced attorney is the first step in resolving the situation.  So, if you find yourself in need of legal assistance, please contact me today to schedule a consultation.

Most people see me during one of the most difficult times in their lives. My goal is to provide my clients with thoughtful and effective legal representation to guide them through their tough time.

I have been practicing law for over 29 years (30 years this year), most of which has been focused upon family law, including all aspects from starting a family, adoption, custody, separation, divorce, and often handling complex property/ high asset and business issues.  In addition, I routinely handle international divorces and international custody cases, Hague cases, and interstate disputes. I also represent parents in juvenlle cases (dependency and neglect), and guardianship cases.  In my practice, I work to offer a collaborative approach if possible for a case, although I zealously advocate for my clients. I enjoy helping people find solutions instead of creating unnecessary obstacles, and I endeavor to do this respectfully and diligently, helping my clients look at all avenues to resolve their case.   I encourage parents to consider the children in regards to their actions in cases, especially when formulating parenting plans or planning a relocation.  I am a certified mediator and a trained collaborative lawyer.  I am a member of the American Bar Association Family Law Section, the Washington State Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association, Colorado Bar Association,  International Association of Collaborative Professionals, AFCC, the National Association of Counsel for Children, and Whatcom Collaborative Law Group. I practice in Snohomish County, Skagit County and Whatcom County.  In my "free time" I enjoy hiking, yoga, kayaking, spending time with my family, going to concerts, and taking care of animals.

Patricia Baugher is an experienced attorney focusing exclusively on family law cases.  Prior to forming Luminosity Law (formerly Baugher Law Firm) in 2006, she was an associate at a downtown Seattle law firm, mentored by some of the most respected family law attorneys in the area.  Patricia is known for providing compassionate support to her clients while zealously advocating for them in an amicable settlement, or, if necessary, at trial.  She is a “double-dawg,” having received both her undergraduate (1982) and law degrees (2001) from the University of Washington, where she was Associate Editor-in-Chief to the Washington Law Review.   Her life experience brings a unique insight to her approach to family law, including a commitment to minimize the impact on children of divorce and parental conflict through carefully considered parenting plans.  Ms. Baugher represents parties to dissolutions (both amicable and high-conflict cases) as well as parenting and child support modifications, and actions for unmarried parents to establish parenting plans and/or child support.

I sincerely care about our clients. I take great care in understanding our client's individual perspectives and then matching those perspectives into the applicable legal elements so that I can appropriately advise and counsel them.. I also know that legal problems take an emotional and financial toll. As such, it is my personal goal to help our clients resolve their legal issues as quickly and as painlessly as possible.. Key to winning any case is a clear understanding of the facts. I take great care in getting the necessary facts from our clients as quickly, completely, and as easy on our clients as possible.

The Law Offices of James J. Salmons is a boutique law firm offering personalized service, unwavering support, and an attention to detail that is unmatched. Many say it, we show it.. I'm a fairly new attorney, just a few years under my belt. But "this ain't my first rodeo" and the life experiences I have endured, I believe I can confidently say, few can match.  From these life experiences and my time practicing law, we cultivate a "client experience" focused on prompt responsiveness, zealous advocacy, and a dedication to preserving the rights of our clients!

Wendy Graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. Even as a single mother, she was in the 97th percentile for the preceding 5 years on the LSAT and graduated in the top 22% of her law school class. During law school Wendy received several awards and recognitions including,Best Appellate Brief Award, High Honors in legal writing and research, and was recipient of the C. Hugh Friedman Endowement Scholarship for outstanding performance and achievement in Corporate Law.. Wendy was Secretary and then Treasurer of the Tax Law Society during law school.  While interning at the United States Tax Court in Washington, D.C. she was the principal draftsman for two opinions as well as assisting on numerous others.. Graduating Summa cum Laude in Business Management and combined with work experience, Wendy has a strong business management and corporate law background. All of this is augmented with tax, contract, estate litigation, and labor law experience. She has especially enjoyed taking on all areas of family and elder law cases & issues, including but not limited to divorce, custody, child support, order modifications and enforcements, time share arrangements and property and asset divisions, guardianships, conservatorships and adoptions.. Bradford Law Office is a full service firm with highly personal attention to client needs and the necessary detail to effect the best outcomes for our clients. Wendy Bradford's vision is to focus exclusively on the diverse and dynamic issues of all aspects in family law and elder law.. This focus enables Bradford Law Office the ability to stay abreast of the most recent laws, skills and strategies in our chosen specialties. This focus ensures efficient outcomes and translates into reduced cost and time investments for our clients.. With Wendy Bradford’s diverse training along with her personal and professional background, she is competent to handle many legal matters, but, she is passionate about Family and Elder Law. She loves the personal aspects of helping clients through the stressful events and challenges that family and elder law entail. I believe if you give Wendy a call it is highly likely you'll choose her as your legal representative. She is first a real person and second an outstanding, hardworking attorney.. She enjoys assisting clients in finding peace of mind during very stressful times, vis-a-vis taking a mediative approach, yet she is competent and effective if litigation becomes necessary. She will find the best solution for her client's dilemma.. Wendy is assertive, but not arrogant. She is approachable and makes herself available to clients. She is a proactive problem solver being amicable, yet keeping opposing counsel on their toes. You will find Wendy efficient and mindful of the balance between effectively protecting a client's interests without unnecessary legal actions and fees.

Benjamin S. Kuipers is a first generation American originally raised in rural Minnesota, and is an Arizona trial attorney focusing on litigation. Mr. Kuipers studied in college under a number of fine professors and contributed to articles published by fellows at the Hoover Institution, and in the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Kuipers graduated college magna cum laude in three years, and proceeded to move to New York City, where he was employed at the country’s oldest economics think-tank, the Foundation for Economic Education.. Following a brief hiatus running a political campaign, Mr. Kuipers attended and graduated law school at Arizona State University. In his undergrad and law school career, Mr. Kuipers was able to study under two U.S. Supreme Court Justices, two state Supreme Court justices (one in Michigan and one in Arizona), and worked as a research fellow in economic history studying the long term impact on federal fiscal policy of the First World War. Following law school, Mr. Kuipers litigated hundreds of cases in Arizona’s trial and appellate courts spanning everything from cases involving a few thousand to fifteen million dollars. With over one hundred bench and jury trials, Mr. Kuipers has a 100% success rate in Arizona appellate litigation. Mr. Kuipers loves the courtroom, and that love is reflected in the individual care he gives each client and case.. When not litigating cases, Mr. Kuipers enjoys spending time bantering about on the finer points of military history, economics, law, and philosophy with his friends, many cousins the world over, and colleagues in the National Guard. Most especially however, he cherishes his time in the mountains with his fellow avid co-sportsman, a devoted Rhodesian Ridgeback.. Being a single generation out of a foreign jungle where the rule of law and civilization itself was under attack from terrorist forces, Mr. Kuipers appreciates the magnificent gift it is to be an American, and has acted in gratitude of this gift by going through the U.S. Army School of Infantry at Fort Benning, GA, and by serving proudly in the Arizona Army National Guard. Mr. Kuipers comprehends the tremendous gift it is to be in a society governed by the rule of law, where the individual's rights are protected and guaranteed against all comers, and he has dedicated himself to working to preserve for future generations those basic principles of limited government which undergird our American system of law, and which are enshrined in our Constitution.

My name is Joe McIntosh. Thank you for taking your valuable time to learn a little more about myself, my practice, and what motivates me to excel as an Attorney at Law.. For over twenty years I’ve been practicing law encompassing a range of Family, Civil, and Criminal cases from negotiated settlements to full trials.. While I have earned several noteworthy academic credentials including two Masters of Law degrees as well as an MBA, the practical value of those achievements is assuring my clients are able to receive the full complement of legal Rights granted by the State of Pennsylvania and the United States Constitution.. And that is my motive, joy, and commitment…to use my insight, experience, credentials, and real-world court system knowledge to give my clients the benefit of every legal Right entitled and to provide that service with tact, speed, and unrelenting integrity.

Ms. Thorp graduated from Ithaca College in 2004 cum laude and went on to receive her J.D. from New England School of Law (now New England Law Boston) in 2007.  While at New England School of Law, Ms. Thorp was a member of the Women’s Law Caucus, and the Children and the Law Society, and she served as a mentor to other students.  During law school, Ms. Thorp also interned at the Committee for Public Counsel Services in the Children and Family Law Program and at a well-known Metrowest law firm, where she focused on domestic relations law and practiced for over six years after graduating from law school. In 2013, Ms. Thorp joined Baskin & Associates, LLC, now Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC, where she represents clients in all areas of family law.  Ms. Thorp also provides mediation services, including attorney-assisted mediation, as an alternative to litigation.. Ms. Thorp has been appointed by the Probate and Family Court to serve as Special Purpose Guardian ad Litem, Discovery Master, and attorney for children.  She is a volunteer for the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) and Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day programs.  She also volunteers her time at Adoption and Foster Care (AFC) Mentoring, where she mentors a child in the custody of the Department of Children and Families. Ms. Thorp is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court, Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association.