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The lawyers of Haslam & Thorne, APC, have dedicated our careers to the practice of California family law. We know the family law courts and how important your divorce settlement will be to your future.. Our board-certified family law attorneys have earned the respect of the family courts because of our commitment to helping people protect their rights throughout the divorce process. When litigation becomes necessary to protect your financial interests, you will have an experienced trial team working on your behalf.

I am  a Certified Family Law Specialist, a distinction assigned by the State Bar of California, and am a named partner of the firm Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP.  My practice includes litigation of custody and complex financial matters.  My practice also includes mediation, both as a consulting attorney and as the mediator.  I am also trained in and practice collaborative law.. I am proud to announce that in October 2013, I became a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).  I am also rated by Martindale-Hubbell with an AV Preeminent rating for my work on behalf of clients in the field of Family Law.. I regularly serve as a Judge Pro Tem for the Santa Clara County Superior Court and as an Arbitrator in fee disputes in San Mateo County.. I am a member of the State Bar of California and belong to the San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Palo Alto Bar Associations, and the American Bar Association.  I have served as President, Treasurer and Board Member of the San Mateo County Bar Association, a current Delegate since 2000 and past Chair of the Conference of Delegates representing San Mateo County, and a member of Collaborative Practice San Mateo County since 2001, where I also serve on their Membership Committee.  I also volunteed with the YMCA and served on the Board of Managers for the Peninsula Family YMCA from 1999 through 2007.  I was a member of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program – Class of 2002.. I am a graduate of University of California at Davis (B.A. Degrees in International Relations and in French, 1989); and have my Juris Doctorate degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California, 1994. At California Western School of Law, I earned a highest possible score in Trial Advocacy.. My interests include spending time with my family, traveling, and international cultures.

Attorney Matthew G. Shaw is an experienced Kane County divorce lawyer that has served Northern Illinois clients for the past 30 years. He provides prompt and professional legal service in the areas of family law, divorce, child support, parentage, spousal maintenance, child custody (also known as allocation of parental responsibility), high asset divorce, mediation, and much more. Attorney Shaw maintains close contact with his clients and prides himself on being available when needed. Call Attorney Matthew G. Shaw, of Shaw Family Law, P.C., to schedule a free initial consultation.

Handling family law matters with superior strategy and knowledge of the law is my strong point. Rita Boyd handles cases in Tarrant, Rockwall, Dallas, and surrounding counties. Rita is a trained Mediator and has the facilities available at her office to conduct mediations.. Rita Boyd has volunteered at Fathers for Equal Rights/Grandparents United, “FER”, since 1993, the longest time of any attorney on it’s network and has helped refer qualified attorneys to serve on the network.. Rita Boyd possesses a unique understanding of stepparent, Father and Husband issues. She enjoys working with grandparents as well.. Rita Boyd has taken the Guardianship Training Course, Family Violence Course and is trained in Collaborative Law.

Jeff Domen recognizes that divorce is new and unfamiliar to most individuals, and he works to create peace of mind by explaining the legal process and helping clients navigate the emotional roller coaster with a focus on hope, dignity, and prosperity. Believing that divorcing individuals need a clearly defined pathway, he assists clients in identifying their goals and developing a strategy to accomplish them. Jeff is committed to managing clients’ most important assets—including children, money, and property—with dignity and respect. He passionately advocates for his clients’ best interests, whether that means reaching a settlement out of court or going to trial.. Jeff Domen is among the most accomplished family trial lawyers in Texas. As a financial planner for high-level executives prior to his career as family lawyer, he has deep expertise with complex financial matters, including stock options, pensions, financial issues related to a privately-owned company, business valuation and separate versus marital assets. Jeff is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed as a Best Lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine in 2025.. Jeff is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law. He is a member of Hope Fellowship Church and is passionate about educating others on effective parenting skills. He and his wife, Melanie, a parenting coach, and author of the book “That Parenting Book,” teach classes on parenting.

Ms. Lewis is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as designated by the State Bar of California.  Ms. Lewis specializes in complex property division, income available for support and other financial issues.   Ms. Lewis has had extensive training in Mediation and Collaborative divorces, and has years of litigation experience. Ms. Lewis is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, which provides her with the background and understanding for complex financial issues. Ms. Lewis is the founding partner of The Law Office of Meredith G Lewis, Advocates in Litigation; Mediation and Collaborative Divorce.

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

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

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

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

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

Randy J. Blankenship is a magna cum laude graduate of Chase College of Law, where he graduated first in his class. He is admitted to practice in Ohio and Kentucky. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.. Randy has over 30 years experience in civil litigation, including personal injury, employment law, consumer protection, business litigation and family law.. Randy is involved in many social activities including membership on the Erlanger City Council and on the Boards of the Erlanger Housing and Development Corporation, Baptist Life Communities, and Envision Learning Center. He is an active member of the Mercy Church.. Randy resides in Erlanger, KY with his wife Kathy.  His daughter, Amy, works for Fidelity Investments and his son, Ben, is a member of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne Division. He enjoys reading, ventriloquism, history and travel.

Stacey Smythe has more than 31 years of legal experience focusing in Family Law, Estate planning and Probate. Stacey represents both men and women in all family law matters which include divorce, child custody, child support, paternity and estate planning. She will help you understand your rights and empower you to make the best decisions for yourself while protecting your best interests. Stacey is a child advocate and strives to pursue the goals of clients that will serve the best interest of their children.. Stacey is committed to open communication with clients and recognizes the need to keep clients fully informed throughout their case.

Pain is inevitable; misery is optional. That is the philosophy that governs Mark Shields’ approach to legal problems, particularly in family law. While many legal issues deal with contracts, bills or dented fenders, a family law situation is thicker because it deals directly with people. What’s more, those people comprise the family, which Mark believes to be the fundamental unit of society. Because a family law issue is so important and so personal, it should be handled by someone who understands humans and someone who cares. Mark believes that being down to earth and an honest, approachable guy is just as important in the practice of law as it is in life in general.. Mark Shields has been married for over seventeen years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Phoenix and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.. Mark began with Gillespie, Shields & Durrant back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, juvenile law, and insurance disputes.. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during this recession because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.. In his spare time, if there is such a thing, Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially when it’s in the White Mountains), listening to fine music of many genres, building high quality stereo speakers, home improvement projects, and, more recently writing. Mark has published two religious books and hopes to publish more in the years to come. Mark speaks Portuguese and has also studied Spanish, German, and a few other languages through the years.

I attended Sac State and received my law degree from Lincoln Law School which I paid for by working as a Correctional Officer at Mule Creek State Prison.  I also worked for the Franchise Tax Board and passed the bar exam in 1998 while there.  I went into private practice in 2002 with my primary focus being family law.  I have successfully defended several decisions on appeal with the most recent being published on request of a domestic violence organization.  Being a victim of domestic violence myself, I am a very strong advocate for clients and their children who have or are suffering abuse at the hands of another.. I enjoy local travel to ghost and gold mining towns in the Sierra's, both California and Nevada and also enjoy the occasional stop at some of the local winery's found in the Sierra foothills.  I am also a huge fan of our beautiful California coastline and travel to favorite destinations up and down through coastal city's and communities any chance I get.  I am married with two wonderful children and a loving husband to share my life with.

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Every divorce, custody, or family dispute is challenging and emotional for the individuals involved. Through compassion and communication, Nicole’s personalized approach seeks to reduce her clients’ stress, while assisting in formulating her clients’ priorities and achieving her clients’ goals through settlement or litigation.. Nicole’s extensive experience as a family law gives her a unique and significant perspective that she applies to her practice, and to her work as a mediator and court-appointed parenting coordinator. Nicole believes in settlement as a potential vehicle to accomplish her clients’ goals. However, when negotiation and compromise are not viable, Nicole zealously protects and advocates for her clients in Court.. Even before becoming an attorney, Nicole’s strong desire to serve families and protect children was evident. Nicole worked as a case specialist for Child Protective Services (CPS) which is now the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and for Sojourner Center (a domestic violence shelter) as an advocate.. Following a position managing the legal department of a local non-profit organization, Nicole practiced family law as an associate attorney and later a partner at three boutique family law firms in Phoenix  which handled complex divorce and custody cases. After working with Launi Jones-Sheldon for six years, Nicole and Launi continued their partnership and opened the law firm of Sheldon & Stoutner.. Nicole was honored to be appointed as a full-time judicial officer in the Maricopa County Superior Court in August of 2020 and served on the bench for a year before deciding to resume private practice. This experience, along with Nicole’s position as a divorce and paternity mediator for the Maricopa County Superior Court, provide her with valuable experience and insight about the workings of the court and judges’ decision-making processes.. Over the years, Nicole has received numerous awards and recognition related to her work as a family law attorney. She was invited to teach a course on family law as a an adjunct law professor at a local law school. On a regular basis, Nicole authors articles and presents Continuing Legal Education seminars through and for the Arizona State Bar, the Maricopa County Bar, the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence. Topics include family law trial techniques and advocacy, current case law, mental health issues in the family court, autism and the family court, serving minority clients, orders of protection, multi-jurisdictional custody and support issues, and cultural competency.. Nicole is appointed to serve as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court and conducts Alternative Dispute Resolution Conferences, as well as private mediations. She is a trained Parenting Coordinator and appears on the Maricopa County Superior Court Mental Health Roster.. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys reading, skiing, travel, sporting events, and most importantly spending time with her family.. Nicole speaks both Spanish and Italian.