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Louisa Schlieben provides her clients with committed, empathetic, straight-forward representation, focused on helping them navigate challenging circumstances so that they can move their lives forward in a healthy way.. Since transitioning to family law in 2015, Louisa has gained experience in issues concerning divorce, parenting time and decision making (custody), child support, emergency motions, child abuse and domestic violence. She has handled complex jurisdictional matters, high asset divorces, support cases involving unconventional income sources, international and interstate abductions involving the FBI and the State Department, and emotionally wrought matters involving non-parent intervenors. Through it all, she has witnessed the best and very worst that these situations bring out in people.. Always ready to fight for the underdog, Louisa’s approach to her work is informed by her training as a public defender. She started representing clients while still in law school, working with the Alaska Public Defender Agency and the Legal Aid Society in New York City under a student license, then moved to Denver after law school to become a deputy public defender. These experiences provided her with exceptional mentorship, as well as the opportunity to represent hundreds of clients facing traffic, misdemeanor and felony charges, and to try over a dozen cases to juries before the one-year anniversary of her bar admission.. As a native Ney Yorker, Louisa was surprised to learn she was as at home in Alaska’s interior and Denver Colorado as she was in her hometown. But her path to a legal career was different than most attorneys. One of five children, Louisa grew up in a redlined neighborhood of what was then considered Harlem. She was a dedicated student of classical ballet from the time she could walk until she was seventeen years old, performing as a child with the New York City Ballet and the American Ballet Theater. She is fluent in German from spending elementary school at a German language school in White Plains New York, she spent middle school at an elite private all-girls Catholic school on an employee scholarship, then attended two different performing arts high schools before graduating from the Waldorf school her Grandfather once ran. She worked full time to pay her way through Hunter College (CUNY), spent a year working for one of the first women to graduate law school, then attended the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law on a full academic scholarship.. Louisa has lived the experiences of many modern families. She knows it takes courage to entrust a stranger (especially a lawyer) with the most important aspects of ones life: their long-term financial security, the wellbeing of their children, and sometimes even their physical safety. She believes in collaborating with her clients throughout their case to find the best path forward for their unique circumstances and always strives to put children first. You can trust that Louisa will not judge you for your confidences or your tears. Louisa will always be honest with you and will fight hard for your interests.

The Dougherty Law Firm, APC in Westlake Village, California, is a general practice law firm that represents clients with both transactional and litigation matters. The secret to our success lies in our committment to each and every client that we will treat you as though we would expect to be treated if we were seeking legal counsel.  With over 30 years of experience, we have a broad background and keen sense of how to reslove your legal dilemma both efficently and competently.

Beth received her degree from the University of South Dakota where she graduated with Honors with a double major in political science and psychology. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Beth went to University of South Dakota Law School and graduated with her juris doctrine and Masters in Public Administration. After graduation, Beth worked at the South Dakota Attorney General's Office, first working on appeals then as the Chief Legal Counsel for the Consumer Protection Division, where she handled everything from civil judgments to criminal prosecutions. Most notably, Beth argued State v. Toben in front of the South Dakota Supreme Court during the October 2013 term. Beth then moved to Sioux Falls and practiced family law for three years before prosecuting abuse and neglect matters at the Minnehaha County State's Attorney's Office. Beth returned to private practice in August 2018 as family law is where her passion lies.. Beth's main area of expertise is adoption, custody and divorce cases. Beth uses her psychology degree to understand where people are coming from and why they take the actions they take to help direct them to make the right choices in whatever their situation is.. Beth is licensed in South Dakota state court, United States Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals and United States District Court of South Dakota. Beth is a member of the South Dakota State Bar, Second Circuit Bar Association and Women in Law.

In 1989, I left a partnership in a medium-size firm to establish this firm, where one attorney is responsible for a matter from start to finish.  Clients receive personal attention from me and my assistant.  Having worked at a medium-size firm, I believe this provides superior service.  This law firm utilizes up-to-date technologies in the service of our clients.  Lawyers who prepare with the expectation that the case will settle put their clients at a disadvantage.  Complete preparation assures the best presentation of the evidence at trial and increases the likelihood that the opposition will agree to a favorable settlement to avoid trial.  It has become the standard of our practice to work hard and always be prepared.

AnnMarie Jenkinson is an attorney and owner of Jenkinson Legal, PLLC. Ms. Jenkinson obtained her undergraduate degree at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where she graduated with honors. She continued her education in law school at Barry University, where she presided over the St. Thomas More Society. This prestigious agency advocates for high ethics within the legal field. During her schooling, she worked as a legal intern and represented children in need of counsel under the oversight of a certified 2007, Ms. Jenkinson interned for a personal injury law firm while she finished law school. Upon the completion of her schooling and after she passed the Florida Bar exam in 2009, the firm promoted her to Associate Attorney. In September of 2010, Ms. Jenkinson joined Katz & Phillips, P.A. as an associate attorney.  When leaving Katz & Phillips in 2015, Ms. Jenkinson held the title of Senior Attorney on personal injury law and family law cases.. At Jenkinson Legal, PLLC, Ms. Jenkinson has devoted her law firm to focus on the needs of her clients, striving to provide justice and advocacy for her clients. Ms. Jenkinson has handled numerous aspects of family law, such as divorces, domestic violence, paternity, custody, court modification and child support. Ms Jenkinson has experience in handling mediations and leading trials. Ms. Jenkinson also has experience in working on personal injury cases, such as falling liability, vehicle accidents and theme park-related has served as an Associate Member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court and is a member of the Orange County Bar and the Florida Bar.

I have been practicing law since 2008 and joined the Hess & Jendro Law Office in 2015. I am dedicated to providing a high level of personalized attention to each of my clients with a hands-on approach focused on their individual needs. My primary focus is family law and step-parent adoptions, and I take pride in passionately representing both individuals and families with difficult personal matters.

Desiree Hemphill is an attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Texas. Mrs. Hemphill received her Bachelor of Public Administration and Master of Legal Studies from Texas State University-San Marcos. She went on to receive her Doctor of Jurisprudence, Cum Laude from Texas Tech University School of Law in May of 2018.. Prior to attending law school, Mrs. Hemphill found her passion for helping people while working as a Family Law and Estate Planning paralegal in San Marcos and earning her Masters in Legal Studies. Mrs. Hemphill was selected to be one of eight students in the Texas Tech School of Law Family Law and Housing Clinic. During her time as a Student Attorney, Mrs. Hemphill continued to foster her passion of family law by serving indigent clients who were at risk of losing their homes, domestic violence victims in need of representation in a divorce, and other various Family Law issues. Mrs. Hemphill grew up in Coppell, Texas and moved back to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after law school to pursue a career in Family Law. Mrs. Hemphill married her doting husband in August of 2019.. Ms. Hemphill has a true passion for the practice of Family Law, and has been described as “attentive” and “tenacious.” Mrs. Hemphill will work tirelessly to provide her clients with peace of mind that she is on their side during the most difficult time in their lives.. Associations

Ken is the founder of Brewe Layman and has been in private practice since 1979. Ken focuses his practice on complex domestic matters, cohabitation (meretricious) disputes, injury claims and civil litigation. He also advises clients regularly on business and estate planning matters and frequently drafts/reviews various sorts of marital agreements. Ken also provides private family law mediation services on a regular basis. He has earned an AV rating (very high to preeminent legal ability rating, and very high ethical rating) from Martindale-Hubbell. Since 2001, Ken has been annually selected as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law & Politics Magazine. Ken is a frequent speaker at CLE seminars for attorneys in Washington State and author of updates for several chapters of the Washington Practice on family law topics. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association.

KC is a dedicated, skilled and hardworking divorce law attorney. Our aim is to negotiate, mediate or litigate to the best of our abilities to maximize the outcome for our clients. Divorce, whether contested or uncontested, can be a complex process.. You need a knowledgeable, compassionate and honest attorney who will be able to help you navigate through the process with your best interests in mind. Even a simple agreed divorce can become a nightmare in the future if not handled in a manner that can benefit your current and future interests as well as those of your family.. At Celebi Law Office, our goals are to:

I have been practicing law in Washington state for 30 years. I am experienced and respected. I  deal honestly with my clients.  Check out my website-- I am a member of the Dana Williams Law Group.

Hi. I’m Zoë! I’m originally from Washington state, born and raised. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Washington State University (Go Cougs!). We moved to Arkansas for me to attend law school and loved it! I’ve graduated, married, bought a house, found a job, have dogs and cats and a baby soon. We love southern living and my husband and I are here to stay.. Before law school and even college, I had several jobs including packing and storing apples at an apple warehouse, grocery store clerk, lifeguard, and swim instructor. I’m from Yakima, Washington, which is primarily known for its agriculture, hops, and wineries. With that, there were, and still are, a ton of less fortunate, underrepresented people in the town who need legal services. I guess that comes with every city, huh? That’s how I found my love for becoming an attorney and off I went. To get on track for law school, I majored in Criminal Justice and Criminology with minors in Political Science and Psychology. I’ve always stayed busy and involved, as I was Scholarship Chairwoman and on the board of Academics for Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, Beta Sigma chapter. In addition, I participated in a $1,000,000 research project in the Criminal Justice Department at Washington State University.. While in law school, I clerked at several different places and gained substantial experience in criminal defense, family law, property law, social security disability, and even some personal injury law. I’ve found great love in criminal defense and family law, which is why I am the perfect fit for the Lion Legal Services team. I am outgoing, ambitious, and strong-willed. I understand what it means to be in need, and worried about how the legal process works. That’s why I’m the gal for you. There will never be a time that you can’t reach out to me to ask questions and be reassured that I’ve got your back, whether in the office and in the courtroom.. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting and DIY projects, spending time on my porch playing cards, or simply hanging out with friends. I especially love the summer and the lakes!. My email is

I am a native of Sparta, Tennessee, and have always planned to remain in the Upper Cumberland area. My office and home are located in Cookeville, centrally located so that I may easily represent my clients in the surrounding counties. I'm passionate about what I do, and I am always looking for ways to improve my clients' experiences during what can be a stressful and painful process.. I am the only attorney in the Upper Cumberland area to become a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. This required specific coursework and testing to gain an in-depth understanding of the financial consequences of divorce. I did this so I can better understand my clients' options, and I could then provide clients with options. Educated clients are empowered clients.. I also have attended Collaborative Divorce training. This process is not new, but is under-utilized in the Upper Cumberland. As a trained Rule 31 Listed Family Law Mediator, I also have more in-depth experience when I accompany clients to their own mediations.. My office serves all the cities in the Upper Cumberland region, including Cookeville, Sparta, Livingston, Gainesboro, Crossville, Celina, and the surrounding counties.

Melody Petitt is an experienced family law attorney, licensed in the state of Texas. In this position, she negotiated and tried many cases throughout the southeast region of Texas. Prior to opening her own firm, Melody worked as an Assistant Attorney General in the child support division of the Texas Attorney General’s office.. As an attorney handling divorce, custody and other family law cases, Melody understands that this can be a time of high stress and anxiety. Her goal in representation is providing clients with an accurate legal analysis of the facts and laws relevant to each client’s case so that clients are able to make informed decisions. Melody has a passion for helping families in their time of need and she values building trust with her clients and always being honest with them.. Melody Petitt is a graduate of Baylor University School of Law. During her time at Baylor, she was a member of the Harvey M. Richey Moot Court Society.

Emily has experience handling divorce, paternity, allocation of parenting time/responsibilities, child support and appellate issues.

Brian is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Snohomish County Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Practicing law for over 20 years he has the experience needed to win. With six children of his own, Mr. Duce is familiar with the many challenges facing families today.  He is an active member of his community as well, serving on the local YMCA Board 2005 - 2010, coaching little league for 19 years, and a past member of the Marysville Noon Rotary.. He has also been Nationally recognized by the NAFDD as one of the top DUI attorneys in the State of Washington.

Dana J. Richardson Graduated suma cum laude from Point Park University with a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Legal Studies. Ms. Richardson received her Law Degree from Duquesne University School of Law. She concentrates her practice primarily in the areas of Criminal Law, with a speciality in DUI Defense, and Family Law. Ms. Richardson is an active member of the Allegheny County Bar Association and the DUIDLA, where she receives specialized education in the area of DUI Defense Law.  Ms. Richardson is admitted to all Pennsylvania State Courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Nora Hickman earned her law degree from Birmingham School of Law in 2012 and is licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. Prior to law school, Nora earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in social work from the University of Montevallo and the University of Alabama, respectively. She served in the United States Peace Corps as a community development volunteer between undergraduate and graduate school. Today Nora is active in the local theatre and arts communities.