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Torrance child custody attorney Colleen Barberis is a senior litigator and managing partner of the law firm her mother founded in 1997. She joined the firm immediately after her admission to the California state bar. Prior to her admission Colleen worked as an appellate clerk for the Los Angeles County Counsel.. Colleen and Patricia have practiced family exclsusively and they are a recognized mother/daughter law firm that zealously and honestly represent their clients interests.  Colleen and Patricia maintain close communication with their clients to assist them through this difficult time in their lives.. Colleen is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, with which she is a certified minors counsel. She is also a member of the Family Law Section and South Bay Womens' Lawyers Section of the South Bay Bar Association as well as the Long Beach Bar Association.  She participated in a mock trial through the South Bay Bar Association and through Rivera Lutheran School, and she spoke in a panel for Torrance High School Law Day.. Colleen has served the family law courts as minor's counsel, a volunteer mediator and assisted local schools in the preparation of mock trial programs. Colleen is known and highly regarded for her mediation and litigation skills in high conflict, complex divorce and custody cases.. Whether Colleen's client is going through an uncomplicated dissolution or a very difficult matter, Colleen provides the same level of personal committment to her clients goals.. Colleen Barberies is very well respected for her strenth, integrety, extensive experience, strong advocacacy and effective results in court.

Eve loves the law.  Being a strong advocate yet creative and flexible in her approach allows Eve's talent and love of the law to radiate.. A distinguished attorney, Eve Lopez is a certified family law specialist who is a partner at Lopez Law Group in West Los Angeles, California.  Eve exclusively practices family law. After obtaining her undergraduate education from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Eve Lopez attended California State University at Los Angeles, where she received her master's degree in Forensic Psychology. Later, she studied law at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, earning her Juris Doctor in 2005. Eve attended the 31st Annual Child Custody Colloquium under the patronage of the Superior Court of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association Family Law Section, serving on the panel for the topic “Exploring Custody Disputes Involving Children with Special Needs.” She has served as minor's counsel for the California Rule of Court on numerous occasions and has fulfilled the court's requirements for rules 5.242(c) and 5.242(f). Having received further training from the Parenting Coordination Conference for Mental Health Professionals and Attorneys, she also holds recognition as a Parenting Plan Coordinator.   In addition to being certified by the State Bar of California as a family law specialist, Eve recently passed the Appellate Law certification exam and is soon expected to join the elite company of but a handful of practioners to have the distinction of being both family law and appellate law specialists certified by the State Bar of California. Eve exclusively handles family law appeals.. She was nominated as a "Rising Star" Superlawyer from 2012 - 2016, a nomination received by only 2.5% of lawyers in Southern California.

Jeremiah has been a member of the Maryland bar since December 2006.  His commitment to public service has led him to the Womens Law Center and the YWCA Annapolis where he has participated as an attorney in the Reduced Fee Custody Project. He is also a member of Civil Justice, Inc., an organization dedicated to providing legal services to people who might not otherwise be able to afford it.. As a former Air Force brat, Jeremiah understands the military lifestyle first-hand.. Prior to starting the Chiappelli Law Firm, LLC, Jeremiah was privileged to apprentice with The Law Offices of Alan S. Forman, LLC, Walsh and Company, PA, and Gary Greenwald, PC.. Before settling into a legal career, Jeremiah enjoyed a brief Hollywood career as a background actor and production assistant. If you ask him, he will be more than happy to share the highlights.. As part of his committment to public service, Jeremiah ran for state delegate for Maryland District 31 in 2010. Visit  to volunteer, donate or just learn more.

Maryland and DC individuals and families facing challenging times in their marriages rely on Lead Attorney Thomas Stahl to provide reliable and effective guidance when contemplating divorce. His clients have come to rely on his compassionate approach to their sensitive legal issues and tenacious dedication to protecting their rights and best interests in any action he represents.. As a graduate of the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2008, Tom completed an advanced program at the Institute for Family Law Associates in 2012. During this time, he served as the Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Timothy J. McCrone and assisted the now-retired Honorable Dennis M. Sweeney during the trial of former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. With these experiences, he joined the firm Silverstein & Ostovitz as an associate attorney until co-founding Spencer & Stahl, P.C., in 2015.. In addition to his experience going from a law clerk to the founder of the Law Offices of Thomas Stahl, he has had the honor of being recognized for his community leadership and professional involvement by Lawyer Legion. Since 2013, Mr. Stahl has been recognized by the Maryland Super Lawyers for his ongoing dedication and commitment to providing the highest quality of family law and estate services to his clients.. Since 2006 he has been a member of the American Bar Association (ABA) and is licensed to practice in Maryland (2007) and Washington D.C. (2010). He currently serves as Co-Chair on the Rules of Practice Committee in the Maryland State Bar Association.

When the future of your family is on the line, you want to find immediate and long-term solutions that work for you and the people you love.  Attorney Matt Higgins of Higgins Law, has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, thanks to a career dedicated to serving families throughout Nebraska.. After 16 years as the highest rated attorney with Omaha's prestigious Cohen Vacanti Higgins Shattck, attorney Matt Higgins stated his own law firm in 2009.  Today, our practice is dedicated to helping clients with all the various legal concerns relating to divorce, paternity, support and all other aspects of family law.  Whether you are going through a divorce or are interested in a modification of your current agreement, we will listen to your concerns and find options tailored to fit your needs and bring the full force of Nebraska law skillfully to your defense.. An active member of the Omaha community for the last 25 years, attorney Matt Higgins made frequent TV and radio appearances as a legal commentator, and has become a fixture in the Omaha community.. As a former member of the United States Air Force SAC Elite Guard, attorney Matt Higgins is particularly sensitive to the needs and concerns of military families.  Matt Higgins possesses the technical skill to access the issues unique to divorcing military members.  Higgins Law handles military divorces, including overseas actions, and represents many families and individuals at Nebraska's own Offutt Air Force Base.

At Surell Law Firm, our work is our passion and Attorney Cara Surell has dedicated her life to helping good women and men navigate through their legal matters in estate planning, probate, immigration, divorce, custody disputes, and other family law matters.

I have a strong desire to help people resolve problems, and since joining Anderson Legal Group I have represented clients in a variety of family law matters, including adoptions, divorces, complex property matters,custody disputes, and child support modifications.  I listen to my clients' concerns and strive to resolve those concerns as quickly as possible.  I truly care for my clients and strive to maintain excellent communication with them so that they know they are not just a case number.. I ensure that my clients understand all their options so that they can make an informed decision.  I understand that family law matters are extremely personal and that the client must make the best decision for his or her family, not the attorney.   After informing the client of all their options, I work to achieve all of their objectives as efficiently and cost effectively as possible.  I have developed an excellent working relationship with many of the family law attorneys in the DFW Metroplex and work to resolve cases through successful negotiation.  I am able to resolve family law matters without going to trial in an overwhelming majority of cases, thus saving the client the emotional toll that comes with testifying in Court.  However, if going to trial is necessary then I have the courtroom experience to achieve my clients’ objectives, and I am Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which is the highest level of recognition for specialized expertise in a specific area of law.  I. In addition to family law, I have also represented clients in a variety of criminal matters, including drug charges, DWI defense, and expunctions. I understand that a criminal charge is one of the most stressful experiences that clients will face in their lives.  I work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for my clients and have successfully removed several arrests from clients’ permanent records through the expunction process.. I truly enjoy my work at Anderson Legal Group, P.C. and look forward to speaking with you about your potential family law or criminal matter.  Contact our office to set up a free consultation to discuss your specific legal questions.

I am an experienced family law attorney practicing in King and Pierce Counties. I believe strongly in educating and empowering my clients to help them make the best decisions for their own unique legal situations. I work hard to reduce conflict for my clients and reach peaceful resolutions.. A Washington native, I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 2005. I spent my time living abroad in both France and Argentina before returning to the University of Washington to obtain my degree in law. I am actively engaged in the collaborative law community.. To schedule a consultation please reach out to our intake department.

Over forty years experience.  Practice areas include adoptions, wills, trusts, guardianships, divorces, child support, personal injuries, workers' compensation, contracts, real estate and practice in state, federal and tribal courts.. Pror military service as a U.S. Army JAGC officer for 10 years leaving service as a Major.  Decorations include Meritorius Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Meda and, Korean Defense Medal,.. Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Recipient of United States Congressional Angel in Adoption Award.. Office Motto is "If I don't think I can help you, I will tell you so."  I am a lawyer to help people and not to just take their money under false pretenses.

After being a paralegal for more than 18 years, I went to law school to become an attorney.  I have been practicing law since May of 2014.  Since that time I have also become a Guardian Ad Litem and Child Representative representing children in cases of divorce and parentage actions.. I am very experienced in handling complex custody matters as well as complex financial issues.  I have many years of experience handling large and extensive discovery projects and have participated in a significant amount of hearings and trials.

Attorney Zach Martel is a dedicated member of the community. His sales, business and management experience helps to shape his pragmatic approach to legal matters.. Zachary A. Martel earned an International Business and Marketing double major from Illinois State University in 2000. He worked at Merrill Lynch through the turbulent 2000-2002 stock market crash. Later, Zach advanced through the management program at Enterprise Rent-A-Car, earning numerous awards for sales success. Eventually, Zach pursued his law degree so that he could really make a difference in the community and those in need. He earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School, in Chicago. Zach lives in Naperville, with his wife and three children. Zach is active and extremely passionate about being involved and giving back to the local community – he is a board member for Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity, ReStore, Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys, and NACC Not-For-Profit Advisory Board.. In 2006, Zach channeled his professional motivations and desires towards a law degree at the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. During his time at John Marshall, Zach competed in and led several Alternative Dispute Resolution competitions and courses; and he was a judicial extern in the U.S. Federal Courts. Now, while practicing law, Zach is a board member for the Illinois Association of Independent Attorneys, an active member of the DuPage County Bar Association, and a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.. Zach practices the following types of law:. Family Law. Small Business Law. Estate Planning. Real Estate Transactions. Non-Profit Law. Following his dream of making a difference in the community and providing help to those in need, Zach is a board member for the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Also, Zach is a co-founder and secretary of the board for ReStore, a not-for-profit retail store helping the Fox Valley community. Zach has been on Radio and TV as a proud advocate of Habitat for Humanity and ReStore. He is also an active member of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce, including as an Advisory Team Member for the Not-For-Profit-Network.

Raleigh received her Bachelor of Science from Purdue University in 1993 and graduated from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2001. Raleigh is a solo practitioner in Wheaton, IL. The firm handles family law, probate, guardianship, and appellate matters in Wheaton, Kendall, Kane, Will, DeKalb, and Cook Counties. Raleigh has also served as Guardian ad litem in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit since she began her career in 2001 and is a Guardian ad Litem in Kane County. She is currently a certified Chairperson for Arbitrations in DuPage County. Raleigh was a Special Assistant State’s Attorney for DuPage County in the Expedited Child Support Division.. Raleigh is a mentor for newly admitted attorneys through the DuPage County Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Association and a mentor for CCSD 93 School District. Raleigh is the Past President of the DuPage County Association of Women Lawyers, a current director and the Past President of the DuPage County Bar Foundation, a Past-Editor-In-Chief and current Editor for the DCBA Brief Magazine and a member of the following organizations: DuPage County Bar Association including the Family Law Committee, Kane County Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and a past member of the Family Violence Coordinating Counsel. Raleigh also serves on the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly and Family Law Committees.

Brian King is the owner and managing attorney of King Law Offices PLLC. He has been practicing law for more than twenty years and is a lifelong resident of Rutherford County, North Carolina. He has grown King Law from a small one-town firm to twenty locations across North and South Carolina. Brian was recently featured by Clio as an owner of a mid-sized law firm in their national campaign.. Brian is a member of the North Carolina and South Carolina bars and maintains active cases in both states.. Brian has extensive trial litigation in several areas and is a licensed North Carolina Family Law Specialist. He has previously served as the attorney for the Rutherford County Department of Social Services and has served as the interim attorney for the McDowell County Department of Social Services. He is a former member of the executive board of the North Carolina Child Support Council. He has served as District Bar President for District 29A.. Brian has several reported cases in the North Carolina Court of Appeals, including one featured in the book, "Critical Family Law Cases" published by the North Carolina Bar Association. He is a member of this association and an annual participant in their annual Family Section meetings. He is a frequent speaker in Legal Education classes and the local area chamber of commerce meetings.. Brian has been a speaker at Clio Cloud Conference, and has spoken at national events, like "Using Clio at Mid-sized Law Firms".. Brian enjoys every minute of life as a doting father; as a parent, his role as a Family Lawyer has taken on new and special meaning. In addition to maintaining a busy private practice, he serves on several local boards, fighting abuse and neglect in the community. Brian spent several years as adjunct faculty at Isothermal Community College, teaching Business Law.