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Martha McKee has practiced law for 25+ years.  Although she is a strong advocate in court or in negotiations, she believes that each family has unique needs that must be fostered as the family unit changes.  She has represented hundreds of clients in a varitey of court settings including family court, DSS court, special proceedings, arbitrations, and other settings during the few years she practiced in Pennsylvania.  Martha's main practice areas at present are custody, divorce, property settllements, child support, spousal support and alimony, and all other related family matters including wills and living wills, prenuptial agreements, incompetency proceedings, grandparent issues, alienation of affection and criminal conversation.. Martha has volunteered in numerous areas over the years, from family law clinics, domestic violence clinics, divorce clinics, mock trial competitions, disability proceedings, mortgage foreclosures and citizenship cases.  She is a devoted mother and grandmother, a former Stephen Minister, she loves to read, travel, swim and is an avid sports fan.  Although she is a graduate of Duke Law School, she considers her undergraduate education at The College of Wooster to be the grounding force in her life and the education which allows her to be a lawyer for all people in all situations.

Sean McIlveen is a Family Law Attorney in Charlotte, NC. Sean has been practicing family law for more than 20 years. Sean McIlveen represents clients in all types of family law cases including divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, equitable distribution, alienation of affection, and adoptions.  He chose to go into divorce and family law because he has a passion for families. Sean McIlveen grew up in Gastonia, NC and has continued to practice locally. He currently takes custody, divorce, and family law cases in Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, and the surrounding cities.. Sean McIlveen is a Co-Founder and Partner Attorney at the McIlveen Family Law Firm. Sean earned his undergraduate degree in sociology at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 1998, he earned his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Houston Law. Sean has devoted his practice exclusively to family law. He is also a certified family mediator. He has over a decade of experience in mediating family law cases for attorneys in the area.. Clients of Sean's will tell you that he is honest with them about their case. He tells it like it is. He has a reputation for fighting passionately for his clients. Whether you are looking for an attorney who is experienced in family law mediations or child custody trials, Sean is the family law attorney for you. If you ask Sean why he goes to court, he will tell you, "I only go to court for two reasons: 1) to win and 2) not to lose.". Sean is often asked to teach CLE's and he mentors Associate Attorneys at the McIlveen Family Law Firm. Sean welcomes speaking opportunities and enjoys teaching others.. Sean is married to Angela McIlveen, an attorney and his partner at the firm.  They have 4 children ranging in ages from 14 to 26 years old. When he's not in court, he enjoys spending time with my children, woodworking, and traveling with Angela.

“I chose the field of matrimonial and family law so I could make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives. I wanted to be able to help people and provide a service that would assist and guide them during a very difficult time.. Although the practice of matrimonial law can be very intense, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding. When a client comes in for an initial consultation, they are usually at an emotional low point in their lives. Clients need to know that they have an attorney who will not only take the time to listen to their problems but who will also understand their needs. This can only be accomplished through proper preparation and a willingness to sweat the details. I can never guarantee a client any result but what I will promise is that they will be properly prepared.. I believe that the wisest choice is for a couple to amicably resolve their matrimonial difficulties. However, in the event that one side is unreasonable and does not negotiate in ‘good faith,’ you need an attorney who is also going to adequately prepare you for court.”

Fatina’s area of expertise is family law. Ironically, she did not always know that she wanted to be an attorney. She began her career as a social worker because she knew that she wanted to make a positive change in the world. As time progressed, she realized that the best way to change the world was to help children and families. Although she enjoyed her prior career, she felt that there was something else for her. She desired to make a larger impact in the lives of children and families. She knew that as an attorney she could continue to be an advocate for children and families by providing legal representation to family law clients.. In addition to family law cases, Fatina has experience handling cases involving real property disputes, domestic violence, and cases involving restraining orders.  Fatina also has experience with real estate closings. She is not a stranger to the courtroom. As such, she spends a great deal of her time in court advocating for her clients at least once a week and sometimes multiple times a week. In line with her passion for children and families, Fatina has experience with Mecklenburg County Guardian Ad Litem. Specifically, Fatina provided legal representation for abused, neglected, and dependent children. However, she received a large amount of her litigation experience through taking on clients in the NCCU Clinical Legal Education Program's Family Law Clinic. Fatina enjoys being in the courtroom, and she takes the utmost care and attention to detail when handling her cases.. Fatina enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering with her church, Sugar Creek Church of Christ. She created a ministry with other lawyers in her congregation called Lawyers Inspired by God’s Heartfelt Truth (LIGHT Ministry). The lawyers within the LIGHT Ministry provide pro bono legal services and educational workshops within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Lauren only practices family law because she has a passion for representing real people with real problems. Practicing family law typically entails more than just representing a client. A family law attorney must be prepared to handle the nebulous, emotional issues that are often accentuated during family law disputes. Thus, the family law attorney must be able to provide their client with the resources and emotional support so that the family can move forward, even if the marriage cannot. Lauren provides her clients with compassionate, yet honest representation.. Lauren frequently appears in court on behalf of her clients. She is prepared, efficient, and articulate. Lauren also has a passion for helping clients outside of the courtroom. She handles divorce mediations – either acting as the neutral mediator for a couple seeking a divorce or representing one party in mediation. Lauren also practices collaborative divorce, which is a process whereby a team of professionals, including attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial professionals work together to amicably and efficiently separate a marriage.. Lauren graduated from Bucknell University in 2006 and then obtained her law degree of the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2011. Lauren’s interest in family law began right after she graduated law school, while she was clerking for Judge James T. Russell in Carson City, NV who presided over many family law cases. After her clerkship, Lauren went to work for the law firm Allison, MacKenzie, Pavlakis, Wright & Fagan, in Carson City, Nevada practicing family law. Later, Lauren practiced family law at the law firm Woodburn and Wedge in Reno, Nevada. During her tenure there, Lauren was named in the annual list, “Legal Elite 2015: Nevada’s Top Attorneys.”. Lauren is married, has two children, and two dogs. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family outdoors in Northern Nevada.

Jessica M. Friedman was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has been licensed in the State of Nevada since 2015 and has been practicing exclusively in Family Law since 2015. Jessica got into this field due to her desire to help families during critical times in their life.

When I'm not working I enjoy travelling.

Jennifer is a first generation Mexican-American and a long-time resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. She first relocated to Las Vegas in 1997 and enrolled & graduated from Rancho High School. Quickly after, Jennifer enrolled and graduated from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.. In 2010, she enrolled at the Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer demonstrated an innate passion for helping others protect their legal rights. In 2011, she was recognized as Student of the Year for Boyd’s Community Service Program where she taught divorce and custody classes to underprivileged Spanish-speaking litigants.. Since graduating law school, Jennifer has represented hundreds of clients in a multitude of legal actions in various areas of law.. Before establishing Gastelum Law, Jennifer worked for highly-established firms where she was tasked with opening family law and personal injury divisions from the ground up to representing hundreds of clients both in prelitigation and litigation matters. Jennifer is not afraid to litigate in court; her philosophy is every client deserves diligent and aggressive representation. She strives to fight for every client to receive the best legal outcome.. Jennifer’s passion is her family. Everything she’s accomplished and continues to pursue is with them in mind. Jennifer’s mother is her hero; she dedicates all her current and future accomplishments to her. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her two daughters, and fiancé. She loves the outdoors, working out, and exploring new places.. Learn more about Jennifer. Languages:. Licensures:. Memberships:

Evan focuses his practice on representing families and businesses. Your family, your liberty and your business are the most important things you have and Evan focuses on helping his clients protect those things. Evan is an experienced trial attorney who regularly practices in the Clark County Family Court, Clark County Justice Courts, Clark County District Court, and federal courts. Evan's family law practice includes divorce matters, custody matters, guardianship, adoptions, and child support matters. Evan has assisted individuals in low asset to high asset manners resolve their disputes in a professional and discreet manner that meets the needs of the client while respecting the client's privacy. Evan's criminal law practice focuses on felony state level crimes and federal criminal defense. Whether the client is charged with a DUI, a federal drug crime, or attempted murder, Evan treats the client with the dignity they deserve and offers a personalized and aggressive defense. Evan's civil litigation practice consists of representing individuals and business in pre-litigation, litigation and appellate matters. Evan regularly works with businesses and individuals to help them limit their exposure to lawsuits early on and assists those who find themselves embroiled in a lawsuit. Evan helps clients craft solutions that fit their objectives, their budget, and allow the client to focus on their life and business instead of the courtroom.. Evan is a proud husband, father of two, and dog lover. Evan enjoys hiking, soccer, and Green Bay Packers Football.

Married to Leanne and have four boys.. Member of Ohio Army National Guard as a Judge Advocate.  Deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

She has always been smart, well-prepared, and tenacious--but not unreasonable.  She has become a real, prominent, approachable, talented figure in the family law area and is well-recognized for that throughout the State.  She tries cases very effectively.. Remarks by Judge at dedication of Clinical Law Library in Judy Potter's Name.

I assist people in resolving their family law issues with dignity and respect for all parties involved. I have more than a decade of experience guiding people as they reorganize their families, and I am trained and comfortable using every popular method of dispute resolution. I am committed to being a leader in my field, and have been elected by my peers to lead the State Bar of Michigan's Family Law Section, the Washtenaw County Family Law Section, and to serve on the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board (Washtenaw County panel) and other bar organizations. Due to my enthuiasm, passion and dedication to excellence in family law, I am frequently asked to publish and speak on issues related to family law, and the Wayne State University Law Review currently relies on me to provide their annual analysis of Michigan Family Law. Because of my expertise, competency and commitment to my clients and the law, I am frequently hired by fellow attorneys and their clients to mediate or arbitrate their cases and find the challenge of helping parties to resolve different personal circumstances very rewarding. I am certified as an "Elder Mediator" and believe that mediation is a perfect vehicle to help families navigate through the difficult issues involved with aging.

My goal is to best use my skills as problem solver, negotiator and mediator to help you get though the divorce process in as whole a way as possible. As unique as you are, so is your marriage and family, and so should be your divorce. A cookie-cutter approach should never be applied to a divorcing family. We will look at all options and apply the best fit for you and your family.

Kurt E. Schnelz is a principal shareholder of Schnelz Wells, P.C. Mr. Schnelz maintains a traditional litigation practice with extensive experience in the areas of family law and complicated civil matters. Mr. Schnelz received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Alma College on a Trustees Honors scholarship and his Juris Doctorate from Detroit College of Law (MSU). Mr. Schnelz acheived a Certificate of Merit from the University of Strasbourg, is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; appears in the Best Lawyers in America and the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, in the field of Family Law. Mr. Schnelz is one of the longest serving members of the State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners and has previously Chaired the Representative Assembly. Mr. Schnelz will also serve as President of the Oakland County Bar Association, the larget volunteer Bar organization in Michigan. Mr. Schnelz has been a member of the Attorney Discipline Board for 20 years and serves as a Trustee for the Michigan Interprofessional Association on Divorce, Marriage and the Family (MIPA). In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Schnelz has served as a mediator and arbitrator for Oakland, Wayne, Livingston and Macomb County Courts as well as, conducting private mediation and arbitration. Mr. Schnelz is licensed to practice law in all State Courts, the Federal District Courts of Michigan as well as, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schnelz is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Oakland County Bar Association and the American Bar Association.