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I concentrate my practice on Divorce and Family Law matters and specialize in Collaborative Law Divorce and Divorce Mediation, processes that encourage the best in people who are in the midst of one of the most challenging events of lives. I take a holistic approach to helping you and your family through what is likely one of the most difficult expereriences and help you to restructure you family by listening, understanding and helping to problem solve through issues through a structured and effective process that will meet you, and your families unique needs.. I am an experienced divorce and family law litigator, collaborative attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience in this field.  I have served as President of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council and served on its Board of Directors for over ten years.  I have trained other professionals in my craft through various organizations including Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.  I have been appointed Guardian Ad Litem and Special Master by the Court on numerous occasions.  I have been recognized by the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers 2011 - 2021.. I focus on the long-term welfare of my clients as I assist them in obtaining the healthiest divorce possible.  I understand how to reduce, not inflame, the conflict that is part of divorce.  I facilitate settlement and productive post-divorce relationships.

Ms. Forkner graduated with honors from The Johns Hopkins University (double major in English and History of Art, 2006) and from Boston University School of Law (2009), where she served as a director for the J. Newton Esdaile Moot Court Program. In addition, during law school Ms. Forkner served as a judicial intern to a judge in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County and as a research assistant to a Harvard University School of Law professor. During college Ms. Forkner studied at St. Catherine’s College, Oxford University (2004). Before joining Lee & Rivers LLP in 2011, Ms. Forkner gained experience in family law and estate planning at a mid-sized Massachusetts firm. She became a partner at Lee & Rivers LLP in January 2020.. Ms. Forkner has been recognized as a Massachusetts “Rising Star” (2013 – 2019).. Ms. Forkner is a member of the Family Law section of the Boston Bar Association (BBA) and recently served as the co-chair of the continuing legal education sub-committee. She has co-chaired and moderated several BBA programs on topics including Family Law Appeals, Alimony and Child Support, and Business Valuations in the Family Law Context. She has also participated in several Massachusetts Bar Association Annual Family Law Conferences. Ms. Forkner is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association and was formerly on their Board of Directors (2010-2011). Ms. Forkner currently sits on the Board of Directors of the John Winthrop School for Young Children and is a member of their Executive and Fundraising Committees. She is also a member of the Friends Council of the Esplanade Association.. Ms. Forkner has guest lectured at Boston University School of Law on the subject of Separation and Antenuptial Agreements. She also frequently serves as a volunteer judge for the Boston University School of Law moot court programs and as an “Attorney for the Day” in the Norfolk Probate & Family Court. Ms. Forkner is also involved as a mentor in the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project. She recently co-authored a chapter with Mr. David H. Lee entitled Tax Considerations for the Massachusetts Divorce Law Practice Manuel (2018) with respect to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and its impact on family law.. Ms. Forkner is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Maryland and is a member of the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court as well as the Greater Boston Family Law Inn of Court.

With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Ms. Haley is a confident and successful litigator.  She began her career with the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office, before entering private practice, where her practice has been primarily Family Law and Municipal Court.  She has handled everything from simple uncontested divorces to complex custody disputes to domestic violence.  Ms. Haley is neither afraid to fight the hard fight nor to negotiate, whichever obtains the best result for her clients. In 2013, Ms. Haley was instrumental in the opening of the first distillery in New Jersey since Prohibition ended and gave testimony and drafting assistance to the legislature that helped the passing of  the Craft Distilling law.  She has since worked with other distilleries and breweries to help them get licensed and in business.

Family law is personal. We know it’s not just your business, your bank accounts, and your assets we’re working with—it’s your life. That’s why we ensure that your experience working with our firm is a positive one. It’s not just the results that matter. At DeTorres and DeGeorge, the process counts, too.. I know you’ve heard it before, but coming from us, it’s not an empty platitude: We know what you’re going through because family law is all we do. In fact, family law has been my focus for the last 29 years. My first divorce case was for a friend going through a tough time. She asked me to help her out, and I did. I’ve never looked back.. Today, I’m one of 150 lawyers in the state to be certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a matrimonial law attorney.. As a founding partner of DeTorres and DeGeorge, I’ve had the great pleasure of creating a business that’s client-focused. We’re a small, 10-person firm, with four attorneys and an ace support staff. You’ll get to know us, but more importantly, we’ll get to know you—and the intricacies of your life, your work, and your relationships. Nurturing that bond is one of our top priorities. Why? Because the better we know you, the better we can serve you.. We know, for example, that you’re looking for neat ends, not a new set of problems to contend with. While we’re no stranger to court—and if that’s the best avenue for your case, we’ll fight aggressively on your behalf—we’re immensely proud of settling 99 percent of our cases outside of the courtroom.. We also know that you want your case resolved efficiently and expediently. We do it in half the time of the state average.. Our bottom line is you. DeTorres and DeGeorge clients are busy and affluent. Many are business owners or executives, and all have high net worth cases to manage. So go ahead, let us worry about the legal stuff. You've got a life to live.. DeTorres and DeGeorge is a family law firm that puts personal service first. Our four attorneys—myself, Super Lawyer Erin DeGeorge, Super Lawyers “Rising Star” Luther Griffin Jones, IV, and associate attorney Caitlin DeGuilo Toker—strive to be legal experts you can depend on for all your divorce-related matters in the state of New Jersey.. We specialize in creative solutions. Our goal: To get you the best results as efficiently, amicably, and quickly as we can so that you can move on to the next chapter in your life. We handle high net worth cases and regularly navigate:. •Legal separation and divorce mediation. •Alimony and spousal support. •Stock options and investments. •Shared business interests, benefits, and family businesses. •Child custody and child support. •Estate planning, wills, and trusts. DeTorres and DeGeorge serves clients in Northern and Central New Jersey, across Morris, Essex, Bergen counties, Hunterdon, Morris, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.

I am an avid golfer and spend weekends on a pontoon boat at my lake house all summer. My favorite winter sport is snow skiing.  I have two beautiful teenage daughters who are both adopted.  My favorite aspect of my job is helping people start a new chapter in their lives after divorce.  I love seeing my clients succeed both financially, professionally and socially.

Hite McLean, III concentrates his practice in the area of civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants in Tennessee and Mississippi. Prior to joining Glankler Brown, Mr. McLean specialized in family law at a boutique firm in Memphis where he argued trials and preliminary matters. In addition, Mr. McLean has successfully represented business owners in business disputes, individuals in landlord-tenant actions, and has served as the guardian ad litem in various matters in the Probate, Circuit, and Chancery Courts. In 2018, he was a Justice Recipient for the Pro Bono Service Award in Tennessee.. A graduate of the University of Memphis School of Law, Mr. McLean received the CALI award for the Elder Law Legal Clinic and, during law school, served as law clerk for the Honorable Robert Benham in Shelby County Probate Court.. Mr. McLean graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi with a B.A., while majoring in English, and received a M.B.A. from Christian Brothers University.

At the Becker Law Offices, we help individuals, couples and families find workable solutions that avoid costly, drawn-out and bitter legal fights. Our goal is to help you find a fair and practical agreement that allows you to move on from this difficult time. Misty D. Becker is an experienced family law attorney serving clients in the Memphis area and the communities of Shelby, Fayette and Tipton Counties. Arrange a consultation at to discuss your situation and legal options: