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I've spent years developing my negotiating, litigating, and defense skills so I can fight for my clients' rights. With years of experience winning both in the court room and out, I can help you determine your legal needs and develop a winning strategy.My law career began in the prosecutor's office in the largest county in New Jersey while still in law school. I then spent several years as a successful criminal defense attorney with the Commonwealth of Kentucky where I handled thousands of cases. I can bring to client representation the experience of having won on both sides of the aisle in the court room.I also spent time with a multi-state civil/personal-injury law firm as a department supervising attorney, where I not only successfully pursed settlements for our clients, I was responsible for evaluating thousands of potential civil suits for prospective clients.I have the experience to help you understand your legal situation, identify your rights, and develop a winning plan to achieve your goals.

Family law is at the heart of what matters most to all of us. Over the course of nearly two decades of practice, attorney Rebecca Simpson has come to understand that the issues addressed in the practice of family law are deeply important to everyone. “Family law impacts the security and well-being of our children, the stability of our family relationships, the protection of our homes, and, ultimately, the insurance of our legacies,” Rebecca says. “Still, every case is as unique and as complex as the people involved.”. Rebecca is a Bowling Green native. She graduated from Western Kentucky University with highest honors and earned a full academic scholarship to Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. After graduating with honors from Brandeis law school, Rebecca began her legal career in Louisville, Kentucky where she focused her practice on family law and enjoyed a thriving private practice.. After starting a family of her own, Rebecca returned to Bowling Green where she has continued her dedication to the practice of family law. For eight years, Rebecca served as the Warren County family law litigator for Kentucky Legal Aid. In 2016, she brought her dedication to family law and her commitment to public service to ELPO. She was named partner at the firm in January 2018. “Family law encompasses all facets of the law and has a profound and fundamental impact on our clients and on our community,” Rebecca says. “My family is what matters most to me. When representing a client in a family law case, I recognize and respect that I have been entrusted with what matters most to our client.”. Many times, the family law case represents an extremely difficult time in a person’s life. “I view my relationship with our clients as one of collaboration as we navigate the challenges and triumphs of their case,” Rebecca says. What has continually drawn Rebecca to family law is that, “you learn your client’s stories and the stories of their family. You discover how things began, where they may have gone wrong, and how to guide people forward to a promising future.”. Rebecca understands the impact of divorce actions on all aspects of a client’s life, not the least of which are the repercussions that divorce can have on a client’s assets and estate. The impact of divorce on a client’s holdings and how those holdings may ultimately be distributed must be carefully considered and appropriately addressed within family law proceedings. Rebecca’s understanding of potential pitfalls that may be encountered during divorce is vital to ensuring the protection of our clients’ interests and those of their intended beneficiaries as they move forward in life.. Rebecca is quick to point out that family law isn’t just about divorce. “It is multi-faceted,” she notes. For example, Rebecca also commits her professional efforts to adoption, mediation and appeals.. “Few experiences are as joyful as helping people expand their family,” says Rebecca says when discussing adoption. However, joyful as it is, adoption is a complicated process requiring strict compliance with statutory mandates. Rebecca provides a steady and assuring hand through the complexities of adoption.. Additionally, Rebecca is a trained mediator who has been recognized and approved by the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts and by the Warren County Family Courts. Mediation is a process in which a neutral mediator encourages and helps disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement outside of court. Rebecca identifies the value of mediation as, “giving people the power to solve their own problems. The fact that people, through mediation, are able to fashion their own solutions to their problems helps ensure a resolution that is more likely to last.”. Rebecca also has extensive appellate experience and has successfully represented numerous clients at the appellate level. Most recently, in 2014, Rebecca helped establish Kentucky law regarding child custody jurisdiction in the published opinion of Danaher v. Hopkins, 449 S.W.3d 765 (Ky. App. 2014). Rebecca’s successful appeal in that matter is illustrative of her commitment to the interests of her clients and of her understanding of the nuances of family law.. Throughout her career, Rebecca has been committed to professional excellence and to the improvement of the practice of law. To that end, Rebecca is the Chair of the Altnernative Dispute Resolution Committee for the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association, a Fellow of the Kentucky Bar Foundation, and is a member of the IOLTA Board of Trustees. Also, in 2016, Rebecca was appointed by Chief Justice John Minton, Jr. to serve as a Kentucky Trial Commissioner. As a Trial Commissioner, Rebecca presides over disciplinary actions brought by the Kentucky Bar Association against individuals accused of professional misconduct.

Maryanne Pitcher is a trial attorney with experience in family law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. She is actively licensed in Oregon and California and holds inactive licenses in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.. Maryanne holds a Bachelor’s of Science and Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University.. She was the former Managing Director and Founder of Informed Solutions LLC, a Medford based consulting firm, and was the Executive Director for the Butte Creek Mill Foundation. She is a Rotarian, a member of the Medford Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Jackson County Library Foundation Board of Directors. Prior to moving to the Rogue Valley with her two children, she was a trial attorney in Massachusetts.

Serving the public interest by representing family law litigants who would otherwise be without a lawyer due to lack of funds.. I do not respond to unsolicited emails or messages from this, or any other website.. My sevices can only be obtained via an application process which starts by calling or visiting The Center For NonProfit Legal Services in Medford, Oregon.. ...

Nick joined Perkins Law, LLC in April 2022, bringing with him a solid foundation in leadership and strategic thinking developed during his time in the United States Air Force. Over his seven years of service, Nick was involved in a variety of critical operations, including search and rescue missions, overseeing the certification process for personnel tasked with nuclear weapons deployment, and wildland firefighting in the Pacific Northwest. This experience cultivated a disciplined and methodical approach that now informs his legal practice.. While in law school, Nick clerked for a federal judge at the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. This clerkship provided him with essential courtroom experience and sharpened his litigation skills, which he has since applied in numerous court appearances. Nick’s background in both the military and the legal field equips him with the preparation and focus needed to handle each case effectively and achieve the best outcomes for his clients.. Nick's practice is centered on family law, where he handles high-conflict divorce cases, complex asset division, spousal support, and custody disputes. He has significant ongoing and recent trial experience, which not only strengthens his courtroom advocacy but also enhances his ability to advise clients on trial risks. Additionally, Nick’s practice covers judgment enforcement, contempts, and restraining orders. He is adept at settlement drafting, including drafting stipulated judgments for amicable divorces, and provides strategic pre-mediation advice to help clients navigate their legal challenges effectively. If a party is unreasonable with settlement, Nick is fully competent in representing individuals at trial, ensuring that his clients' interests are strongly defended.

Admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 1986, Mr. Vestigo has focused his practice in three areas: Business, Family Law and Real Estate.. Mr. Vestigo is extensively known and respected in these areas and is active in several professional organizations providing additional expertise. Immediately prior to joining with David M. Blair, Esq. to form Blair & Vestigo, PC, Mr. Vestigo was Senior Attorney at Hollywood Entertainment Corporation, the second largest video retailer in the United States operating over 1,800 Hollywood Video stores in 47 States.

I have practiced Domestic Relations (Family) Law in Oregon since 1998. My area of specialty is (Qualified) Domestic Relations Orders, and related matters concerning division of retirement benefits in divorce/legal separation.  The best time to contact me is BEFORE you negotiate the property settlement or try the case.

TThomas was born in Las Vegas, NV and was raised in Boulder City, NV. He studied Political Science at Southern Utah University. After graduating from SUU, Thomas worked as a Legislative Assistant at the Utah State Capital in Salt Lake City, Utah. He worked on legislation concerning immunization requirements, education, and child safety which ultimately inspired Thomas to work in family law and issues surrounding children.. Thomas attended law school at Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. During law school, he worked in a variety of clerkships handling child support, restraining orders, and estate planning. Since law school, Thomas has had the privilege to Clerk for the Honorable Beth A. Allen at the Multnomah County Courthouse and has been practicing family law exclusively since 2020.. As a member of the Multnomah County Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division Service to the Public Committee, Thomas gives back to his community by providing educational resources about the legal system to underrepresented and under privileged communities. Thomas prides his work in community service. He also offers pro bono services to minor children who require representation in dissolution or custody and parenting time disputes.. When Thomas is not in the office or advocating in the courtroom, he enjoys cheering on the Seahawks, Trailblazers, and Las Vegas Knights during their respected seasons, watching competition reality television shows, and playing volleyball in a competitive club league. Thomas also enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading a good book, and trying out new and different brands of wine.

Adam McKibben is an associate at Gearing, Rackner & McGrath, LLP and is licensed to practice law in the state of Oregon.. Adam received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2016 and his Bachelor of Arts in History and in Art History from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington. Prior to entering private practice, he worked as a judicial extern for the Lane County’s Presiding Judge, Karsten H. Rasmussen.. Adam’s interest in family law was sparked by his participation in the University of Oregon’s Domestic Violence Clinic, where he worked litigating Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) restraining orders as well as stalking protective orders. This was one of his first opportunities working with clients one on one. Adam enjoyed identifying legal issues for clients and helping them craft safety plans and strategies for moving forward in their lives.. Adam quickly learned that domestic violence as a category composes a small sliver of a much larger spectrum of family law issues that are largely interconnected. His interest in family law developed as he gained more exposure to custody, parenting time and support issues. He likes that family law allows him to work personally with clients to help them to resolve issues and improve their lives; and appreciates that it represents a unique confluence of different fields of law, including property, contracts and custody.. Adam is a member of the Multnomah County, Clackamas County and Washington County Bar Associations; the Oregon State Bar – Family Law Section; and the Oregon Academy of Family Law Practitioners.

Mike has been with Vial Fotheringham since 2002. In that time, he's worked with other members of the firm on a number of complex litigation matters, including several of the largest residential construction defect cases in Oregon history. Mike has also had significant experience in helping homeowner associations draft, amend, and enforce their governing documents.

I am a Graduate of the University of Oregon Law School and have been in general private practice in Roseburg since 2003.  I was born and raised in Douglas County.  The focus of my practice is Civil Litigation and Business law.  This includes work in contract disputes, employment related law, real estate transactions and disputes, and divorce, custody, parenting time, guardianship and conservatorship disputes.  I also do a variety of transactional work in business including business set up, buy-sell agreements, and collection, as well as estate planning including family trusts, simple wills, and estate probates.