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David Mejias is a Long Island attorney specializing in family law and divorce. He is a managing partner at Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado where he has practiced law for 18 years. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Foundation, the charitable branch of the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association where he has previously served as President. In 2003, Dave Mejias became the first Latino elected to the Nassau County Legislature, where he served from 2004 to 2010.. In 2013, Dave was recognized by Long Island Pulse as a Top Ten Legal Eagle, winning the Family Law category.  Awardees are acknowledged by a select group of Attorneys who peer review their colleagues’ expertise and skill throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties.. At Mejias, Milgrim & Alvarado, Mejias has won precedent setting victories for his clients in cases involving custody, maintenance and child support, and overturning post nuptial and pre-nuptial agreements. His firm has also been recognized by the Coalition against Domestic Violence for continuing to fight for the rights of victims of domestic violence.. As a Nassau County Legislator he led the effort to keep our children safe from sex offenders by sponsoring the toughest Megan’s Notification Law in New York State and wrote the legislation implementing residency restrictions for sex offenders. He sponsored and passed legislation that allows law enforcement to install computer monitoring software on the computers of registered sex offenders.  One of his top accomplishments as Legislator was his proposed and passed Natalie’s Law, establishing a mapped website showing heroin arrests in neighborhoods in order to increase public awareness and mandates that police alert school districts when there is an arrest nearby.. For Mejias, the business of law is personal. It is this principle that distinguishes his conduct in this area of practice. At 13, Dave lost his father in a tragic auto accident at the hands of a negligent driver. Facing emotional and financial turmoil within his family, David vowed to help people in whatever way he could when dealing with the pain and suffering symptomatic of devastating loss. It is with that memory that Dave fights for his clients creatively, pragmatically and strategically – but most importantly, with compassion for the loss his clients are dealing with.. Past awards including recognition by Long Island Business News as one of “40 Rising Stars under 40” and named to the Long Island Press Power List as one of the 50 Most Powerful and Influential Long Islanders.. Dave Mejias was born, raised and still lives in Farmingdale, New York. He is a graduate of The University at Albany School of Business and Fordham University School of Law.

I was admitted to practice law in the Courts of the State of New York in 1999.  In 2000 I was admitted to practice in the the United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York.  After working as an associate for local law firms, in 2005 I opened my own practice.  The focus of my practice is matrimonial, family law, and mediation.  Give me a call if you would like to discuss your situation.  It woudl be my pleasure to speak with you about it.

The Law Office of John M Zenir works with clients to provide practical and realistic solutions to family law and divorce matters. He strives for fair outcomes while minimizing litigation costs.. John M works with clients to create solutions by combining their expectations with the likely decision of the court. He is an experienced trial attorney, having tried cases involving custody and visitation. neglect. juvenile delinquency, protections orders, paternity, divorce grounds, equitable distributions, maintenance, and child support.. Often when a client is facing a family law mater they must consider estate planning. John M handles estate planning, as well as estate administration and probate matters. The office of John M is conveniently located across the street from the Nassau County court complex and Government offices. Weekend and evening appointments are welcome along with a consultation at no cost.

Family Law issues are often complex, emotional and challenging. The law firm of Howard B. Leff, P.C. prides itself on creating a client-focused atmosphere that is both caring and compassionate. In addition, New York matrimonial law presents issues that differ from every other state in the country, and quite often cases require knowledge in the areas of criminal law, real estate, bankruptcy and commercial law. The firm of Howard B. Leff, P.C. has the up-to-date knowledge and experience necessary to advise and guide clients in all of these complex areas and assist with all family and matrimonial law matters.

Jennifer L. Garber is an attorney admitted to the New York State Bar and licensed to practice before the Federal Courts of the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, practicing in the Supreme, District, and Family Courts. Ms. Garber is an Associate attorney practicing in all phases of matrimonial and family law matters, including, but not limited to: divorce, custody disputes, equitable distribution, child support, maintenance, modifications, post-judgment and enforcement issues, family offense and violation petitions. Ms. Garber routinely conducts conferences, hearings, depositions and inquests. Ms. Garber's experience includes drafting a wide variety of agreements, including, but not limited to, stipulations of settlement, pre- and postnuptial agreements. Ms. Garber is a member of the New York  Bar Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Suffolk County  Bar Association, and Women's Bar Association.

I am a Montebello divorce attorney,Certified Family Law Specialist, a member of the State Bar of California and Board of Legal Specialization.  Nevertheless, more than anything, I am a community lawyer, offering excellent service at an affordable price.  I was born with a work and community ethic to always give more than you receive, so I take that same philosphy to my legal practice. I am experienced in handling cases involving divorce, child custody or support issues, domestic violence and any other family law related matter. Often my clients indicate that they feel that they can "talk to me" and that I am very approachable.  That is true.  I am here to help you during one of the most difficult parts of your life and I am honored when a client chooses me to help in this difficult process.

Ryan joined the firm as a law clerk while still in law school. Following his graduation from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Ryan began representing clients in both family law and general civil litigation matters. Today, Ryan continues to devote much of his practice to assisting clients with family law matters. He also serves as an assistant city attorney for a number of south metro municipalities. Ryan's municipal law practice includes representing municipalities in both criminal prosecution and civil matters.

I have been licensed as an attorney since 1980 and founded Tentinger Law Firm in 1997. I am admitted to practice before the state and federal district courts of Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. I have been a public defender, assistant attorney general for the State of Iowa, and also worked for several insurance companies. I am experienced in family law, including adoptions, child custody and child support, divorce (dissolution), legal separation, parenting/ visitation, spousal maintenance (alimony) and pre-nuptial agreements. I am a member of the Minnesota, Iowa, and Nebraska State Bar Associations and a no-fault arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.. When representing clients, I listen to the facts of their case and advise and counsel them on how the law applies to their issue(s). I then proceed to work on the case to obtain the best results for the client based on the facts and the law. I have many years of litigation and appeals experience to handle small cases all the way up to complex litigation.. I am very active in my community, as an appointed commissioner for the Port Authority of Rosemount from 2003 to 2011. Prior to that appointment, I was a planning commissioner from 1994 to 2000. I am an active member of the Knights of Columbus, donating my time to charitable events that organization helps support.

I have resided in Dakota County with my family since 2003.  I am an Assistant City of Apple Valley Attorney working extensively in criminal prosecution matters. I represent the City of Apple Valley in criminal court on a weekly basis.  I have represented the City in many jury trials, have drafted several Memoranda to the Court of Appeals, and has argued many cases to the Court of Appeals on behalf of the City of Apple Valley.. I also work in the private sector in family law. In my family law practice, I represent clients in marriage dissolutions, custody proceedings, child support proceedings, adoptions property division, paternity matters and spousal maintenance proceedings.. When I am not practicing law, I enjoy coaching my two children's athletic teams.

I began working with family law clients while attending law school almost 30 years ago. My passion for advocating for “real people” and their families is what drew me to family law and keeps my practice solely focused on families. I view my role as assisting you and your family to get through the transition of divorce well, both emotionally and financially.. I work to settle each case, but if a trial is necessary, I can effectively present your case to a judge. As a journalism major, I learned to tell people’s stories. I use these same skills to advocate for my clients, whether at a temporary hearing or a contested trial. Together with each client, I tailor a case strategy that is unique to that person’s goals and concerns. My clients value the individual attention that I can give them, and my honesty in talking about what to expect in their divorce.. I routinely handle a variety of family law cases, from straightforward child support modifications to complex custody trials over several days. I understand the importance of the result in your situation, both to you and your children. I never lose sight of the family that is part of each client’s case.. I have presented seminars about divorce and the financial aspects of divorce for over a decade. As part of my teaching, I talk about the process of hiring an attorney and qualities to look for, as a potential client. You should hire an attorney who answers your questions, listens carefully and understands your wishes. At the same time, you need someone who will honestly assess your case, with its potential strengths and possible weaknesses. I’ve developed these skills, and I look forward to assisting you with your case.. Although I have retired from skydiving for the time being, I still own my skydiving gear. I’ll bring the same care and attention to detail to your case that I put into packing my parachute.

Compassionate and Practical. I am dedicated to helping my clients resolve their family law, bankruptcy, and adoption matters. I am also committed to educating and advising my clients so they can make the best possible decisions for themselves and their families.. I live in Apple Valley with my husband, our two daughters, and our two dogs. In my free time, I like to practice yoga, cook, bake, and relax with my family. I am a member of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley.

I am an Associate Attorney at Tentinger Law Firm, focusing on Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate and Employment Law.  Prior to this position, I worked as an Associate Attorney at Edward R. Shaw, P.A. in Brainerd, Minnesota.  I am very excited to be serving Apple Valley and the surrounding communities.  I truly enjoy helping individuals with their legal needs.

My office provides direct and personalized legal representation to clients in a wide variety of family law matters, including divorce, child support, custody, paternity and so on.  The focus is on fair and workable solutions based on over 25 years of experience in family law.. That same level of experience, allows me to serve as a mediator, arbitrator or other type of family law neutral in an effective and productive way.  I am Rule 114 qualified for all family law out of court processes.