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Laura Susan (Lovoy) Burns, is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. She is a proud graduate of St. Rose Academy, St. Bernard Preparatory, Christian Brothers University, and Cumberland School of Law. She received her Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law in 2001, and has been admitted to practice in the State of Alabama since. Her areas of practice include:. Family LawPersonal InjuryCorporate Defense LitigationDomestic Relations LawWills & EstatesDivorce & CustodyAdoptionsSame Sex Couple AdoptionsSame Sex DivorceAlimony & Alimony TerminationChild VisitationChild SupportMediationDomestic Relations AppealsJuvenile MattersLaura Susan is Outside General Counsel for Black Warrior Methane, and is experienced in oil & gas, and coal mining litigation. Named as one of the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” in Alabama by the National Trial Lawyers Organization. Selected as a one of Alabama’s “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers Rating Service. Primary Jurisdictions of Practice:. Jefferson County, both Birmingham and Bessemer Divisions, Shelby County, Tuscaloosa County, St. Clair County. Bar Admissions:. State of Alabama. U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Laura Susan lives in Mountain Brook with her husband, William A. Davis, III, and her son, Alex Burns. Not only is she involved in the legal community, but she is also involved in her home community and the Mountain Brook School System. She and her family attend and are members of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

Susanne Hopkins has a passion for helping families in transition, so practicing in the area of Family Law was a natural fit for her. Ms. Hopkins practices in all areas of Family Law, but has a focus in child custody and visitation. She is very effective at helping families handle complex child custody matters.

I am a Columbia native, but have spent a lot of my childhood in Aiken, Barnwell, Hartsville and Orangeburg, as well. I am proud to call South Carolina home. My parents are hard-working people who grew up during the Ciivl Rights Movement. I attended Furman University on a full academic scholarship and went onto to the University of South Carolina School of Law where i was able to pursue my passion for justice through knowledge and meeting some amazing people.. Practicing law has not gotten old for me. I have the opporutnity to meet so many people, help people and put my reading, writing and advocacy skills to good use.

University of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA Rank: 1/139. Juris Doctor, Summa Cum Laude, May 2012Honors:. Recipient of J. Westwood Smithers Medal (awarded to graduate with highest cumulative GPA)University of Richmond Law Review, Executive Board, Managing EditorThe Order of the CoifWalter Scott McNeill Law SocietyHighest Grade in Special Problems in Evidence, Spring 2012Highest Grade in Criminal Process, Fall 2011Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills I, § 4, Fall 2009Highest Grade in Lawyering Skills II, § 4, Spring 20102010 Carrico Moot Court Competition, FinalistActivities:. Moot Court BoardStudent Bar Association, 2L Class RepresentativeUniversity of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA GPA: 3.746. Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Distinction, May 2006Honors:. Distinguished Majors ProgramDean’s List (each semester)National Honor Society of Collegiate ScholarsPhi Eta Sigma Honor Society and Golden Key International Honor SocietyExperienceStackhouse, Nexsen & Turrietta, Norfolk, VA. Associate, August 2012 – August 2013. The Honorable Robert E. Payne, Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond, VA. Judicial Extern, August– December 2011. Conducted legal research and wrote bench memorandumsDrafted formal legal opinionsOffice of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, City of Richmond, Richmond, VA. Legal Intern, May – July 2011. Prepared cases for trial by drafting discovery motions, researching case law, and interviewing witnesses, victims, and police officersTried criminal and traffic cases using Third Year Practice CertificateNegotiated and presented plea agreementsUniversity of Richmond School of Law, Richmond, VA. Teaching Assistant, Lawyering Skills I & II, August 2010 – May 2011. Instructed students in the Bluebook, legal writing, and oral advocacy skillsPublicationsCo-author, Understanding Fraudulent Transfers, 39 VBA Journal 16 (Fall 2012).

Andrew Ross is a partner of the law firm of Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. He is a Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization, since 1994. Andy is a hardworking, seasoned professional, with a compassionate perspective and has a unique ability to assist clients in navigating through the many challenges of California divorce, including those with complex property issues, valuable business interests, complicated separate property issues, emotional custody disputes, establishment and modification of child and spousal support, and other aspects of CA family law. He is a quick study, able to define issues and options for settlement resulting in a reduced negative impact, wherever possible. In high conflict cases, where litigation is required, Andy has significant trial experience and is a knowledgeable litigator.

Scott J. Lantry is a Certified Specialist in the field of Family Law and is a Partner with the law firm Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP. Mr. Lantry exclusively practices family law and is committed to empowering his clients to resolve disputed issues on terms most favorable to the client and his/her children, either by mutual agreement or by focused and efficient family court litigation.. Continuously since 2017, Mr. Lantry has been selected for inclusion in the Northern California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List. Less than 2.5% of attorneys in Northern California are named to Rising Stars.. Mr. Lantry acted as lead trial counsel in Superior Court proceedings that led to the published appellate decision In re Marriage of MacIlwaine, a case that made new law in California regarding the treatment of extraordinary income from stock option compensation that may exceed the needs of the minor children. (In re Marriage of MacIlwaine (2018) 26 514.) Mr. Lantry has since gone on to represent and advise both support payors and support recipients in cases where the payor’s income arguably exceeds the children’s needs under section 4057(b)(3), and where the support obligation is based on income from all forms of equity compensation.. Mr. Lantry has been qualified to testify as an expert in the field of California Family Law.. Mr. Lantry joined Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP in 2004, working as a File Room Clerk. When he passed the California Bar in 2008, he became a member of the team of family law attorneys at the firm. Mr. Lantry took a two-year hiatus from the firm during which time he represented airlines and aerospace companies in civil litigation primarily in the United States District Courts of California. Since his return to the firm, he represents clients through all phases of family law litigation including filing of initial court documents, complying with all discovery and disclosure requirements, settlement proceedings, and trial.