Firm: Dracup & Patterson, Inc.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Meakins Law
Practice Areas: Family
Brook is the principal at Meakins Law, a thriving Family Law practice in Berkeley, California. Brook is a passionate advocate for her Family Law clients and is committed to seeking creative resolutions to Divorce, Child Custody and Support cases, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity Suits and other Family law matters. She spends her days in court and otherwise supporting her clients throughout some of the most significant transitions in their lives.. In addition to her family law practice, Brook is very involved in environmental climate-change advocacy work. In both realms she is a fierce champion of the rights of others, and it is this salient attribute that drives her success as an attorney and sets the tone for the entire firm. She devotes the same vibrant energy and attention to all of her clients, whether they are island nations affected by climate change or single fathers seeking greater involvement in their children’s lives. Global justice cannot be served without every day, local justice being served as well.. Meakins Law believes in respecting the agency and individuality of each client. Brook is fully committed to bringing the needs and desires of the client to the forefront of every discussion, never allowing the complexity of the law to hamper communication. Her gift for balancing an empathetic, resolution-focused mindset with an unflinching commitment to a just outcome is what differentiates her from her peers. Brook’s clients sense her dedication; her results speak for themselves.. Often, the most apparently challenging matters merely require a creative touch. Brook is expertly knowledgeable and guides her clients through the nuances of the Family Court system with perfect fluency. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law and hails from Eugene, Oregon. When she eventually found her way down to the Bay Area, she fell in love with the quality of life and decided to stay. She and her husband live in Oakland.
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Firm: Jaffe and Clemens
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 310-550-7477
Firm: McMorrow Law, L.L.C.
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: +1 (724) 473-5625
Firm: Birnie Law Office
Practice Areas: Family
Brittany Birnie Greene joined her father and her sister at the Birnie Law Office in April 2010. Brittany specializes in family law, handling cases involving all aspects of family law including divorce, domestic partnership dissolution, legal separation, spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, and property characterization and division. In addition, Brittany can help clients prepare Premarital Agreements, Post-Marital and Transmutation Agreements, Cohabitation Agreements, and Marital Settlement Agreements.. Brittany is trained in mediation and collaborative practice, and she customizes her services to meet each client’s needs and desires. She feels that mediation and collaborative practice provide alternative processes to litigation, will result in fair and mutually agreeable resolutions, and will allow the parties to move forward with their lives and to co-parent effectively after a divorce. While Brittany understands that not every case is suited to mediation and collaborative practice, Brittany believes in attempting to resolve the parties’ dissolution through settlement discussions and negotiation before resorting to court proceedings. This method is often more effective and cost beneficial to clients. In each matter, Brittany’s goal is to achieve the best result for the client through mediation, collaboration, negotiation, or, if necessary, in court.. Prior to joining the Birnie Law Office, Brittany was a family law practitioner at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada, LLP, in Menlo Park from 2006-2010. Brittany handled matters involving all types of dissolution matters, including real estate disputes, stock option analyses, move-away and paternity issues. Brittany was active in the San Mateo County Bar Association, serving as the President of the Board of the Women Lawyers’ Section in 2009 and on the Executive Committee of the Barristers from 2007-2009.. Brittany earned her J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of the Law in May 2005. During law school, she had the opportunity to study law in Norway, France, Australia and New Zealand. She also competed in the International Competition for On-Line Dispute Resolution, finishing in the top ten against competitors from around the world.. Brittany received her Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Berkeley. After graduation, Brittany worked for the California Shakespeare Theater before going to law school.
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Firm: Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC
Practice Areas: Family
I am a certified family law specialist that has been licensed to practice in California State Courts since 2009. I graduated from Whittier Law School in 2009. During law school I was a member of Law Review and worked as a law clerk for the Center for Children's Rights. I was also a certified law clerk for the Department of Child Support Service in Los Angeles, Interstate Division. In 2010 I was admitted to practice in the Federal District Court for the Central District of California. I received my family law specialist certification in 2016. I have worked in the area of family law almost exclusively since the inception of my career.. I am currently a senior associate for the Burch Shepard Family Law Group, APC. I am also a member of the executive board for the Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Section.. I am also a mother of two and spend time volunteering with my children's schools when I am able. Being a mother helps me better understand the emotional needs of my clients and their children when going through a separation or divorce. I genuinely care about my client and the best interests of their children.
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Firm: Merus Law, APC
Practice Areas: Family
I have been practicing family law for six years, and doing bankruptcies for four years. I have seen many family law cases from the initial filing, up to and including trial, when necessary. I focus on trying to settle issues amicably with a beneficial outcome for both sides. However, when two parties cannot work together, I am 100% committed to making sure my client comes out ahead, if possible. As far as bankruptcies are concerned, I have helped many people alleviate their debts, while still retaining their property. I am happy to have opened a new firm, Merus Law, in May 2012 with my two law partners.
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Firm: Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Brittney N. Sturtevant is a Certified Family Law Specialist (certified by the CA State Bar Board of Legal Specialization) and a Partner at Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP. Ms. Sturtevant handles a variety of issues, including divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, and complex, high-asset matters. She is a member of the State Bar of California, as well as the Bar Associations in Santa Clara County, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and Solano County.. Each year since 2020, Ms. Sturtevant has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Northern California. Super Lawyers® is a third-party, who evaluates attorneys based on twelve factors including peer recognition, professional achievements, and community service. They award the Rising Star recognition to the top 2.5% of attorneys under 40 or in practice for less than 10 years.. Prior to joining Flicker, Kerin, Kruger & Bissada LLP, Ms. Sturtevant founded her own law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, handling a variety of family law, estate planning, business, and real estate matters. She also represented victims of domestic violence as a volunteer attorney with Bay Area Legal Aid.. Ms. Sturtevant received her J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. During law school, she was a senior editor for the Hastings Business Law Journal. She also held a judicial externship at the California Court of Appeal for the Sixth District in San Jose.. Ms. Sturtevant earned her Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Firm: Law Office of Adam N. Schanz
Practice Areas: Family
Brittney is a member of the California and New York State Bars. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles where she received First Honors in Family Law, Business Associations, Torts, and Civil Procedure. She graduated as a double major with honors from the Pennsylvania State University.. During law school, Brittney volunteered at the Legal Aid Domestic Violence Clinic in Santa Monica, California, affirming her passion for providing peace of mind to clients experiencing major life transitions. Located in the Santa Monica Courthouse, the Clinic provides assistance to low income residents with child abduction, custody and visitation, domestic violence, and support issues. Brittney also worked as a law clerk for the reputable Los Angeles based family law firm, the Law Office of Adam N. Schanz, during her second and third years of law school before she was admitted to the California Bar in December 2019.. Since admission to the California Bar, Brittney has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law. She has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, public figures, and high net worth individuals. Brittney was admitted to the New York Bar in May 2022.. Her years of experience in family law has provided her with the skills necessary to resolve complex family law matters including international custody disputes, support issues, child custody, property division, restraining orders and premarital agreements.
Contact: +1 (609) 251-4228
Firm: Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
Practice Areas: Family
Attorney Brittany Van Veen is focused on all aspects of Family Law, including dissolution, parentage, domestic violence, contempt, post-Judgment litigation, guardianships, and pre and post nuptial agreements. She specializes in high asset, complex, and high conflict matters and passionately advocates for her clients.. Working closely with her clients and helping them through personal and difficult legal issues is her top priority, while she’s proud to say that her clients mention their favorite traits are her feistiness and responsiveness. Brittany is always client-focused and strives to attain the best outcome for their future happiness. She doesn’t back down from attorneys many years her senior and is always willing to make herself available when her clients need to talk.. Brittany graduated cum laude with her Juris Doctorate from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and her Bachelor of the Arts in Sociology with an emphasis on Law and Society from University of California, Davis. As a recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship for all three years in attendance, she also claimed the Honor Roll multiple times while taking part in many extra-curricular activities.. In the final stages of certification, Brittany is set to become one of the youngest Certified Family Law Specialists in Orange County. She takes pride in the concept of continual learning and honing her craft. She believes that the combination of knowledge and ability will ultimately fair well for her clients, providing them with the best opportunity for a successful outcome to their matter.. Away from the office, Brittany enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs, devotedly rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and drinking impressive amounts of coffee.
Contact: +1 (888) 965-3092
Firm: Law Office of Brook Foster
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Madden and Redding
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 408-275-8100
Firm: Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc.
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: Not Available
Firm: Law Offices of Donald P Schweitzer
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Madigan & Lewis, LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: Not Available
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 650-350-1110
Firm: Flicker, Kerin, Kruger and Bissada LLP
Practice Areas: Family
Contact: 650-289-1400
Firm: Law Office
Practice Areas: Family
Member of The State Bar of California, Orange County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and United States District Court Central District of California.
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Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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