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Mr. Dean currently serves on the Board of the Bennington County Bar Association, as a director of the Vermont Bar Foundation, as chair of the Vermont Bar Association’s Court Users Group, and as president and trustee of the Samuel Blackmer Law Library Fund. Mr. Dean draws from many areas of legal experience and clerked for the late Honorable Kathy C. Qasim in the New Jersey Superior Court’s Chancery Division. In 2017, he provided legal aid to clients throughout the Northeast as part of the South Royalton Legal Clinic. In law school, Mr. Dean served as the senior managing editor of the Vermont Law Review and as an active member of the National Moot Court Team. He has taught workshops for legal writing, civil procedure, and constitutional law. Mr. Dean’s practice areas include personal injury, appellate practice, contract disputes, debtor’s and consumer’s rights, professional licensing defense, and general civil litigation. He also serves on the board of SPEAK, Inc., a Vermont 501(c)(3) providing public speaking and debate workshops to students and incarcerated individuals.

Ms. Salsburg focuses her practice in the areas of business litigation, corporate advice and counsel, and white-collar criminal defense. She represents corporations, small businesses, and individuals in contract and business disputes, False Claims Act matters, State Ethics Commission inquiries, and government and internal investigations. Ms. Salsburg also advises closely-held businesses on corporate and employment matters. Prior to joining Laredo Smith & Kane, she was a litigator at a large international law firm, in its Florida and Boston offices. Her work at the firm focused on litigation at the federal and state levels involving breaches of contract, corporate dissolution, fraudulent transfer claims, commercial foreclosures, and patent infringement. She also handled FINRA arbitrations on behalf of broker-dealers. Ms. Salsburg’s pro bono experience includes several successful CORI-sealing petitions, petitions for asylum, an appeal from an inmate on Florida’s death row, litigation and appeal to assist a not-for-profit foundation, and invoking Hague Convention protection to return a child wrongfully removed to the United States by a parent. She was also a bar advocate for criminal matters at the Boston Municipal Court (Central).

Mr. Ardis received a Bachelor of Science from the State University of New York in 1972, and his Juris Doctor in 1975 from Boston University School of Law. In 1975, he joined the Memphis, Tennessee law firm of Canada, Russell & Turner, where he remained until January 1988, when he became a founding shareholder of Wolff Ardis, P.C. Throughout his career, Mr. Ardis has championed honor and integrity in business. In the area of Products Liability, he is committed to avoiding frivolous suits against manufacturers, but aiding injured parties, and pointing out defective products and the fraud of cover-up that often allows a defect.

Mr. Ardis has successfully pursued claims regarding motor vehicle crashworthiness, glazing, fuel systems, and occupant restraint systems. Mr. Ardis has spent a large part of his legal career dealing with fidelity bond claims, directors’ and officers’ liability policy claims, securities cases, and other matters involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duties. In addition to handling assorted complex litigation matters for client financial institutions, Mr. Ardis has effected the recovery of more than $140,000,000 in the areas of fraud and negligence, and has successfully defended a number of claims against his financial institution clients.

Mr. Ardis has developed and presented hundreds of seminars and speeches on a variety of subjects, including motor vehicle safety, fidelity bonds, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, risk management, fraud detection and investigation, internet fraud, and the use of multi-media technology in litigation. He has lectured throughout the United States and Europe for groups including the American Management Association, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Bank Administration Institute, the Risk and Insurance Management Society, the Society of Financial Examiners, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, and the American Bar Association.

He has co-authored two books: Risk Management: Computers, Fraud and Insurance was published by McGraw-Hill in 1987; Bad Lies in Business was published by McGraw-Hill in 1988. From 1982 until January of 1993, Mr. Ardis served as a member of the Board of Boston University’s Morin Center for Banking Law Studies. In 1985, he was a co-recipient of the Young Lawyer’s Chair from the Boston University School of Law. From 1995 until 2000 he was a member of the Board of Visitors of the Boston University School of Law. In the summer of 1988, Mr. Ardis was named Vice Chairman of the American Bar Association, Section of Tort and Insurance Practices, Professional Officers’ and Directors’ Liability Law Committee, and subsequently served as Chair of that committee in 1991-92. Mr. Ardis also served as the Chair of The Fidelity Insurance Litigation Group of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America from 1994-1996 and has served as the head of the Motor Vehicle Glass Subgroup of The Attorneys Information Exchange Group.

Mr. Ardis has testified as an expert witness in bad faith insurance claims. He is trained as a mediator by the Federal Court and is certified as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Mediator. Mr. Ardis is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Fifth and Sixth Circuits. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Memphis/Shelby County Bar Association, the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Tennessee Association for Justice (TAJ), the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), the Defense Research Institute (DRI), Attorneys Information Exchange Group (AIEG) and the National Academy of Expert Witnesses. Mr. Ardis is currently licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, New York, Missouri, Connecticut, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Ms. Carpenter litigates car, motorcycle, pedestrian, and truck wreck cases; premises liability cases; third-party on-the-job injury cases; police brutality and misconduct civil rights cases; and mass tort cases. Ms. Carpenter is a board member for the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association, and she is also a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Southern Trial Lawyers Association, and the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Alabama, Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and North Carolina, and she is also admitted in several federal U.S. District Courts throughout Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Missouri, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Ms. Carpenter was named the 2023 Outstanding New Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Grimmett’s main area of practice is personal injury, he is admitted to practice in courts throughout the state, as well as the Tennessee Federal Courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. David has served as chairman of the Nashville Bar Association’s Juvenile Court Section and chairman of the Tennessee Bar Association Administrative Law Section. He is also a member of the Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association. He is board certified in child welfare law and has served as a special magistrate in severe abuse cases. Mr. Grimmett earned his J.D. degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

Mr. Jones is a Knoxville, Tennessee-based trial lawyer with more than 35 years of experience trying jury cases in serious personal injury, criminal defense, and high-stakes civil litigation. He represents clients in state and federal courts throughout the Southeastern United States and is a member, and past president of the Tennessee Chapter, of the American Board of Trial Advocates, as well as only one of less than ten
members of the International Society of Barristers in Tennessee. T. Scott is certified as a Rule 31 Mediator by the Tennessee Supreme Court, regularly teaches continuing legal education courses on trial strategy and litigation practice, and hosts The Weekly Law Round-Up, East Tennessee’s longest-running legal radio program.

Mr. Stapleton focuses primarily on Personal Injury law, with a commitment to helping clients navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Mr. Stapleton is a native of East Tennessee and takes pride in serving the community where he was born and raised.

Mr. Don is an Arizona civil rights attorney focused on serious constitutional litigation, including correctional healthcare failures, jail deaths, and claims arising from government misconduct. For more than three decades, he has litigated complex civil cases in state and federal courts. His practice includes Section 1983 civil rights claims, wrongful death litigation, and serious injury matters arising from systemic negligence and institutional failure. Mr. Don has tried cases in courtrooms across Arizona and has appeared in federal appellate proceedings. His work is grounded in detailed record review, expert development, and structured trial preparation.is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and has obtained multiple multimillion-dollar jury verdicts. He has served as President of the Phoenix Chapter of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and has twice received Top Ten Civil Jury Verdict of the year recognition in Arizona. Mr. Don has served as Adjunct Faculty at Arizona State University, teaching Health Care Law. He lectures attorneys and professionals on trial presentation, psychiatric injury, and civil rights litigation.

Ms. Kimmel has worked for and been a partner in a number of law firms during her 30-year career, most recently returning to Goldberg & Osborne as a Managing Attorney of four offices in Southern Arizona where she continues to represent clients with personal injuries. Ms. Kimmel graduated from Greater Hartford Community College with an Associates Degree and University of Hartford with a B.A. in politics and government. She next graduated from the University of San Diego in 1990 with a JD. Since then, Ms. Kimmel has practiced in Connecticut and Arizona, and currently practices in Tucson, Arizona. She holds licenses in the State of Arizona, District Court of Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the White Mountain Apache Tribal Court. Ms. Kimmel is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death by the Arizona State Bar. Her focus during the last 28 years has been in personal injury representing consumers and vulnerable people including children and elderly. A wide variety of personal injury cases are handled by Ms. Kimmel including motor vehicle collisions, premises liability, nursing negligence, and medical malpractice. Ms. Kimmel has successfully arbitrated and tried cases including complex and wrongful death cases, and has litigated appellate cases resulting in two published opinions in her clients’ favor – one in the Arizona Supreme Court and the other in Arizona Court of Appeals.

Mr. Offenhartz is a business attorney who represents clients in the finance, medical, construction, real estate and culinary industries. Mr. Offenhartz has significant experience managing all phases of litigation, including preliminary investigations, discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, motions for summary judgment, trial and appeals. Mr. Offenhartz is a member of Madison School District’s Financial Advisory Board and a board member of the Desert States Region of Jewish National Fund. He supports the Phoenix Art Museum as a member of the Men’s Art Council, and helps others by volunteering with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Arizona, Saint Mary’s Food Bank and the Wounded Warrior Project. Mr. Offenhartz earned his B.S. degree in public administration from the University of Arizona, and his master’s and J.D. degrees from Arizona State University. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona; Southern District Court, District of Arizona; and Southern Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.

Ms. Padish Hoebing is a skilled attorney who practices primarily in family law, criminal defense, and civil litigation. Prior to joining Padish Law Group, she served as in-house counsel at Benedictine University and Assistant General Counsel for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Internal Affairs Division. Ms. Padish Hoebing has a wealth of experience litigating in city, state, and appellate courts. Recognized for her achievements, she was named to the National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 in 2023, 2024 and 2025. She earned her J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law and her B.A. in Political Science and Art History from the University of Arizona. Ms. Padish Hoebing is admitted to practice law in both Arizona and Illinois. She is actively involved in her professional community, serving as the current President and past Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Scottsdale Bar Association. Ms. Padish Hoebing is also a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association and serves on the City of Scottsdale Personnel Board.

Mr. Torrens main areas of practice are personal injury litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and commercial litigation. Mr. Torrens lectures nationally in the areas of contracts, personal injury, and trial advocacy. He is a faculty member of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy and a graduate of the State Bar of Arizona’s CLE Institute. Mr. Torrens is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the Colorado Bar Association. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a judge pro tem with the Maricopa County Superior Court. Mr. Torrens earned his B.A. degree from Arizona State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Nebraska.

Ms. Sadeghi has more than 17 years of experience providing legal services and representation to individuals and families, developing strategies and advocating for legal rights. Her experience includes litigating and advocating on behalf of a large, active client base focusing on complex civil litigation, family and probate law and elder law. Ms. Sadeghi formerly taught at the paralegal program for Suffolk University Law School and is currently a guest lecturer at Northeastern University Law School. In 2023, she received the Massachusetts Lawyers’ Weekly “Making a Difference” honor, part of the Top Women of the Law 2023. She serves as a Board of Bar Overseers lawyer licensing board discipline hearing officer as well as a certified Guardian Ad Litem by the Massachusetts Trial Court.

Ms. Echikson has been a paralegal working almost exclusively in family law for over 20 years and has been with Materese Family Law in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, since its inception. Prior to her time at MFL, she worked in the family law departments at the Greater Philadelphia area law firms of Dischell Bartle Dooley, Weber Gallagher, and Wolf Block. Ms. Echikson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies from Peirce College and holds a Pennsylvania paralegal certification from the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations. She currently serves as President of the Montgomery County Paralegal Association. Along with Ms. Sheriff and other paralegals across the Commonwealth, Ms. Echikson is a founding Board member of the Family Law Paralegals of Pennsylvania (FLPP), a paralegal association dedicated to providing resources and support to paralegals practicing family law in Pennsylvania. She also currently serves as FLPP’s Vice-President and membership chair. In addition, Ms. Echikson is FLPP’s primary delegate to the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations, where she also holds the position of Secretary. She is also a member of various community organizations, including serving as an Area Leader for Free Mom Hugs of Pennsylvania, a Board member for the LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County, and Secretary of Soroptimist International of Phoenixville.

Mr. Green serves as Deputy Chair of Obermayer’s Litigation Department. He concentrates his practice on commercial litigation and employment law in the state and federal courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has extensive experience and has been lead counsel in litigation relating to contracts, real-estate disputes, non-compete agreements, and employment disputes. Mr. Green prides himself on his effective and efficient representation of his clients and the favorable results he has achieved for them. He is responsive and compassionate toward his clients and he is known for the high quality of his legal representation and his attention to detail. Mr. Green earned his J.D. degree from Temple University, Beasley School of Law.

Mr. Hart is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Mr. Hart’s practice scope entails all aspects of civil litigation including personal injury, commercial litigation, liability defense, consumer fraud, and business disputes. Mr. Hart has successfully counseled clients on a variety of complex legal issues and has demonstrated a track record of success through numerous legal accomplishments. He has represented clients of all sizes in complex litigation matters including individuals, small businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and government entities. Prior to joining Kent & McBride, Mr. Hart was an Associate Attorney at a litigation firm in Gibbsboro, NJ where he concentrated his practice on personal injury, product liability claims, consumer fraud, professional malpractice, municipal court violations, and commercial litigation. Mr. Hart is a graduate of Rutgers University School of Law, where he was admitted into the highly selective and rigorous JD/MBA program. He finished both degrees a semester early due to his outstanding achievement and scholarship as a student. During law school, Mr. Hart clerked for a global Fortune 100 insurance company where he focused his work on matters such as motor vehicle collisions, slip & fall accidents, dog bites and products liability cases. Mr. Hart received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Drexel University where he was a double-major in Marketing and Legal Studies. Prior to graduation, Mr. Hart was awarded with the prestigious “Emerging Leader” award by Drexel University.

Prior to joining Perry Calder, Mr. Perry served as an associate attorney in the New York City office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. There, he represented Fortune 500 companies in mass tort, insurance and consumer litigation actions in federal and state courts across the country, contributing to his department’s listing as a Law 360 2022 “Product Liability Group of the Year.” At Skadden, Alex gained invaluable trial experience working under American Lawyer’s 2022 “Litigator of the Year,” playing a supporting role on several of her trial teams that obtained winning verdicts for clients faced with lawsuits seeking hundreds of millions of dollars. At Perry Calder Law, Mr. Perry serves clients as both trial and appellate counsel. He has helped recover more than fifty million dollars for clients victimized by medical malpractice and personal injuries. Mr. Perry graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Prior to that, he graduated with highest distinction from the Pennsylvania State University and earned the Evan Pugh Scholar Award for finishing in the top .5% of his class. Before becoming a lawyer, Mr. Perry undertook a mini pupilage with a Queen’s Counsel barrister in London, England at XXIV Old Buildings. He also worked in the recruiting department for the Penn State football team.

Mr. Veloski represents individuals who have suffered serious accidents and catastrophic injuries. Mr. Veloski grew up in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and obtained his bachelor’s degree from Temple University. After graduating, he worked for a local Philadelphia hospital system, before returning to Temple University for Law School. During law school, he received awards for his writing, was an editor of the Temple Law Review, and completed Temple’s nationally recognized trial advocacy program. Mr. Veloski brings this breadth of experience and knowledge to the firm, and fights passionately for the rights of people who have been seriously injured as a result of corporate negligence and careless actions. Since joining the firm he has helped to achieve life-changing results for hundreds of clients and has tried cases to juries in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

Ms. Brown is a 2024 vLex Fastcase 50 honoree, recognized for her contributions to integrating technology and ethics into legal education. She is also the recipient of the 2024 AALS Section of Technology, Law & Legal Education Technology & Ethics Award. Ms. Brown holds a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law with an emphasis in intellectual property law, an M.S. in Library and Information Science from Drexel University, and a B.F.A. from DePaul University. She is a frequent CLE instructor on legal ethics, artificial intelligence, legal technology, process optimization, and legal research. She has taught law school courses including Legal Technology for Practice and Art of Advocacy, in addition to several courses on artificial intelligence, and various specialized legal research topics. Ms. Brown is an active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL). She has held numerous leadership positions within the organization, including serving on the AALL Executive Board from 2011 to 2014. Her research interests include intellectual property, acting skills for lawyers, legal technology in education, and artificial intelligence. She is co-author of the forthcoming book Strategic Tech Integration in the Legal Academy: A Comprehensive Guide for Aligning with ABA Standards and Modern Legal Practice.

Ms. Coleman Hunter handles appellate work and has argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court. She helps law students and out-of-state attorneys become licensed in South Carolina and represents Bar applicants before the Committee on Character and Fitness and the Supreme Court of South Carolina. She has presented continuing legal education programs to statewide and national audiences and enjoys volunteering as a guest speaker in the annual Ethics Hot Tips CLE with the South Carolina Bar. Ms. Coleman Hunter also serves as a member of the SC Bar’s Professional Responsibility Committee. She attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 2015. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 2015 and to the Kentucky Bar in 2016. Before joining Clawson & Staubes, Ms. Coleman Hunter was an Assistant Attorney General at the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office, where she handled hundreds of post-conviction relief hearings and appeals across the state.

Mr. McDaniel was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he did his undergraduate study at Furman University in Greenville, SC before getting his J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Mr. McDaniel’s professional career began in Beaufort, South Carolina in 2000 where he worked for a personal injury and workers compensation firm. In 2002 he teamed up with Adam Gess to open a firm in downtown Beaufort. In 2009, Mr. McDaniel opened a solo practice as the Law Office of Brian McDaniel, LLC. He is a member of the South Carolina Bar and the Beaufort County Bar. He is admitted to practice law in the Supreme Court of South Carolina, the United States Federal District Court of South Carolina, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. McDaniel is the Paralegal Program Director at The Technical College of the Lowcountry and has served as a Paralegal instructor in the Business Technologies Program.

Mr. Nasrollahi is a trial attorney who focuses his practice on helping clients who have been injured by others, and regularly handles cases from trucking and auto accidents, premises liability, dram shop negligence (when a bar or restaurant violates alcohol liability laws), and insurance bad faith litigation. Born and raised in Greenwood, South Carolina, he attended the College of Charleston as an undergraduate. He then graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of The Journal of Law and Education as a staff editor. In addition to receiving his Juris Doctor, he also earned his Children’s Law Certificate, which signified his interest in an area of law that benefits children and families. After law school, Mr. Nasrollahi clerked for The Honorable Perry M. Buckner, Circuit Court Judge for the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. Prior to joining Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A., he worked as an associate attorney for a prominent defense law firm in Charleston. His experience and background working for a defense firm are invaluable in navigating claims for his injured clients. Mr. Nasrollahi was recognized in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2023.

Mr. Stevens is the owner/founder of Stevens Family Law, LLC, a boutique family law firm based in Spartanburg, SC, that handles complex divorce, child custody, and other domestic matters statewide. Mr. Stevens served as President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers from 2023-2024, and he is also a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers and a Board-Certified Family Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy – the only attorney in South Carolina with all three designations. Mr. Stevens has been designated as a Super Lawyer in Family Law for multiple years, and he is listed in The Best Lawyers in America©. He has held an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell for many years. Mr. Stevens previously served on the Board of Governors of the South Carolina Bar and the South Carolina Association for Justice, as well as the Chair of both the South Carolina Bar’s Family Law Council and the Family Law Section of the South Carolina Association for Justice. He co-authored Family Law Essentials: A Primer for the Private Practice Before the Family Court in South Carolina (South Carolina Bar, 2018). This comprehensive book explains substantive law and procedure, and it also provides tips and pointers to help practitioners run more efficient and effective family law practices. He has planned conferences and presented on law office management, family law, technology, and other topics locally, nationally, and internationally, including ABA TechShow, SC Bar’s Family Law Essentials, and SC Bar’s Advanced Family Law Topics for the Bench and Bar. Mr. Stevens graduated with honors from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Management with a minor in Accounting in 1992. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina in 1995. He is the proud parents of five children, and in his (infrequent) spare time, he enjoys painting and attending concerts.

Mr. Timbes is a litigator and founding partner at Thurmond Kirchner & Timbes, P.A., located in the historic district of downtown Charleston, South Carolina. A graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he graduated with honors and was inducted into the Order of the Coif, Mr. Timbes began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Kaye G. Hearn, then Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, before entering private practice. He has litigated complex personal injury, business, construction, and appellate matters at all levels of the South Carolina and federal court systems. He is a Certified Civil Court Mediator and Arbitrator, and he is appointed by the South Carolina Supreme Court to serve as Chairman of the South Carolina Board of Law Examiners.

Mr. Avery served in the Army for 20 years. Since 1993, after he retired from the Army, he has restricted his practice to family law, predominantly in Montgomery County, Maryland. First as a solo practitioner and now in partnership with his daughter, Prudence Upton. He has handled hundreds of divorce, child custody, child support, visitation and other family issues, most often bringing them to resolution without the need for a trial. Mr. Avery is frequently consulted by other counsel regarding military matters and has done presentations for a number of groups regarding military family law. He has been selected by SuperLawyers every year since 2008 and has been selected for listing in The Best Lawyers in America since 2017. Mr. Avery is a certified as a mediator in both general civil matters and family law, focusing on property and child-related issues. He serves as a facilitator for the Family Law Division of the Montgomery County Circuit Court. Mr. Avery is an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law where he co-teaches Collaborative Practice to law students. He is a trainer for the Collaborative Practice Training Institute training practicing professionals in Collaborative Practice.

With more than 25 years of experience, Mr. Coaxum is skilled at negotiation, settlement, and litigation of complex domestic matters. he has experience navigating difficult and high-profile matters that present significant legal, business, and reputational risks. His deep and vast experience includes complex asset and property distribution, complex separation agreements, alimony, and child custody and access issues. Mr. Coaxum represents clients in Baltimore City and Baltimore, Howard, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery counties in Maryland as well as the District of Columbia. In addition to his family law practice, he also serves as legal counsel and trusted advisor to clients who are owners of business and corporate entities. Mr. Coaxum’s experience includes handling multifaceted business disputes and litigation matters, including high profile defamation claims, employment disputes, and contract claims. His excellent reputation in the Maryland legal community has resulted in the recent appointment to Maryland’s Attorney Grievance Commission, a commission that ensures Maryland lawyers adhere to their professional responsibilities. He served on the board of directors for the Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center from 2010 to 2016 and is also a former board member to HopeWorks, Howard County’s sexual assault and domestic violence center that provides critical services to families affected by domestic violence. From 2009 to 2017, Mr. Coaxum served as treasurer to the Prince George’s County Political Committee to Re-Elect Sitting Judges and served as political committee treasurer to other Judges in campaigns to retain judicial seats in Howard County.

Ms. DeMeo is an alumna of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and George Washington University Law School, who has been practicing family law in Maryland and DC for over 25 years. She is currently a Principal at Markham Law Firm in Bethesda, MD, where she focuses on negotiated settlements and Alternate Dispute Resolution, including mediation and Collaborative Law. Although she continues to litigate in high conflict cases, her preference is to help families in transition efficiently navigate the divorce process in order to preserve as much family wealth and goodwill as possible. For over a decade she has frequently quoted as an expert in her field, and various media sources have recognized her as one of the top DC area attorneys in her field, including the Washingtonian Magazine, Superlawyers, Bethesda Magazine, Best Lawyers and the Daily Record. She was an adjunct professor from 2019-2020 for the GWU Family Justice Center, and is currently serving a 2 year term as a Board Member of the AFCC Maryland Chapter.

Ms. Jacobson has been practicing law for nearly a decade, having successfully represented clients in all facets of family law proceedings including separation, divorce, custody, child support, post-divorce enforcement, and other family law related matters. Through her experience litigating family law matters, Ms. Jacobson has found that the conflict associated with litigation often tears a family apart making it toxic for children and their parents. However, as a certified mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, she has also seen how these forms of alternative dispute resolution can lead to and foster successful co-parenting arrangements. Ms. Jacobson has chosen to dedicate her practice to working with clients who wish to resolve their family disputes without court intervention. She assists clients in choosing between mediation, collaborative divorce or separation agreements in order to keep drama out of their divorce. Ms. Jacobson graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law with her Juris Doctorate magna cum laude. She is admitted to practice law throughout the State of Maryland as well as within the United States District Court for the District of Maryland. She is a certified mediator, Best Interest Attorney, Child Advocate Attorney and Child Privilege Attorney. Prior to founding Jacobson Family Law, Ms. Jacobson was a senior associate at The Drazin Law Center, specializing in divorce and bankruptcy.

Ms. Scherer concentrates representation in divorce, child custody, parenting agreements, alimony, marital property division, marital settlement agreements, child support, visitation, paternity, step-parent adoption, jurisdictional disputes, and interstate child custody and child support matters. Her vast experience in domestic/family law matters is the foundation of her recognition as a leading Maryland family, divorce, and custody attorney. Ms. Scherer regularly appears in state courts throughout Maryland. She has skillfully litigated and settled hundreds of domestic cases, obtaining favorable results for her clients. Ms. Scherer regularly represents high profile clients in state court, including professional sports figures and business owners with significant assets at stake. Additionally, Ms. Scherer has obtained custody for many clients, both men and women. Ms. Scherer has successfully argued cases before the Maryland appellate courts resulting in published and unpublished opinions. Ms. Scherer is also trained in collaborative law, which is a commitment to recognizing that divorce and other family matters are multi-dimensional and often require assistance from other collaboratively trained professionals such as child specialists, financial specialists, and/or a divorce coach. The goal of the collaborative approach is a negotiated settlement focusing on empowering the client, following established guidelines and protocols without the threat of court action from the collaborative attorneys. Ms. Scherer is also a trained civil mediator and is regularly appointed by state courts to serve as a Best Interest Attorney or Privilege Attorney to represent children in highly contested cases. Her client-first, goal-oriented strategy is consistently recognized by her peers and by Maryland Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers as the best divorce lawyer in Maryland, the best custody lawyer in Maryland, and the best Maryland family attorney, to name a few.

Mr. Adamson has been providing full-service plaintiff’s counsel to clients who have suffered personal injuries since 2001. His consistent focus on high-quality service and top-notch representation has brought about significant results for their clients. In 2015, a jury returned a $72 million verdict for a client who was injured in a dog attack, and in 2018, he achieved a $30 million judgment in a case involving a tractor-trailer explosion. In addition, Mr. Adamson’s cases have resulted in numerous six-figure and seven-figure verdicts and settlements.” He is also a registered arbitrator and mediator with extensive experience handling contract negotiations for a variety of professional services, including athletic contracts. Mr. Adamson earned his undergraduate degree from LaGrange College, his MBA from Lynchburg College, and his J.D. degree from Samford University Cumberland School of Law.

Mr. Craft is an experienced trial attorney with a passion for justice. Mr. Craft has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury matters, including wrongful deaths and catastrophic injuries. Prior to joining Cheeley Law Group, he worked at one of the nation’s largest law firms representing large corporations and insurance companies across the country. Mr. Craft now uses this valuable insight of the insurance industry to help individuals in the face of catastrophic loss. His experience covers a wide range of catastrophic injuries, including tractor-trailer and commercial automobile collisions, negligent security premises liability, product liability, dram shop (alcohol) liability, and fire and burn injuries. In addition to his practice, Mr. Craft has served as a speaker and presenter at Continuing Legal Education seminars sponsored by the Georgia Bar Association.

Ms. Childers has been helping truck wreck victims and their families for over 20 years. After graduating first in her law school class, she formed the personal injury law firm of Childers & McCain in Macon, Georgia. She is a former Education Chair for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys and was the first woman in Georgia NBTA Board Certified in trucking. Ms. Childers is known as the creator of Damages House, a new damages model that concretizes non-economic damages. She and other lawyers across the country consistently get 8 figure results using her methods. Ms. Childers also organizes adventure CLEs for women trial lawyers, called the Mother Truckers Rally. They have driven tractor trailers, gone dog sledding, landed on glaciers in helicopters in Alaska, crushed cars with excavators in Vegas, drove monster trucks, blew up a car, shot flamethrowers, and most recently they free swam will bull sharks and tiger sharks. These events are always followed by an intense day of learning next level trial tips and strategies. Ms. Childers, along with two other ladies, formed a 501(c)(3) non-profit for women trial lawyers and women in the trucking and transportation industry called Sisterhood of the 8, so that more voices may be added to the mission of creating safer roads.

Mr. Newcomb is a seasoned litigator specializing in professional liability. For the majority of his career, he has handled complex matters arising from allegations of negligent and intentional misconduct by attorneys, accountants, trustees, dentists, real estate agents, insurance agents, and other professionals. He has successfully tried cases involving claims for legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, defamation, and fraud. Mr. Newcomb has regularly represented attorneys, accountants, and real estate agents in connection with investigations by professional review boards and agencies. He is often retained before litigation to assess and control his clients’ exposure to potential legal risks and assist with the development of internal risk management policies and procedures. Mr. Newcomb also has significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases, asset purchase agreements, nondisclosure agreements, restrictive covenants, employment agreements, buy- and sell-side access letters, and other transactional documents. He is a rare native of Metro Atlanta. Before returning to Georgia, he worked for several prominent and well-respected defense firms in Florida and New York. Mr. Newcomb has been recognized as a SuperLawyer® and Best Lawyer in America® numerous times by his peers. He frequently lectures on litigation techniques at Georgia State University School of Law. In 2014, Mr. Newcomb was one of 25 attorneys in the United States selected to the American Bar Association’s TIPS Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy’s stated mission is to serve the public by providing participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead the legal profession as well as the general community. He served on various ABA/TIPS task forces and committees over the years. Mr. Newcomb is a member of the Georgia and Florida Bars and is admitted to practice in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Upon graduation, Mr. Thomas was inducted into the Order of the Barristers, which is a national honorary organization recognizing those who have excelled in advocacy and service. Mr. Thomas returned to his hometown of Savannah where he was practiced law since 2004. Over his 18 years of experience, he has worked at two well respected plaintiff’s law firms in Savannah and most recently launched his own firm representing plaintiffs throughout Georgia. He has received numerous recognitions during his professional career including an AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating given to attorneys for their professional excellence, legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Additionally, Mr. Thomas has been recognized as a Super Lawyer by Georgia Super Lawyers, a Rising Star by Georgia Super Lawyers and named as a Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers.

Mr. Gordon has earned a reputation while litigating hundreds of court cases of being an aggressive advocate who will not back down to anyone and who will fight to the end for his clients. Mr. Gordon is active in the trial lawyers association where he has served several terms on the board of governors, served as an editor of the Trial Journal, filed persuasive amicus briefs on important issues before state appellate courts, and has written several award-winning articles on important personal injury topics. He scored a massive victory for injury victims in the landmark case of Pena v. Viking Insurance Company. In Pena, Mr. Gordon persuasively convinced the Idaho Supreme Court to strike down provisions in insurance policies that eliminated coverage for people injured by an underinsured motorist. He is admitted to practice in Idaho. Washington, Oregon and Utah. Mr. Gordon earned his J.D. degree from S.J. Quinney College of Law.

Mr. Holman is a dedicated trial attorney who represents injured clients across Idaho with skill, compassion, and relentless advocacy. Over the course of his career, he has handled hundreds of personal injury cases—from auto and trucking collisions to premises liability and bad faith insurance disputes—recovering millions on behalf of his clients. Before founding his own firm, Mr. Holman served as the Managing Attorney for a growing regional personal injury law firm, where he oversaw daily operations, led trial teams, and guided the firm’s growth throughout Idaho. He later worked with another prominent regional firm, managing a high-volume caseload, negotiating complex insurance claims, and building a reputation for strategic, client-focused representation. Mr. Holman began his legal career as a judicial clerk for the Idaho District Courts and the U.S. District Court in Boise, where he gained firsthand insight into how judges evaluate cases—a perspective he now uses to craft winning arguments for his clients. A proud graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law, he served as a Managing Editor of the Critical Legal Studies Journal and competed on the Mock Trial Team. He also earned his Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Idaho, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Senior of his graduating class.

Mr. Isanga has taught Professional Responsibility and Torts at the Idaho College of Law. Professor Isanga has also written a treatise on Personal Injury Law. He earned his J.S.D. and LL.M from the University of Notre Dame Law School.

Mr. Jacobson has represented large and small corporations, as well as individuals in various business and litigation matters. Mr. Jacobson is the author of Through the Looking Glass: Sustainable Development and Other Emerging Concepts of International Environmental Law in Gabcikovo-Nagymaros Case and the Trial Smelter Arbitration published in Transboundary Harm in International Law: Lessons from the Trail Smelter Arbitration, Cambridge University Press (2006). Mr. Jacobson began his legal career clerking for the Honorable Darla S. Williamson, Fourth Judicial District, State of Idaho. Following clerkship, Mr. Jacobson joined the firm of Sasser & Inglis, P.C. as an associate, and later became a partner in the firm of Jacobson & Jacobson, PLLC. He currently practices law as the managing partner of Jacobson & Jacobson, PLLC. While in law school, Mr. Jacobson interned in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho, where he co-authored briefing submitted to an en banc panel of the Ninth Circuit. Mr. Jacobson was a student editor of an on-line international law publication entitled The German Law Journal, which is edited by Washington and Lee School of Law Professor Russell Miller.

Mr. Broder represents clients in all aspects of family and matrimonial law, including complex financial matters, custody disputes, arbitration, and mediation. For more than two decades, Mr. Broder has earned a reputation for exceptional legal skill, professionalism, and ethical standards. He has been selected as an AV Preeminent™ attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®, the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards, earned through a strenuous peer and judicial review procedure. He has been listed in Connecticut Super Lawyers® from 2013–2025 and recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. He has been designated a “Top Lawyer” in three categories: Arbitration and Mediation, Family Law, and Matrimonial Law in Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan/Darien, and Fairfield Magazines. Mr Broder maintains a 10 out of 10 Avvo Rating and has been selected for Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Family Law. He is frequently sought after for his insight on family law issues. He has appeared as a legal commentator on NBC’s Today Show and News 12 Connecticut, and he has been a featured guest on numerous nationally recognized family-law-focused podcasts. Mr. Broder regularly speaks to attorneys, accountants, financial professionals, therapists, and the general public on family and marital issues. Throughout his career, he has served as an educator on key issues affecting families, the courts, and the broader legal community. A dedicated contributor to Connecticut’s legal profession, Mr. Broder is a past President of the Fairfield County Bar Association, where he has also served on the Board of Directors, as Co-Chair of the Family Law Section, and on both the Nominating Committee and the Professionalism Symposium Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association and previously served two terms as a Representative to the House of Delegates for District 3.

Mr. Cohen has been practicing law in Connecticut for more than 50 years. For most of that time, he has devoted his practice to family and matrimonial law. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned a B.A. degree. He received a Juris Doctor from the School of Law at the University of Virginia, where he served as Articles Editor of the Virginia Law Review and was elected to the Order of the Coif Legal Honorary Society. Mr. Cohen has served as president of both the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association and the Connecticut chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He is a Charter Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Over his career, Mr. Cohen has been listed in several publications, including Town & Country Magazine’s “The Best Lawyers in the U.S.,” Connecticut Super Lawyers® since 2006, New York Magazine’s “The New York Area’s Best Lawyers” and The Best Lawyers® in America since 1987. He holds the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards according to Martindale–Hubbell®’s peer review ratings, and he is one of only 100 nationwide diplomates of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers of which he was a founder. His area of practice is Family Law in all trial courts and appellate courts.

Ms. Eucalitto was admitted to the Connecticut bar in 2015. Her practice focuses exclusively on matrimonial and family law, including divorce, post judgment issues, and appellate matters. Ms. Eucalitto was recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as a Rising Star in the field of Family Law in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. In 2023, she was awarded Connecticut’s Best Lawyer – Ones to Watch. In 2018, Ms. Eucalitto delivered a presentation to the Fairfield County Bar Association on “Post-Majority Child Support: A Primer & Discussion of Practice Considerations.” She has also presented Case Law Updates at the Family Law Section meeting of the Connecticut Bar Association. In July 2018, she attended the American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy program at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy in Boulder, Colorado, which is an intensive eight-day training and mock trial program involving lawyers from around the country. In 2015, the Law Review of Quinnipiac University School of Law published her article, “Retiring Alimony at Retirement: A Proposal for Alimony Reform.” She graduated summa cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2015. While at Quinnipiac, she completed the Family Law concentration with honors and was active in the Family Law Society where she served as Service Chair. She was also a member of the Law Review. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Connecticut Bar Association and its Family Law Section, and the Fairfield County Bar Association. She is also a member of the Westport Young Women’s League.

Ms. Provencher focuses on all types of family law matters, particularly contested divorce and custody cases, post-judgment modifications, prenuptial agreements, family law appeals, and de facto parentage petitions. Ms. Provencher is experienced in family law litigation and negotiations, including property division, child support, alimony, and parenting plans. She is also collaboratively trained and a certified Guardian ad litem. Ms. Provencher understands that family law matters affect clients in a deeply personal way that substantially impacts the client’s life. She develops an individualized approach to each case, keeping in mind the client’s unique goals and circumstances. Ms. Provencher is experienced in working with the client every step of the process whether through out of court settlement negotiations or preparing for a courtroom trial. In her appellate practice she takes lead on researching and drafting briefs and related motions, including developing strategy and identifying issues for appeal. She has been recognized as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by Connecticut Super Lawyers in 2023 and 2024 as well as by The Best Lawyers in America on their “Ones to Watch” list for 2024 and 2025. Prior to becoming an associate, Ms. Provencher was a paralegal in the Family Law Practice for several years. In law school, she was the Senior Articles Editor of the Western New England Law Review and published her note States Should Create A Heightened Standard of Review for Contracts That Determine the Disposition of Frozen Embryos in Contested Divorce Cases, which addressed the various legal standards nationwide for disputed frozen embryos in the context of divorced couples, received CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Family Law, Constitutional Law, and Torts, and was a teaching assistant in Constitutional Law.

Mr. Raymond has been practicing exclusively matrimonial and family law for his entire career. Mr. Raymond attended Quinnipiac University School of Law due to its renowned family law concentration, graduating cum laude in 2012. He obtained his BA in Psychology in 2009 at the University of Maine in Orono while minoring in Sociology and Legal Studies. Mr. Raymond applies his understanding of human behavior and social interaction to his practice every day, helping clients through difficult and often emotional issues with sincerity, empathy and understanding. While in law school, he worked for the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office in the Financial (“White Collar”) Crimes Division where he assisted in the preparation of trial materials and conducted other trial work on a multi-million dollar larceny case. Mr. Raymond’s experience at the Chief State’s Attorney’s Office provided him with a solid understanding of forensic accounting, which translates well into his matrimonial practice. Also during law school, Mr. Raymond worked for a general practice law firm in New Haven where his first practical experience with family and matrimonial law matters was gained. His exceptional writing and research skills afforded him the opportunity to author an appellate brief in a matrimonial matter, and his advocacy skills allowed him the privilege of representing a client in court in another matrimonial matter, both while only in his second year of law school. After law school, Mr. Raymond successfully passed the CT Bar Exam and immediately began as an associate attorney at one of Fairfield County’s most preeminent family and matrimonial law firms, where he worked for four years. Under his former senior partners, he learned how to effectively and efficiently manage complex financial and custody matters from start to finish. In 2012, Mr. Raymond received the distinguished honor of being selected to serve as a “Special Master” in the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport, which role normally requires in excess of 10 years of practice to be selected. As a Special Master, he has assisted many other attorneys in settling multi-faceted financial issues in family matters. Mr. Raymond was appointed as a co-chair of the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association in 2022, which affords him the privilege of working hand-in-hand with a wide array of judges, attorneys, mediators and other professionals in the greater Bridgeport area. He was selected to the Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” list for Connecticut every year from 2018 to current, and was named a “Top 10 Attorney Under 40” by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys just after finishing his first year of solo practice. He has a perfect 10.00 rating on Avvo.com, and he has numerous testimonials and five-star reviews from prior clients on that site. Mr. Raymond regularly speaks on highly complex family law topics before his peers at local and national conferences. He is a certified Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) and Attorney for Minor Children (AMC). He has represented numerous children in the New Haven, Milford and Bridgeport Superior Courts and accepts both private and court appointments for GAL/AMC matters.

Mr. Fatoullah chairs the firm’s Elder Law Practice Group and is a Partner in the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Ron was the founder and principal of Ronald Fatoullah & Associates for over 35 years. The firm was perennially recognized as one of New York’s top Elder Law and Estate Planning firms. Mr. Fatoullah has been devoted to advising New Yorkers about the legal and financial challenges of aging. He is highly regarded for his contributions and expertise in estate planning and administration, Medicaid planning, special needs planning, wills and trusts, probate, guardianships, and estate and & guardianship litigation. A certified elder law attorney, he chaired the Executive Committee of the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association’s financial planning and Investments committee; Chaired the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Long Island Chapter for over 10 years; and served on the Executive Council of AARP New York. He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the highest honor bestowed by the organization. Mr. Fatoullah lectures frequently on elder law, estate planning and aging; has appeared on numerous radio and television programs; and has been quoted in The New York Times, Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Law Journal, and Kiplinger’s. He has been honored by many organizations for his achievements and contributions to the senior community.

Mr. Marra and his associates practice in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate and Estate Administration, Medicaid Planning, Divorce, Matrimonial and Family Law, Small Business Representation, Residential and Commercial Real Estate and Personal Injury Law. He attributes the success of the firm to aggressive, honest, and thorough representation provided to its clients. More than 35 years of experience serves as the foundation of trust and expertise his clients have come to rely on. Mr. Marra is admitted to the practice of law in the United States Tax Court, the United States Supreme Court, and all State, as well as all Federal District Courts, in the States of New York and New Jersey. In January 2024, Mr. Marra, with unanimous bi-partisan support, was elected as Town Justice of the Town of Somers Justice Court, in Somers, New York, a part-time position that will not interfere with his practice of law, and allow him to continue to focus on the needs of his clients. Mr. Marra’s credits include his B.B.A., in Accounting, Cum Laude from Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law, and his L.L.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, Graduate Division in New York City.

Mr. Silverberg is nationally recognized as a leader in the areas of estate planning, estate administration, asset preservation planning, and elder law. He is a past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and a founding member and past president of the New York State chapter of NAELA. Mr. Silverberg was awarded the credential of NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to “attorneys… whose careers concentrate on elder law, and who have distinguished themselves both by making exceptional contributions to meeting the needs of older Americans and by demonstrating a commitment to the Academy.” He is also a founding member of the New York State chapter of NAELA. He holds the designation of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), awarded by the National Elder Law Foundation. There are fewer than 520 CELAs throughout the United States. Mr. Silverberg has been awarded the Accredited Estate Planner® Designation, by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils. The AEP designation is the only graduate-level designation in estate planning. The designation is administered and is awarded only to estate planning professionals who meet special requirements of education, experience, knowledge, professional reputation, and character. He has served as an active member of the Nassau County Bar Association’s Elder Law, Social Services and Health Advocacy Committees and is a long-standing member of the Estate Planning Council of Nassau County. Mr. Silverberg is a past President of the Pension Council of Long Island. For eleven years, he has been an active member of the IRS District Directors Liaison Group. He is also an author of the Elder Law module of the Interactive Legal Document Systems, the preeminent document drafting program for attorneys. Mr. Silverberg is frequently invited as a keynote speaker before national conferences, bar associations, universities, and legal and financial organizations on topics including estate planning, Elder Law, and tax planning matters. He has published in many legal and scholarly journals, including Trusts and Estates Magazine, The New York State Bar Monthly News, and is a widely quoted source for the news media on issues concerning estate and Elder Law. Mr. Silverberg is a graduate of Hartwick College (B.A., 1973) and Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1976). He is admitted to practice in New York and Florida.

Ms. Valente is the Managing Partner at Makofsky Valente Law Group, P.C., with offices in Garden City, New York. She has been selected to the SuperLawyers Rising Star and the Best Lawyers:Ones to Watch in America lists for the last several years. She was also selected as a recipient of the 17th Assembly District’s “Women of Distinction” Award for 2021. She is a cum laude graduate of Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center. She received her B.A. in Politics, Economics and Law with honors from SUNY College at Old Westbury. Prior to becoming an attorney, Ms. Valente worked at the Firm for many years as the senior paralegal. She has extensive substantive and procedural knowledge in matters concerning Elder Law, Medicaid, asset protection planning, estate planning, guardianships, probate, and estate administration. Ms. Valente is a member of the New York State Bar Association (“NYSBA”) and its Elder Law and Special Needs, Trusts and Estates and Young Lawyers.

Mr. Cunningham joined Donaldson Stewart in 2021 as an associate and has been actively engaged in family law and juvenile litigation in Maricopa, Pinal and Yavapai Counties. He focuses his practice on family court mediation, litigation and helping survivors of domestic violence navigate the family court. Prior to joining Donaldson Stewart, Mr. Cunningham spent nearly six years with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor completing more than 25 felony jury trials and countless bench trials. His last two years with the County Attorney’s Office were spent in the Family Violence Unit prosecuting cases involving homicide, child abuse and domestic violence.

Ms. Duhon’s main area of practice is family law. Ms. Duhon worked as a Special Advocate in the Arizona Supreme Court for three years prior to becoming an attorney with her own practice. She is known for her empathetic and detail specific approach to her client’s needs. Getting to know the family’s unique dynamics and intricacies is always a top priority. This approach allows Ms. Duhon to partner with her clients throughout the process, she will always actively engage every step of the way and will never discount the emotional turmoil her clients may be experiencing.

Ms. Mendoza practices primarily in Family Law including divorce, paternity actions, child custody, legal decision making, parenting time, business and property valuation, division of assets and debts, spousal support, child support, as well as matters involving domestic violence, orders of protection and other issues related to domestic relations. Ms. Mendoza also represents clients on appeal for family law matters. She was an acting Judge Pro Tempore with the Superior Court of Maricopa County from 2013 through 2022 covering judicial calendars and conducting settlement conferences in the Family Court division. Ms. Mendoza has also been appointed as Chair of the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee for four consecutive years.

Mr. Sapelli focuses his practice primarily on domestic relations. He offers experience representing clients in all family law-related matters. These include divorce, with or without children, and all issues that may arise in both types of cases. Mr. Sapelli effectively and compassionately advances his clients’ interests in matters involving legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, division of property and debts, spousal maintenance, and other issues. Mr. Sapelli also has experience in complex divorce matters including complex custody and property issues. Aside from divorce matters, his practice also focuses on paternity issues and third-party rights issues, such as grandparents’ rights, step-parents’ rights, and other non-parental rights for children. Giancarlo attended The S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah. In law school, Mr. Sapelli was the assistant to the editor of the Utah Journal of Family Law. He earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science, with a History minor from the University of Arizona. Mr. Sapelli also has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University, where he graduated with distinction. After an eight-year term of teaching junior high school, Mr. Sapelli’s love for family and children inspired him to work in family law. That same passion continues to inspire him today.

Ms. Fetty grew up in Enid, Oklahoma and went to college at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. At ODU Ms. Fetty earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice while playing on the NCAA Division I women’s golf team. Ms. Fetty started law school at Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia and finished at Texas Wesleyan School of Law (now Texas A&M School of Law) in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed the Texas bar exam in 2013 and started The Fetty Firm, P.C. immediately thereafter. Ms. Fetty has been working in the legal field as a paralegal and intern since 2008 and has a wide variety of experience. Her Colleyville family law practice focuses on estate planning, and probate which includes divorce, child custody, child support, modification of family law orders, enforcement of family law orders, adoption, drafting wills and trusts, heirship proceedings, independent administration of estates, muniment of title, and small estate proceedings. The Fetty Firm, P.C. is a great choice for clients in all situations and with all types of legal needs in Colleyville like spousal and child support, and custody issues.

Mr. Ireland is a a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization serving families in San Antonio and surrounding areas including Alamo Heights, Boerne, Seguin, and New Braunfels. Mr. Ireland possesses advanced knowledge and skills in family law matters. This prestigious certification demonstrates a high level of competence and experience in handling complex family law cases.

He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a national organization of the most experienced and respected family law attorneys in the country. Fellowship is by invitation only and requires a rigorous application process, including peer and judicial evaluations, extensive trial experience, and demonstrated expertise in family law. As an AAML Fellow, Mr. Ireland is recognized for his professionalism, ethical standards, and commitment to excellence in representing clients in complex family law matters. This distinction places him among the top family lawyers in the nation. In addition to his practice, Mr. Ireland serves as an adjunct faculty member at St. Mary’s School of Law in San Antonio. He teaches family law to 2nd and 3rd year law students, sharing his extensive practical knowledge and helping shape the next generation of family law attorneys in Texas.

Mr. Konneker’s experience in Family Law stretches back nearly ten years, with additional experience handling matters in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, and Immigration Law. He takes great satisfaction in helping people through tough times, especially in those instances he can reunite parents and their children. His father, a retired patent attorney, always told him that the law is a powerful way to genuinely help others, and he lives by this maxim in the work he does with families every day. Those who work with Mr. Konneker describe him as thorough, empathetic, and someone who cuts straight to the point. He understands the emotional stress that comes with matters such as divorce, adoption, and child custody, and he’s found that many of those he’s spoken with are simply lacking someone who will actively listen to their case. The best representation he can provide his clients is achieved by listening to those concerns and then communicating how the law can assist, as well as what he believes will benefit them the most. After that discussion, Mr. Konneker is able to quickly identify the steps necessary to achieve the best possible solution. While that process can be difficult, he has never been one to back down from a challenge. Mr. Konneker graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in 2012. Prior to law school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Dallas in Psychology, cum laude.

Ms. Mohr is the Founding Attorney and CEO of Mohr Law Group. She is a Board Certified Family Law attorney with over 13 years of litigation, mediation, and estate planning experience. Ms. Mohr combines deep expertise in family law and estate planning with high-level strategic negotiation skills and modern, client-centered practice management. Ms. Mohr earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Baylor University and her J.D. degree from Baylor Law School.

Ms. Montgomery has practiced exclusively family law since her graduation from the University of Houston Law Center in 2004. She is Board Certified in the area of Family Law. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization is a specialized group of attorneys that must obtain exceptional experience in a specific area of law, pass a comprehensive exam, and complete ongoing continuing legal education in that specialized area. Her focus includes all aspects of family law including divorce, modification, child custody, visitation, child support, property division, mediation, collaborative law, pre-marital and post-marital agreements, adoptions, and contested litigation. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas and earned her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston Law Center. While in law school, Ms. Montgomery was a member of the Mock Trial Team and winner of the Hippard Open Mock Trial Competition. She was also invited into the Order of Barristers and a member of the Houston Journal of International Law Journal.

Ms. Rod is a solo practitioner with The Law Office of Amy Rod. She focuses her practice mainly on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, adoptions, modifications, enforcements, pre- and post- martial agreements, and CPS cases.  She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, which distinction makes her the only board certified family lawyer in Wharton, Matagorda, Jackson, and Colorado Counties.  Ms. Rod is also a trained mediator. She is a member of Texas Family Law Council, which serves as the governing body of the almost 6,000 member Family Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.  Ms. Rod is also on the Form Book Committee and the Pro Bono Committee for the Family Law Section of the State Bar.  Recently, she served as the Chair of the District 5 Panel 3 Grievance Committee. Along with her family law practice, Ms. Rod has a general civil practice, assisting clients with wills, real estate transactions and probate matters.  She also serves as the Assistant City Attorney for the City of Wharton and is the Municipal Court Prosecutor for the cities of Wharton, East Bernard, and Eagle Lake. Ms. Rod is a lifelong resident of Wharton County.  After graduating from El Campo High School with honors, she studied Criminal Justice at Sam Houston State University where she completed a internship with the FBI-Houston Office before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.  She then obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center in 2000. Amy is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and is the only practicing attorney in Wharton, Matagorda, Colorado, and Jackson Counties to earn this distinction.

Mr. Feher’s firm specializes in litigating and trying catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and employment cases throughout California. He has tried over 50 jury trials to verdict with multiple seven and eight figures results, and has been honored with CAALA’s Rising Star Award in 2018, OCTLA’s Young Gun Award in 2017, and CAOC’s Street Fighter Award in 2016. He is a proud board member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Consumer Attorneys of California, 2013 graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College and instructor of the Gerry Spence’s Trial Program.

With close to 40 years of experience helping his clients resolve disputes – through trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals – Mr. Hensley has argued cases before U.S. Supreme Court as well as all Southern California State and Federal courts. In addition, Mr. Hensley is often asked to assist clients across the country and as a result has made a number of pro hac vice appearances before various Federal and State courts throughout the United States. Throughout his career, he has been involved in lawsuits related to a wide range of corporate disputes, from real estate, securities, and corporate governance issues, to trade secrets, employment matters, unfair competition, and California financing laws. He has significant experience defending class action lawsuits. Mr. Hensley has an active real estate and appellate practice covering both transactional and litigation matters: he’s helped clients structure and defend mechanics liens, purchase agreements, commercial leases, homeowner’s disputes, commercial common area maintenance disputes, subordination agreements, financing arrangements, and more. He regularly lectures at bar association and continuing education seminars on real estate, mechanics lien, and attorney fees issues. Mr. Hensley earned his J.D. degree from Rutgers University School of Law.

Mr. Kornblum specializes in all types of civil litigation and representation of clients in trials, arbitrations, mediations and appeals, particularly all forms of insurance matters, personal and commercial (property and casualty, employment coverage, director’s and officer’s coverage, professional liability coverage, general commercial coverage as well as life, health and disability insurance; insurance “bad faith”; serious personal injury, professional liability, real estate, employment matters, and fraud claims involving employee welfare benefit plans, wrongful death and actions claiming punitive damages. He is Certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Kornblum earned his J.D. Degree from Hastings College of the Law University of California.

Mr. Suits is the Chief Executive Officer of Suits Litigation, Inc., a plaintiff personal injury firm based in San Jose, California, which he founded in 2012. With 22 years of legal experience, he focuses his practice on advocating for individuals who have sustained serious injuries in motor vehicle accidents, including those involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Mr. Suits earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1997 before obtaining his law degree from the University of Southern California Law School in 2003. Prior to establishing his own practice, he worked as a litigation attorney for the firms of Tharpe & Howell, LLP and Robinson & Wood, Inc.

Mr. Young has conducted almost 200 Civil Jury Trials during 37 years as a lawyer. In 2013, the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association named him Trial Lawyer of the Year. He is a nationally certified Civil Trial Advocate (only 130 in California hold that credential) and is listed as a ” Top 100 Trial Lawyers.” Mr. Young has created a niche practice specializing in “last minute trials.” His trial experience covers all areas of law from class actions to a first in the nation trial against a hedge fund over municipal bond arbitrage derivatives to bad faith to business disputes to personal injury. He is a published author: “Medical Proof of Whiplash”, and two volumes on employment issues in his Legal Guides for the Little Guy, entitled “I Quit My Job!” and “Fired From My Job!” He also writes fiction and poetry in his free time. Mr. Young earned his J.D. degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Ms. Kay assists Florida’s families as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law and Appellate Mediator and a collaborative attorney. She also extends her expertise to solo and small firms throughout Florida with freelance research, writing, and consulting services. Ms. Kay served as the chair of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar during its 50th anniversary year (2023-2024), as president of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (2017-2018), president of the Hillsborough County Bar Association Leadership Institute Class of 2013, and the co-chair of the Hillsborough County Bar Association 5k Pro Bono River Run Committee in 2013 and 2014. Ms. Kay is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). She holds a J.D. degree, a master’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in Business Administration.

Mr. Root is a Florida recognized specialist in the areas of Marital, Family and Appellate Law. Mr. Root also serves as a Family Law Mediator and Special Master. His accreditations include Board Certification in Marital and Family Law since 2002 and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2010. Mr. Root is a graduate of Boston University, Boston, Mass. (B.A., 1989) and St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Fl. (J.D. 1992). He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1992 and is licensed to practice before the Florida and U.S. District Courts, Southern District of Florida. Mr. Root is a member of the South County, Palm Beach County and American Bar Associations, The Florida Bar (Member, Family Law Section) and has served on the Family Law Rules Committee.

Mr. West specializes in the area of family law and is an aggressive litigator who devotes himself to achieving the best results for his individual clients while maintaining the highest ethical standards of professionalism. Mr. West actively represents clients in both Florida and Massachusetts. He is routinely sought out by clients and other lawyers for his extensive expertise and dedication to fighting for his clients. Prior to attending college, Mr. West served his country in the United States Army for three years as a Finance Specialist. After graduating from law school, he served nearly two years in the public service sector as an Assistant Public Defender for the Miami-Dade Public Defenders Office before working at some of Florida’s leading law firms, including Wicker, Smith, O’Hara McCoy, Graham & Ford, P.A., a prestigious Texas-based litigation firm in Broward County. Mr. West earned his J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School.

Ms. Ehlenberger’s practice is focused exclusively on all areas of family law. She is listed in “The Best Lawyers in America”, Washingtonian magazine’s Top Divorce Lawyers and Northern Virginia magazine’s Top Lawyer Listing. Ms. Ehlenberger is a member of the Family Law section of the Fairfax Bar Association and is on the Fairfax Bar Association’s Circuit Court Committee and Domestic Relations Subcommittee. She is also an associate member of the Loudoun Bar Association and member of the Family Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. Ms. Ehlenberger is also a Neutral Case Evaluator for Fairfax County Circuit Court. She received her B.A. degree from Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and her J.D. degree American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia.

Mr. Marcari concentrates his areas of practice on plaintiff’s personal injury law and civil litigation. Additionally, Mr. Marcari handles Camp Lejeune Litigation, veteran benefits claims and represents United States Military members in Court-Martials and Administrative proceedings. He has tried more than 200 jury trials including cases against Ford, Firestone, Honda, Home Depot, Walmart and several national trucking companies. Mr. Marcari was Lead counsel for cases that became the basis for the movies, “A Few Good Men,” “The Paula Coughlin Story” and a book entitled “The Mother of All Hooks-The story of the US Navy’s Tailhook Scandal.” He represented a Capital Murder Client involved in an internet/cell phone scam which received nationwide publicity. Mr. Marcari was retained as an Expert to testify as to the “Standard of Care” in legal malpractice cases and has appeared on several television shows including, Unsolved Mysteries, A Current Affair, The Montel Williams Show and 48 Hours. He earned his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Appalachian State University and his J.D. degree from Campbell University School of Law.

Ms. Praskavich has focused her entire career on domestic relations and works to ensure her clients understand the process, the goal, and the strategy, during a time that can often feel overwhelming or daunting. Ms. Praskavich has experience leading clients through all types of family law cases including custody, support, property, and enforcement issues. She is especially well versed and interested in cases that involve complex financial analysis including business valuations, executive compensation, and waste analysis, and she is sought as a national speaker on these topics. Ms. Praskavich’s strategy is tailored to each specific case – some are able to resolve amicably with simple negotiation or mediation, others may require extensive litigation and the use of numerous experts – most cases fall somewhere in the middle. Which approach is right will depend on the client’s goals, the costs of achieving those goals (emotional and financial), and the facts presented in each unique case. Ms. Praskavich moved to the DC area to attend law school at Georgetown Law, where she received the pro bono certificate for completing over 350 hours of volunteer legal services – almost exclusively in the area of domestic relations. While at Georgetown, she interned at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN), working with LGBT and HIV-positive service members facing court martial and discharge under the former policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and clerked in the DC Superior Court, gaining experience on issues of adoption, civil commitment, and cases involving CPS. Prior to law school, Ms. Praskavich graduated from the University of Chicago where she received a degree in history.

Ms. Sauer is dedicated to serving as an advocate for her clients, supporting them with honest feedback, and helping determine the best path forward. Her background is a mix of public service, working for Legal Aid, and private practice. For over a decade, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law, handling all matters in divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and adoption matters. She excels in highly contested custody and divorce matters. As of October 2021, Ms. Sauer has been trained and certified in collaborative law. She is excited to incorporate this new dispute resolution technique to assist clients through the divorce and custody process. Prior to joining The Geller Law Group, Ms. Sauer worked in family and adoption law in Fairfax County and has assisted clients with matters in Spotsylvania County, Fredericksburg City, Stafford County, King George County, Orange County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fairfax County, Arlington County, Alexandria City, and Falls Church City. Prior to working in Northern Virginia, She began her legal career in Hampton Roads, where she grew up as a military child. Through her work in Hampton Roads, she assisted numerous military families through their divorce matters. Through past experiences, she has gained a wealth of knowledge and is a skilled litigator. Ms. Sauer is determined to find the best possible solution for her clients, no matter the scenario. She is also passionate about and dedicated to helping clients adopt children and expand their families. She is The Geller Law Group Pro Bono Chair and is passionate about helping GLG attorneys give back to our local community groups and organizations. Ms. Sauer is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Virginia State Bar (VSB), Northern Virginia Women Attorneys Association (NVWAA), Fairfax Bar Association (FBA), International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP), The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation, and the American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). She previously served on the Fairfax Bar Circuit Court Judicial Screening Committee, where she evaluated candidates seeking appointment to the Fairfax Circuit, General District, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Ms. Umbrino is an experienced personal injury attorney and civil litigator licensed in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She has significant litigation experience in both jury and bench trials, and her strong desire to help others led her to become an attorney who fights for the rights of aggrieved and injured individuals. At Valor Injury Law, Ms. Umbrino provides every client personalized attention with the guidance and legal protection they need after an injury, allowing them to focus on rebuilding their lives. She worked at firms of all sizes from mom-and-pop to Big Law before opening her own law firm in 2022. She is an adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School and at Reynolds Community College and routinely speaks at CLEs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Mr. Crompton specializes in complex civil cases across the United States. He has led numerous large-scale litigations, obtaining significant verdicts, settlements, and results on behalf of his clients. A native of Herrin, Illinois, he grew up in a hardworking, union family. Mr. Crompton’s family and close family friends have worked in heavy, dangerous industries, trades and services including railroading, agriculture, mining, natural resources, manufacturing, construction, labor, maintenance, machinery, transportation and trucking, towing/road service, electrical linemen, structural/steel, teaching, and engineering. He has successfully taken on some of the largest, most aggressive corporations and industries, including pharmaceutical, agricultural, asbestos, petroleum/oil, banking, automotive, and manufacturing. Mr. Crompton’s cases have been featured in various media outlets including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Time, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Law360, New York Times, LA Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Missouri Lawyers Media, St. Louis Post Dispatch, St. Louis Business Journal, and the St. Louis Record, to name a few. Additionally, his legal writings, teachings, and materials have been published in and widely circulated by well-known industry publications. He has received numerous awards and recognitions, including a Martindale-Hubbell preeminent AV rating (5.0/5.0), a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, in the Global Directory of Who’s Who (Top Lawyers), a designation by Super Lawyers, and being ranked in the top 5% of private practice attorneys nationwide by Best Lawyers in America.

Ms. Crompton is an experienced trial attorney and dedicated advocate for justice. Her passion to try cases led her to join the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office prosecuting some of the most serious and egregious offenses in St. Louis City. Ms. Crompton tried over 40 jury trials and countless bench trials during her 11+ year tenure, having an impressive record of felony convictions. It was during her time there that she sought justice on behalf of many women and children who were survivors of sexual crimes and domestic violence. Standing up and giving a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves is the reason she chose to attend law school. Ms. Crompton continued her career at a woman owned plaintiffs law firm concentrating her practice in the areas of catastrophic trucking cases, product liability, wrongful death, medical negligence, employment litigation, and personal injury. Just prior to joining the firm, she operated in a business role as Director and Counsel for a private legal services company. There she managed all services to facilitate resolution of civil litigation matters. Additionally, she was accountable for training and management of employees and independent contractors, marketing, sales, purchasing, budgeting, and ultimately viability. She also created and managed a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program offering insight on a wide range of legal topics to lawyers and other professionals across the country. Ms. Crompton is committed to assisting many causes and organizations including the Missouri Bar and local affinity bar associations. She is a past President of the Women Lawyers’ Association of Greater St. Louis (WLA) and currently serves as Vice President for the Missouri Bar. Ms. Crompton is actively involved with many committees furthering the missions of access to justice, women in the profession, and educational outreach including past Chair of the Government Lawyers Committee, Chair of the CLE Committee and co-Chair of the ADR Committee. She serves as an adjunct professor of law at St. Louis University School of Law teaching courses on Mediation and Trial Advocacy.

Mr. Kurtz practice includes wrongful death personal injury, products’ liability, medical malpractice probate law, elder law, wills and trusts, business and tax law, and real estate. His personal injury practice allows him to help people who have been seriously injured or lost a loved one in an accident. Mr. Kurtz has extensive trial experience and works hard to get clients the compensation they deserve. He is admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas, and before the U.S. Federal Courts. Mr. Kurtz earned his A.B. degree from the University of Missouri in Columbia, his M.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and his J.D. degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Law.

Ms. Largent serves as a Practice Group Leader for the Rails to Trails practice group. Her primary focus is representing landowners nationwide whose property has been taken by the federal government without just compensation. In addition to establishing when the government is liable for taking land, Ms. Largent’s practice centers largely on establishing the value of the land taken. She also focuses her practice on appellate litigation and commercial disputes. Ms. Largent has assisted in drafting dozens of appellate briefs in the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Eighth Circuit, and Eleventh Circuit, as well as the Supreme Court and Appellate Courts of Illinois and Appellate Court of Missouri.

Ms. Justin has been practicing law for more than 23 years. For the first ten years of her legal career, Ms. Justin worked as an insurance defense attorney for two insurance companies and a civil defense firm. Since that time, she has focused her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury, family law and estate planning cases. Ms. Justin has tried both jury and bench cases, including divorce cases, and argued cases before the Missouri Supreme Court. She earned her J.D. degree from St. Louis University School of Law, attending the evening program while working during the day. Ms. Justin earned her M.B.A. degree and two undergraduate degrees in psychology and business from Webster University. She is a member of The Missouri Bar, and is licensed to practice law in Missouri and federal courts.

Ms. Foreman is a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School, and the University of Washington School of Law, where she earned an advanced degree in tax law while building her practice. Her practice focuses on tax and estate planning for individuals, families and businesses, business advising, guardianships, and estate and trust administration and litigation. Ms. Foreman serves on the boards of Tree Top, Inc. and the Harvard Club of Seattle, as well as the Estate and Gift Tax Committee of the WSBA Taxation Section. She is a member of the WSBA Small Town and Rural Committee, which seeks to strengthen and support the practice of law in the rural communities throughout Washington, and the WSBA Editorial Advisory Committee, which publishes the Bar News. Ms. Foreman is a past President of the Chelan-Douglas County Bar Association and a longtime volunteer for both Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services and the Harvard Alumni Association.

Mr. Kim focuses his practice on estate planning and probate, guiding clients through some of life’s most important and personal decisions. Mr. Kim works closely with individuals and families to develop customized estate plans that reflect their values and goals—whether that involves providing for future generations, minimizing tax liability, supporting charitable causes, or protecting minor children. He discovered his passion for estate planning and tax law while attending Seattle University School of Law. To build on this interest, Mr. Kim earned an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, where he completed advanced coursework in international estate planning and the tax treatment of charitable giving

The focus of Ms. Olds’ practice is meeting the needs of the individual whether it is though designing an estate plan, assisting with a probate or establishing a small business or not for profit. Ms. Olds is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, Spokane County Bar Association, and Spokane Estate Planning Council. She has served on the boards of over fifteen different not for profits and foundations within our community. Ms. Olds is a frequent lecturer on estate planning and probate for local professional associations and for educational seminars providing continuing education for attorneys, paralegals, accountants, and CFP’s. She qualified for her CPA license in 1990 and is presently a CPA Inactive. She received a BA in Accounting from the University of Washington and graduated with honors from Seattle University School of Law. She went on to obtain an LL.M in Taxation from the University of Florida School of Law.

Ms. Bosworth has been with the firm since 2014, and has been a partner since 2020. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2012. She specializes in plaintiff’s personal injury work, and has litigation experience in complex medical malpractice and products liability cases, as well as premises liability and motor vehicle accidents. She’s been recognized as a Top Trial Lawyer under 40, an Up and Coming Lawyer by the Wisconsin Law Journal, and a Super Lawyer Rising star since 2019. She was also honored with the prestigious designation of Wisconsin Law Foundation Fellow in 2023. She helped co-found Women Lawyers of the North (a local bar associated dedicated to supporting and uplifting women lawyers), where she currently serves on the board. She also serves on the board of the Wisconsin Association for Justice (a group of plaintiffs lawyers dedicated to securing justice and fair trials for the injured.)

Ms. Campbell is recognized as a top-rated personal injury and civil litigation attorney. She prides herself on delivering exceptional results for her clients. She is hired by other law firms to assist with complex cases. She has a deep understanding of the law, is able to navigate complex claims, and works with her clients within all points of the legal system; from pre-suit to verdict, and if necessary, up through the Supreme Court. Ms. Campbell has been listed as a Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019-2024.

Mr. Edwards is a civil litigation attorney with considerable experience litigating employment, construction and business disputes in state and federal court. Mr. Edwards has extensive experience managing electronic discovery in complex cases and a unique academic background that includes eighteen years of experience as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he has taught Civil Procedure, Evidence and Pretrial Advocacy. Mr. Edwards has been regularly selected by his peers as one of Wisconsin’s best lawyers (Super Lawyers) and he has been acknowledged for many years as one of the Best Lawyers in America. He is a past member of the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners and District 9 Professional Responsibility in Dane County, Wisconsin. Tim is licensed in Wisconsin, and Florida.

Mr. Hirschhorn is considered one of America’s most prominent criminal defense trial attorneys. He has been named to Best Lawyers in America since its first edition 38 years ago. Mr. Hirschhorn focuses his practice on the defense of white collar, criminal and civil matters. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. Mr. Hirschhorn is a fellow of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers (President 2003), a past president of the Wisconsin Bar Non-Resident Lawyer Division, a life fellow of the Wisconsin Law Foundation, served as a board member on the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and for three years on The State Bar of Wisconsin Board of Governors. He is also a fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Hirschhorn is a member of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association, the First Amendment Lawyers Association (a founder and past president) and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He is admitted to The Florida Bar, The State Bar of Wisconsin, U.S. Supreme Court, and all Federal Courts of Appeal except the District of Columbia. Mr. Hirschhorn has been admitted pro hac vice to 39 U.S District Courts in addition to practicing in all Federal Courts in Wisconsin and Florida. He has also handled matters in 34 different States’ Courts. Mr. Hirschhorn has also provided advice and counsel to US and non-US citizens and lawyers in many foreign countries throughout his career.

George S. Peek is a shareholder in Crivello Carlson, S.C. Mr. Peek devotes a significant portion of his practice to providing business, real estate and trust and estate services. He counsels both for-profit and not-for-profit businesses to arrive at organization, succession and reorganization solutions, including general business related advice. Since 2007, Mr. Peek has also served as an adjunct professor at Carthage College with the Paralegal Certification Program offered through its Department of Graduate and Professional Studies. His private practice experience includes matters involving contracting, corporate governance and risk management and is premised on gaining an understanding of his clients’ financial and non-financial goals. Mr. Peek represents buyers and sellers in all phases of residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the structuring and closing of sales/acquisitions, the drafting and negotiation of leases and assisting with construction/zoning/land use issues. He assists clients in a broad range of estate planning and administration services, including estate administration, will and trust instruments and guardianships/conservatorships; and, he lectures extensively in this area. Mr. Peek has litigated several complex estate planning issues. He also assists clients with issues arising in creditor/debtor, employment and family law contexts. He is presently serving his third appointed term as a panel arbitrator with the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Panel of Fee Arbitrators.

Mr. Aronfeld was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1991. Upon graduation, he founded his own firm in Coral Gables, Florida. He has dedicated his life to representing individuals against corporate giants, such as Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Disney Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Holland America Cruise Lines, the Bayer, Johnson & Johnson, Stryker, Target, Publix, Walmart, Mt. Sinai Hospital, State Farm Insurance Company, United Automobile Insurance Company, Baptist Health South Florida, South Miami Hospital, and International Airplane Leasing. Mr. Aronfeld earned international recognition after his first jury trial, when an Orlando jury awarded his Uruguayan clients a $100,000 verdict against Walt Disney World. Before trial, Disney had offered his clients only $1,200. That verdict remains one of the largest in a personal injury case against the Mouse and his legal battle was recounted in the book, Disney, the Mouse Betrayed. Mr. Aronfeld graduated from the Trial Lawyer College, a non-profit institution founded and directed by legendary trial lawyer, Gerry Spence in Dubois, Wyoming. Lawyers are admitted by invitation only and learn how to try cases on behalf of the people. Mr. Aronfeld has since returned as part of the faculty and has joined Spence on several of his nationwide book tours. Mr. Aronfeld lectures frequently across the country to both lawyers and law students. He has appeared on Dr. Phil, The Doctors, NBC’s Today Show, Court TV, Primer Impacto, Univision, Montel, Tyra, Dateline NBC, America’s Most Wanted, The Insider, Cristina, Sevsec al Fondo, CNN and HLN with Jane Velez-Mitchell. Mr. Aronfeld is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by both the Florida Bar and the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Board Certification was established in 1982 by the Supreme Court of Florida. It provides clients with the assurance in the selection of legal counsel. A lawyer who is Board Certified by The Florida Bar has demonstrated ability and experience in the field of practice and has earned a reputation for professionalism with the legal community. Furthermore, a lawyer who is Board Certified by The Florida Bar exhibits outstanding character and ethics. Mr. Aronfeld is an active and prominent member of The Florida Bar and has substantial experience in his areas of specialty cruise ship passenger accidents, car and truck accidents, slip and falls, personal injury cases, defective products, dangerous medical devices, and recalled prescription drugs. He has been recognized as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers and was named one of the “20 Most Intriguing Floridians” by Florida Magazine. In addition to the Florida Bar, he is admitted to practice in Federal Court, the Southern and Northern District of Florida, the District of Columbia and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of American Justice Association, Miami-Dade Justice Association, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice and an Eagle Member of the Florida Justice Association. His firm is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell.

Mr. Eckard is Board Certified in Business Litigation by the Florida Bar (less than 300 lawyers in the State of Florida are Board Certified in Business Litigation), specializes in white-collar criminal investigations and defense, all areas of commercial/business litigation, professional licensing, and administrative proceedings for physicians, health-care professionals, attorneys, accountants, securities dealer/brokers, insurance agents etc. His background, training, and experience in both business litigation, government investigations, and criminal defense make him uniquely qualified to handle business crimes. Mr. Eckard is a 1998 graduate of Stetson University College of Law (honors). He also holds an LL.M. Degree in International Law and Business from Stetson University College of Law and has been a frequent guest lecturer on topics involving international law. He has taught courses for the National Business Institute, the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations, and others, as well as given CLE’s on topics such as: Evidence, Covenants, Representations, Practicing International Law, Damages in Business Cases, The Intersection of Business Litigation and Probate, The Business Divorce, and Private Placement Offerings for Securities Investments. Mr. Eckard was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Texas and before the United States District Court for the Middle, Northern and Southern District of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, the United States Court of International Trade, the United States Supreme Court, and the United States Tax Court. He has been admitted to practice law pro hac vice in over 15 other states and federal jurisdictions.

Mr. Feuer, a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, brings over a decade of litigation expertise, having completed more than 60 jury trials, including 35 as lead counsel, with a focus on personal injury and criminal law. Prior to founding Aaron Feuer Law, PLLC in 2023, he honed his skills at two leading personal injury firms in Miami, where he achieved record-breaking settlements and resolved nearly 1,000 cases in favor of his clients. His extensive trial experience spans state and federal courts, with numerous civil jury trials successfully completed. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney, specializing in homicide and gang violence cases. During his tenure, he completed over 40 criminal jury trials with a flawless conviction rate in homicide cases, earning accolades such as the 2016 Trial Award for Outstanding Performance and the 2013 SAO Rookie of the Year Award. In April of 2014, Mr. Feuer became the first ever State Attorney to compete in the Guns N’ Hoses (16th) Annual Charity Boxing Tournament, fighting for the police on the ‘Guns’ side. A graduate of the University of Florida (B.S. in Finance), and Florida State University (J.D.), and former college football player at Dartmouth College, he also completed advanced advocacy training at Keble College, Oxford. Based in Miami, he serves clients across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. A passionate sports fan, Mr. Feuer enjoys cheering for the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat in his free time.

Ms. Herzlich is an experienced civil litigator with more than a decade of experience. She recently joined Cohen & Blostein, P.A. as an associate in the plaintiff’s division where she focuses her practice on plaintiff’s personal injury and medical malpractice. Prior to joining Cohen & Blostein, P.A., she represented both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation. She was a partner at a large insurance defense firm where she represented corporations, hospitals, insurance companies, inter and intrastate motor carriers, government agencies and their subcontractors in automobile negligence, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, transportation litigation and wrongful death litigation. Thereafter, she shifted her focus to plaintiff’s personal injury and joined the nation’s largest personal injury law firm as a trial attorney where she represented individuals and their families in wrongful death, automobile negligence, premises liability, and negligent security matters. She also has extensive experience in consumer rights litigation and has successfully tried over 500 bench trials appearing in nearly half of the 67 counties in Florida. Ms. Herzlich is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. with special recognition from the judiciary. Born and raised outside of Boston, Massachusetts she began her legal career in the Northeast before moving to Florida in 2011. She received her Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Urban Economics from the University of Connecticut School of Business in 2007 and her Juris Doctor from Western New England University School of Law where she graduated with a concentration in Real Estate in 2010.

Mr. Panter is the Managing Partner of Panter, Panter & Sampedro, a Miami-based personal injury law firm that has been serving the community for over 30 years. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, he has achieved significant verdicts and settlements on behalf of injured individuals in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and medical malpractice. Mr. Panter has argued in many jurisdictions throughout the state including multiple District Courts of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. Beyond the courtroom, he is deeply involved in community service—having led multiple legal and civic organizations, lectured for professional associations and schools, and supported causes ranging from scholarships and education to the arts and animal rescue.

Mr. Zappolo is a shareholder with Zappolo Law, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he focuses his practice in the areas of commercial, civil and complex business litigation. His corporate clients range from mom-and-pop businesses to much larger corporations, all of whom are treated with a distinctive hands-on approach, whether the forum is state, federal or international court. He is a regular speaker at legal education events, focusing on trial advocacy. Mr. Zappolo is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and an Emeritus Member of the Craig S. Bernard Inn of Court, LIV (Master of the Bench and former Pupilage Leader). He earned his B.S. degree from Florida State University; his M.S. degree, with honors, from Florida State University; and his J.D. degree, with honors, from St. Thomas University School of Law.